Novel & Cerita Maria Makiling Story Summary

Isla Carter is a fearless journalist known for exposing truths powerful men would rather keep buried. Sebastian Romano is one of those men—an untouchable mafia boss whose influence hides behind wealth, silence, and control. When Isla’s investigation pulls her dangerously close to Sebastian’s world, their connection becomes unavoidable. What begins as watchful distance turns into charged conversations, careful restraint, and a growing tension neither of them planned. Isla knows better than to trust a man like him—especially when the truth about him is exactly what could destroy him. When she finally publishes the story that exposes Sebastian, it should have ended everything. Instead, it changes them. As danger closes in and lines blur between duty and desire, Sebastian is forced to choose between power and honesty, while Isla must face the cost of loving a man she once meant to bring down. Set against a world of secrets, control, and quiet confessions, Byline of My Heart is a slow-burn romance about choosing truth—even when it risks the heart—and discovering that the most dangerous love is the one that refuses to cage you.

He’s perfect and she’s not. He’s not an alcoholic but she is. He’s good at modeling but she’s better at drag racing and gambling. Everything he has, she doesn’t care. Vander Monterallo is a successful man and is well known as the most popular cover magazine and runway model. He is the epitome of the word perfection from head to toe. His perfect image helps him to reach what he has become. However, his excellent reputation will be put at risk when he forcibly married to Dawn Indiana Silueta, a girl with too many bad habits. Dawn Indiana Silueta is the unwanted daughter and the black sheep of the family. She’s a rebel and uncontrollable woman, that’s what her family thought about her. She’s just happy doing everything outside their perfect house. She loves to explore and tries anything that excites her. However, her freedom will soon end when she is forced to marry a “perfect” husband. Will Vander maintain his perfect image or be screwed up by Dawn? How about Dawn, will she stand being rebellious or will she change because of Vander? This story will prove if the opposite really attracts or if the opposite always fights.

   CONTENT WARNING ⚠️     This is a twisted, forbidden romance featuring steamy content, illegal doings, corruption, and drúg-related crimes. Expect heavy themes of betrayal and moral depravity.     If you are looking for a safe or wholesome story, this isn't it. Read at your own risk. You have been warned. ✧✧✧     Ang asawa ni Ciara na si Luca ay napaka cold, quick-tempered, and possessive, giving her duty, but never real affection. Two years of marriage, Ciara felt trapped, swallowed by shadows and confinement with no escape.     Then dumating si Dr. Collins, the skilled, charming obstetrician her mother-in-law insisted on for their fertility program. But destiny plays cruel games. Hindi lang basta Doctor si Dr. Collins sa buhay ni Ciara, he’s the man she once secretly loved. At bawat titig, bawat tanong nito, unti-unting binabalik kay Ciara ang init na matagal nang nawala sa pagitan nila.     Now Ciara is torn between her husband, whose control is almost too much to bear, and Dr. Collins, who tempts her with a love she knows is forbidden.     Sino kaya ang pipiliin ni Ciara? Her vow to Luca, or her heart that beats for Dr. Collins?

“Isang fake na relasyon. Isang tunay na kilig. Paano kung ang puso ang unang bumigay?” Hindi inakala ni Luna Reyes na ang simpleng pagtatrabaho sa isang coffee shop ay mauuwi sa viral na love story—at hindi rin niya inakalang billionaire pala ang tinapunan niya ng kape. Enter Ethan Villareal—isang mysterious, drop-dead gorgeous CEO na may sariling tech empire. Sa isang maling akala at trending video, napagkamalan silang magkasintahan ng publiko. Imbes na itama ang lahat, may alok si Ethan: pumayag na lang sa fake relationship kapalit ng tulong sa pangarap ni Luna—ang sarili niyang café. Walang commitment, walang feelings. Acting lang. Pero habang tumatagal ang palabas nila, parang hindi na scripted ang mga ngiti, hawak-kamay, at titig. At kung dati, kunwari lang ang kilig… ngayon, parang totoo na. Sa isang mundo kung saan lahat ay pwedeng pekein, paano kung ang puso nila ang maging totoo?

Lumaki si Lara sa poder ng tiyahin. Mala-Cinderella ang buhay niya dahil ginagawa siyang alila ng mga abusadong pinsan. Lahat ng mga gawaing bahay ay pinapagawa sa kanya, ni sweldo niya ay halos walang matira. Ang nobyo na nga lang ang kakampi niya ngunit nagloko pa at gumagawa ng kalokohan sa kanyang likuran. Isang gabi ay napasubo si Lara. Dahil nagkasakit ang pinsan ay siya ang sumalo sa customer nito kahit ayaw niya. Lord K, iyon daw ang tawag sa lalaki. He looks strong and intimidating. His aura screams power, money and fame. Mafia? Billionaire? Hindi alam ni Lara. Ang tangi lang niyang iniisip ay matapos na ang gabi ngunit mukhang ayaw na siyang pakawalan pa ng lalaki! Bigla na lang itong naglapag ng apache case sa harap niya at ngumisi. "Here's 50 million. Marry me and I'll make you my queen." •• THIS STORY CONTAINS A LOT OF MATURE SCENES | PLEASE, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK ••

Fate in love has been something that Aqee finds interesting yet has never really experienced. She believes fate has its own favoritism, and it wasn't her. Her fate in life was turning bright, yet it made her love story darker by time. Para bang ang kapalit ng success niya sa buhay ay ang mag-isa habang buhay. It wasn't her choice to begin with. She wanted to be loved how she knows love is. Gusto niya maramdaman ang nararamdaman ng iba. Gusto niya maranasan ang nararanasan ng iba tuwing nagmamahal. Kahit hindi na siya baguhan sa isang relasyon, hindi siya tumigil sa paghihintay na baka isang araw ay paglaruan siya ng kaniyang tadhana at makilala ang lalaking iibigin siya hanggang wakas ng paulit-ulit sa iba-ibang pagkakataon. Ngunit handa na ba talaga si Aqee sa pagmamahal na ibibigay sakaniya ng tadhana? O nandyan lamang ang kaniyang hinahanap pero hindi niya lang pinapansin? Paano nga ba makikipaglaro ang tadhana niya sa kaniyang kwentong pag-ibig?

(Nickolas Quinn's story) Trapped series #6 Naniniwala si Catherina na darating ang araw ay mamahalin siya ng kanyang asawang si Nickolas, na balang araw ay magbubunga ang kanyang pagtitiis at pagkapit sa pagsasama nila. Pero hanggang kailan kayang itago ni Catherina ang kanyang luha? Hanggang kailan siya kakapit sa kanilang 'kasal' gayong wala itong ginawa kundi ang saktan siya at pagkaitan ng pagmamahal? Kaya ba niyang panindigan ang pagmamahal para kay Nickolas kung sa bandang huli ay malaman niya ang pinakamasakit na katotohanan na siyang wawasak sa puso niya? TRAPPED SERIES#6. Trapped Series Titles ⬇️ 1.Trapped with him (Alaric) completed 2.The lonely billionaire and his maid. (Damon) Completed 3. His intention (Zandro) COMPLETED 4.Trapped in his wrath (Red) COMPLETED 5.Broken hearts and promises (Miguel) Completed 6. The hidden wife's tears (Nickolas) Completed 7. The billionaire's trick (Liam)ongoing 8.His dangerous trap. (Tres) SOON 9.Forbidden desire (Jack) SOON 10.The billionaire's secret love (Wendell) SOON

Akira Kasumi grew up in silence—an introvert who found comfort only in the presence of her grandfather, the last family member she had. But everything fell apart on the day that was supposed to be her happiest: her 23rd birthday. Her grandfather died unexpectedly, leaving her truly alone in a world she never felt safe in. In the wake of his death, the people around her revealed their true colors. Chief among them was Mr. Kang, her grandfather’s closest friend, who betrayed her most devastatingly. With her inheritance stolen and her dignity shattered, Akira was left with nothing but trauma, grief, and rage. Desperate to reclaim what was taken from her, Akira finds herself on the brink of death—only to be saved by THE VENGEANCE the Mercinary Group, an underground group of Mercenaries feared for their ruthless efficiency and cold-blooded executions. With nowhere else to go, she makes a choice that would change her life forever. She wants protection. She wants power. She wants revenge. But in a world ruled by violence and secrets, trust is a luxury she can’t afford. Will Akira rise as the weapon she needs to be, or fall deeper into the darkness that almost consumed her? This is a story of betrayal, survival, and a woman’s fight to take back her life—no matter the cost.

{Warning: Some chapters of this story, entails erotic and matured contents. Read as your own dim fit, or at your own detriment. Consider this an authors advise.} "Then I realize what it is. It's him. Something about him makes me feel like I am about to fall. Or turn into liquid. Or burst into flames." * * * Amethyst Villarreal had been secretly in love with her best friend - Sebastian Almonte. But something between her dream to win the heart of the man she love. Pietho, her cousin who is her best friends fiance. Alam n'ya na mali ang mahalin ito ngunit ayaw paawat ng kan'yang puso. She tried to hide it, even if it pains her the most, but she couldn't believe and never expected that Wade Harris Coleman - Seb's best man, knows her romantic feelings toward her best friend since then. Ngunit sa kabila ng inis n'ya rito ay natagpuan n'ya ang kan'yang sarili na ibinubuhos dito ang lahat ng sakit na dinaramdam n'ya sa mahabang panahon. And the next morning she found herself next to his bed . Now, how was she going to get out of that mess? ✓ Collaboration Series of PaperInk Publishing House ✓ Not for minors

[Action-romance story] For over 20 years, Eiress never experienced having a family. All her childhood days were spent in training. She mastered all forms of combat and became a huntress, hunting people for her father's own benefit. She was dissatisfied and wanted to leave, but an unexpected event occurred during her last mission. A mysterious man tricked her into drinking a medicine that increased her lust and prevented her from completing her task. That night, she unintentionally grabbed someone to help her cope with the pill’s effects, but it was the same man. She was claimed by that man and became pregnant. A day had passed, and a good chance presented itself to her. She finally escaped her previous life and left everything behind. Eiress lived a normal life and got to be a different person. Happiness and peaceful life is all that she needs. She had never felt such a strong feeling as she did when she became a mother, but danger was always after her. She’s willing to do everything to protect her child, even if it means turning back into her old life. How is she going to manage raising a child while fighting a threat? What if her path crosses with that man again, will the man support her or take advantage of her? Let’s figure it out.