bold romantic

You are entering an alternate world, where the Philippines didn't achieve its independence but remained a US colony. You will meet four people living in Neo Manila, where the government is repressive, prohibited drugs are legal, and crime is rampant. Undesirables are abducted and imprisoned in the Valley, which is a hidden prison island. A secret society called the Sons of Lapu-Lapu is working to undermine the government and has spies within the Valley and the governmental ranks. A young man and a woman are victims of circumstance and caught between two sides. She initially betrays him but made amends later and became lovers. The government leader (and main villain) have thought of a bold plan to use witchcraft in creating a perfect Utopian society for him and the one-percenters in the colony: the New Gods. The remaining unworthy would not be included and thus eliminated. The soul of Neo Manila and the whole colony is at stake. Will the Sons of Lapu-Lapu or the New Gods prevail in the end? Who will you pledge your allegiance to?

Luna, a young and independent woman, finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the role of CEO of her family's company, PT. Luna Maju Sejahtera, after her father's sudden passing. Despite initial doubts from others due to her youth and inexperience, Luna embraces the challenge with determination and resilience. As Luna navigates the corporate world, she faces various obstacles and encounters skepticism from colleagues and competitors alike. However, with her sharp intellect, quick wit, and unwavering determination, Luna gradually gains respect and admiration from her team and the industry. Along the way, Luna forms unexpected alliances and finds support in her friends and allies. She also deals with personal challenges and romantic interests, juggling her responsibilities as a CEO with her personal life. As Luna's leadership skills continue to grow, she introduces innovative ideas and strategies that bring success to her company. Her bold decisions, unconventional methods, and unrelenting confidence earn her a reputation as a strong and cool CEO. Despite facing setbacks and facing tough choices, Luna remains resolute in her pursuit of success and strives to prove herself as a capable and influential leader in the business world. "Luna, a Strong and Cool CEO" is an uplifting story that showcases Luna's journey as she navigates the challenges of leadership, embraces her strengths, and emerges as a formidable CEO, inspiring those around her with her resilience and determination.

Tunnels deconstructs the individual’s Romantic fascination with ‘love’ or the grammaticality of beauty. Ideally, the ‘tunnels’ in the collection are subterranean love poems from the suburban imaginary. These seemingly syntactic tunnels travel through one’s literary imagination or heterotopic dreamscapes, and while αγάπη (Greek for ‘love’) inspires these rhizomic tunnels to navigate the abysmal ‘meta-spectacle’ of gesture, language or moment of poemness, the mind like the many-colored jeepneys of Manila, where driving past roast goose restaurants in Shek Kip Mei or spotting stilt houses in Kampong Kleang, attempt to explore the transgeneric textualities of the everyday, alongside the unstructurality of time and space, the littoral and the liminal.

When a Gay Meets His Match: A Badass Lady Bodyguard with a pretty cheeky brain. Fourth Misuaris has everything—money, looks, and total freedom. As the carefree son of a powerful family, his life is all about wild parties, clubbing with his gay squad, and ditching every boring bodyguard his dad hires. Love? Not interested. Women? Definitely not his thing. But everything changes when Caramel Morgan enters the picture. She’s no ordinary bodyguard. Once a sharp-shooting secret agent, Caramel is fearless, witty, and knows exactly how to handle Fourth’s stubborn ways. She keeps him safe while teasing him endlessly, making her job way more entertaining. But Caramel has a hidden past—and a secret that ties her to Fourth in ways he never imagined. But what happens when their playful banter turns into something more? Turns into unexpected feelings. Love and chaos collide when Fourth uncovers Caramel’s secret, shaking both their worlds. Can a free-spirited gay heir and his bold, mysterious bodyguard handle the truth—or will it tear them apart? Dive into a story of unexpected chemistry, hilarious antics, and a love so chaotic and sweet. Get ready for the sassy, unpredictable, and absolutely unforgettable love story of a gay and his badass bodyguard.

Meet Elijah The quiet yet smart and dangerous when provoked man is the CEO to a successful world renowned fast food restaurant He is always busy running his business and taking care of his grandmother, in fact too busy that he never had a romantic relationship thinking love is a waste of time until he met her Meet Violet The fiercest girl on the planet, bold, beautiful and tough. She is ready to fulfill all her dreams and ambitions, dreams to fall in love with a college jock, dreams to give her younger sister the world, dreams to go to college and have the best life at campus, but most importantly dreams to become a famous jeweler What happens when she meets him and discovers a terrible truth which causes all her dreams to be shattered The story of a love so beautiful yet hard to claim A Love that gives hope, peace, happiness, and comfort but is hard to fight for -------------------------------------- "why me, out of all other girls out there, why do you choose to love me?" she whispers to him "my heart chose you and you are the only one that holds a special place there" he whispers back "you mean the world to me and there is nothing I won't do for you, love" He said to her with a smile before kissing her passionately

Alora Steppingstone spent her teenage life practicing in shooting range, boxing ring and running field. She moved to New York and trained by her uncle to be a great mafia herself to avenge once she gets back in the Philippines at 18 years old. Since her parents died in front of her, all she wants to do is to kill the family Spencer who lead the biggest assassin organization and the culprit of her family's murder case. She promise to herself that she will kill Mr. Robert Spencer including his family but when she met Calter Vin, everything has change. When Alora strives to unfold the truth about her family's death and set aside her romantic feelings, at the end of the story, the question is to whom will she shoot her final bullet.

Acquaintance Party and some students already at the center of the hall. Dahan-dahang tumingin si Leighton Wajeeh sa kanan niya kung nasaan ang isang babae. "Eun-ji... M-May I d-dance with you?" he stuttered. With a sweetest smile he's ever seen, the girl answered, "Sure, Waj!" Right after she accepted his hand, they then walked towards the center of the hall. "Alright, on my cue, wear your masquerade mask!" the host suddenly announced nung nakita niyang marami nang nasa gitna. Matapos nilang hinanda ang mask, the host then muttered, "Mask on! Music, maestro!" Romantic song then played as they wore their masks. Slowly, Leighton Wajeeh puts his hands on Nikolina Eun-ji's waist while she put hers on his shoulders. "E-Eun-ji, I..." sabi ni Leighton habang unti-unting tumingin sa labi ng babae. Leighton's heart pounded fast. He is wanting this moment to come. Eun-ji just stared at him. With that, he stared at her eyes... deeply. "I like y---" Ngunit, hindi niya natuloy ang kaniyang mga salita. Leighton's mouth gaped open and his eyes suddenly widened. Napaatras siya dahilan upang mapatigil sila sa pagsasayaw. This can't be... "Waj, what's wrong?" Eun-ji innocently asked. She tried to reach him ngunit umiwas si Leighton sa kaniya. His hands and lips trembled while still looking at the woman's face covered with mask, highlighting her eyes. Those eyes... Those eyes that brought him trauma for how many years... Similar to the eyes who killed his father!

When hired as the official destination photographer for the elite romantic getaway of Sizzle Island, Ava Cole isn't prepared to be pulled into a whirlwind week of seduction by a billionaire tech genius. Believing the urban legends that surround Hunter Constantine and the Apollyon Corporation, Ava lets her mind wander to ideas of being ravaged by the handsome billionaire who has a sexual prowess that will take her to the heights of her hidden desires on the island of seduction.

Tanya Benetez became an orphant at young age when her parents both died in a car accident. At an early stage of life, she learned how to live alone. She got full scholarship in a prestigious university because of her intilligence and cleverness. While studying she's doing a part time job in an elite resto bar as a service crew. She didn't expect that her new boss is the most popular hunk playboy in their campus. Darryl offered her to work as n accounting staff in his office with a huge starting salary for a part time. And who would reject that temptous offer? Without a second thougth, Tanya grabbed the opportunity. It was the start of their romantic love affair. Darryl Eacudero taught her how to love and be loved. He made her experienced the best feeling of love until she became the addiction of young billionaire. Find the truth and the biggest lie! How Darryl ruined the innocent Tanya. Would love conquer the hate and deceit?

Nagawa ni Onie na mamuhay mag-isa sa loob ng ilang taon, naging successful siya at kontento sa buhay. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat ng 'yon nang mabuntis siya, at ang ama'y nakilala niya lang din ng araw na may mangyari sa kanila. The CEO of Jewels and Diamonds, Lance Asmael Benedicto. And for the sake of the rich family name, they got married- unplanned. They both don't have feelings for each other, and it was all just for dignity and the child. But as days and months pass by, a romantic love affair will soon build up. Their hearts begin to beat the same rhytm. Pero, kakayin kaya nila despite the rule they make bago magsimula ang lahat? 'Don't fall in love, 'cause we will just going to have an annulment after the baby came out.'