Next Time Is always Never Sure

"Wattys 2021 Winner in Historical Fiction Category" Sa loob ng labinlimang taon, ang makasal sa kababata niyang si Enrique Alfonso ang tanging pinapangarap ni Estella Concepcion. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya si Lucas, ang pinsan at karibal ni Enrique sa politika. *** Makatwiran at hindi nagpapatalo, lumaki si Estella Concepcion na patuloy na umaasang magkakatuluyan pa rin sila ni Enrique Alfonso, ang batang nagpagaan ng kanyang loob labinlimang taon na ang nakararaan. Ni minsan ay hindi nawala ang kanyang paghanga at pagtingin sa binata na siyang magiging susunod na gobernadorcillo ng bayan ng San Alfonso. Ngunit tila gumuho ang kaniyang mundo nang mapag-alaman niyang ipinagkasundo na ito sa ibang dalaga. Desididong mapangasawa pa rin ang binata, hihingin ni Estella ang tulong ni Lucas, ang pinsan ni Enrique. Sa paglipas ng panahon at sa mga sikretong kaniyang matutuklasan, handa pa nga rin bang gawin ni Estella ang lahat upang maikasal sa binatang matagal na niyang inaasam? O tulad ba ng ihip ng hangin ay magbabago rin ang isinisigaw ng kaniyang puso? Cover Design by Precious Pages Corp./LIB Books Book Type: Hardbound (With Book Jacket Cover)

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. *** 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 *** * Self-published - 2022 * Editor's Pick - July 2023 * @WattpadRomancePH RL: Kilig All Year 'Round * Wattpad Wrapped 2023 🎁 * @WattpadFilipino RL: Summer Paradise ☀️ 2025 * @WattpadFilipino RL: First Loves 🥰 June 2025 * @WattpadRomancePH RL: Romantic Suspense * Crying but make it healing 😭, Safe in Love Nov 2025

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

Jacko thought he had everlasting love and happiness until when he was left for dead. Now, with his perfect face and renewed clarity, he is exacting his revenge. ***** A 27-year-old rancher, Jackob "Jacko" Lacorte, thought he had it all. At his side, he had a young, beautiful, kind wife, Raquel "Kels" Zapanta, who stuck by him in spite of his lack of good looks. Everything changes when Jacko was left for dead and comes to the realization that Kels' motivations for being with him was his wealth, not love. Hiding out until while he can hatch the perfect plan for his revenge, Jacko watches as his wife and her father enjoy the spoils of his riches while he agonizingly makes preparations to avenge himself. Before long, Jacko emerges with a brand new face and personality that melts every woman who crosses his path. He will use this perfect face, body, power, and money to get his revenge on Kels and everyone involved in his attempted murder. The problem is that when he reunites with Kels, he finds the passion has not gone away. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

Lumaking hindi kilala ang tunay na mga magulang, maagang namulat si Leroncillo San Roque sa kalupitan ng mundo. Ngayong nabigyan siya ng pagkakataong maipaglaban ang pagkakapantay-pantay, handa ba siyang isakripasyo ang lahat maatim lang ang hinahangad na tagumpay? *** Mulat sa bulok na sistema ng lipunan, tumatak sa isipan ni Leroncillo San Roque ang kawalan ng hustisya at hindi patas na trato sa mga mahihirap. Bagama't lumaki sa kalinga ng isang prayle, hindi pa rin naging madali ang daloy ng kaniyang buhay. Patuloy pa rin siyang sinusubok ng mga tao, ng pagkakataon, at ng tadhana. Ngayong naipit si Leron sa isang sitwasyon na maaaring magpahamak sa mga taong mahalaga sa kaniya, ano nga ba ang tamang hakbang upang makamit niya ang inaasam na kalayaan at hustisya? Magagawa ba niyang linlangin ang kalaban at mailigtas ang kaniyang amain at mga kaibigan? O mapupunta lamang ba sa wala ang lahat ng kaniyang pinaghirapan? Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Still aching from her internet ex-boyfriend's scam, Tamitha finds herself in deep trouble when she meets Roosevelt Sanvictores, the man in the photos her ex pretended to be. She knows that he's off-limits, but when circumstances keep bringing them together, maybe fate's got other plans. **** After getting drunk from a stupid mistake, Swan Tamitha Dominica wakes up in a room that's not hers, stark naked. As she tries to move forward from the humiliating one-night stand, she comes face-to-face with the man whose photo her internet boyfriend used to scam her. The man is Roosevelt Sanvictores, a handsome billionaire and it's not difficult to like him--only if he's not off limits. Determined not to fall for him, Tamitha puts up her walls. But when her heart screams to tear her walls down and she discovers the past she shared with Roosevelt, will she finally listen to her heart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.

Discovering an abandoned town in the middle of a forest, Odeth is transported to a time when the ghost town was alive, but as someone else--Olivia Valencourt. *** Magic isn't real--except it is when Odeth wakes up as Olivia Valencourt, a student of Mirren Academy, a school for spell users like her. Well, like Olivia. Determined to find her way back home, she discovers the truth behind the once-alive abandoned town, and that she's not as much of a stranger to the place and to the person she's pretending to be. In finding friends, love, and herself while trying to change the town's fate, she finds that maybe Mirren Academy is already home. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise de Ramos

When Raeliana Lovis Nestania finds out about her tragic death as the next queen of her empire from a fortune teller, she runs away to take her fate into her own hands. *** Other women might long to become a queen, but not Raeliana--not when it comes with her death. Seeking to find a way to take fate into her own hands, Raeliana flees to the enemy empire, Parsua, to find the first and only woman who cut her vampire mate bond--and hopefully do the same with her supposed mate, the future king of her kingdom. But during the long and hard journey, why is her pull to Prince Raheem Caesar Le'Vamuievos, future king of Parsua Deltora, so irresistible and strong? Why is she finding herself thirsting for his blood, wanting his love--when allowing herself to desire him is also desiring to be his queen? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Well-reputed and distant bachelor Gian Valentino falls for his restaurant's loyal customer, Mira Angeli Santos, in the most unexpected ways. But when he finally discovers the complicated connection they share, will their love be enough to fight against all odds? *** Belonging to one of the most powerful families in the city, bachelor Gian Valentino makes sure to keep their family's reputation clean at all costs. He always plays by the rules, but when he gets involved with reporter Mira Angeli Santos, Gian starts to feel emotions he thought he had long forgotten. Everything falls into place not until they discover the twisted connection that links them together and eventually tears them apart. Left alone to face the consequences of an accident he got involved in months ago, is Gian strong enough to make it through the end? Or will he finally realize that what he has is just a tainted reputation and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

To discover the secrets of her silver lifestone and fight against demons, Eris Gromov, a demigod, must do everything to save her newfound family--even if her defiance against fate brings chaos and destruction to Zithea Kingdom. *** Eris Gromov discovers that she is a daughter of a god and a human. Because of her extraordinary roots, she must keep this and her abilities a secret--until everything goes downhill and the demons march to Sorciere Academy to capture her. With Prince Shad, Devin, Ryker, and Fern by her side, Eris is faced with the ultimate decision: to fight against fate and be with the people she loves, or to become a god and leave everything behind. Who said being a demigod with extraordinary magic was easy? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela