Gemma Cruz-araneta

Philip Cruz, the older son of Manuel and Maria Cruz, takes over the CRUZ company. He employs a young lady, Clara Hamilton and unknowingly falls in love with her. During his search for Clara's background information, he discovers that she is the daughter to the woman and man who maltreated him and mother in the past. As a means of retribution, Philip plots schemes to deal with Clara and her parents. But will he realize his love for her and accept it or will he continue his dangerous schemes just to bring them down to their knees?

"Up until now, my life made sense. Up until now, I had been sheltered away from a world where murder was acceptable and debts were payment. Now, I was exposed to that world, and the lies, secrets and favours were my new currency. The rules were easy to follow and even easier to manipulate. But the last thing I expected was to be thrown in the deep end, fighting for everything I loved." Emiliana was moving on from what she lost, her safety, security, and the love. But what happens when her bodyguard comes back and shows her that the life her family had protected her from, is the life she fits into?

"All I've ever wanted to do was travel the world, experience new cultures and find myself amongst the museums and tourist spots. Unfortunately, my father has other plans for me. Being the only heir to take over the family business, I have no choice in the matter." From Italy to New York, the fashion scene is vast but her heart longs for more and when a green eyed stranger is forced into her life, her perspective soon changes. From family secrets, hidden histories and car chases, Emiliana uncovers much more than she bargained for. Her bodyguard is her only salvation but is he harboring secrets of his own?

What if things could turn differently? The girl named Sabrina Evelyn Flores who loves being chased realized what it feels like to chase someone you love but you can't be with. Will she get the man she loves or accept the truth that sometimes people are not meant to be?

📖 Sinopsis Novel: Mafia Santa Cruz: Raja Tanpa Mahkota Di Santa Cruz—wilayah paling kejam di Aurda—hukum bukan milik pemerintah, melainkan mereka yang memegang senjata dan menguasai ketakutan. Rayder Bomb, seorang bocah berusia 15 tahun, kehilangan segalanya dalam satu malam. Ibunya tewas di tangan kartel, ayahnya menghilang tanpa jejak. Diselamatkan oleh pamannya, Mendoza "Sabio", seorang tokoh besar di dunia kriminal, Rayder dipaksa menjalani kehidupan di mana belas kasihan adalah kelemahan, dan hanya yang kejam yang bertahan. Bersama Moya, sepupunya yang cerdas dan licik, Rayder tumbuh di bawah bayang-bayang kekuasaan Mendoza. Namun, dunia ini tidak mengenal keluarga—hanya loyalitas atau pengkhianatan. Dalam ujian mematikan, mereka mendapat tugas terpisah yang akan menentukan siapa yang pantas mewarisi kerajaan gelap ini. Tapi Rayder tidak ingin menjadi sekadar pewaris. Dia ingin menjadi raja. Di antara perang kartel, pengkhianatan dari dalam, dan ancaman pemerintah Aurda, Rayder perlahan membangun jalannya sendiri—menjadi legenda yang ditakuti oleh musuh dan dihormati oleh bawahannya. Namun, di dunia di mana setiap keputusan dibayar dengan emas atau timah panas, berapa banyak darah yang harus ia korbankan untuk tetap berada di puncak?

From an awkward, insecure teen to a fully grown woman—she's come a long way. After everything she’s been through, she knows now that the cheap love of her past doesn’t define her worth. Her past may be messy, even painful, but just look at the woman she’s chosen to become: strong, beautiful, and unshakable. It’s hard for her to give love a second chance—especially after building walls so high. And then he said, "I know it’s too much to ask for a second chance. Deep down, I know how badly I hurt you. My heart aches every time I replay what I said, what I did. I wish I could take it all back. I know you're scared and hesitant—but please… let me in again."

She was running from her past. He was still mourning his. What happens when both come back from the dead? After Samantha's world is shattered by a viral betrayal she never saw coming, the last thing she expects is a lifeline from the coldest man she’s ever met—David Smith. Ruthless, rich, and emotionally locked behind iron gates, David offers her a deal: marry him to fix his image, and in return, she gets her life back. No strings, no emotions, no expectations. But Samantha isn’t the naive girl she once was. She knows better than to fall for a man who still wears the ghost of his ex like a second skin—especially when that ex is the same woman who once destroyed her in college. Still, something unspoken brews between them. Something dangerously tender. Just when the ice begins to melt and Samantha thinks she might have found a home in his arms, the unthinkable happens: Kimberly—David’s dead ex, Samantha’s worst nightmare—walks back into their lives… very much alive. And Samantha? She’s pregnant. Now trapped between a man she can’t trust, a woman who haunts her every breath, and a secret growing inside her… Samantha must ask herself: Was she ever more than a placeholder for the woman he couldn’t bury? Or worse—did he already know Kimberly was alive all along?

Memories of an event that occurred in a narrow, dark alley haunted Eric five years ago. Dressed in a penguin cartoon costume, he saved a teenager from a gang but was pushed into an abyss and drowned by the same teenager, transforming him into an Omega. In an attempt to escape the pain of the past, Eric became a B-list actor in the entertainment industry. However, his encounter with Haley and the legendary crown prince of the SMALL Group disturbed his peace. Darcel's crazy hegemony terrified Eric, and he wanted to fight back when Darcel used force to crush him. He ended up imprisoned by Darcel's side and was constantly troubled by gangs knocking on his door. The lack of funds caused by suppressed investor support prevented the completion of his new movie. The past and reality intertwined, and an unexpected coincidence between Darcel and another teenager caused Eric to feel intense hostility towards Darcel. Will Eric forgive Darcel for the hurt he has caused, and will Eric's peace ever return to the way it was before?

Fiona vanished ten years ago, walking away from her billionaire father, his new wife, and the stepbrother she refused to meet. She built a new life, married a man she trusted, and created a company from nothing—until the night she walked in on her husband and best friend in bed together. Devastated, she escaped to a bar, where one reckless kiss with a stranger led to a night of passion she could never forget. She never expected to see him again. She definitely didn’t expect him to be Rafael Velmera, her powerful new boss… and the stepbrother she never met. Neither of them knew the truth that night. Now, they are trapped in a world of secrets, betrayal, and a desire they should never feel. But Fiona is hiding more than just her name. She’s hiding a child… and a war is coming. Because the night she gave in to him didn’t just destroy her morals, It destroyed the lie her entire life was built on. And what she’s about to discover will change everything. What if the man she’s forbidden to love… is the only one who has ever truly been hers?

Sa kabila nang modernisasyon ng mundo ay tahimik na nabubuhay ang grupo ng mga engkantao sa Mt. Talumpit. Sila ang mga nilalang na naging bunga ng pagmamahalan ng mga engkanto at tao noong panahong bago pa man dumating ang mga dayuhang mananakop. Nakalimutan na sila ng mga tao at itunuring na isa na lamang kwentong-bayan. Si Seiri Santos ay anak ng isa sa pinakamayamang negosyante sa Quezon City. Si Matuk ay itinuturing na susunod na pinuno ng mga engkantao. May forever ba kung sakaling bigyan nila ng chance ang isa't-isa? O isa lang itong kaso ng pinagtagpo ngunit di itinadhana?