average word count of a novel

Makakatanggap si Ryc ng isang email na nagsasabing siya ay anak ‘daw ito. Iisang tao lang naman ang hinahanap niya—si Isabella o Ella. Ang babaeng naka-one-night-stand niya at naglaho nalang na parang bula. “Good evening, Daddy. Ako po si Issa, anak po ako ni Isabella. Hindi ko po alam kung kilala niyo si mommy pero nasa panganib po ang buhay niya. Kinuha po siya ng mga armadong lalaki! Ang sabi ni mommy hindi pa siyang handa na ipakilala ka pero dahil sa mabilis na pangyayari ay itinago niya ako at sinabing hanapin ka. Takot na takot na po ako daddy, nasaan ka na po?”

In the dangerous world of organized crime, love is a luxury few can afford. But for Andrea Lopez, the daughter of a powerful mafia family, it's the one thing she craves most. Despite her kindness and resilience, past traumas have left her wary of opening her heart. When fate brings her face-to-face with Stefano Costanzo once again—her best friend's brother and the ruthless don she's always longed for—sparks fly, and old wounds reopen. Stefano, a cold and ruthless mafia don, lives a life devoid of emotional attachments, harboring a secret pain known to few. Yet, seeing Andrea again after so many years reignites emotions he thought long buried. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their shared past and uncertain future, they're drawn inexorably together despite their best efforts to resist. But their reunion is not without peril. Stefano's dangerous world threatens to consume them both, and Andrea must confront not only her own demons but also the demons of the man she loves. Can they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their love be their undoing?   *** “Why the hell did you just do that?” I demand, my anger rising. “I’m trying to protect you,” he says, his eyes blazing. “Protect me from what? A good friend?” “He’s not who you think he is. I don’t trust him.” “You don’t trust him, or you’re worried he’ll take me away from you?” I challenge. Stefano’s eyebrow arches. “You think I’m worried he’ll take you away from me?” He leans in close, his lips brushing my ear. “Oh, luce del sole, no one can take you from me. You’re mine.”

Since he left her without goodbye , she have to continue the journey of her life without him anymore. She have to continue without his smiles, their laughter, and specially his voice. She have to forget the whole him. She have to forget the man she want to spend her entire lifetime with. Ten years passed and she tried to forget him the way he forgotten her. Until one day, their roads will cross again. But the thing is, she's sure that it will never be the same. The wounds of yesterday still hurts everytime she look at his lovely purple eyes. Will she ever forgive him? Or she will just accept the past and move on?

Jeckaye Tan got pregnant after her one-night mistake with a man she met in a bar. She had him marry her for the child. After giving birth, her husband Tyler Hanes, filed for a divorce to marry his true woman. Little did she know that woman had a surprise plan for her — to bury her alive.  Six years later, she came back as the heiress of incredible wealth and trillions of dollars. Now, her fight for her son's freedom has just begun, and she will do anything to get him back. Amid her revenge, what if the father of her child truly loves her and wants a second chance with her? Will she find the strength to release the feelings she has buried for so long? Will he be able to save her long-dead and buried heart? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SCORPION / RISING QUEEN

As best friends, both thought they know each other well- the one longing for romance and the other trying to prove himself. But what if both find something deeper from one another that can possibly change what they have right now?

Mary and Maria are sisters. They share a lot of things. Mary is the eldest while Maria was a youngest. Until they grow up into fine ladies. Hindi lubos akalain ni Maria na pati sa isang lalaki parehas sila ng taste. Hanggang sa nagkasakitan na silang dalawang magkapatid. At dahil paboritong anak si Mary mula noon walang nagawa si Maria kundi mag give way sa ate niya lalo na't nabuntis ng kan'yang bf ang ate nito. Labis na dinamdam ni Maria ang lahat. Maging ang pamilya niya ay galit sa kan'ya, dahil napag bintangan siyang nagnakaw ng pera sa kanilang kumpanya. Maria left out on their Mansion and she didn't show up again. After 5 years muli siyang babalik para maghiganti sa mga taong yumurak ng kan'yang pagkatao... May puwang pa ba sa puso niya ang salitang pagpapatawad?

"Anyway, I'm Z. And I'm sorry for your blindfold. That's for your own good, woman..." ♡♡♡♡ Dahil sa kanyang inang nasa ICU, naipilitan si Calley na ipagbili ang kanyang sarili kahit labag sa kanyang kalooban. Sa loob ng isang gabi, nakasama at naangkin siya ng isang misteryosong lalaki na nagpakilala bilang "Z." Subalit sa halip na mapoot sa lalaking nakakuha ng kanyang pagkabirhen, namalayan na lang ni Calley na nahulog ang loob niya rito. Minahal niya ang hindi nakikitang lalaki at umasa pangakong babalikan siya nito at magpapakilala. Sa paglipas ng panahon, kahibangan mang maituturing, ngunit pinaghawakan ni Calley ang pangakong iyon ni Z. Lalo pa't ang isang gabing namagitan sa kanila nito ay nagbunga. Hanggang sa napadpad si Calley sa Coron at doon nakilala niya ang magkapatid na Zack at Zayne. Naging malapit ang dalawang lalaki sa kaniya, lalo na sa kaniyang anak, dahilan upang paghinalaan niyang isa sa mga ito si Z na ama ng kanyang anak. Isa nga kaya sa magkapatid ang lalaking matagal na niyang inaasam na makita? Ang lalaking minahal niya sa kabila ng nakapiring niyang mga mata? Or will she open her heart again for a new love?

She was in it, to escape a forced marriage. He was in it, because of her. Lana Lang, is the golden daughter of the Lang empire. Or so the world thought. She wanted nothing more than her parent's love and attention but all that was given to her little brother. Sometimes she'd wonder if she was t

Violet Taylor for falling in love with Dominic Barker a young and powerful billionaire, she used everything to prove her love to him but in the end received contempt. After two years of suffering, everyone around her abandoned her, causing Violet to jump into the sea because of her despair. But Violet was given a new life by God, and Violet was returned to two years ago. Because she can go back in time, she knows everything that is about to happen and will happen. She promised herself that she would never love Dominic Barker again. But the Dominic Barker in front of her wasn't like the Dominic Barker she knew, was he after her? What strange thing is going on? Dominic Barker gave her a marriage license and made her sign it.

Tatiana was only seventeen years old when she forced to go to France by her father after her mother was murdered and her grandfather fell into comatose condition. After 12 years, Tatiana has become a strong and intelligent Captain of Special Operations Unit of French Armed Forces. She acts tough and arrogant but hides her kindness and suffering over her mother’s death,and her dark past caused by the syndicate who abducted her. After returning to the Philippines to have a vacation with a covert mission ordered by their General, Tatiana starts to execute her exciting and thrilling vengeance to annoy the five members of her family. As she follows her first stepbrother who enters the church, she meets Elias Gentry who is also a house boy in their mansion. He a naive man who has a lot of part-time jobs in order to earn money that he wants to give to his family before he enters the seminary. His family doesn’t like his dream of becoming a priest. But he really wants to pursue his ten-year dream because of his love for God. As Tatiana falls in love with him, she discovers the truth behind her mother’s death and her grandfather’s condition. She cleverly makes her mark in the history as she put her own family to jail that surprised the whole country. By giving her right drops of divine to overcome brokenness, Elias makes Tatiana step out of the darkness. But because she broke rules, Tatiana was forced to go back to France to face her punishment under the military law. Elias is left heartbroken but still manages to cling onto her promises. By the grace of the Lord, He brings them back together after a year and continues their divine story.