Once Falling Slowly Novels & Stories

Buried in debt due to her mother’s severe illness, the beautiful and modest Elena Cruz is forced to work as a housemaid at the luxurious Villareal Mansion. Her natural charm immediately catches the attention of the homeowner, Zachary Villareal—a young, ruthless billionaire CEO who has locked his heart away ever since his ex-fiancée betrayed him. But Zachary is facing a crisis: his late father’s will states that he must marry before the year ends, or he will lose his entire inheritance and control of the family empire. One night, driven to desperation by corporate pressure, Zachary returns home drunk. As Elena cares for him in his dark bedroom, he offers her a shocking proposition—a secret marriage contract in exchange for millions, enough to save her dying mother. Desperate to save her family, Elena agrees. But before the ink can even dry on their secret contract, their long-repressed attraction explodes into a night of unbridled, wicked passion. The next day, they marry in secret and play the perfect couple to the public. But as they share a room and a bed, the lines between business and pleasure begin to blur, and they find themselves genuinely falling for each other. Their fragile arrangement is threatened when Zachary's manipulative ex-fiancée, Cassandra, returns, determined to investigate and destroy Elena. Fueled by Cassandra’s schemes and deep misunderstandings, Elena begins to believe she will never be more than a transaction to Zachary, leading her to walk away from the mansion. It is only then that the cold billionaire realizes his empire means nothing without her. Desperate and heartbroken, Zachary sets out to find her—ready to sacrifice his entire fortune to prove that a relationship born from a cold contract and a night of sin has turned into a legendary love.

“Ang katawan ko ang nais na kabayaran ng isang walang pusong Bilyonaryo!” Arazella Fhatima Montes despises arrogant fckboys and entitled rich men who believe money can buy everything-especially women. Sinabi niya sa sarili niya na sisiguruhin niya na ang lalakeng papasukin niya sa mundo niya ay hindi ganitong klase. Then, Lander Jimenez came. A professor in their university. He's the perfect ideal man for her. kind, soft-spoken, and adored by everyone. As they get to know each other, Arazella finds herself developing a crush that deepens into a secret love. Pero biglang nagulo ang isipan at nararamdaman niya dahil sa isang lalake na bigla na lang siyang hinila at hinalikan ng malalim sa loob ng isang madilim na silid sa kanilang university! "That's right, baby girl. Kiss me back-hard and deep." Hindi agad siya binitawan nito. Arazella found herself kissing the stranger back. She felt like she was hynotized by the man's lips! But then, a girl stormed into the room, furious! Nun pala ay ito ang dapat na kikitain ng lalake at makaka-makeout! Hindi makapaniwala si Arazella na nakuha ng isang fckboy ang first kiss niya! Hindi siya tinigilan ng lalake at nagpakita ito ng interes sa kaniya. Na gusto ulit matikman ang mga labi niya. To make everything worse, she found out that the strange man is Leonariz Valeriano Herrene Jimenez, a CEO Billionaire and the brother of her secret love-Lander! Will Arazella's feelings for her ideal man continue to grow, or will she find herself falling for the very type of man she despises the most?

With her heart-shaped face, Argentine eyes, sweltering lips, and gorgeous body, Ryza Reyes was branded as the most Seductress Supermodel of all time. Men fall at her feet, but she never catches any of them. Tired of being in the spotlight, she went to the Philippines to escape and found herself at La Roché - the all-in-one private Hotel where her unexpected "sexcapade" begins. ***** Ruther Ford had only three important things in his life. His friends, his mother, and the wealth that anyone was trying so hard to own. He got everything in life. Money. Wealth. And his private Hotel called La Roché. Women will do everything to get his attention or even just a minute of his precious time. But no woman had ever succeeded in doing so... except for one. Ryza Reyes - the world-renowned seductress who was drunken herself to the fullest as if that was her last shot. He was not supposed to like her. He was not supposed to lust over her. But what Ruther didn't see coming was falling in love with a woman who has a scandalous scandal with his soon-to-be-married half-brother after another scandal with his cousin's husband. He had a lot of things in his mind. A lot of plans, and he had no time for distraction even if that distraction was peacefully sleeping beside him underneath his blanket nothing but her birthday suit. But fate has a very twisted humor and things don't usually go according to his plan. So when things go south with the seductress Ryza Reyes, he knows he's in trouble. And that trouble started with his private room, in his very own private hotel - La Roché. “Welcome to La Roché, where anyone's most depraved desire and ‘sexcapade’ begins."

