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“Your love was fake yet the pain it caused was so real.” Aubrielle is a scholar student at Sivan University. When she started studying at Sivan University as a scholar, she had to work part time because her father had fallen ill. Until she met Tyra, the one who helped her earn more money for her father. One day, Tyra asked for her favor but the favor she asked was unbelievable but she couldn’t reject the favor since she helped her a lot. She was asked to marry her boyfriend, Vincent, in a contractual marriage, while she's studying abroad to reach her dream. Tyra offered her tons of money. One day her father was diagnosed with lung cancer and she needs money so they can start the operation since her father's sickness is getting worse. She was desperate and didn't have a choice so she agreed to Tyra's favor. And that was the start of their fake love.

"The First Lady of this country is a total fraud. And unfortunately, I am that fraud." Karenina’s life changed overnight when her family forced her into the ultimate deception: step into the shoes of her identical twin sister, walk into the presidential palace, and play the role of the nation’s First Lady. Her husband? The newly elected, powerful, and ruthless President of the Philippines—Lisandro Altagracia. It was supposed to be a flawless mission. Magpanggap, protektahan ang pamilya, at huwag magpapadala sa laro ng kapangyarihan. Ngunit paano mo babalikan at pakikisamahan ang isang asawang kailanman ay hindi naman naging sa 'yo? As the spotlight burns brighter, the national lie begins to crumble. Lisandro is starting to notice the subtle changes in his "wife," closing in on her real identity chapter by chapter. But the real danger isn't getting caught... it's the fact that Karenina is slowly falling for the very man she is destined to deceive. Can she survive the palace walls when the President decides to claim his counterfeit wife—body and soul?

– 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?

Soliel Alexis Del Valle, the youngest daughter of the founder and owner of Philippine Airlines. She was raised by her loving Mother but was always compared by her father. Despite being always compared to her older sister, Luna, she loves her sister dearly. She lives in the shadow of her sister. Soliel would always try her best in everything that she does but her father would never see her efforts. She was fine with being her sister's shadow. Her sister fell in love with someone and their dad was against it. Luna got tired of her Father controlling her life, she chose to ran away with her lover. That left Soliel to bear the responsibility of their company. Soliel would always try to learn about the airlines but her father would always tell her that she is not and will never be capable enough to handle their company. Months after, Soliel received a call from her mother that they will be having lunch together as a family. Soliel hurriedly went to the restaurant and when arriving there she bumped into some arrogant stranger. What she thought was a normal family lunch turned out to be a marriage interview. She will marry a stranger. For the sake of their company. She tried holding it in but she was very hesitant. She can't marry a random stranger she just met! More so, marrying someone she does not even love. She tried telling her father about it but he was got mad at her. She was, yet again, compared to her sister. Soliel had no choice but to accept the engagement. Thinking of it as her way to help their company.

Heaven Jacinto is a joyful, hardworking student with big dreams, but everything falls apart when a reckless one-night stand with the arrogant CEO Alessandro Riguel Villareal leaves her pregnant. Alessandro is used to getting what he wants and treating women as disposable, but Heaven is different—and she’s carrying his child. Determined to keep her pregnancy a secret, Heaven runs away, believing that Alessandro would never want her or their baby. Five years later, Alessandro finds her and their son, forcing her back into his life, using their child as leverage. Now living together again, their undeniable passion reignites, but so do the misunderstandings, jealousy, and old wounds. As Heaven fights to protect her heart and Alessandro learns to open his, they must navigate the lies, betrayals, and interference from others—including a cunning rival who wants Alessandro for herself. Can they overcome their painful past and build a future together, or will their love be torn apart once again? A steamy, angsty romance full of passion, jealousy, and a second chance at love. The Villareals’ Accidental Love Anthology

Apat na taon naging pipi at bingi si Elena sa paningin ni Elias Jaxon na diring-diri sa kanyang katabaan at kapansanan. Sa gitna ng isang malaking sunog, iniwan siya nito para iligtas ang kaniyang first love. "I will not marry a deaf, mute, and fat girl like her… it's disgusting." Nagbalik siya bilang Bella pagkatapos ng anim na taon. She transformed from a deaf and mute into an eloquent sign language lawyer. She had also gone from being overweight to a stunningly beautiful woman. Ngunit bago pa man siya makapaghiganti, pilit siyang ikinulong nito sa loob ng kaniyang Rolls-Royce. "Elias Jaxon Singson, may boyfriend na ako!" sigaw niya. Ngumisi ito saka ipinakita ang isang marriage certificate. "Mrs. Beatriz Elena Evangelista-Singson, anim na taon na kitang asawa. You want to cheat? Only if I'm dead!" This scoundrel had tricked her into getting a marriage certificate years ago without her knowing.

"Drastic times, calls for drastic measures..." It was Rainzel Andrada's desperate heart that drove her into this crazy plan of seducing the son of her mother's boss. She couldn't take her parents usual fights anymore and the rumors about her mother's being her boss's "sexytary" is getting into her last nerve. She must do something in order to destroy their sinful relationship and the possible way she found is to use her charm to get into Dr. Arthur James Sevilla's life and be her boyfriend, that way she could manipulate the brilliant doctor for her plans... Dr. Arthur James Sevilla, the successful, brilliant and kind-hearted son of the Sevilla's. It was his dear patient's dying wish he needs to fulfill that brings him to Rainzel's life and later on to her heart. It's their plans that binded their complicated paths and it's their plans that sooner made them fell apart... Their parents is known for their broken love story. Will history repeat itself to them this time? Will they let the wind of the playful fate once again blow their romance away because of their gaps?

Si Violet Andrada ay isang CEO ng sikat na cosmetic business company na Lavander Line, gayunpaman ay hindi niya malayang maipahayag ang boses dahil sa reputasyon ng kanilang pamilya na kailangan mapanatiling walang bahid. Unbeknownst to everybody, she was the woman behind the famous feminist leader and blogger Plum Villaverde who are the voice of the abused women. Nang pinagsamantalahan ang puri ng kanyang musmos na pinsan ay nagpagpasyahan ni Violet na siya mismo ang maghihiganti sa salarin. At iyon ay walang iba kundi si Mason Staurs, ang tanyag na CEO ng Staurs News Media. Violet’s plan was simple — bring Mason down. Yearning for his scorching touch and risking every secret she has just to be with him was definitely out of her league. With her growing attraction and fondness for Mason, will she waste her chance of getting revenge for her cousin? Or will she forgive and choose what her heart's desire?

Alexis Jenn Buenavista is a 24 year-old spoiled bratenilla girl from a rich, powerful,and famous family in the country. Partying all nights and drinking with her friends as if there's no tomorrow is her expertise. Working is not in her vocabulary. That's how she is... Until one day, her parents told her to marry the 38-year old, famous billionaire, Zac Rogen Walker. As a spoiled stubborn brat girl, ay lumayas siya sa kanila. But unfortunately, she was caught by Zac's bodyguard. She can't accept an old husband! Zac needs an heir for their company. His parents urged him to marry as he is not getting any younger. He chose Alexis because she is young and active which surely gives him an heir. The two signed a contract that gave Alexis the freedom to do anything she wanted but she cannot have sex with her boyfriend or any other man except with Zac. And their awkward married life has begun... Who will give in first to temptation? Who will give up? And who will fall in love?

Trina Ellis grew up from a broken family, so while growing up she instilled in her mind that there is nothing good about getting married 'happy ending doesn't exist' though until she met Chiharu Harriz. *** Trina Ellis A.KA. Sky is a spy agent from Equilibrium Agency. One day, the Agency sent her on a mission in Japan to assassinate all the six members of Gokudo Soshiki also known as Yakuza Organization, one of the toughest gang in the country. On the mission, Sky accidentally met Chiharu Harriz o 'Chin' a Japanese-American. He hated Trina for her existence na halos isumpa nito ang dalaga dahil aksidenteng nasira ni Trina ang proposal nito para sa longtime girlfriend nito. Tila ba nananadya ang panahon at palaging pinagkrus ang landas nila, tuloy mahinuhang aso't pusa ang bangayan nilang dalawa. Ngunit paano kung ang hatred will turn into love? Kakalimutan na ba niya ang kanyang paniniwala na happy ending doesn't exist? Disclaimer: This story written in a combination of Tagalog and English Cover design Sheryl Singh