Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal - only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old she's running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."

Daisy Brooks never had an easy life. The tragic death of her mother shattered her world and left behind a huge void. Her alcoholic father filled her days with constant fear and torment. After years of abuse, she finally got the courage to pack her bags and leave her past behind her. Meanwhile, in the heart of the city, Dominic Valentino commanded a reputation that struck fear into the hearts of men and ignited desire in women. As the Don of the notorious Italian Mafia, he ruled the criminal underworld with an iron fist, his name whispered in hushed tones. His power was unquestionable, and he showed no mercy to those who crossed his path, with one exception, his little sister Lily. Fate intervened, and Daisy crossed paths with the notorious Dominic Valentino. They both come from completely different worlds. How will their entangled lives unravel?

Afraid of commitment, Thaliana Tangi Dela Vezca's perfect world is shaken when she learns she's arranged to marry Rozzean Valleje. Determined to stop the wedding, she pretends to be his maid, only to end up falling for him instead. *** Content with being single, Thaliana Tangi Dela Vezca is determined to keep herself busy with her pets and her flower shop. However, her father insists that she settle down and even arranges her marriage to CEO Rozzean Valleje. Against this idea, Tangi and her father strike a deal-if she can prove Rozzean isn't as great as her father believes, she will be free to live her life on her own terms. Then comes her crazy plan: she pretends to be a maid in Rozzean's house to learn more about him. But when Tangi discovers that Rozzean isn't who she initially thinks he is, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for him. As she faces the dilemma of returning to her life as Tangi, she must find the courage to reveal the truth to Rozzean. Will she finally confess and believe in their love? Or will she continue pretending to be Tali, even if it risks breaking their bond? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #1 Have you ever been so smitten with someone that you were just so grateful they existed? Tipong makita mo lang siya, solved ka na. Kahit hindi mo siya makausap o makasama, inspired na inspired ka. That was the case for Dawn Karsen Navarro, a die-hard fan of a prominent singer and songwriter, Dior Kobe Gallardo. Kahit pa laging General Admission ticket lang ang nabibili niya at halos kasinlaki lang ng gagamba ang natatanaw niya mula sa upuan, marinig niya lang ang boses ng binata, kuntento na siya. So, when luck pulled a trick on her poor heart, she didn't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity. She went from being in the farthest row to being in the backstage, from seeing only a glimpse of her idol to a face-to-face encounter, and from hearing only a fraction of his life to knowing everything there was to know about him. She had made a lot of progress. But, why did she go back to being seated in the farthest row? Why did she go back to being just a mere fan? After everything they vowed, why did she go back to being a stranger in the midst of the crowd?

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.

"I'm Viola! I don't know if i told you that already." "Lola." "Viola." I correct. "Lola." ~~ Viola is a bubbly girl who just wants friends and people to love. When her friend asks to be her boss's assistant for the day she agrees and little does she know, the man by the desk will be her first love. Grey is a quiet man who focus on business, money and work until a little blonde haired blubbery girl enters his office. ❤️❤️ enjoy mama

Sollano Series #4: Klent Shemuel Sollano It's really hard to have a mother who constantly pressures you to become someone you're not. Ganoon ang buhay ni Lovely Heart Ardiente. Pangarap niyang maging fashion designer, ngunit pilit siyang itinutulak ng kaniyang ina na tahakin ang landas ng pagiging abogado. Araw-araw siyang ikinukumpara sa pinsang laging tinatawag na "mas magaling," na para bang hindi kailanman sapat ang sarili niyang kakayahan. Sa likod ng bawat utos, puna, at ekspektasyong ipinapataw sa kaniya, unti-unting nauubos ang lakas niyang ipaglaban ang sarili. She was tired-pagod nang magpaliwanag, pagod nang patunayan ang halaga niya, at pagod nang umasa na may isang taong pipiliing manatili. Then came Klent Shemuel Sollano, the man who made her feel seen, accepted, and loved despite her imperfections. Sa piling nito, natutuhan niyang maniwala muli sa pag-ibig at umasang may taong mananatili kahit hindi niya kayang ibigay ang lahat. For the first time, she thought she had finally found a love worth holding on to. But love doesn't always mean forever. Because not every beautiful love story has a happy ending, and sometimes, the sweetest pain comes from the person you once called home.

Disclaimer: This is the second book that I've ever written. Please proceed with caution and understanding. --->> Eros Soledad de Merced was born to lead, rule, and dominate. Born as the eldest grandson of Soledad de Merced, everyone knew the weight of the crown he was born to carry. He was a man destined to lead. A boy who was born to rule. A man who carried the weight of his responsibilities with excellence and perfection. Eros knew what was expected of him at a very young age, so everything was carved into his mind. He knew his life, and he knew his future. For him, there was no room for failure. It was perfect, it was good... until it wasn't. One summer. A girl named Winter. Cold as her name might sound, yet she was able to set fire to his perfectly drawn life. The plans that were carefully built along his path suddenly became unclear. And amid his crumbling life was her, Winter Eloise Cojuangco. The woman who owns the pair of the most perfect forest green eyes he'd ever seen. The woman he left behind to fulfill what was expected of him. And the very same woman also happens to be the mother of his son. Date Started: December 2024 Date Finished: February 2025

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

The Costantino Sequel - Featuring Costa, Millie, the twins, and all the Accardi madness readers know and love, ROCCO is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers descent into obsession, loyalty, and fire. The Accardi family is back. And this time, it's Rocco's turn. At 30 years old, Rocco Accardi is known for a lot of things-his temper, his recklessness, his complete disregard for consequences. As the future underboss of Sicily's most feared family, he was never meant to feel anything. Until her. Alessia Russo, 26, Palermo's top real estate agent, has spent the past three years keeping things strictly professional. Which is hard to do when your most dangerous client spends every meeting flirting like it's a sport-and you've had a crush on him since day one. He's chaos. She's control. Their relationship was never meant to cross the line. But one wrong step-and everything spirals. Rocco doesn't know how to love. But he knows how to destroy. And once he decides she's his, he'll burn the city before he lets her go. Something is coming. And nothing will be the same after it hits.