contemporary fiction

Rune's existence has been nothing but a series of unfortunate events, from being born into a drug-addled family to her only true ally being snatched away too soon by sickness. Things go from bad to worse when Rune's ex resurfaces, threatening her self-made family, and her career prospects take a sudden plunge with her job's new bosses. Micah and Shane appear amidst the chaos, their opposing personalities each tempting Rune in unexpected ways, but false assumptions, pride, and others' poor decisions threaten more than just her own happily ever after. Will Rune be able to overcome the obstacles preventing her from becoming who she was truly meant to be, or will she find her life in ruins at the end of the day? Please Note: This is a MFM romance, but there are no MM scenes.

Briana stared at the floor, avoiding her father's penetrating gaze. "Who is the guy that got you pregnant? Answer me!" George asked his daughter grimly. "You never introduced your boyfriend to us, daughter," Rosita, her stepmother, chimed in. Briana dared not look in Jack's direction, fearing that her stepmother's observant eyes might connect the dots. She can't tell them that the guy who got her pregnant was none other than her stepbrother, Jack. "Um, I have a one-night stand with his good-looking guy, whom I met at the party last month. I forgot to take anti pregnancy pills, that's why I got pregnant with his child." Briana told them the lie that she had practiced two weeks ago. George sighed deeply and said, "Alright, can you bring this guy to me? I would like to meet him." Briana blanched, the color draining out of her face.

"You belong only to me, Mabel and if you try to run, I'll kidnap you and lock you up till all you can think about is me," he promised her and her heart skipped a beat at his words. She was appalled, his words weren't supposed to affect her. Christian Romero, the most powerful man in the country, was supposed to be a mission to Mabel. All she had to do was to get him to fall in love with her and then destroy him to save the lives of her family. How hard could it be? He however turns out to be the arrogant stranger whom she assaulted and who promised her revenge. To make matters worse, she finds herself falling for the same man she was supposed to destroy. Her family or the man she loved, she had to choose one and lose one. Wasn't there a way she could have it all and finally be happy?

Sometimes love demands a second chance, but it will never be bought, no matter the amount. Michael Carrington promised himself after losing his wife that he was done with love. No more investing in anything he wasn’t capable of walking away. Sex and high-dollar business deals would become the center of his world. Throw in a touch of danger, and he has all he needs outside of a new assistant. Rainey Foster has finally graduated college, and as a struggling single mom, she just needs someone to give her a chance. She’s willing to go all in with the right employer, as long as the buck stops there. He can have her time, her commitment and her attention, but no one will ever have her heart again. She thinks she has things figured out until she comes face to face with the illustrious Michael Carrington. Powerful. Confident. Sexy as all get out. Lust might ignite the flame between them, but love will have its way.

He's the cold-hearted billionaire I despise, my brother's best friend, and completely off-limits. But when he needs a fake girlfriend, he makes me an offer I can’t resist... For ten years, Michael Bonell was my secret obsession. The charming troublemaker who was my total opposite. Until one dreadful night made me vow to never speak to him again. When his fiancée hires me to photograph their wedding, it feels like a cruel twist of fate. But the wedding is canceled at the last minute. And instead of the refund I can't afford to give, Michael demands something else. A date. To his ex-fiancée’s wedding. Pretending to love the man I loathe is easier than I expected. Michael kisses me like he means it and protects me like I've always been his. Until I start to question if he's ever hated me at all. But one thing hasn’t changed — we can never be together, or I risk losing everything that matters. One week with the man I can't forget. One bed. One rule — don’t fall in love. But what if I already have?

