Against The Ice

Pinatay ng isang billionaire CEO ang buong pamilya ni Weiwei dahil sa utang na hindi nila kayang bayaran. Siya lang ang nailigtas—itinago ng kanyang ina bago pa man sumalakay ang mga armadong lalaki. Makalipas ang isang taon, bumalik si Weiwei bilang isang bagong tao na may iisang misyon: sirain ang anak ng pumatay sa kanyang pamilya, ang bagong tagapagmana ng imperyo. Pumasok siya sa kompanya, ginawa siyang tiwala ng binatang CEO, at unti‑unting winasak ang kanyang negosyo at reputasyon. Pero may hindi siya inaasahan—ang bagong CEO ay hindi halimaw tulad ng kanyang ama. Siya ay mabait, patas, at totoo. Ngayon, kailangan nang pumili ni Weiwei: ituloy ang kanyang paghihiganti o mahulog sa lalaking dapat niyang gibain. Walang bastusan. Walang pang‑aabuso sa bata. Paghihiganti at pusong naguguluhan lang.

Isang mapanganib na laro. Isang malupit na paghihiganti. Isang sikretong magpapabago ng lahat.* Para isalba ang lupain ng pamilya sa Lopez, inakit at pinaikot ni Sierra ang kinatatakutan at walang-pusong bilyonaryo na si Lucas Altamirano. Matagumpay niyang natunaw ang yelo sa puso ng *Ice Prince*, ngunit nang mabunyag na ang lahat ay isang patibong, naging malupit ang bilyonaryo. Binili siya nito, ikinulong sa karangyaan, at walang-awang pinarusahan sa ibabaw ng kama. Dahil hindi na makayanan ang poot ng lalaking minamahal, tumakas si Sierra dala ang pinakamalaking bunga ng kanilang nakakapasong laro: ang anak ni Lucas. Tatlong taon ang lumipas, natunton sila ng bilyonaryo. Ngayon, puwersahan siyang ibinalik ni Lucas sa Maynila upang angkinin ang tagapagmana at gawin siyang panghabambuhay na parausan. Sa gitna ng nakamamatay na selos at mga nagbabagang parusa gabi-gabi, tuluyan na bang lalamunin ng yelo ang pag-ibig nila? O sapat ang nag-uumapaw na pagnanasa para muling paluhurin ang bilyonaryo sa kanyang nag-iisang reyna? *(Ang nobelang ito ay ang Unang Libro sa **The Altamirano Princes Series**. Abangan ang susunod na henerasyon—ang mga anak ni Lucas na magmamana ng imperyo at ng nagbabagang sumpa ng pag-ibig ng mga Altamirano!)*

Dante Matino Cruz is a delivery rider, sweating day and night just to keep food on the table and medicine for his ailing mother. Life is hard, but his pride is harder—no shortcuts, no handouts, no selling himself for money. Celestine Isla Navarro is a CEO who thrives in a world where hesitation means weakness. She’s used to buying what she wants and bending people to her will. But the day she crosses paths with Dante—sun-bronzed, stubborn, and infuriatingly unyielding—something inside her shifts. Her first proposition is reckless: a single night, no strings attached. Dante’s answer? Not for sale. But fate doesn’t end with one rejection. Celestine offers him something else: a job. A dangerous but well-paid position as her personal bodyguard. The money could save his mother, even secure work for his childhood friend, Liza. It’s everything he’s been breaking his back for—served on a silver platter. Now Dante faces a brutal choice: swallow his pride to protect his family, or stand firm against a woman who never takes “no” for an answer. What begins as a battle of wills turns into a dangerous, slow-burning game of temptation. Pride versus desire. Fire against fire. And in this game, someone will surrender. The question is—who will break first?

Ang conyo at kikay na si Lemon Concepcion, magpapanggap bilang isang lalaki para lamang makaligtas sa mga hindi niya kilalang kaaway? Si Lemon Concepcion ay isang anak na nasasanay na sa gulo ng buhay ng kanyang Ina. Kung kaya't kahit kailan ay hindi niya pinangarap na magkaroon din ng sariling pamilya upang hindi magaya sa kanya ang magiging anak. Ngunit nang mamatay at makabalik sa kanyang 'past life', sa panahong malayo sa kanyang nakasanayang buhay, kinailangan niyang magbalat-kayo bilang isang lalaki upang makaligtas sa panganib na maaaring nakaamba sa kanya sa buhay na iyon. Magiging mapayapa ba ang kanyang pamumuhay gamit ang ibang katauhan o lalo lamang siyang maguguluhimnan?

Divina Jaslene Prado was raised by her grandmother. Raised with warm and tender love, and yet, Jaslene is still outside, cold, heart frozen like ice. She grows knowing that if her parents’ relationship were a representation of love, she would rather live alone. She promises to herself, sealed with a contract, that she doesn’t need a man—until she meets Kazuki Harriz Tanaga, the man who is known for his reputation. A kind, warm, and achiever—a man whom a girl like her doesn’t deserve that kind of type of man. And yet, he wants her even with all of the flaws she has. In fact, he even challenges her that he would climb her walls, certainly, tear and burn those contracts she had. That he will make her believe in true love, that a man like him wanted her. Will Kazuki win the challenge? Or he will just be like those people who try their luck and still lose in the end?

Adrienne eve, A student from the highest, most famous, and most expensive university in the Philippines discovered her self being a lazy, alcoholic, hard headed girl. The word 'study' is not in her vocabulary but despite of her behavior there will always be someone who supports and love her. Nang mangyari ang hindi inaasahang trahedya ay hindi niya rin inaasahang makikala ang taong Akala niya ay isang ordinaryong tao lang. Isang simpleng tao na mahilig kumain ng suman. Ngunit ang kaniyang puso ay nanatili sa nakaraan, pero alam niya na binago siya ng isang lalake... isang lalake na pilit niyang sinasabi sa sarili na kailan man ay hindi niya magugustohan. She's not sure about the feelings towards the two person but she only know one thing.... She needs to choose.

She sways her hips sexily and seductively. The way she slowly dance her body turns on the fire. But what makes her more interesting is the mask she is wearing. Lance Mcniel Montereal was seduced that night. He paid millions just to own her but she ran away. Suddenly, fate brought them together. Destiny says she will be his future sister-in-law.

Mifi grew up believing she was her parents' only child, until the truth shattered everything. A stepsister she never wanted. A family who gave their love and attention to someone else. From that day, resentment took root in her heart. Then came him-Dos. The man who made her feel seen. Wanted. Loved. In his arms, she found the warmth she'd been starved of her entire life. Nights with him became her escape, her secret, her solace. Until the day she discovered the truth. The man she had spent countless nights with... was her stepsister's fiancé.

Sa isang malupit na lugar kung saan walang puwang para sa kabiguan, dahil ang kabiguan ay nangangahulugan ng dugo at kamatayan. Simple lang ang hamon. Survive and escape the claws of your doom. The race against death's door begins once you enter the door...

"Kung gagawa ako ng anak na bago ay sisiguraduhin kong sisimulan ko ngayong gabi," I cut her words and stated. Natigilan siya roon. Nakikita ko ang pagkalito sa mga mata niya habang nakatitig sa akin. "Akala ko ba ang mastermind ng pagkamatay ng pamilya mo ang dahilan kaya ka narito sa kuwarto ko?" pang-asar niyang tanong. "Bakit pakiramdam ko gusto mo lang akong landiin ngayon?" "Now you're talking, Mayumi." I pulled her waist and kissed her passionately. She tried not to respond, but she did. "Fucking me won't answer your queries, Isidro..." sumisinghap niyang sabi habang nakatingin sa mga labi ko. "Yeah, right. But fucking you will make you again mine!" ****** Isidro “ICE” Ferreira - Mafia boss of the FSO. Associate of Foedus Organization. Cold as ice when he kills. But… he softened when he settled down. He did his best for a simple life, hid his identity, and lived like an ordinary employee until his wife and daughter were bombed to their death. Being shattered in his dream of a happy family, he wants revenge. Retaliation. Plan. Acceptance. Ice Ferreira promises himself that he won't stop until he has the justice he needs… but destiny is his number one enemy as he encounters the same woman who brought all his pain before; the woman he suspected for the death of his family. Mayumi Lumacad - a beautiful Filipina nanny slash assassin, who will make Ice believe again in fate and endless danger in love. ****** This is a story that is close to a real Mafia way of life. If you are a sucker for romance and simple plot, better not read this!!!