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Sondra Hawthorne grew up hating Maximillian Gold, the man who broke her heart years ago. When the two find themselves working closely as Maximillian gears up for a business merger, Sondra realizes the motivations behind his actions were more complicated than she initially thought. When Sondra Hawthorne, a 28-year-old international model, learns of Maximillian Gold's engagement, it brings up painful memories. Having grown up with Maximillian who is now the CEO of the Gold empire, the news brings back a wave of emotions that stem from burying the love Sondra felt for him years ago. Now, in the midst of a major business partnership being forged, Sondra and Maximillian are forced to confront the reality that the only people they can trust are each other. To further complicate issues, Sondra is second guessing accepting a marriage proposal from someone who may not be on her side after all... DISCLAIMER: This story is written in TagLish. [ Manila's Finest #1 ] [ #Wattys2019 Winner - New Adult Category ] [ Previously Titled "The Alphabet of Erotica Series #18: Rough" ]

COSTA ESTRELLA SERIES # 1 Being the only heiress of their family's legacy, Thalia Soriano is promised to marry a man that she never met for the sake of business. She refused on following her parents' will; thus, she decided to let go of the world she knew. Struggling alone, she found herself in the beautiful land of Costa Estrella. She works as a maid in one of the most influential family in the said land in order for her to survive. In there, her heart began to fall to the charm of Aurelius Nathan Rivas. Once again, destiny played a game on her for the reason that the man who vowed to gave his whole love to her, ripped her poor heart into pieces. All that is left for her to do is to plead to the wind to take away all her heartaches and pains with it.

#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Azaia De Castro concealed a secret agony beneath her glamorous facade-she was trapped in a loveless marriage that bound her in chains of despair. Powerless to escape the clutches of her oppressive husband, Azaia harbored a silent prayer for freedom, yearning for someone to rescue her from the depths of her unhappiness. She then met Xenoah Manzato, an enigmatic figure whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As their paths entwined, Azaia discovered an unexpected refuge in Xenoah's presence. With him, she found solace, security, and a breath of fresh air amidst the stifling constraints of her marriage. Yet, as their connection deepened, Azaia grappled with a moral dilemma. She remained bound by the chains of her marriage, unsure of how to sever ties with her husband and embrace the newfound freedom she craved. Caught between loyalty and desire, will she find the courage to follow her heart, or will the shackles of her past continue to imprison her? S: 08/21/20 E: 09/28/20

World-renowned chef Thorn Calderon is already prepared to be single for the rest of his life. But plans change when his parents set him up through an arranged marriage with Cassia Wisper...the girl who believes he's gay. * Thorn Calderon believes that he would never find the right woman for him...not until his parents suddenly tell him to tie the knot with someone he doesn't know. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore. As long as the marriage doesn't interfere with him and his restaurant - the love of his life - then he wouldn't mind obeying them. But just when he's intent to live by the motto 'Happy wife means happy life', sweet and innocent Cassia Wisper drops a ludicrous bomb that renders him speechless. She only agreed to the marriage because she believes that Thorn bats for the other team. Determined to make their marriage work, can Thorn really do everything to make his wife happy - even if it means he has to pretend he's gay? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog and English. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

WARNING: R-18 / NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS! Cassandra's goals in life are simple: first, to finish her degree in teaching and second, to provide a good life for her father. However, her faith and stability was put through a test when her father met an accident that almost claimed his life and left him in comatose. Desperate and nowhere to cling to, she meets Damon, a demon who hides in the face of an angel. He helped her save her father at the expense of her freedom and carnal desires. But what if she discovers the secret that lies underneath his handsome face? Will love still prevail if the man she loves is the same man who ruined her carefully planned life?

