Hands Down Mariana Zapata

Aria could never imagine herself walking down the aisle, flashing a smile, and wearing a beautiful white wedding dress. Never had ever crossed her mind to get married. She's sure and knew it better than anyone. As cliché as it is, Aria's meant to marry the son of her mother's best friend, Ashton. Aside from the fear of commitment, she also doesn't want to be with someone she doesn't even love. After all, she is just a woman who never experienced true love before. Months passed when the preparation for her wedding came. She met Easton, a famous fashion designer in the Philippines. As Easton was taking measures for her gown, he accidentally clasped her two little mountains resulting for Aria to act instinctively and greeting him with a powerful uppercut that made his nose bleed with ketchup. There's no doubt that their expected first encounter was a total disaster. The day of her wedding came, and she finally decided to run away before she could even set foot in the sacred church and taint her soul. At that time, all that she could think of was to run and before she knew it, she finally arrived at her desired destination. . . unknowingly at Easton's wounded heart.

Maurine Elizabeth Lopez is a young, innocent girl who has been deceived by the man she loves. Bullied by her stepsister and betrayed by her stepmother, she finds herself sold to settle a debt. Mikhail Esteban Rostova, a notorious and cold-blooded Russian mafia boss, takes her. Everyone assumes that Mikhail will dispose of her as he pleases. However, to save her life, Maurine pleads for mercy and deceives Mikhail, leading him to believe that she is in love with him and willing to do anything for him. She knows she cannot afford to die without exacting revenge on those who have tormented her. Mikhail believes her and spares her life. However, he insists that she marry him and bear his children. With no other options available, she reluctantly accepts his proposal, recognizing that marrying a cold-blooded Russian mafia boss might be her only chance for survival. This time, Maurine is determined not to let anyone deceive or bully her. She plans to use Mikhail to achieve her revenge and nothing more. After she is done with him, she will dispose of him before he will dispose of her. However, dealing with a powerful man was not as easy as she imagined it would be. Since Mikhail is willing to murder and flip the world upside down if ever she ran away!

Edith Fletcher, the beautiful yet arrogant daughter of Xynyx Fletcher, flaunts her family's wealth in extravagant dresses and jewels. Married off to Pierce Saunders, the son of their enemy, in a greedy deal by her abusive father, Edith clings to the hope that Pierce can help her escape. She pours her heart into winning his love, and her efforts pay off as Pierce's treatment of her softens. Just as happiness seems within reach, Pierce's first love, Elise, reappears, and he demands a divorce. Shattered, Edith leaves. Pierce anticipates joy with Elise, but Edith's image haunts him. Denying his love for her drives him mad until he ends things with Elise to find Edith. Can he track her down, and if he does, will Edith take him back, or is it too late for their love?

Kelly believed she was the luckiest woman in the world. She had a perfect groom and thought all her relatives adored her. However, her perfect world crumbled when she discovered that her groom was cheating on her with her cousin. To make matters worse, she was kidnapped and mistaken as the runaway bride of the notorious mafia leader and billionaire, Craig Adamson. As her life turned upside down, she found herself married to Craig, a cold and ruthless man but also her knight in shining armor. However, she soon discovers a dark secret about Craig that makes it difficult for her to forgive him.

Everybody thinks that Astrid Trinidad doesn't take everything seriously—immature, carefree, and seemingly unbothered by life’s demands. But behind her lighthearted façade lies her little secret. Pierre Lorenzo is everything she’s not: disciplined, enigmatic, and one of the youngest, most sought-after zillionaire in town. He’s the epitome of control, a man every woman desires but no one truly knows. Hindi nila gusto ang isa't isa, ngunit dahil sa isang kasunduan, napilitan silang ma-engage sa loob ng isang buwan. But as sparks fly and walls come down, will this one-month trial progress to something better, and will this hot zillionaire truly fall for Astrid? Could this forced engagement lead them to the love story they never saw coming?

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

A woman named Maxine Quillenzie Rivere is a person who will do everything for her family. A young man named kurt Xachvigneux Montemayor a famous person, Powerful that no one can bring him down except for one woman that he will loved the most and he will offer her a lot of money in exchange for which she will become his strumpet.

Yesha Bree Ferdillo, a sweet and unassuming girl, lived a tranquil life within the quiet confines of her modest kingdom. Her simplicity and innate beauty painted the perfect picture of everyone's ideal. She was content with her humble existence—until a devastating accident shattered the serenity of her world. In the aftermath, her mother was imprisoned, and her father remarried. Her once peaceful life turned into a nightmare as she endured cruelty at the hands of her stepmother and stepsiblings. Betrayed by those she once trusted, her father and stepmother ultimately sold her into the clutches of a ruthless businessman. As days turned into weeks, and weeks into months and years, her life spiraled into chaos and despair. Stripped of her freedom and dignity, she became a possession of the devil himself, condemned to a life of torment and submission

*Self--Published* Mage Lastra Del Russo, is the cold hearted CEO and Mafia boss, the Eldest among the Del Russo cousin. He may be cold towards the others but not to his family. As a mafia boss and a CEO, many competitor want's to bring him down, and they're willing to do everything to ruin his reputation. These people even accused him the death of Leo Vasquez, one of his ally. But Mage don't let his guard down and fight them. In the middle of crisis, he hired a new secretary named Yuki Vasquez, who was having a problem paying her mother hospital bills. Mage solved her problem by paying them, as a return Yuki will pay him with her body. Mage keep the real reason behind his generosity towards Yuki. But what if ,Yuki finds out? "Moan my name and say 'Mage is the great." - MAGE LASTRA DEL RUSSO

One reckless moment was all it took to set them on fire. His lips were on her skin, his hands gripping her like he'd never let go-Dylan devoured her, owned her, and marked her as his possession. His voice was dark and full of promises, unraveling every bit of restraint she had left. His kisses are on fire, his whispers sinful, and every stolen moment leaves her aching for more. Huli na para iwasan pa ang namumuong pagnanasa at pagmamahal nila sa isa't isa. But will sharing tender love every night be enough? Or will surrendering to temptation cost them everything? It was a gamble and taking risks for both of them. She loves him, and all she wants is to be with him. He loves her and all he needs for his life to be complete. Yet . . . loving him could ruin her . . . And letting her in could destroy him. She should stay away from him, and he should let her go. But some obsessions are impossible to escape . . . Some nights were never meant to end . . . And some temptations are too wicked to resist . . .. . . even if surrender means risking it all.