Cyra Lim has been secretly in love with Eli Dasilva for as long as they've been best friends. One problem: Eli is a playboy, and Cyra has resigned herself to just being his best friend...even if it breaks her heart. *** Always the friend, never the girl. For Cyra, being in love with her longtime best friend is heartache wrapped in a pretty package. Having witnessed all of Eli's conquests, Cyra is too familiar with his flirt-play-leave strategy--and she's not going to be a victim no matter how much she wants Eli to look at her as more than just a best friend. But Cyra's struggle with her unrequited love suddenly ends when he confesses his feelings. She should be elated, over the moon, lounging on cloud nine...but as she comes face-to-face with her fears from the past and Eli's playboy reputation catches up with him, can she fully trust her best friend to commit to her...or not? After all, he is Torrero University's typical heartbreaker. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Shiela tried her best to be civil with Magnus, her one-night stand--after all, they have twins to take care of. But when circumstances bring them together, will this be a chance to make them acknowledge the growing feelings they have for each other? *** Growing up in a conservative family, Shiela Mariano believed in the 'no sex before marriage' rule. That was until she got cheated on by her ex-boyfriend and so she decided to throw her inhibitions away with a stranger. But when her one-night stand got her pregnant, her father disowned her and was left alone with her twins. Then came Magnus San Diego, the ill-tempered boss of the company that she's trying to get into. No matter how hard she tried to avoid him, circumstances always brought them together. Will the growing annoyance that they have for each other change when they finally discover that they were each other's perfect stranger? Cover Design by Rayne Mariano DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Stephanie Sy never expected that her curiosity towards her estranged grandma will lead her to a series of bizarre--most of them silly--misadventures. Prompted by the dead woman's diary and accompanied by the annoying but charming Erik, what can she find in this quirky journey of self-discovery and love? *** Bratty, city chic Stephanie Sy never expects she'll go through mishaps--and more--when she ventures to an unfamiliar place for her grandmother's wake and funeral where she discovers the woman's old diary and a supposed upcoming meeting with a man from her past. Never knowing her grandmother, Stephanie decides to visit the places Corazon went to and meet Antonio, the first man to break her grandmother's heart. What follows is a spontaneous adventure Stephanie sets for herself. Joining her is Erik, a man with the heart of a child and a few secrets of his own. Entangled in a series of unfortunate events, Steph will have her own journey of self-discovery and love. Status: Published Under Bliss Books DISCLAIMER: This story is written in English.

Georgina is homeless and broke, and her ex-boyfriend came to her rescue by letting her temporarily stay in his house. But with the two of them living together, how big is the chance that their old flame will be rekindled? *** After being thrown out of her apartment, Georgina has nowhere else to go. Her dwindling options lead her to call Dwight, her ex-boyfriend, to ask for his help even if it is against her will. She promises him that the set-up is temporary, but fate has got other plans. Living with him makes her reminisce not only the unpleasant circumstances that once broke them apart but also the love they once felt. Will their old flame be rekindled, or is their story bound to end up with a second heartbreak? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish Cover Design by Louise De Ramos *** Editor's Pick - September 2023

ZERO SEVEN Wicked nineteen-year-old Dominika Parker-Lewisham returns to Poblacion Hueste to seek revenge and ruin other people's lives. With the intent of tearing down the family who once destroyed her, she shows them how heartless and ruthless she can be. *** Eli Dominika Parker-Lewisham was once a delicate flower, cherished and adored as she-aside from her mother, Devi-is the only woman who has the nobility of being a Parker. But it turns out that blood is, indeed, thicker than water as she'll also end up dancing on someone's grave like how her family used to be. When a wicked nineteen-year-old Deka returns to Poblacion Hueste, all she wants to do is nothing but have fun and seek revenge, ruining other people's lives-including the Zero Seven. She's now living as the total opposite of who she was before as she has become the heartless, immoral legitimate daughter of King Demon Lewisham. After all, that is the reason why she came back-to destroy the family who destroyed her. Deka, indeed, let them all experience heaven and hell-both at the same time.

Kim Talavera has feelings for Lake Ongpauco. The problem? They're one-sided because he likes her best friend... or so she thought. *** Kim Talavera has been head over heels for the perfect guy, Lake Ongpauco, ever since she laid eyes on him. But luck isn't on her side when she finds out Lake likes her best friend, Jamie. Decided to forget about her unrequited feelings for him, Kim prays for the time when she finds the right guy for herself...and chooses her. But then Lake starts to confess his true feelings towards Kim and his flaws begin to show, and Kim realizes he isn't the perfect guy she has always thought him to be. Will love be enough, then? Or will Kim and Lake choose themselves--even if it's not together? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Cheng is a very serious lawyer who crosses paths with an easy-going Fabio due to a case she's handling. She must win the case against the JE Telecommunications even if she is falling for Fabio, its CEO. ***** Affirmation, trials, resolve, and a victory, are words that best describe Cheng's life as a lawyer. She's not rich, but she always does her best to become the person she is now. Fabio was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He is the CEO of JE Telecommunications Company, but behaves as if he were a teenager. He is a happy-go-lucky person because he knows that he can get and do whatever he wants. A man and a woman. One has a different perspective, attitude, and principle than the other. Will their hearts become one? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers

Introverted writer Aika Yamamura always creates the perfect fictional guys, making her wish for one as well. But when Mickey unexpectedly comes crashing into her life, Aika realizes that maybe imperfection is okay, too. *** Bookworm Aika Yamamura dreams of meeting the perfect man for her. Through the books she read and wrote, she is set to find the ideal man who will love her dearly. But everything comes crashing down when she meets Mickey, the guy who annoys her to the core. Everything seems to be a joke to him, but unexpectedly, Aika finds herself spending more time with him. Aika swears never to fall for someone like Mickey, but when love knocks on her door, what can she do? Will she acknowledge her love for Mickey even if she's unsure of his feelings and everything seems like a blur? Or will she push him away and end up breaking her own heart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

After getting hurt by the people around her, aspiring chef Dacia Holgado builds up her walls to protect her heart... until band bassist Eris Arriaga comes along and tears them apart. *** Graduating culinary arts student Dacia Holgado gets the biggest twist of her life when she crosses paths with Epicenter's bassist Eris Arriaga. She hates his guts and vices while he hates how pampered and perfect she is. They are complete opposites, but Dacia's version of an ideal man unexpectedly changes the more she gets to know Eris. As Epicenter slowly reaches their dream and gets a shot at stardom, Dacia and Eris' relationship is suddenly put to a test. Is their young and passionate love enough to help them survive? Or will they realize that what they have is really just a phase and is meant to end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela