Baker's Dozen Novels & Stories

Ginawang pambayad utang ng kanyang tiyuhin si Lara Veronica Martinez. Dahil sa desperasyon na matakasan ang lalaking hindi niya gusto, pumayag ang dalaga na magpakasal sa kanyang bilyonaryong boss na si Jason Timothy Lagadameo o Jace na nangangailangan ng contract bride upang matupad ang kahilingan ng abuela nitong may sakit. The marriage will last for only six months. At may dalawang rules na inilatag si Jace kay Lara; mananatiling lihim ang kanilang kasal sa iba at hindi dapat ma-in-love si Lara sa kanya. Wala iyong problema kay Lara. Alam niyang hindi siya mahuhulog sa mga gaya ng kanyang boss. He is the cold billionaire and she is the bubbly ordinary employee. He is the ruthless CEO and she is the poor woman with a heart of gold. Paano kaya nila pakikibagayan ang isa’t-isa gayong tila langit at lupa ang kanilang pagitan? Kaya ba nilang panatilihing lihim ang kanilang kasal sa iba gaya ng kanilang napagkasunduan? Paano kung sa paglipas ng panahon, unti-unting mahulog si Lara kay Jace sa kabila ng katotohanang, nariyan lang ang ex-girlfriend ni Jace, handa ulit paumuin ang binata sa kahit na anong paraan? Ipaglalaban ba ni Lara ang kanyang damdamin para sa asawa? O mas pipiliin niya ang umalis pagkatapos ang anim na buwan gaya ng kanilang napagkasunduan kahit na… dala-dala na niya sa kanyang sinapupunan ang pinakaaasam na tagapagmana ng mga Lagdameo na siyang magiging susi upang mabuksan ang mga lihim ng kanilang nakaraan?

Sa gabi ng salo-salo ay nakilala ni Lianne Zambrano si Ethan Lopez, ang gwapong bilyonaryo na kasintahan ng kanyang stepsister na si Mildred. Sa pag-asang makapaghiganti sa galit kay Mildred ay binalak ni Lia na agawin ang atensyon ni Ethan mula rito. Nagtagumpay si Lia sa kanyang plano at nauwi iyon sa isang kasalan. Sa kabila ng kanyang intensyon, pinakasalan siya ni Ethan dahil sa galit at hinangad nitong saktan ang kanyang damdamin bilang kapalit. Para kay Lia ay may hangganan ang kanyang pagtitiis. Dumating sa punto na siya na mismo ang sumuko at nagpasyang iwanan si Ethan, dala ang balita na siya ay nagdadalang-tao. Lingid sa kanyang kaalaman, hinahanap siya ni Ethan. Patuloy pa rin bang malilihim ni Lia rito ang kanyang tagapagmana?

A substitute wife. That's the role of Heaven Arsenal in Ziyo Arkinus's life. A billionaire and the CEO of an empire, but because of the tragedy, she became his unwanted wife. Her twin sister, Hope, Ziyo's fiancee, died, and she was forced to take Hope's place. She needs to marry Ziyo to save their dying business. Ever since they were children, she has secretly loved Ziyo, but Ziyo loves her twin sister. She tried to do everything to win Ziyo's heart, but the world wasn't on her side because whatever she'd do, she couldn't get Ziyo's heart. She was blamed for Hope's accident. She tried to be a good daughter, a good wife, but whatever she did, she was always unwanted. A miracle happened because Ziyo told her he already loved her and they would try to make their marriage work, but hope is back in Ziyo's life and Ziyo seems to still love Hope. Would their story end in a happy ending?

Soheila Justice Rustavo is a fierce woman who came from a clan where women are superior. She's always fair and righteous, but due to her sister's disappearance, Soheila need to make a move and bring her sister back. Then one day, when she's ready to give up, she met Yvo Galaxias Maximo. The CEO of Maxhece Company is looking for a woman who can be his wife. Yvo offered his help to find her sister in exchange of agreeing in marrying him and be his legal wife, but she refused it. However, things change when Soheila decided to take risks and accept his offer of being the CEO'S legal possession. Until one day, Soheila ended up of falling in love with him. What would she do if she discovered about her husband's real identity? Would she still continued of loving him? Will she able to trust him again despite the things he's hiding from her? Would she stay or she will end being the CEO'S legal possession?

She lives a life that isn’t truly hers, with a past she’s never questioned, and a man who claims to be her husband. But when she’s hired to care for a stranger’s child, something stirs—familiar eyes, a voice that tugs at her soul, and a home that feels too much like memory. Unseen beneath calm waters lie truths long buried. He’s been waiting for her return. In a world where love can be forgotten, will the heart remember what the mind cannot?

