Bound By Meaning Novels & Stories

Rhea Santos thought she had it all a stable job as a marketing executive, a loving boyfriend, and a future she’d already planned in her head. But one night shattered everything. After catching her boyfriend cheating, Rhea swore never to cry again. She wanted closure, not revenge. Until a mysterious stranger began sending her messages: “You don’t deserve tears, Ms. Rhea. You deserve revenge.” She ignored them until she met her new CEO, Lucas Monteverde. Cold. Powerful. Mysterious. And he knows more about her pain than he should. As Rhea gets pulled into Lucas’s world of secrets, contracts, and dangerous passion, she begins to question: Was he sent to save her… or to destroy her completely?

Sa makintab ngunit mapanlinlang na mundo ng kapangyarihan sa Metro Manila, dalawang magkaibigang babae ang hindi sinasadyang nahulog sa gitna ng impluwensya ng makapangyarihang Monteverde Group. Si Arabelle Rivera, isang simpleng community development consultant, ay kontento na sana sa tahimik na buhay. Ngunit isang gabi, nang iligtas niya ang isang sugatang estranghero sa loob ng convenience store, nabago ang lahat. Ang lalaking iyon ay si Rafael Monteverde—isang malamig at kilalang bilyonaryong CEO. Dahil sa utang na loob at presyur ng pamilya, nauwi ang kanilang pagkakakilala sa isang kasunduang kasal—isang marriage of convenience na itinayo sa obligasyon, hindi sa pag-ibig. Sa likod ng matigas na anyo ni Rafael ay isang pusong sugatan, takot muling magtiwala. Samantala, ang matalik niyang kaibigang si Margaux Reyes ay napilitang pakasalan si Lucas Monteverde, ang pangunahing tagapagmana ng imperyo. Sa araw ng kanilang kasal, tahasan nitong sinabi na hindi siya ang babaeng mahal nito. Ngunit pinili ni Margaux na panindigan ang kasal—hindi para sa pag-ibig, kundi para sa dignidad at sariling prinsipyo. Sa paglipas ng panahon, unti-unting nabasag ang pader sa pagitan nila, at natutunan ni Lucas na pahalagahan ang babaeng hindi sumusuko. Habang nasasanay sina Arabelle at Margaux sa marangyang ngunit mapanubok na buhay ng mga Monteverde, lumalalim ang intriga. Bumalik ang dating kasintahan ni Lucas, handang bawiin ang nawala sa kanya. Sa likod ng lahat, lihim na nagmamaniobra si Adrian Monteverde upang alisin ang mga bagong asawa na itinuturing niyang banta sa kapangyarihan. Sa gitna ng selos, lihim, at ambisyon, masusubok hindi lamang ang kanilang mga kasal kundi ang kanilang pagkakaibigan. Mananatili ba sila sa isang kasunduang walang katiyakan, o lalaban para sa pag-ibig na unti-unting nabubuo?

Betrayed by the man she loved and humiliated by her closest friend, a young woman makes a reckless choice that leads her into a marriage she never planned with a powerful stranger. What begins as a contract built on lies slowly turns into a dangerous love, as hidden family secrets, obsession, and revenge threaten to tear them apart. In a world where loyalty is rare and trust is costly, they must decide if love born from a mistake is worth fighting for.

Ipinagbili si Elaris Vaeloria ng sarili niyang ama sa makapangyaring pamilyang Montefalco— at doon, tuluyan siyang  nawala sa mundo ng kalayaan at dangal. Ginapos ng utos, kontrol, at takot, natutunan niyang ang bawat sandaling malaya ay may kapalit. Sa gitna ng sakit at pagdududa, matapos iligtas ay tumakas siya kay Damian Vossryn, naniniwalang lahat ng kapangyarihan ay nagdudulot ng pagkawasak. Pero nagbaho si Damian. Ang halimaw na kinatatakutan ng mundo ay natutong maramdaman... ang pagmamahal. At nang muling pagtagpuin sila ng tadhana, hindi na niya hinihingi ang pagsuko ni Elaris— ang puso na niya ang kaniyang nais. Ngunit sa mundong pinaghaharian ng dugo at lihim, may puwang pa ba ang pag-ibig na marupok... o nakatadhana rin itong masira?

*BLURB —♥️ In the heart of a glittering and bustling Philippine city, Marian, a brilliant software developer from Cebu City to Makati City, finds herself thrust into a world of corporate intrigue and fiery passion. At every turn, she crosses paths with Wilbert Colt, a billionaire CEO known for his short-lived romances and icy demeanor. His arrogance turns Marian’s professional life into chaos, while the presence of Wilbert’s father—a powerful and manipulative businessman—further deepens the tension and intrigue. Unexpectedly, a night of recklessness and drunken mistakes leads them into an unforeseen marriage. Forced into a secret life together, Marian and Wilbert gradually develop a complex bond—fraught with tension, the shadows of Wilbert’s past, and his mysterious brother, Sandro, who harbors his own secrets that slowly draw Marian’s heart. As past and present collide, Marian faces a love triangle that tests her true feelings. Torn between the intense allure of the troubled billionaire and the quiet warmth of his brother, while constantly watched by Wilbert’s father, she must navigate a world of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Isang kontrata lang dapat ito—limang piraso ng papel na magbabayad sa utang ng pamilya ni Jinnie at sasagot sa kalungkutan at kagustuhan ni Aiden. Walang damdamin, walang tanungan, puro sarapan lang. Pero habang tumatagal, ang simpleng kasunduan ay naging mabangis na laro ng pagnanasa kung saan bawat hawak ay parang apoy, bawat halik ay parang pampasabog, at bawat gabi ay nagpapakita ng mas marami pang masasamang bagay na kaya nilang gawin sa isa’t isa—kahit saan, kahit kailan, kahit na delikado at nakakahiya. Hanggang sa pareho na silang nalunod sa ligalig na hindi na nila kayang takasan pa.

Nang dahil sa kapusukan ay walang nagawa si Zia nang ipakasal siya sa lalaking kailanma'y hindi niya magugustuhan. Labis ang pagkamuhi niya dahil sa pagsasama nilang ito. Lalo pa at ang kapatid nito ang nilalaman ng puso niya. Pero bakit noong inilatag na ng asawa ang annulment papers nila ay tumututol na ang puso niya? Nagawa na ba nitong pasukin ang kanyang puso sa ilang taon na nagsama sila sa iisang bubong? Paano kung nagsawa na ito kakahintay sa kanya at may mahal ng iba? Mababawi pa kaya niya ang lalaking minsan ng naging pag-aari niya?

Si Zyrine Sue Madrigal isang High School student, mayaman, maganda, mataray pero mabait naman at higit sa lahat isang typical straight forward girl dahil ni minsan nag confess na siya sa long time crush niya. Naniniwala siya na balang araw sila din ang magkakatuluyan hindi pa ngalang ito ang time na magiging sila. Until one day dumating itong kinaiinisan niyang babae na nag-ngangalang Finley Cassiopeia Fajardo isang misteryosong babae na matalik na kaibigan/ ka-agaw niya sa crush niyang si Lander James Rodriguez. Dahil sa selos niya gumawa siya ng plano para magkalayo sina Finley at Lander magtagumpay kaya siya sa plano niya?. Pano kung may inamin si Finley sakanya. Maniniwala pa kaya siya na sila parin magkakatuluyan sa huli ni Lander?

In the world of high-stakes tech, Theodore Zayne Vidalle Montenegro is a god. He is cold, calculated, and lives by a strict code of honor. He doesn't do distractions, and he certainly doesn't do love. Coleen Alexandra Enriquez is the only one who can handle his moods. As his secretary, she knows his coffee preference, his darkest secrets, and the exact way his jaw tightens when he's angry. She's been the silent shadow behind his success for years. But when a corporate scandal threatens the Montenegro legacy, Theodore proposes a deal that isn't in her job description: A temporary marriage to save the family name. In this game of power, honor is everything. But when the lines between professional and personal blur, will Coleen survive the fire of being Mrs. Montenegro?

Nicholas Freed- a cold-hearted and brutal business successor- the majority shareholder and the CEO of the largest company called Freed GROUP OF COMPANIES —oozing with sex appeal and strong character. Proficient in seven languages, added with exceptional talents specializing in golf, equestrianism, diving, and good business strategists. He treated all women like trash. No one dared to challenge him until one day; he was bound to marry a stubborn heiress of a fallen empire. Jasmin Vee Asis, an heiress of the fallen empire, Asis LTD- a stubborn woman, possessed an enchanting beauty. Her world revolved around the runway as she was known as the most famous supermodel across the world. Despite living a lavish lifestyle, her family has no harmony, pushing her to become wild and rebellious. Her life drastically changed when her father sold her to Nicholas’s grandfather. She wakes up one day, becoming Nicholas’s wife.