A Royal Visit In Brooklyn (Lost Island Series Spin Off) Royal, beautiful, regal, and the next in line for the crown of Italy - that's how people see and describe Gabriela Romanov, the future queen from the royal dynasty Casa Savoia. She embodies beauty and perfection, admired by all. Yet, beneath the crown lies a lonely soul, longing for something more. She dreams of escaping the confines of her carefully orchestrated life, of experiencing the simple joys of the world beyond royalty. More than anything, she yearns for love-the kind that isn't dictated by duty or expectation. She never imagined it would happen. Her future has been set in stone. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she goes on a royal visit to Brooklyn and meets Captain Sebastian Gomez Baca-a man who is anything but refined. Brash, rugged, and utterly unlike anyone from her world. Could he be the one to grant her the freedom she craves? Will their love defy the odds, or will duty and destiny force them apart?

The Neighbors Series #3 Highest Rank: #28 in Romance Mula nang maging fangirl si Brianna Rosales, wala na siyang ibang hiniling kundi ang makilala ng personal ang mga idols niya. Ilang beses na nga siyang pinagsabihan ng mga kaibigan niya na kaya siya hindi nagkaka-lovelife ay dahil masyado ng mataas ang standards niya dahil sa mga idols niya. Itinanggi naman niyang dahil doon kaya hindi siya nagkaka-lovelife. Sadyang hindi pa lang talaga niya nahahanap ang taong tingin niya ay mamahalin niya habambuhay. Kaya kahit na naiinggit na siya sa mga kaibigan niya dahil may mga sarili na itong pamilya, mas pinili na lang niyang maghintay at mag-focus na lang muna sa mga idols niya. But when she met Hero Valiente, a well-known singer in the country and her sister's idol, para bang bigla na lang siyang nakaramdam ng kakaiba na kahit kailan ay hindi niya pa naramdaman. What will she do? Is she going to let him enter her heart? O mas pipiliin na lang niya na balewalain ang taong nandiyan para sa kanya at mas mag-focus na lang sa mga idols niya? ** Status: Completed

PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION (SUMMIT BOOKS) The Neighbors Series #2 Highest Rank: #1 in General Fiction ** Meet the rich, gorgeous, hot and sexy Sapphire Briones. She loves to hang-out with her friends but most of the time, she's hanging out with a lot of guys. Yes, she is a playirl. You can always see her making-out with some random guys at the bar. Yes, she's a mess and she's aware of it. But no one can stop her, even her friends. She always gets what she wants in any way possible. Even the hottest guy can't resist her charms. But everything changed when he met the handsome, hot single dad and CEO named Joseff Valderama. For the first time, she was ignored by someone she likes. From that day, she vowed to herself that she'll do everything for him to notice her... even if it means she'll be his daughter's nanny. What do you think? Will Sapphire succeed? ** Status: Completed Cover by: wp_mariawhyyy (Twitter)

PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION (SUMMIT BOOKS) The Neighbors Series #1 Highest Rank: #13 in General Fiction ** Eunice Dizon met Nathaniel Marquez when they were kids. Nang makilala niya ito, isinumpa na niya sa sarili niya na gagawin niya ang lahat para maging kaibigan niya. Mission accomplished. They became best friends. Hanggang umabot sa puntong minahal nila ang isa't isa. Pero hindi naging madali ang lahat. Dahil sa mga dahilan niya, unti-unti niyang nasaktan ang taong mahal niya. Ngunit paano kung ang pamilyang mahal na mahal ni Eunice ay isa rin sa maging dahilan para sila ay magkasakitan? Kaya ba niyang ipaglaban ang kanyang minamahal? O hahayaan na lang niya itong masaktan ng tuluyan? Hanggang saan nga ba ang kaya niyang ibigay para sa taong mahal na mahal niya? ** Status: Completed

Two hearts born from rivaling companies. One from a family of CEOs: Franco Miguel Suarez has no choice but to take the path his parents want for him. He is destined to marry someone he doesn't know for the sake of money and victory. His fate led him to Zhareena, the only heiress of Legazpis, bound to tie knots with a man who can keep the wealth of her family. Given 365 days, will their heart be ready enough to love each other and learn the fundamentals of marriage? Ended: May 2022 #1 arrangedmarriage (December 2022)

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

[This is a GL story] Hansen Sisters Series (HSS) 4: North Date started: July 15, 2017 Date completed: March 21, 2022 ** Gail Sebastian, a flight attendant, one of a kind hardcore gamer, at isa sa mga set of friends ni North Hansen. Everything's great and smooth. Except for one thing ─ her so-called boyfriend never really existed. Lying to her friends for three years that she's in a relationship with someone who's not even real is hard. Pero wala na yatang mas hihirap pa sa pagtatago ng totoo niyang nararamdaman sa loob ng six years. Six years of being secretly in love with North Hansen is definitely the hardest. Cover artwork by: @dugagoooo

SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category