One bet. One curse. Infinite lessons of love.
GENRE: Mystery, Teen Fiction, Romance, Comedy, Thriller, Drama
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Meet Jake Snyder, the ultimate playboy of Crosswell High. Handsome, rich, and dripping with sex appeal, he's a heartbreaker who doesn't believe in love-just in feeding his ego.
Jake's dating history reads like a teen rom-com bingo card: the girl-next-door, the nerd supreme, the confusing bisexual, the overachieving perfectionist, the Queen Bee, the unpredictable homeless girl, the liberated exchange student, and even a wild ride with Siamese twins.
But then there's Pepsi Lane. Just hearing her name makes Jake inexplicably thirsty, for some reason.
He's gone to great lengths to capture the attention of this enigmatic girl, but her aloofness only fuels his obsession. Rumors say she's a witch, and that anyone who gets too close might turn into a dog. Others whisper that her soul is darker than her lipstick and eyeliner. But Jake doesn't believe in fairy tales.
Pepsi is no ordinary girl; she's a force of nature, a whirlwind of mystery and magnetism. While Jake walks around like he's the puppet master, she's the one holding the strings... or is she?
She tries her very best to remain cautious, but this only serves to further ignite Jake's determination to 'conquer' her. He will never accept defeat, and he won't stop until she gets on his list, even as things start to get unusual...
What is the true story behind the mysterious freak? Will Jake risk everything for his ego? Could Pepsi be the one to finally change him?
The infamous bad boy is about to uncover the truth, and it won't be a smooth journey for sure.
(The original version of this story was written in Taglish. You can find it here in my profile. It was also published under Lifebooks in 2017 and is available in bookstores nationwide. You can order online as well (Lazada, Shopee, etc). Grab your copies now if you haven't :))
#126 in contemporary romance 10.24.2025
#11 in new adult fiction 09.18.2025
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THIS IS THE ORIGINAL VERSION!
First Installment of Emmi and Maddox's love story.
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Emmi Fischer is a sweet girl with a big heart who tries to see the good in everyone. Unfortunately, she was proven wrong when she finds out her abusive boyfriend was two timing her for their whole relationship. She is scared to stand up to him, but she finds the courage to do so and breaks up with him after she punches him square in her nose.
Bring in Maddox Evans, a football player, the bad boy of the school, and Emmi's annoying tormentor during Geography. He notices Emmi's change in mood right away and when she asks him to not do his tormenting, he agrees. He shockingly becomes worried about the girl and notices she forgets to take care of herself most days. So, Maddox makes a deal with Emmi.
He makes sure she takes care of herself in return for nothing. Emmi is hesitant, but agrees to the arrangement.
Will feelings brew between the bad boy and the good girl? Or will things get worse for Emmi since someone else is paying attention to her?
Read to find out!
*trigger warning!!* ***there is alcoholism, physical abuse, vulgar language, suggestive intimacy (but no sex), and death. If any of this triggers you, DO NOT READ!***
***This is an HEA (Happily Ever After) novel with no cheating from the MC's***
[Started: Jan. 13th 2023]
[Finished: Feb. 26th 2023]
[Word Count: 50,026 (22 days) 84,224 (current)]