2020 Must Read Books

Juana Escarzega, a savvy businesswoman, returns to her family's hacienda in the Philippines, stirring whispers of memories, sa paniniwalang ito ang magiging pahinga niya sa mga problemang tiniis niya sa Canada. Amidst the embrace of the cold sea breeze, she’s back to confront the memories she left behind. Especially her forgotten relationship with Izo Eloje Frentones Jr. In the centre of Samar's social whirlwind, old flames flicker, and family ties tighten. Nang magkaharap ang dalawa, tila bumalik ang mga ala-ala at humapdi ang mga sugat na matagal nilang ikinubli. Drawn back by Izo's magnetic pull, Juana faces their shared past, grappling with passion and pain. With the circling rumours and lurking secrets, they must decide. Isugal ang lahat, o baguhin ang tadhana. Against the stunning coastline, they confront their feelings and the harsh world's realities. Can they overcome obstacles and find forgiveness, or will they discover a different kind of love's liberation?

Cedrick and Sylvie were perfectly satisfied with their casual hookup arrangement—until Sylvie decided she was ready for a serious relationship. To avoid any confusion, Cedrick distanced himself from her. However, when Cedrick's ex-girlfriend, Camilla, invites him to their college reunion and demands he introduce Sylvie as his fiancée, Cedrick makes an unexpected proposal. Offering Sylvie twenty million pesos for a year-long contract marriage, Cedrick aims to prove he's moved on from his ex. But can they stick to their rule of "no one should dare to fall in love" when they must convincingly play the part of lovers? As they navigate their charade, the line between pretend and reality begins to blur. Will their agreement hold, or will true feelings emerge, complicating their carefully laid plans?

Dahil sa malaking utang ng Lola ni Diana sa pamilya Davis ay napilitan siyang pakasalan ang nag-iisang anak ng mga ito, dahil siya ang hininging pambayad utang. At dahil diyan ay napilitan din siyang hiwalayan ang boyfriend niyang si Darius–without knowing the reasons of their break-up. Umalis si Darius pagkatapos niyang maikasal sa iba at pagkalipas ng limang taon ay nagbalik ito na may maipagmamalaki na sa buhay. Inakala niyang binalikan siya nito dahil mahal pa siya nito pero nagkamali siya. Isang paghihiganti lang pala ang gusto nito kaya siya muling inakit at nagpadala naman siya sa tukso. Hanggang kailan siya magpapa-alipin sa nararamdaman niya para rito? At hanggang kailan niya maitatago ang naging bunga ng pagmamahalan nila noon? W A R N I N G! Contains explicit | mature content | sexual | steamy scenes | strong languages | Minors are not allowed! Please read at your own risk. All Rights Reserved || © 2023 by AI MONTES

Para maikasal sa makapangyarihang bilyonaryo na si Ezekiel 'Kiel' Torellino, ginawa ni Verina ang lahat para mapikot ang lalaki. Mabilis siyang nagtagumpay sa layunin, pero isang malaking kasinungalingan lang pala ang lahat. Dahil hindi pala ito ang napikot niya kung hindi ang kakambal nitong si Zade. !!! Trigger Warning !!! This dark romance novel contains sensitive topics and scenes that may be triggering to some. Please read with caution.

Ingrid Alessia Romano never dreamed of marrying a man like Leonhardt Dietrich Moretti cold, ruthless, and emotionally unreachable. But when a contract marriage becomes the only way to save her family’s crumbling empire, she signs away her freedom with shaking hands and a frozen heart. Leonhardt, forced to choose between losing everything or marrying a stranger, picks the safer option. Ingrid is the woman who won’t ask for love. What begins as a calculated arrangement spirals into a dangerous game of banter, buried wounds, and forbidden chemistry. In a world where betrayal is currency and emotions are a weakness, Ingrid and Leonhardt must navigate secrets, a haunting past, and a press hungry for blood. But what happens when a fake marriage starts to feel a little too real? Will they survive the lies or each other?

AN EROTIC ROMANCE NOVEL. READ RESPONSIBLY. STORY CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. Grayson Andrade suffered so much from the betrayal of his fiancee. Dahil sa sakit, poot at pandidiri sa dating nobya, malaki ang naging epekto nito sa kanyang katawan; hindi na magawang tumigas pa ng kanyang pagkalalaki! It brought shame and disgrace to him, and as a man who was once worshiped and adored by women, he finds it hard to accept his condition. He tried everything to cure his erectile dysfunction but to no avail. Pero nang makilala niya ang isa sa mga katulong sa mansyon ng kanyang yumaong ama na si Olivia ay bigla na lamang tumayo ang pagkalalaki niya at pagkatigas-tigas pa nito. Gagawin ni Grayson ang lahat mapapayag niya lamang ang dalaga na tulongan siya nitong gumaling sapagka't si Olivia lamang ang may kakayahang patigasin ang kanyang nagtatampong pagkalalaki.

Zendra Allyssa Enriquez was forced by her family to embark on a deadly mission driven by a single vision: Revenge. To achieve this, she must marry Kai Rowan Grey, a ruthless half-Filipino-American billionaire, by any means. However, Kai's offer comes with a condition - a Contract Marriage that requires Zendra to pretend to be his wife in front of others and his family. Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to infiltrate the enemy's lair, Zendra agrees to sign the contract. But she never expected to become tied to the enemy's heart! Will she obey her family's orders or follow her heart?

Elara Ramirez was once at the peak of fame—adored, successful, and fulfilling her dream of being a top model. But a betrayal changed everything. His name was dragged into the scandal, his career was ruined, and he was left drowning in debt. Desperate to survive, she is forced to make a deal with Marco Lopez, a powerful and ruthless man who holds the key to her survival. Marco offers her a way out, paying off her debts, but at a cost—one that binds her to him in a way she never expected. As Elara moves into Marco's world, she is caught between her desperation and the dangerous attraction that develops between them. Is Marco truly her savior, or is she walking into a deal that will cost her more than she bargained for? Trapped in a life she never imagined, Elara must navigate a web of power, secrets, and emotions. Will she find a way out, or will she lose herself to Marco's control?

Marie believes in destiny and the magic of unexpected love, where the universe conspires to bring two souls together. Hiro, on the other hand, thinks love must be sought out and sometimes it's simply nowhere to be found. Their differences didn't matter to Marie at first, that she was ready to fight for what her heart wanted. But her perfect world shattered when she discovered the painful truth. Khiara, Hiro's ex-girlfriend, was the reason behind his songs. And when Khiara came back into Hiro's life, it was as if fate itself stepped aside to let them rekindle their love. Heartbroken and powerless, Marie begins to question everything she believes about love, destiny, and herself. Is there still a chance for her to find her own love story? Or was Hiro simply a lesson from the stars? In this story of heartbreak, hope, and healing, discover if Marie's belief in love can withstand the harsh realities of the heart.

What would you do if you were different from other humans? What if you can hear other people's minds? For Khali, this was a curse... until her brother died. To uncover the cause of his death and punish the culprits, she needs to use her curse and find out the truth.