Lara Caleign Hermosa is a working student who strives to earn money for her tuition in college. She wants to help her family, especially her mother who was recently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She needs money so badly, so, when her friend Alana offers her a part-time job as a club stripper, she grabs it without any hassle. She met Leon Amoroso, a handsome bachelor who once visited their club for a bachelor party. Leon Amoroso was hooked on Lara's beauty and that night they had a one-night stand. They have no idea that their fate will cross again for some reason. Leon Amoroso will be Lara’s professor. And this time, Lara will oblige for the rest of her semester with Leon. How can they resist their chemistry if they have a connection every day in school?

GUIECO CLAN SERIES 4 Betrayed by her close friend, who cast her as the villain in her own tragic tale, Beatrice, once perceived as weak and fragile, underwent a transformation into a cold-hearted woman. Driven by a thirst for revenge and satisfaction, she intentionally provoked women around her, hoping to shatter them like glass, and even flirted with men in relationships to prove that loyalty didn't exist in men's vocabulary. From an innocent teen to an untouchable woman, her infamous game knew no boundaries. Everything took a turn when she encountered Lovimer Guieco, a handsome, goofy secret agent with the mission to tame her and kindle love within her. Will the man succeed in capturing her numb and wounded heart, or will he become just another victim of her formidable, bad bitch persona?

Isang masiyahin na babae si Zeri until she disappeared. Ilang taon siyang nawala, and when she finally returned, she was no longer the jolly child they remembered. She became cold, distant, and feared. She had become the Heartless Queen of the most unruly section in their school. Everything was normal until she met Yudos. A man who was supposed to fall for her twin sister, Zera. But fate had other plans. Yudos finds himself drawn to Zeri instead, captivated by the girl who’s doing everything she can not to feel the same. But this isn’t just about a forbidden love. As hidden truths come to light, their hearts and lives are thrown into danger. Because loving the Heartless Queen comes with a price...especially once Yudos discovers who Zeri truly is.

Celestine Sandoval's married life was once every woman's dream. Because of the wealth she had, she was able to marry the man she had longed for a long time. It was an almost perfect life for her, but everything turned different when her father passed away. She was obligated to take over all their businesses and properties, but then her husband's treatment towards her became totally different, leading to an abusive relationship. From that moment, her life became miserable and complicated. Her husband made numerous attempts on her life, which almost led to a violent confrontation, ultimately resulting in her tragic death. Celestine Sandoval was buried alive, without any semblance of justice being served. Before taking her last breath, she vowed to herself that she will rise from the grave to seek revenge.

Wala sa plano ni Isabella Santos na ma-assign bilang executive assistant ng CEO ng Hale & Co. Enterprises. Tahimik at simple ang buhay niya sa Finance Department—hanggang sa pansamantala siyang ilipat bilang assistant ni Sebastian Hale: cold, intimidating, at hindi mo basta-basta mabasa. For years, Sebastian kept his feelings hidden behind strict rules and cold stares. Boss siya. Period. Pero just when he finally opened up, someone from Isabella’s past returned—someone who once had her heart… and maybe still does. Now Isabella is torn. Will she take a chance on the man who finally let his guard down? Or will she fall again for the one who never really left her heart?

Unfortunately for some, Lucas Villareal, the devastatingly handsome and heir to a powerful business empire, is gay. But bound by the rigid terms of his inheritance, he’s left with no choice but to marry a woman, even if it’s only for show. That’s when fate brings him to Rhea. Once the cherished daughter of a renowned chef, Rhea’s world fell apart after a heartbreaking tragedy left her with nothing. Now struggling to get back on her feet, she finds herself at a crossroads when Lucas offers her a deal: a marriage of convenience that guarantees financial stability in exchange for pretending to be his wife. Will Rhea accept the unexpected proposal? What will she choose when her heart feels more than it should? And what happens when emotions, something neither of them planned for, begin to blur the lines of their arrangement?

Evelyn Vion is an ordinary woman with big aspirations of becoming a renowned writer. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Maxwell Fierez, a 30-year-old billionaire from a wealthy and influential family. Despite being aware of the vast differences in their worlds and backgrounds, they find themselves in a secret relationship. The question remains - how far will their forbidden love take them? Against the backdrop of Maxwell's father's disapproval and the challenges that lie ahead, fate seems determined to separate them. Unexpectedly, Evelyn discovers she is carrying their child, but she chooses to keep this news to herself. Until their paths cross once more, and Maxwell comes face to face with Evelyn's child, whose piercing blue eyes mirror his own. How will their smoldering resentment, buried anguish, and relentless urge to conceal drive them forward?