Krista has always been the master of her life, especially her feelings. Destiny? Kismet? Fate? No such thing. But the universe seemingly mocks her as unexpected events happen to her vacation in Italy, leaving her beliefs shaken. Is she really in control of her heart or is it the other way around? *** After quitting her job, former "best girl player" in town Krista packs up and goes to Verona, Italy to rest for a bit, and find herself. But what awaits her there is beyond expectations--visiting an old library, reading a bitter letter penned years ago, having a mysterious stranger as an old school penpal, and meeting a free-spirited guy from the past. Nothing has gone as planned! All her life, she has always believed that she is in control. Fate, feelings, even a kiss on the lips? Every move is her choice, and not even destiny or any guy can interfere with her decisions. Or maybe . . . a particular guy can? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish with a little bit of Italian. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Cute and chubby, Cara Isabelle Mendez has liked Lucas Eion Jimenez since she was young. But he makes her feel unwanted and insecure, and Cara finds herself changing how she looks... Could it be that her feelings for him can change, too? Standalone in the Game of Love series *** The second she has laid her eyes on him, Cara Isabelle Mendez instantly falls for Lucas Eion Jimenez. Despite being snobbish and rude, she can't help but admire him even more. She's a firm believer that as long as she never gives up, Lucas will eventually reciprocate her feelings. Finally seeing a little progress, Cara continues to fight for him, but when she finds out that Lucas gets another girl pregnant, she instantly leaves everything behind. After changing herself and becoming successful in her own field, Cara returns to the Philippines after three years. When she crosses paths with Lucas again, Cara finds herself in the middle of a chaos she isn't even prepared for. Can the two of them settle the real score once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos