Adopted Parents

Penelope Costarelli married Marcus Ramirez at 21, lived a fairy tale like marriage, and gave birth to a precious baby boy at 23. But her perfect marriage crumpled in her feet like a nightmare when she discovered her husband's affair with her cousin, and left her in a huge debt. Akala niya ay doon na matatapos ang paghihirap niya, but her life took a tragic turn when she lost her son, her parents, and her voice. Unable to carry the weight of her misfortune, Penelope decided to end it all. Pero sa kalagitnaan ng magulo niyang pag-iisip, isang estranghero ang nagligtas sa kanya. Aleksander Nikolai Montalvo, a shipping magnate whose name and reputation could shake every powerful name and conglomerate in the country—and is rumored to be a mafia boss. This powerful man offered Penelope a tempting bargain, he'll become her lifeline, in exchange for becoming his new born twin's wet nurse. Their temporary mother, until the twins don't need nursing from her. Agad na tinanggap ni Penelope ang alok nito, at mas lalo pa niyang pinagbutihan ng malaman niya na ang taksil niyang asawa ay may importanteng transaksyon kay Aleksander. Nakasilip siya ng pagkakataon para gumanti, at hindi niya sasayangin iyon. She'll make him crawl into her feet, at gusto niyang ipakita rito na nagkamali siya ng taong sinaktan at niloko. WARNING ⚠️🔞

Ginnieva Fajardo, a 21-year-old college student had enough. Her life always kept on failing no matter what she did to keep it from happening. It got to the point where she had to work to be able to study and obtain a degree as her parents passed away before she was even thirteen years old. Due to the unfortunate events that occurred to her, she aspired to be someone who would inspire people, an educator. Ginnie then met her professor, Phillip Añonuevo. Phillip is a 27-year-old newly promoted teacher and the eldest child of Añonuevo's family. Phillip's life, in contrast to Ginnie's, resembles that of a prince. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but that does not make him a tyrant. Since then, Ginnie has found him enticing and a man who is entirely right for her, so she has pursued him. However, love should be felt by both sides, which didn't happen. Ginnie was rejected for her feelings on Valentine's day, making her fearful of that special event. In order to progress in life, she refrained from Phillip up until the moment they met again. She realized that she still has feelings for Phillip after all these years, but it was too late as Phillip is now preparing for a marriage. Knowing that information prompted her to entertain boys in order to forget the man who keeps breaking her heart. But what if circumstances changed miraculously, making her the soon-to-be bride of the man who had stolen her young, innocent heart? Will the romance that has failed twice become an everlasting love, or will it remain the same, putting young Ginnie's dream to die?

Who knew that bumping on to a stranger's car would give someone a one way ticket to a world they so despise and desperately avoid? Sienna Melendez doesn't want to be married, nor fall in love. She had that tattooed across her brain. She doesn't need these things, she can live and be happy just by herself. Plus, she doesn't want the pain that comes with love. It hurts, anesthetics could never help, and time doesn't seem to heal it at all. But when she bumped into a guy's car, she thought that after a few negotiations and her paying for the damages, they would just forget and move on. No, her parents thought she was being too friendly with him and thought it was best for the both of their companies if they were married. Things did not end well, and now, she's facing a life being trapped in a marriage with the heir of the Valencia empire, the "demon" as she had nicknamed him, Neo Valencia. ** "Damn it!" marahas niyang itinapon ang tuwalyang hawak sa sofa. "You know what? I hate you! I hate your dumb voice, your stupid muscles and your annoyingly attractive face!" "And you know what they say," his lips twitched into a smirk. "- that love and hate are two sides of a very... very thin line," tinalikuran siya nito at pumasok na sa banyo. And she just stood there, trying to process what he just said when she realized something. "Hoy! Ako na dapat 'yong mauuna sa banyo eh!"

MATURED CONTENT⚠️⚠️ Read at your own risk ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Serenity and her husband got married through an arranged marriage imposed by their grandparents. Despite this, she was extremely happy because she had long admired the man who would become her husband. She did not hesitate to agree to the marriage, especially since her future husband was the heir to the largest company in the country, The Montello Group of Companies. She knew that the man of her dreams did not love her, but she believed that if they had a child, they would have a reason to stay together. On their anniversary, she planned to surprise her husband with the news that she was pregnant and that he was the father. However, before she could share the good news, a document arrived that shattered her world—divorce papers. She found out that her husband had reconciled with his ex-girlfriend, the true love of his life. It was then she realized that her husband never loved her. The loving smiles she had longed for she saw only now that her husband had reunited with his true love. She understood that their marriage was a huge mistake and that her husband had never truly loved her. She wanted to leave her family and take the child in her womb with her, but she had no choice. Her parents disowned her because she could not maintain the marriage to the wealthiest family in the country. She gave birth to her child using her savings, but the baby had an inborn illness. Desperate, she took on every job that offered quick money, but she never imagined she would become a sex slave to a man

Grace Fajardo grew up in a small province in Palawan. Simula pagkabata ay namulat na siya sa hirap ng kanilang kalagayan. They're not financially stable, Grace had to take scholarship para makapag-aral. When she graduated college, lumuwas siya sa Manila until she became a Wedding Coordinator. After the incident in the hotel where it took place, ginawa ni Grace ang lahat makalimutan lamang ang pangyayari. Gayunpaman, hindi niya magawang kalimutan ang ginawa ng mapangahas na lalaking pumasok sa kanyang room sa nasabing hotel lalo na't muntik na niyang maibigay ang sarili rito. Tyron Villarreal is a business tycoon and the CEO of their own company at the age of 25. He owns several branches of High-Caliber Guns in Asia and is also a member of a highly confidential Organization. He loves his grandfather so much that he would do everything that his grandfather would asked him to, even if it means he have to find a girlfriend— bago nito ibigay ang hacienda sa kaniya. Desperately, Tyron used his connections to find the woman he accidentally met in the hotel, definitely not planning of letting her go. In order to pay the debt of Grace's parents to Tyron, she had no choice but to accept the deal he offered. Tama kaya ang naging desisyon ni Grace na tanggapin ang alok ni Tyron? O itong desisyon na ito ang pagsisihan niya habang-buhay?

"Get up, I'm hungry. Cook for me NOW!" The authoritative tone jolted me awake, not giving me a moment to freshen up or even change. We don't sleep side by side; he stays in the master bedroom while I occupy the guest room. He can't stand being near me. It hurts deeply when those words come from him, but it's a recurring pattern. I hurriedly made my way downstairs, still tying the robe around me. In the kitchen, I began preparing his breakfast. You see, I'm his secret wife. No one knows except our parents and a few friends. Since we got married, not a day goes by without him reminding me that he doesn't love me. Not a day goes by without him hurting me. But that's alright because, as I've mentioned, I love him so much that I'm willing to do anything just to earn his love in return. A single tear escaped and fell onto the clove of garlic I was chopping. I quickly wiped it away. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Manang watching me. I took a deep breath to regain my composure before turning to her with a forced smile. "I'm sorry; I got emotional over garlic." I lied.

Sa ika-18th Birthday ni Carmela ay na set-up sya nang kanyang Nobyo at hindi tunay na kapatid na si Pearlyn upang makipag one night stand sa inaakalang matandang lalaki. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay si Axcel Mostrales ang kanyang nakasalo sa isang mainit na gabi. Ang pinaka batang bilyonaryo sa buong Asya. Nalaman nang kanyang fosters parents na politician ang nangyari at sa galit nila ay itinakwil nila si Carmela. Sa takot na malaman ng mga itong buntis sya ay nagawa nya itong itago at magpunta nang ibang bansa. Hanggang sa makalipas ang ilang taon ay bumalik sila ng Pilipinas kasama ang kanyang anak at inalok sya ni Pearlyn na si Carmela ang dumalo sa blind date na gusto nang kanilang magulang. Walang ibang nagawa si Carmela kundi makipag sundo kapalit ng malaking halaga ng pera. Ang tanging gagawin lang naman ni Carmela ay magpanggap bilang si Pearlyn at gumawa ng paraan para hindi sya pakasalan nang lalaki. Ngunit tila ba mapag laro ang Tadhana at gusto syang pakasalan nang lalaki na walang iba kundi si Axcel Mostrales, ang ama nang kanyang anak.

