Best Contemporary Novel

Si jokos Montreos ay isa sa mga pinakabatang bilyonaryo. Ngunit bago niya makuha ang kanyang posisyon bilang pinakabatang bilyonaryo ay kailangan muna niyang pakasalan ang isang babaeng kakilala lang niya. Wency Cruz, isang babaeng may kakaibang kagandahan. makulit din ito at masayahin, hindi sinasadyang pumirma siya sa isang kasulatan na magpapabago sa kanyang buhay. Isang araw nagising siya na siya pala ang asawa ng batang bilyonaryo. Wala siyang nagawa kundi sundin ang nasa kontrata. At dahil kasal na sila ay kailangan na nilang tumira sa iisang bahay. Pero dahil magkaiba sila ng pinanggalingan sa buhay nahihirapan silang makisama sa isa't isa. Makakaya ba nila ang pagsubok sa kanilang pagsasama kung magkaiba sila ng paniniwala sa buhay? Paano kung isang araw ay biglang sumulpot ang Ex-Boyfriend ni Wency na si Jhonsy at handang ipaglaban siya. Iiwan kaya ni Wency si Jokos para bumalik kay Jhonsy? O mananatili siya sa batang bilyonaryo.

Ang maikasal sa lalaking kinamumuhian ng sobra at tinuturing na mortal na kaaway ay tila sisira sa katinuan ni Camilla. Ngunit kailangan niyang tuparin ang kahilingan nf matalik na kaibigan na pinagkaka utangan niya ng loob. Kahilingan sisira hindi lang sa kaniyang isip kundi pati na rin sa kaniyang mga pangarap. Ngunit mapanindigan niya kaya ang matinding inis sa lalaki kung sa kanilang pagsasama ay unti-unting mahulog ang loob niya rito? Lumambot nga kaya ang kaniyang matigas na puso sa kakaibang charm ni Damon Villaruiz?

Weeks before Ariana goes to uni, she has to move in with Dax, her brother's best friend who walked right out from her wet dreams. The wild night between them was never supposed to have happened, especially when he broke her heart right after. After she left for uni, she promised herself to completely forget Dax— unfortunately, she ends up taking a part of Dax along with her, one which she swore to keep hidden from everyone. Four years later, she has moved on—- or so she thought, and is now in a healthy relationship, but after she almost lost her life from an unexpected attack, she is forced by her brother to move in with him once again for protection. Ariana doesn’t want Dax to come into her life again cause she knows he’d undoubtedly leave it shattered once again, but isn’t left with any choice. Dax never stopped thinking about Ariana, even though he’s now engaged to a beautiful woman. He knows he’s supposed to stay away and not blur lines this time. Too bad he just couldn’t, and worst, he doesn’t want a mere taste this time, he wants to claim every inch of her: body, mind and soul. Even though the baggage he carries is enough to bury her underground, he’ll protect her from it and kill anyone who dares to lay a hand on her. But Ari can’t let Dax into her life again, she’ll be stupid to, especially because she has a secret she has been hiding this whole time, not just from him, but from her older brother as well… one that looks just like Dax, which must remain a secret forever.

After years as inseparable friends, Sage and Kaiden have always known they could count on each other until hidden feelings start to bubble up. Kaiden, a beta, has secretly loved Sage, who is also a beta, since their school days. But with Sage eyeing someone new, Kaiden offers to help his friend pursue this new love interest. However, Kaiden’s “help” might not be as innocent as it seems, as it brings them closer than ever and unveils a possessive streak in Kaiden that neither expected.

When Jerome, her best friend's older brother, enters her life, Stacy's simple world is turned upside down. His charismatic presence and compassionate nature draw her in, but their forbidden attraction threatens to ruin her closest friendship. As they navigate the dangerous landscape of their feelings, Stacy must confront her own vulnerabilities and the fears that have held her back. Will she risk everything for a chance at love, or will the weight of her past and the pressure of her present tear them apart?

