Ares Madriaga has carved out a formidable reputation as Asia's prominent and most desirable surgeon. His intense demeanor, coupled with his fame and expertise, has opened countless doors for him. Renowned for his toughness and ambition, he is accustomed to getting whatever he desires. As one of the most sought-after and well-known bachelors, he effortlessly captivates attention. With his aloof attitude, he'd rather prioritize his career over romantic pursuits. He believes that his success stems from his unwavering commitment to doing what he believes is right. However, his perspective changed when he met a woman in a nightclub. Despite his principles and intelligence, he chooses to pursue her knowing she's forbidden. Anais Cuanco embodies the epitome of an ideal woman, but she is off-limits as she is engaged to his friend. But who gives a damn about that? For the first time in his life, he wants to steal her away, despite the fact that she's going to be tied to someone. People said that chase your dreams, and that's exactly what he's going to do. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Ongoing

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When Royse's parents died, all the responsibilities for his siblings and their business were left to him. He never had the chance to mourn their deaths because he needed to remain strong. Pain turned him into the coldest person anyone could meet. For so long, he never thought of marriage because he always prioritized the responsibilities he had for his siblings and their business, until his grandfather offered him marriage. He doesn't even know how many times he rejected the offer, but he was finally convinced after his youngest sister talked to him. Samara, on the other hand, didn't want to get married yet either, but she didn't have a choice when her beloved parents pleaded with her. As the two live in the same house and begin to get to know each other, Samara slowly discovers the pain behind Royse's cold personality. Things become difficult for both of them as they venture into married life, but little did Samara know, Royse had made a deal with his grandfather that if the marriage didn't work, he would file for divorce. Whether Samara liked it or not. Started: 05/19/2023 Ended: 07/08/2023

WARNING: Mature Content | R18 STATUS: Complete (Enemies Series 1) Vernaise Sven Sarmiento, the eldest of the fourth generation of Sarmientos, was taught by her grandfather about the ongoing and never-ending issue among the three powerful families in the region. One of those is that Montecarlo's men fall for De Leon's women, and De Leon's men will always hopelessly fall for Sarmiento's women. It's like a spell, true and unbreakable, her grandfather said. And like a child, she always believed that it was real, especially when she thought she held the heart of one of the finest and most eligible men in the De Leon family. The truthfulness of that unwritten spell intensified it and overwhelmed her. But how far will she make herself believe if she is treated as an enemy? Will she still pursue and hope despite the hate and anger thrown at her for bearing the surname of an enemy? Just how far can she go to successfully DATE THY ENEMY?

She was laser-focused with the top priority on her list. Adrianna Venaventura only wanted to pass the bar. But how could a night out suddenly change her course? It wasn't in her plans to meet anyone, wasn't in her plans to entertain, and most definitely, it wasn't in her plans to engage to a certain relationship-for whatever they call it. Something must have transpired for them to finally meet, someone must have trampled and messed with the strings and she knew it wasn't supposed to turn out the way it did. But Andy wasn't above resisting the call. She doesn't know why, which, or who, but somehow, that Wednesday night, something outside her list must have turned up again beyond her control, keeping her off track. It was a free fall when the strings were suddenly becoming undone. And if there's one thing she's good at, it's working hard beyond any circumstance to pursue what she wants head on, straight on. Book cover by: namisketches

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] erps series #1 complete [unedited] 2# NBS Bestseller under Fiction Philippines Publication [July 2025] If only I knew, would things be different? And if only you knew, will things change? Celest Haeia Ybanez is tired of being the NBSB girl in her circle. Blame the academic workload, the fictional boys, the strict curfew created by her mother, and even the ones who told her they'll wait until she's in college-graduating na siya pero wala pa ring nagpaparamdam sa kan'ya. Idagdag pa na bugbog na bugbog na siya sa katyaw ng mga kaibigan at kamag-anak n'ya na tatanda siyang dalaga. She promised herself that she'll date someone in her last year in college. . .and there she meets Iscaleon Altreano, a meek Architecture student who's also graduating this school year. She had a plan upon seeing him. She knew that Iscaleon was way out of her league; kaya nag-offer siya na magpanggap si Iscaleon na boyfriend n'ya kahit hanggang sa graduation lang nila. For experience, for memories, and for her to have a memorable first boyfriend. Everything was fun. . .if only she knew how things can get hurt if things are bound to get real.

Alabang Boys Series #1 Jaesie Rosenthal knows what she brings to the table, and love is just another luxury she doesn't have any plan to buy. But a multi-million-peso agreement is something she will consider when it comes to business. When Rico Dardenne offers her heart a good amount of investment, no one can question her decision if she believes that money can buy her love. But a playboy is different from a gambling man, and Rico is not there to play with Jaesie-he was there to win her heart. When love makes the world go round, how will money change the flow of their game? Is every cent worth an unexpected deal? ========================================= THE LOVE INVESTMENT Lena0209 August2015 All Rights Reserved =========================================

Laviña Clarene won't run out of reasons why she hates Aristotle. She hates how her life is always entangled with him, na kapag sinabing Laviña karugtong na nito ang Aris. She grew up with him, and even shares her family, not to mention their parents' history. But on top of that, she hates him for taking a big portion of her father's love and attention. Hence, she is always competitive against her archenemy. She won't let him get ahead of her in anything as much as possible. Teachnically, her life revolves hating him. And she knows he feels the same way, too. It's a mutual feeling. But where can this ingrained hate lead her? Will it do her good or will it break her own heart in the end? Hate keeps them together, but hate tears them apart, too. Sa huli, kailangan niyang mamili, to nurture this hate or extinguish it. To hold on to it or finally let it go.

City Series #2 Ever since Natalia was a kid, she was always number 1. All throughout her life, she got used to this, except when it came to her lovelife. In a hopeless attempt to move on from her long-time unrequited love who suddenly left the city, she finds herself losing hope with ever falling in love again. But once she comes across Vale, a guy who seems like he doesn't have much care in the world, she just might change her mind. Beginning: July 26, 2020 End: April 11, 2021

NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?