Naranasan mo na bang ma-love at first sight? Yung tipong pakiramdam mo eh siya na ang nakatadhana para sayo kahit na kakameet niyo pa lang? Ganito ka din ba kabaliw kung mainlove? Yung tipon gagawin ang lahat para lang mapakasakanya ang kanyang taong minamahal kahit na ang kapalit nito ay iyong dignidad. Dahil kung ganito ka din eh baka katulad ka din ng ating bida na si Lorenzo Miguel Samaniego. Ang lalaking halos nasa kanya na ang lahat, with his looks, fortune, as in lahat ng hihilingin mo ay nasa kanya na kaya hindi din makapagtataka na habulin siya ng mga babae. Pero may isang babae ang mamimeet niya at magpapabaliw sa kanya. Si Gabriella Monica Jimenez na anak ng mga maimpluwensyang tao. This girl was brokenhearted that time at talagang nagpakalasing hanggang sa hindi na nito alam ang kanyang ginagawa. Nang magtama ang mga mata ng dalawa. And boom! Hindi ito pinalampas ni Miguel at agad niyang sinunggaban si Monica at dahil wala itong kalaban laban kaya nadala niya ito sa kanyang condo at duon sila gumawa ng pangarap, yun nga lang... Monica caught Miguel na may ibang kasamang babae at ito ang dahilan para iwan nito ang binata. Bigo din itong mahabol ang dalaga hanggang sa tuluyan na niya itong hindi makita... ---- Ngunit tila mapagbiro ang tadhana, At sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay magkikitang muli ang kanilang landas. Hindi pa din nagbabago ang pagtingin ni Miguel sa dalaga ngunit hindi nito inaasahan ang malaking pagbabago sa dalaga... Ano nga kaya ang natuklasan nito? Bakit biglang nag alangan si Miguel? Itutuloy pa din ba nito ang nararamdaman para sa dalaga? Alamin ang mga pangyayari sa kapanapanabik na kwento ng naudlot na pag iibigan nina Miguel at Monica...

He was the richest man in the country, yet his cold heart was shrouded by pain and grief. Her life was in the captivity of four walls but she smiles brighter than the sun. What happens when two unlikely souls meet under the strangest circumstances? The mighty CEO Jason Cho finds himself in a predicament when his estranged older sister dies and gives him the custody of her little daughter, Alina. Hiding the scars of his abusive past and shrouding himself behind a wall of anger, he neglects his niece who serves as a reminder of his nightmares. Neglected by her uncle and saddened over her parents’ deaths, Alina resents her uncle for his indifference. But everything changes when a mysterious girl named Alya enters their lives like a wrecking ball. Highly optimistic and naive, Alya's bright outlook begins to clash with the cynical Jason while Alina is delighted to have a companion. Alya's positive influence bridges the gap between the uncle and niece. Jason, too, finds himself drawn to the girl who was determined to break his fences. Alya was also attracted to his inherent goodness, her heart beating erratically whenever he was near. But the deep rooted secret Alya hid was going to endanger Jason’s life. The secret which had made little Alina’s parents the target of a sinister man and led to their deaths. That Alya was not a human being. She was a mermaid. Can Jason accept Alya after knowing the truth? Can Alya protect her newfound family from the man who is hellbent to recapture her and throw her back into captivity? Can the powerful CEO save his lady love from those who are threatening to destroy their happiness?

[THE NEW YORK BACHELORS CLUB, #1] [Formerly known as Healing Mr. Brown] Vincent Brown has a past filled with cuts and bruises. He knows how to transform his pain and rage to bring out the best in him. He has made mistakes big to change, but Joy wasn't one of them. Joyce Gale has grown stronger than ever. After losing the person closest to her, she has done everything she could to feel complete. But nothing could ever make her happy except the man named Vince she met five years ago. When fate brings them together once again, it makes them face the truth that they both have changed and so have their feelings for each other. Their desire for each other has grown into something that neither of them can retract from. The only thing that stands between them is their fear of being too broken to be healed. © 2020 Shreya Sengupta

Maria Airaleen Alfonso never thought about falling in love. It never crossed her mind because she has her own priorities and that doesn't include falling in love with someone. But then there's Zandrey Joseph del Fuerto, who managed to get into her system. In a span of one week, a lot have happened. She could've stop it, but she didn't. What she thought she felt for him was something, so she held on to it. However, after that week of romance, Zandrey suddenly disappeared, leaving her clueless and broken. How can she move on now when he gave her so much to remember?

Real love stories are not as beautiful as fairy tales. But that doesn't mean it will go wrong. It all depends on how people choose to live with it. Like Anna, an ordinary woman living an everyday life amidst the glittering life of Los Angeles was forced to bury her fairy tale wedding dream as the marriage order came. Moreover, she married the most desirable, handsome, young CEO, the successor to the Byrne business empire, David Byrne. A small mistake that totally changed their life. Could they live with that? Especially when one problem after another shook their loveless marriage.