Hard-boiled Detective Novels

When Danica was still in college, she wanted to be a famous actress. She sacrificed a lot, including her studies when she finally had the chance to reach her dream. Among all the sacrifices, her biggest sacrifice was her love. When she was at the peak of success and popularity, unexpectedly, her name was involved in an issue that really gave roar in the entertainment industry that she did not expect to damage her popularity. Only sponsorship can save her name, but what will happen when the CEO of the company who can save her is her Ex boyfriend, whom she sacrificed along the way? Things are going to go rough because HE is up for a revenge. _ “You want my sponsorship to save your fame. How funny! How willing you are for this?” He asked with a smirk. "Very." "Prove it to me." "How?" "By signing a contract to be my mistress." The hatred in his tone gives a shiver down to her spine. She wants to back out but could she let her years of hard work get destroyed just like that? At the same time, what is he going to do about the strange addiction for the woman whom he hates from the core of his heart?

Allison Madie Bartolome was really hard on herself. She always give a second chance to her ex but the second chances that she gave weren't enough. Those second chances always give her heartaches but looked at her she sacrificed her true happiness just because of a man she truly loved who doesn't see her worth and appreciate her as a woman and as a partner. Then one day, she realized that giving a second chance to a person you love wasn't enough to make you feel happy. She realized that second chances are not just given to someone, they are thought through carefully giving it. Second chances must be given to the person who deserves to be given it.

Acquaintance Party and some students already at the center of the hall. Dahan-dahang tumingin si Leighton Wajeeh sa kanan niya kung nasaan ang isang babae. "Eun-ji... M-May I d-dance with you?" he stuttered. With a sweetest smile he's ever seen, the girl answered, "Sure, Waj!" Right after she accepted his hand, they then walked towards the center of the hall. "Alright, on my cue, wear your masquerade mask!" the host suddenly announced nung nakita niyang marami nang nasa gitna. Matapos nilang hinanda ang mask, the host then muttered, "Mask on! Music, maestro!" Romantic song then played as they wore their masks. Slowly, Leighton Wajeeh puts his hands on Nikolina Eun-ji's waist while she put hers on his shoulders. "E-Eun-ji, I..." sabi ni Leighton habang unti-unting tumingin sa labi ng babae. Leighton's heart pounded fast. He is wanting this moment to come. Eun-ji just stared at him. With that, he stared at her eyes... deeply. "I like y---" Ngunit, hindi niya natuloy ang kaniyang mga salita. Leighton's mouth gaped open and his eyes suddenly widened. Napaatras siya dahilan upang mapatigil sila sa pagsasayaw. This can't be... "Waj, what's wrong?" Eun-ji innocently asked. She tried to reach him ngunit umiwas si Leighton sa kaniya. His hands and lips trembled while still looking at the woman's face covered with mask, highlighting her eyes. Those eyes... Those eyes that brought him trauma for how many years... Similar to the eyes who killed his father!

Ruth Abellana is egocentric, self-centered and ambitious. She never values anyone except for herself and her sister, Tina. Loves money and materialistic. On the night of May 25th, Ruth involved in an unfortunate event. In the halfway of a calm and tranquil night, an accident occurs in the bridge. Due to it, she was lying in a coma for a couple of months. After 6 months long, Ruth was finally awake, but something odd happened, she sees the soul of an unknown man, asking for help. He can't remember anything except the tragedy of his death, which was the accident on the bridge on the night of May 25.

Beckett Clainfer would not be able to live in this world if it’s not for his desire to kill his parents’ murderer. With that in mind, he endured every pain for the pleasure that’s about to come—Reputation, wealth, and a drug den that suffices his needs and luxuries. Maayos naman ang lahat, pero nang dumating si Vivianne Allamino sa buhay niya ay nagkagulo na ang lahat. He sinfully fell in love with her, when he should have never been involved with her in the first place… Especially when she wanted him dead more than anyone else. Dahil kaunti na lang ang pagpipilian niya ay sumali siya sa Foedus Corp sa Agrianthropos City para maprotektahan ang sarili, at maligtas si Vivianne. But could he really find salvation in Hell?

I will never be tired of chasing that love. - Aicelle Aicelle Anne Vaquez is a 20-years old girl who is living a picture-perfect life. She is happy living with her loving family and luxurious life that makes everyone gone envy about. But her life turns upside-down when she learned her father’s unfaithfulness and eventually ruined their family because her father decided to with his mistress. Aicelle grudging with his father decided to run away from their home to have a fresh start and gradually pursue her goals. Until she meets the love of her life, the person who will protect and cherish is her every single day. She very happy and finally recovering from the past. That is what she is expecting about, but it leads her to more dreadful events. Setback, relax, grab snacks and a ton of tissue, Importantly prepare yourself for another emotional rollercoaster ride. Let us join the journey of Aicelle in chasing love and learning the true essence of LOVE. Written in tagalog

Emmanuel High School, one of the prestigious schools in the Philippines, one crime destroyed its reputation because a student named Nate Keehl died inside the classroom, many cops believe that he committed suicide, but one detective alias ‘S’ learned that someone murdered him. He suspected six students for the crime. Six students, six lives, six secrets. Will he find out the culprit’s real identity or it could lead to his death?

(This story may contain violent plotline. Read at your own risk. R18) Leigh is just an ordinary high school girl who wants to finish her studies peacefully, but things don't seem to be going as planned when she witnesses the brutality of Kenji, a guy with a darker past. She began to become involved with this guy that night, no matter how hard she tried to avoid him. Meeting him is a nightmare she never wished for-and as she becomes entangled with Kenji, unexplainable feelings begin to grow inside of her. No matter how much she tries to avoid him, fate has a way of bringing them together. How is she going to get away from him? Will she be able to get away from him, or will the opportunity to change him and make him a better person pass her by?

Liam Benjamin Chua, an anxious introvert who loves to be by himself. But his sluggish and dull existence changed when an infuriating girl named Aerielle Magpantay came out of the picture and made his world upside-down. Sometimes, life doesn't choose to sympathize with what we want. It always surprises us we don't expect to happen, and that fortuitous day happened when destiny played hard between Aerielle and Benjamin's life. There's a miserable happened to this annoying girl, causes her not to remember the person she promised not to leave his side until their hair turns into gray. Will she forget him totally and their precious memories together? Will Benjamin let the woman he loves neglect him and just let go of her because some people told him that their story are already over? Will he fight, win Aerielle's heart, and risk everything to bring back the memoirs of his love? But... What if the day comes when Aerielle's memory returns, but she finds out that the man she secretly loves for several years is the reason behind the loss of her memories?

Meet Karmine, the girl who yearns happiness and security with the people she loves dearly but why is happiness so hard to come by? She had a past, a past she badly wanted to forget. A dark and horrid past that tormented her and gave her nightmares after nightmares even in her waking times. Then, she met Robert, a man whom she learned to love. It was all a deal, a contract, an agreement yet she fell deep, hard, and fast. From a pretend relationship turned into a full blown love affair. Both fell in love when they least expected it. Theirs was a right love at the wrong time. It’s been so long since the last time she let her anger and hatred take over her. It was a pretty bad sight, something she vowed to never let it consume her again. But, how could she when they won’t let her live free? Will she ever have her own happy ending?