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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

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

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

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

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

Forced into a loveless marriage with a billionaire heir, Eva Alcaraz does everything she can to help her father's presidential campaign and save her twin. But when mysterious serial killings are suddenly linked to her, Eva isn't sure what to do anymore. *** Hiding under the famous pen name of Dark Eve, Eva Alcaraz is suddenly brought into the spotlight when her father forces her to marry Azazel Del Cuevo to aid his presidential campaign. With the promise of protection and possible freedom for her twin, Morgana, Eva agrees to the proposal of Azazel to be his wife on paper and nothing more. But when a series of mysterious killings that are exact re-enactments of the scenes in her book happens, Eva is placed in a tight spot-the police are questioning her, the public is scrutinizing her, and her anxiety is getting worse. Decided to find out the real suspect in these cases, Eva does her best to find out the truth. Can she be brave enough to accept the reality she's living in? Or will she succumb to the pressure and stay in the dark for the rest of her life? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Marriage is normally one's happily ever after in the movies, but for Aemie Ferrer-Roswell, it's just the start of a seemingly unending adventure. Can this sweet Barbie-loving airhead continue to survive the life of being wife to a Mafia boss? *** Many things changed after Aemie Ferrer became Ezekiel Roswell's wife. With the might of Yaji and Roswells combined, things should have become smooth sailing for Baby Ae and her Dong--or at least, that's what everyone thought. But with lies, secrets and betrayals constantly plaguing the two, no one knows who to trust. This time, the silly and ditzy Aemie must step up to protect everyone and everything she cherishes--including the man she loves. Will they win and overcome this battle again? Or is it the perfect time for them to accept that Mafia stories have no happy endings? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGNER: Rayne Mariano

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

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

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.