His eyes darkened as he leaned closer, placing a finger on my mouth. “Uh-uh, what did I say you call me when we're alone?” My body tingled with heat. “Daddy?” “Urgh…” A guttural groan tore from his chest. “Yes, baby?” My mind spaced for a second and Andre took advantage of that, tucking his hands under my legs and carrying me bridal style. “Andre, what are you doing?!” I shriek, dangling my legs in the air. “Finishing what we started, baby.” he chuckled, heading straight for the front door. I shook my head in bemusement. His daughter just found out about us and his brain goes straight to sex? Men… I wasn't any better though as I just waited for him to cross that threshold and pounce on me, instead of dissuading him. He strode over to the loveseat couch, sliding me down his body before pushing me back to the couch. Propped up on my elbows, I looked up at him with hooded eyes, only for the the door knob to flip. My eyes widened and instantly, I jerked up to my feet, coming to stand behind Andre. I had no idea who it was as Claire would have just barged right in. The door opening seemed to take several minutes but in reality, it was only seconds. It swung inwards to reveal Leila, the last person I was expecting to see. She took one look at us and wasn't in the least bit surprised. “So it's true?” Those cold grey eyes moved over to me. “You're the whore that's fucking my husband?”

Living in the heart of Miami, Bridgette Martinez reels from her recent divorce, following how her husband cheated with her sister and blaming her for being a barren wife, therefore destroying her whole world. In search of solace from her suffering, Bridgette traveled all the way to Monaco to avoid thinking about her cheater husband. Meanwhile, her father's friend, Don Thiago Bermudez, who also happened to be Monaco's richest man, entered her life after spending a night together, thereby igniting an unexpected forbidden sparks between the two of them that they could never ignore. And with that, Bridgette shall then navigate the perilous waters between her family and the man she loves as their passions flare and affect them all. But would Bridgette risk it all for a chance at true love, or would their forbidden desires pull them apart? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• “I expect you to behave like an ideal wife in every sense of word. Publicly, the perfect partner. Privately, you’ll share my bed, my home, and give me everything I ask.” he demanded. “And what do I get in return?” I asked, my chin lifted in defiance. “In return, you’ll get everything you’ve ever wanted, damsel—power, wealth, influence. And, most importantly, your revenge."

Si Candice ay isang ulila. nakapagtapos siya ng nursing dahil sa bestfriend na si Elora, hiniling kasi nito sa kanyang mga magulang na pag-aralin si Candice. pagkatapos ng graduation ay lilipad na sana papuntang US si Elora para doon mag-aral nang medicina, ngunit nagkaraon ito ng malaking problema nang hilingin ng isang mayamang pamilya na si Elora ang maging kabayaran sa malaking utang ng kanyang mga magulang. Hindi gusto ni Elora na ikasal siya sa lalaki kaya nakiusap siya kay Candice na akitin ito. Pumayag si Candice sa kasunduan at huli na ng malaman niya na ang CEO na dapat niyang akitin at ang lalaking kinamumuhian niya ay iisa, ano ang gagawin nya?

He’s my dad’s best friend. Twice my age and Off-limits in every possible way. But when I walked into his mansion at midnight, dressed to tease, I knew I wouldn’t leave untouched. Veeraj Kapoor doesn’t play nice. He’s ruthless, dominant, and filthy with his words. One night, he ruined my virginity and now, he makes me count every thrust, beg for permission to come, and thank him for using me. I should hate it, I should run. Instead, I spread my legs wider. Because the truth is.. I love the way he degrades me. I crave the way he owns me and I know this isn’t just lust-this is obsession. But how long before my father finds out his best friend is turning me into a desperate little slut behind closed doors?

When her parents divorced, her dearest mother was granted full custody. But somehow, she still went to her father's house during the summer. ​And then, she met him there: the hot, old-daddy best friend of her father, Lucien Hale. ​She knows it's forbidden. ​He is old, and she is too young. ​But the desire—she wanted him. ​The small glances and stares that will lead to a mistake. A forbidden love that was formed between them. ​But not all secrets stay hidden. Everything will be revealed. Will they be able to fight for their forbidden love, or will they just let each other get hurt?