Sypnosis
Carnation Flores grew up in a loving family, but everything changed when his parents and friend passed away. He discovered that his father never truly loved his mother. His mother passed away, filled with happiness from his father's love, while his father carried regrets throughout his life. Meanwhile, his friend fell victim to abuse, leading to a tragic end. Overwhelmed and contemplating suicide, Carnation found himself awakened on a shoreline, transported back in time. There, he encountered younger versions of his parents and found himself helplessly falling in love with a young man, regardless of their shared gender. Facing a crossroad, Carnation must choose between staying in the past with his beloved or setting things right to intertwine their destinies. However, the consequences of rectifying the past would result in Carnation's disappearance in the present. Alternatively, if he chooses to leave the past untouched, his mother will endure the heart-wrenching repercussions of a love built on lies, his father will bear the burden of regret and deception until his last breath while his friend will meet a tragic fate at the hands of violence.
Heated Deceptions: A Collaboration Novel written by heartlessnostalgia and HiroYuu101
How far would you go for the man you love to love you back? For Rylee, she would do anything--even lie about a pregnancy--for North Alvarado.
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Rylee Addison Sandoval's longtime crush on her brother's best friend, North Alvarado, isn't a secret. It's as embarrassing as they come, even pretending to get lost around the college department just to catch a glimpse of him. Everyone thinks it's unrequited, even Rylee herself, but one drunk night with North changes it all. Grabbing an opportunity to have him forever, Rylee tells everyone she's pregnant with his baby. North is willing to take responsibility for her and the child, but one problem: there is no child. How long can Rylee's deception last until North finally discovers the truth? And will love be enough for him to forgive her...or not?
DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.
COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela