Books For Self-love

Anna Montenegro, a cold-hearted woman in her 20's, struggling to hide behind a facade of lies. She was forced to stay under the shadows of her sister to just to hide her real identity. What if fate decided to steer her path towards Kaito Tsukasa, a man being the absolute definition of vicious? Can this encounter finally melt her iron heart or everything will fall into another maddening story? Traverse through a story full of throbbing feelings of hate and surreal beliefs in love. "I don't care if you loathe me but it is you whom my heart always craves for." - Kaito Tsukasa.

She was fallen deeply in-love to the man she can't have. She really like him but He don't like her. She will do anything for the sake of her love even if it pains her and even if she risk her life. How will her unrequited love, will last? "If happy ever after did exist, then why would my life end like this?" - Dahlia Catarhina El Mundo

In the power games of the mafia, love is a dangerous gamble. Liora, the only daughter of the mafia leader, lives in a world woven with luxury and shadows. From a young age, she was taught to stay away from danger, but her heart is captured by the cold and powerful bodyguard, Kaelan, during an unexpected encounter. Their feelings quietly blossom in secrecy, but when Liora's father discovers their secret, a storm of fate ensues. In this suspenseful and emotional story, how will Liora and Kaelan confront each other's pasts? Amidst the shadows of hatred and betrayal, can they reclaim the love they once shared? As the truth gradually unfolds, what direction will their fates take?

Yza Chrizelle Ardiente ang nag-iisang anak ng isang kilala at respetadong businessman. Tanging tagapagmana ng “ Cuisine Na’Ton” an authentic Ilonggo restaurant na itinayo pa ng kanyang Great Grandfather. Pinalago, pinayaman at kinilala ng buong bansa sa sunud-sunod na henerasyon. Until it's legacy now, run by his father and still continues it's fame not only in Iloilo but worldwide. Lumaki siya na hindi nawawala ang paghanga at pagtingin para kay Kem Hallison Cordova na anak ng bestfriend ng kanyang mommy. Pero sa huli ay nakuha rin nito ang inaasam na atensyon ng lalaki hanggang sa napagtagumpayan niyang makuha lalo ang loob tsaka pagmamahal na hinahangad at inilihim niya sa matagal na panahon. Ibinuhos niya ang lahat ng kanyang pagmamahal at atensyon para kay Kem pero sa huli, isang laro lamang ang lahat dahil si Mocha Louise pala ang pakakasalan nito. Labis siyang nasaktan, pakiramdam niya ilang ulit tinapak tapakan ang kanyang pagkababae kaya bumangon siyang muli to take revenge. Naging mapaglaro sa lahat ng mga lalaking nanliligaw sa kanya. Dahil d'yan tinagurian siyang “Relation Sucker, Bitch, Destroyer etc.” She became wild, bold and famous playgirl in town but never been touch by anyone. She had this pretty face kaya di nya kailangan pahirapan ang sarili para lumandi sa kanila. Naging mapaglaro sa pag-ibig, at hindi pinag-isipan ang maging resulta nito sa huli. Pero wala ng panahon para umatras pa because she’s expecting a return. She didn’t fail though, she felt that he's still in love with her, the way she was loved and cared for before, by her beloved Kem. Not that before someone ruined their relationship. Are they still the one who meant for each other? Kahit pa naging komplikado man ang kanilang sitwasyon ngayon. But Yza Chrizelle once said. “She’ll get what she wants by hook or by crook.”

Je regardai le téléphone cherchant à comprendre ce qui n’a pas marché. On s’entendait tellement Yama et moi. C'était ma meilleure amie et maintenant c’est limite si on peut se parler quelques minutes sans que ça vire à la dispute. Je l’ai encouragée quand elle sortait avec son mari alors elle pourrait en faire de même pour moi. J’ai quand même le droit de passer du temps avec Salif autant qu’elle en passe avec son mari. Pourquoi les gens ne peuvent pas comprendre que j'aime cet homme et que j'ai besoin de lui ? »

Shevaya Calderon She has no friend, kahit naman kasi subukan niya'ng makipag-kaibigan ay walang may gusto sa kanya. She's a victim of bullying, a silent type of girl, kinikimkim ang bawat sakit sa tuwing makaka-rinig siya ng lait patungkol sa pangangatawan niya. She entered L.I.S with one goal, at iyon ay ang makapag-tapos ng pag-aaral with or without gaining friends. Okay na sana e', she's having a good time studying, kahit na paminsan-minsan ay tampulan siya ng tawanan. Okay lang, not until she met this professor. Lots of students and professors are afraid of her. Aside from the fact that Portia Amor Salvidar, is a daughter of one of the founder of L.I.S, siya rin ang future president ng naturang unibersidad. She can do what she wants, kick a student if she wanted to, fire someone that she doesn't like. Walang pumipigil sa kan'ya. And it's giving her the satisfaction, knowing that people are afraid of her. Reputation is a cornerstone of power, ika nga nila. She intimidate everyone, she can easily empress anyone. But when she saw Shevaya, eating alone while crying, it hurts her. That colorful and mysterious eyes that full of tears, the blandness and timid, it looks like Shevaya became a magnet, magnet of attention for that, she manage to take the attention of the untamed professor.

“Nothing hurts more than being betrayed by someone you love.” Iyan ang naramdaman ni Reyna nang matuklasan niya ang pagtataksil ng kanyang ama sa kanilang pamilya. Mulat man sa marangyang buhay, mas pinili ni Reyna na mamuhay ng simple sa poder ng kanyang Auntie Vanessa dahil hindi niya kaya ang klase ng living set-up na meron ang kanyang mga magulang. Isang umaga niyanig ng malungkot na balita ang mundo ni Reyna, bumagsak ang kumpanya ng Jhudwung Company kung kaya'y hindi na nito kayang bayaran ang mga obligasyon ng mga scholars nito sa Whiz Franklin University kung saan siya nag-aaral bilang university scholar ng nasabing kumpanya. Habang nasa kalagitnaan siya ng problema, isang Filipino-Japanese Kanji Fujisawa ang lumitaw na parang kabute sa buhay niya. Ang nag-iisang lalaking nag order ng beer sa cofee shop kung saan siya ay barista. Na wewerdohan man, napilitan siyang gawin ang isang bagay para sa lalaki, dahil ang scholarship na pinakaiingatan niya ay tanging Kanji lang ang makakasalba.

Para matiyak na makakamit ni Lorna ang katarungan para sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mga magulang, kailangan niyang magkaroon ng koneksyon kay Steve Lucchese. Determinado siyang gawin ang lahat para makamit ang katarungan na nararapat sa kanya. Kung hindi malulutas ng mga awtoridad ang kaso, siya mismo ang gagawa ng paraan para makuha ang hustisya.

"I don't know what you're trying to do.." he grabbed both her wrists and pinned them on each side of her head. Itutuloy ba talaga nito? Oh, god. If this is going to be some kind of a mercy fuck, tatanggapin na niya. She wanted him so bad! She gasped when gorgeous stranger poised himself on top of her. Oh fuck! Nanlaki ang mata ni Agatha. He's fucking huge! "But tonight.." he circled her clitoris with his thumb and she felt the gushing of fluid down there. "you are mine and I don't fuck women wearing another man's ring."

Unwillingly, once again, because of that man, tears fell from my eyes. "I have cried a lot because of that man; now I am going to go to him only with the divorce papers." Roselyn, a young woman who has been trapped in a loveless and emotionally abusive marriage with Alexander, reaches her breaking point when his cruel words and actions finally push her to take a stand. With tears streaming down her face, she declares that she's had enough and decides to confront him—but this time, she's not going to beg for his love or attention. Instead, she's going to serve him with divorce papers, marking the end of their toxic relationship. As she prepares for the confrontation, Roselyn gathers her thoughts and emotions, steeling herself for Alexander's potential reactions. She knows that he may try to manipulate or control her, but she's determined to stand firm and take back control of her life. When the moment of truth arrives, Roselyn meets Alexander with a sense of calm and determination. She serves him with the divorce papers, and his reaction is a mix of shock, anger, and regret. But Roselyn stands firm, refusing to be swayed by his emotions. In the aftermath of the confrontation, Roselyn deals with the emotional fallout, processing her feelings and coming to terms with the end of her marriage. She begins to focus on self-care and self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace her newfound freedom.