#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Ayesha Samaniego had always been a carefree spirit, radiating happiness wherever she went. But beneath her cheerful facade lay a heart scarred by betrayal and hurt from a past relationship. Determined to shield herself from further pain, she built walls around her heart, vowing never to let anyone in again. But then Daevon Castanio came into the picture, a charming and persistent man who refused to be deterred by Ayesha's barriers. Slowly but surely, he chipped away at the walls she had built, unraveling the layers of her defenses with each passing day. Ayesha found herself drawn to Daevon's warmth and sincerity, her heart gradually thawing in his presence. Just as Ayesha began to let her guard down and trust again, fate dealt her a cruel blow. Betrayal struck for the second time, leaving her ruined in an almost happy marriage. S: 06/25/20 E: 08/21/20

(Revised Version) Fixed marriage- isang pagkakasundo na hindi inakala ni Cassandra'ng ginagawa pa rin pala sa panahon ngayon. Dinala niya ang apelyido ni Bryan Angeluz Caranza. Naging maganda ang pagsasama nila bilang mag-asawa hanggang sa natutunan nilang mahalin ang isa't isa. Isa't isa? Pareho nga ba talaga ang nararamdaman nila? Ayan ang malaking tanong sa isipan ni Cassandra. Ang pinangarap na masayang pamilya na mabubuo na sana ay biglang naglaho na parang bula. Naging kumplikado, mahirap intindihin, mapanakit, may nawala, at lalong lumiit ang mundo para sa kanila. Book Cover Designer: Mr. Jahric Lago --- This is a revise or edited version (2nd revision) Meaning, maraming nagbago, nawala, at nadagdag sa plot ng dating version. Let me show you the improvements of this story. We all know that a Maltreated wife and then revenging at the end is a very common and cliché plot that's why I'm revising this again. Original version: Date started: November 17, 2018 Date Finished: April 6, 2019 1st Revised Version: Date Started: January 30, 2020 Date Finished: April 11, 2020 2nd Revised Version: Date Started: December 25, 2020 Date Finished: March 20, 2021 Warning: This story contains grammatically error, typographical errors, plot holes and other.

In order to get over a bad breakup, Drake Hong agrees to become friends with benefits with the lovely Empress Palermo. But when the two falls in love with Empress getting pregnant, their supposedly happily-ever-after is put at risk when his past love resurfaces with a secret. ** Twenty-three-year-old model Empress Palermo and Drake Hong have a simple arrangement: to help Drake get over a recent painful breakup, the two enter a friends-with-benefits relationship. Despite Empress' typical spoiled brat attitude, she ends up falling for the professed bad boy. Little does she know, Drake has fallen for her too. Finally, the two take a leap of faith and embarks on a proper relationship with a baby on the way. However, a woman from Drake's past-the very ex-girlfriend who broke his heart- emerges with a secret that threatens to ruin everything Empress and Drake have built together. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

Adrianna Monteverde did what every stubborn daughter forced to marry a stranger would have done--she ran away. But as she spun lies upon lies about her identity in order to protect her freedom, she did not know that finding love while under a false identity would come at a great cost: Happiness. ** Despite the love she has for her parents, Adrianna finally had enough the moment she learned of the marriage they arranged with a complete stranger, even if it's for their family's business. She decided to run away, but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that hiding inside the trunk of an unknown car would lead to her becoming a maid, and worse, falling in love with its owner. But her fears got the best of her and she was forced to lie about everything--her name, her profession, even her family--and as they say, no lie can live forever. Would Adrianna be willing to remove her mask of lies and secrets even if revealing her real identity might lead to her downfall? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish Cover Designed by Cil Ojumo

Originally arranged to be married, Nandiandra Guevarra's world comes crashing down when she finds out that Raphael Arandia falls in love with another girl. But when circumstances bring them together once more, can Nandiandra finally get the happy ending she's been longing for? *** Since childhood, Nandiandra Guevarra's only wish is to marry Raphael Arandia. She's been loving him for so long, and she is decided to love no one else but him. But when Raphael calls off their arranged marriage to be with another girl, Nandiandra ends up with a broken heart. As she tries to move on by entering another relationship, she realizes that her heart still beats for Raphael. Years later, and finally given a chance to be with Raphael again, can Nandiandra get the love and happiness she has always wanted from him? Or will the past heartaches caused by Raphael continue to haunt her until the end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos