You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

(COMPLETED) Arken Zaviere is the definition of a perfect mayor, he was the savior of Caloocan City. Aside from being strikingly handsome and intelligent, he was also known for being a competent mayor for providing the needs of everyone... saving every family from poverty, providing jobs for the jobless people, and giving college scholarships. Jonalyn 'Ayen' Macarios admired him ever since he became the mayor. Mayor Arken Zaviere is beyond perfect in her eyes until that ill-fated night... when she saw Mayor Arken Zaviere's dark nature.

She's his worst enemy...and his greatest weakness Hardened by his past, Rafaelo Guerra has only one objective-revenge against the brother who stole everything from him. And to put his plans in motion, he needs to partner up with a dangerous crime lord. But he never expected to see her again. Noelle DeVille. His new associate's little sister, and the bane of his existence. The only person in the world he hates more than his brother. It doesn't matter that she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, or that she tempts him beyond belief. He knows that her innocence is just a mask. But how is he supposed to resist her when he must marry her to ally their families? *** Silenced and misunderstood, Noelle feels trapped by her overprotective family. She survived an abusive marriage that left her with deep scars, both mental and physical. But when Rafaelo Guerra storms into her life, she doesn't know if she can survive him. He accuses her of heinous crimes she has no memory of, and he vows he will make her suffer. Then why does her heart race whenever he is near? Why is her soul filled with longing for a man who abhors the sight of her? Suddenly, she's trapped in an arranged marriage with her worst enemy. And it's not her life she fears for anymore, it's her already damaged heart... IMPORTANT: I DO NOT OWN THIS AUTHOR: Veronica Lancet

Galvez series #5 (Completed) "I always called Rage Galvez's adoptive son" and never "His first son" Growing up, Lucas experienced being left out, left behind, not included because he was "The adoptive son and the son of a criminal" "Bunga nang pagkakamali. The unwanted. Wortless." Ilan lang 'yan sa mga karaniwang naririnig ni Lucas sa lahat ng mga taong mapanghusgang nakapaligid sakanya but Lucas is still greatful for everything he has. He was cared by his adoptive parents and siblings but part of him is searching for something... Love. True love. After everything he went through, will Lucas find the love that he ever wanted? The Last part of the Galvez series and Until Forever. After Forever. Start: June 29, 2023 Ended: Dec 01, 2023

(COMPLETED) Montenegro Series #2 A drop of tear fell into the invitation I am reading. Umiiyak na pala ako. Ilang buwan at gabi na ba akong umiiyak. Ilang buwan na din silang engaged pero hindi ko matanggap. YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR WEDDING Paris Marie Sy and Dalfon Storm Montenegro At bukas na sila ikakasal Why can't I just be happy for my sister? For my twin sister? Bakit ba iisa lang kasi ang minahal namin? And kahit alam kong masasaktan ko sya, gagawin ko pa din ang lahat. Dalfon Storm, he will be mine. Nagmamadali akong nag ayos. Mali man, I will make sure to take him away from my sister. That night, I went to his condo. Dressed up and looking like my good little sister. "Paris, babe why are you here, it's late, baka nakakalimutan mo, kasal natin bukas?" sabi nito. I just smiled at him and kissed him right away, pushing him inside his condo. Bumitaw ako sa kanya and looked at him straight in the eyes. "We'll be married tomorrow, so take me now" walang pag-aalangan kong sabi dito. "What? Are you serious?" "Ayaw mo?" "Of course not, but are you being serious babe? I mean do you really trust me?" "I trust you" At muli ko syang hinalikan. This time he responded back. Binuhat nya ko and I heard that he locked the door behind us and in that moment, I know I'll win. I'm Dakota Heather Sy, I just wished for him to look at me and love me like how much I love him. I just wished and I thought it was a wish upon a star. What can you expect in loving someone like the Great Billionaire Dalfon Storm Montenegro. You need no star. What you need is to WISH UPON A STORM. - 08/31/2020 Written by: KayeEinstein

Tierra Alta Series #1 | Silent Whisper of the Heart Emerencianna's life changed after her father decided to get her engaged to a man she didn't even like. Matigas niya iyong tinutulan hindi lang dahil hindi niya gusto ang lalaki, kung hindi dahil mawawala ang kalayaan niya sa kanya. There are three things that Emerencianna loves the most; her family, her freedom, and, of course, extravagant things. Nang takasan niya ang mga bodyguard na tinalaga ng kanyang ama upang masiguro ang kanyang kaligtasan para lamang magparty ay agad siya nitong pinarusahan and the punishment for her misbehavior is to spend some months with her fiancé! She had rebuked her father's punishment for her, but later lost the argument. Chaos started after she moved in with her fiancé's family, and in the midst of the disarray, she found herself falling into another trouble.

Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd moved on from her college love, Ryder Craig Rivera, but now, with mounting medical bills and time running out, she feels desperate. It's a trade: give him a baby, and he'll give her the cash. *** Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd put her reckless college romance with Ryder Craig Rivera behind her. Now, with medical bills towering and time running out, Saige is desperate. Her sister's life depends on a miracle. Ryder, entangled with his girlfriend, who can't bear children, offers her one. His proposal is cruel in its simplicity: be the mother of my child, and I'll pay for your sister's surgery. No emotions. No attachments. Just her body, his conditions, and a timeline. But when old sparks ignite and boundaries blur between lust and longing, Saige finds herself tangled in more than just a contract. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

"You are invited to Temptation Island."

Iris Gonzaga-Racini had made peace with her unusual life. Married, but miserable and lonely, Iris vowed to live life to the fullest. When she is invited to an island where even the most depraved desire can become reality, she can't say no. ****** Many would consider Iris Gonzaga-Racini a fortunate woman to be Niccolo Racini's wife, but Iris could not be more miserable or lonely. Despite being married to Niccolo for the past eight years, Iris has never met him. Until one day, when she receives a black invitation from her husband, summoning her to Temptation Island. A paradise where one's kinkiest and most depraved desires can become reality. "You are invited to Temptation Island."

For her it was always him. For him, it was never her. - - - - Might be the most stressful story you'll ever read. You've been warned.