Eloise's life is all about control. As a driven workaholic, she's spent years climbing the corporate ladder, sacrificing her personal life for professional success. But when the pressures of her job become too much, she decides to do something spontaneous-get a tattoo, a permanent mark to remind herself that there's more to life than work.
Stepping into a local tattoo parlor, Eloise expects a quick, impersonal experience. What she doesn't expect is Kane-a tattoo artist with a rugged charm, a dark voice, and an intensity that draws her in from the start. Though she initially mistakes him for her tattoo artist, their connection is undeniable.
As Kane works on her tattoo, the chemistry between them grows, stirring emotions Eloise thought she'd long buried. But their journey is far from smooth. Beneath Kane's cool exterior lies a past that threatens to break them apart, and Eloise's demanding career becomes an obstacle to the relationship she didn't see coming.
What starts as a moment of rebellion becomes a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and love. With their undeniable connection at the center, Eloise and Kane must navigate the struggles that come with balancing two different worlds. Can they fight through the distance and the heartache, or will they ink their love with permanent scars?
Adopted at birth, Katherine's only birthday wish is to know more about her biological mother. But as she starts her quest, Kath finds herself in the middle of a search and a blossoming romance that turns her world upside down.
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Geared for an adventure, Katherine Jesse Smith flies all the way to the Philippines to look for her biological mother. With only a name and a letter in her hands, she braves into an unfamiliar place to start her search. But when several mishaps welcome her on her arrival, Kath starts to doubt her plans. Just when she's about to fall into another trap, public school teacher Crisostomo Ibarra-Flores suddenly comes to her aid. As they continue Kath's little adventure, they discover that things are far more complicated than they originally thought. With the distance that seems to be separating them, can Kath manage to hold on to the blossoming romance that she has with Cris? Or will their relationship be a fleeting moment and nothing more?
Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English.
Cover by Louise de Ramos
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