Calliste, 19, lives in front of the house of her mother. Her parents had separated and started new families. Emma, Calliste's mother, manipulates her into leaving her father's home with promises of a college education. Emma secretly intends to exploit Calliste for financial gain. Emma, a maid for the billionaire Leone family, discovers Stefan, their son, is returning home. She forces Calliste to work at the Leone estate, instructing her to seduce Stefan. Emma aims to exploit the Leones' wealth, particularly since Isla, her 7-year-old daughter, requires urgent heart surgery. Calliste reluctantly complies, pretending not to know Emma. Her kindness and charm easily captivate Stefan. As their relationship deepens, Calliste genuinely falls for Stefan, unaware of her true feelings. Stefan proposes marriage, gaining his parents' approval. However, Emma's true intentions resurface, urging Calliste to secure the Leones' fortune. Stefan discovers Calliste's initial deception and, heartbroken, distances himself. Calliste, now genuinely in love, is left heartbroken. A month later, Calliste learns she's pregnant with Stefan's child, further complicating their tangled web of love, deception, and desire.

HIDING THE PRESIDENT'S SON Pagkatapos ng limang taon, umapak muli ang mga paa ni Wynter Everlee sa bansang pinanggalingan niya. Kung hindi dahil sa isang importanteng bagay ay hindi na niya naisip pang bumalik kasama ang limang taong gulang na anak. Five years ago, she left the country after knowing that she's pregnant to Leonel Remington's child. The famous magnate of the business world. She was afraid that her child wouldn't be acknowledge because she knews him well. He's not up for serious things like children and family kaya minubuti na lamang niyang itago ang anak sa lalake. Pero sino ba ang makakapagtago sa isang Leonel Remington? The moment Wynter decided to came back, she knows to herself that she can't hide the President's son anymore.

– L A R K S T O N E S E R I E S – Daphne has always been a spoiled brat, born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Beneath her kindness lies an unpleasant attitude, and she’s used to getting everything she wants — whether she asks for it or not. But everything changes when Cromo enters her life. He is her complete opposite, living a life far different from hers. Despite their differences, Daphne falls madly in love with him. Yet Cromo despises her, showing no affection and breaking her heart every time he turns away. Confused and desperate, Daphne wonders: What’s wrong with her? Why can’t Cromo love her, even just a little? Left with no choice, she decides to tame her man by hook or by crook. In doing so, she commits the most outrageous act of her life — something no one would believe if they found out. Can Cromo endure a woman like Daphne? Or will his hatred eventually turn into love?

Isang simpleng empleyado lang si Venus sa kompanyang pinagta-trabahuhan niya. Ngunit kuhang kuha niya ang inis ng boss niyang si Thadeus at gano'n din naman ang binata sa kanya na madalas sirain ang kanyang araw. Mabait naman si Venus pero madali itong mapikon lalo na sa boss niyang maypagka-manyak. And then, everything change when she become the CEO's secretary. Araw-araw kung kaaway niya ang kanyang boss ngunit may kontrata pala sa kabila noon. Hanggang saan ba aabot ang angas mo kung ang kontratang pinermahan mo isa sa naka-saad ay bawal mahulog ngunit nahulog ka? She's Venus Eartheed and she's the CEO's warfreak secretary.

Peachy is the bread winner of the Family. She support her siblings and help her parents in financial matter. She tried to applied on a Coffee Shop owned by Addyson Sullivan. She really work hard to please her boss. She's the type of girl with a humor and jolly person. Opposite of Addyson's attitude. The quiet one, always serious. No social life. Just focus on her work and businesses. But despite of their differences, they clicked and became close and couldn't stop falling for each other. They suppress their feelings but it gets deeper as time goes on. It's not easy for them having a relationship. Specially, Addyson's is her boss and her parents is so religious and wants her to marry a man. The conflict prevents them from continuing their love plus they have different states in life. But even though there are many obstacles, they fought for it. Addyson, will do everything just to be with Peachy. She's willing to give up her wealth. But when her grandfather got sick he request to got engaged on the man that he thinks its better for her. It's Edmond Honteveros, who has a secret crush on addyson and will do anything to get her. Peachy, has no choice but to break-up with her, so that addyson doesn't have to suffer. She stayed away even though it was difficult and she still loved her and Just for the sake of her family. She knows that they will not accept their relationship. They are far apart in life. They are poor, addyson's family is rich. But fate made a way for them to meet again. Years have passed since they were apart but their love for each other remained. This time, nothing can stop them. They won't let them be separated anymore.