Almary Grace Alvarez is a 20-year-old girl. She's beautiful and sexy. Every boy her age wants her, but no one can tame her—not until she meets her Uncle Cenon, who becomes her guardian after her parents got into a car accident and died. Her life changed; she can no longer be allowed to have a night out, and no boys can come near her because she is well-guarded. Cenon Jam Thiago Alvarez is the youngest brother of Almary's father, Axton Alvarez. Cenon is a 40-year-old man, who has this mysterious aura, attractive eyes, and lips. A masculine body, a handsome face, and a wealthy businessman. A lot of women want to marry him, but no one can win his heart because he is only obsessed with one woman, and that is his niece, Almary. "No one can have you but me, Almary," her Uncle Cenon whispered in her ear. "You can't run away from me," he added. "And no one can take you away from me. You will stay by my side forever. I don't care if you are my niece and I'm your Uncle! All I know is you are mine, and mine alone!” How would she be able to escape from her Uncle's obsession? If no one has the power to disobey him because he turns out to be a powerful Mafia king, is there no other way to get away from a forbidden relationship she might commit with her Uncle Cenon?

Life is so unpredictable. Who could have thought that the man, Zelica Luna Guerrero’s been dreaming for, would shockingly be her supposed step brother? It just happened, as if it was really destined to meet him, Hideo Eito Takahashi, in a peculiar way. The decision of their parents made a huge impact on their lives. Is this going to create a strong bond or a massive wall between them? How could Zelica live with Hideo on just one roof? He is a nonchalant person, sobrang ilap nito at malimit kumausap ng tao. Ultimo mga kaibigan nito ay para bang napipilitan pa nitong kausapin. In an instant, his attitude towards her suddenly changed. The way he looks at her, comforting her, and being with her all the time. Pero alam niya ring mali ito dahil may fiancé ang binata dahil sa arranged marriage na plano ng ama ni Hideo. She frantically asked herself. “What the hell is going on with my life? Is the universe being with me?” But little did she know, behind his impeccable face and captivating actions, he is planning something that would certainly change her whole life. What if she falls into his trap and starts to deeply love him more than herself? In the eyes of society, it is sinful to be with him, and it is morally wrong to be with her step brother. She continued to forbid herself and resist the blazing temptation from him. Would she let herself build an indestructible wall between them or would she set aside everything and be unwavered enough to be with him?

Profession Series #1 Atty. Elara 'Ara' Lynette Miranda whose starting her career by establishing up her own law firm. Graduated with Civil Engineering degree and went on to law school to give her brother the freedom to write novels. She lives in province where she met her dearest friends and grow up with his step father. She had previously suffered self loathing and psychiatric disorders but she overcame them by envisioning a new beginning and becoming a better version of herself. She is a powerful Attorney who can turn any case on its head. After nearly three years of living in the dark, a light entered her life when a man named Attorney Devon 'Dev' Sirius Selvantes walked into her office and says that he was the new hired attorney for the law firm. Devon Selvantes title has been ripped off, he gave up his license to practice law and now works as an Accountant. Little did Elara know that little light that came to her just when she needed it the most would cause far more havoc than her parents did. Their happy relationship is shattered, full of uncertainty and is replaced by hatred, pain, and suffering. When their paths cross again, will serve as a resolution to their long-standing misunderstanding or the end for both of them. See you in the court room. Warning ⚠️ -This novel contains sensitive topics about criminal cases (not that detailed), family relationship and a inappropriate languages. Please be open minded. -Under Major Revision! The Verdict ©️PennFeather 2020