Professional Have Standards Novels & Stories

The ice in the Miami Ice Dome is cold, but Finn Reyes is colder. As the star enforcer of the league, Finn is built for violence, aggression, and complete dominance. He doesn't play for friends; he plays to own the rink. But a season-ending injury leaves him isolated in his oceanfront villa, trapped with the one person who could bring his entire empire to its knees—the one reporter who isn't afraid to look him in the eye. Val Cruz has a soft strength that flickers in the dark, a quiet fire that tests Finn’s restraint until it snaps. They are rivals in every sense: the broken defenseman and the man determined to unearth his secrets. When the lines between professional duty and primitive, wolfish instinct blur, Finn offers a deal that leaves no room for escape. “I get to kiss you whenever I want.” The agreement is simple, the stakes are lethal, and the tension is a powder keg. In the dead of a Miami night, under the watch of a freezing moon, the hunt begins. But in the world of werewolves and high-stakes ice, the predator often becomes the prey. One touch will ruin them. One bite will claim them. The only question left is who will break first.

He only wanted someone to care for his kids. He never expected it would be her. After losing his wife in a tragic accident, Thanos Arguelles, the cold and elusive CEO of Arguelles Group, is left to raise his two young children alone. With his world built around power and perfection, he refuses to let anyone in. Until a stubborn, sunshine-filled woman turns everything upside down. Callista Imperial is nothing like the nannies he expected. Madaldal, maingay, at lahat ng katangian na ayaw ni Thanos sa isang babae ay meron si Callista. She wasn't supposed to stay long. She wasn't supposed to touch his life. But day by day, she becomes impossible to ignore. What started as a professional arrangement begins to blur. And the more he tries to push her away, the more drawn he becomes to the woman who brings chaos into his perfectly controlled world. She’s off-limits. He’s her boss. But the tension between them is undeniable. Can they resist the pull, or will one stolen moment destroy everything?

When a sudden 10-hour flight delay leaves Rosie scrambling for a hotel, she and Carter find themselves at the same place at the same time. With only one room available, Carter gives it up for Rosie. As the night unfolds, their chance encounter turns into something more. Sharing a flight to New York, Carter upgrades Rosie to business class. Amidst casual conversation, Rosie reveals her journey to interview at SweetHarvest Delights. Carter conceals his identity, presenting himself as a simple engineer to avoid any professional favoritism. Rosie, skeptical but accepting, lands the job at SweetHarvest Delights. On her first day, the truth unravels—Carter's deception exposed. Hurt and betrayed, Rosie confronts Carter, setting the stage for a tense confrontation. Carter, realizing the gravity of his mistake, grovels in an earnest attempt to salvage their connection. Carter pours his regrets and vulnerabilities, yet the question looms large: Can Rosie forgive a well-intentioned deception that blurred the lines between truth and lies? Will this unexpected connection lead to a sweet love story? Dive into the pages, where trust is tested, hearts are laid bare, and Carter's sincere grovel sets the stage for a resolution that remains tantalizingly uncertain.

Professional, intelligent and almost perfect for being passionate for her job as a doctor, that's Sandra Olivarez. She is the best doctor that PPS Hospital has and envied because of her incomparable talent. She also have a great and loving family na wala na ata siyang mahihiling pa dahil sa suportang ibinibigay ng mga ito sa kanya. Well, maliban na lamang pala sa kanyang Daddy na wala nang ibang ginawa kung hindi ay ipagtulakan siya na maghanap na ng magiging kasintahan at agad nang magpakasal dahil gusto na daw nito ng apo sa kanya. At the age of 29 kasi ay wala pa siyang nobyo dahil sa wala ni isang pumapasa sa dami ng sumusubok na manligaw sa kanya. Kung kailan naman siya nakahinga ng maayos dahil umalis ang kanyang mga magulang para sa isang bakasyon sa Berlin ay saka naman niya nakabungguan ang lalaking hindi niya ata makakalimutan. Ang estrangherong naka-one-night stand niya nang magbakasyon siya ng dalawang araw sa isang isla sa Romblon. She tried to ignore his presence and pretended she doesn't know him. Pero mas makulit pa ata ito sa Daddy niya dahil simula ng magkita sila ay hindi na siya nito tinantanan hanggat hindi siya um-oo sa alok nitong kumain sa labas. Halos napanganga pa siya ng sabihin nito na liligawan siya nito at hindi siya titigilan hanggat hindi niya ito kinakausap o pinapansin. Paano na lamanh kung malaman nito na buntis siya at ito ang ama? Makakaiwas pa kaya siya kung ang tadhana na rin ang gumawa ng paraan dahil nakita niya itong kusap ang ama habang naghihintay sa lobby ng ospital at nagpaalam pa ito na liligawan siya nang malaman na Daddy niya pala ito.

Ella Gatchalian life takes an unexpected turn after a single reckless night. Tricked into drinking medicine, she unknowingly crosses paths with a powerful and enigmatic man, Rico Velasquez, in the most scandalous way imaginable. What she assumes will remain a one-night mistake soon becomes a tangled web of fate when she discovers two months later that the man she wronged is none other than her aloof, high-profile boss. The situation spirals further when Rico catches her during a moment of supposed morning sickness. Instead of condemnation, he offers a shocking proposition: marriage. Though Ella initially believes it’s out of obligation, Rico's intentions soon become clear. Beneath his cold and calculative exterior lies a man determined to claim her, not just as the mother of his heir, but as his partner for life. As Ella tries to navigate the chaos of her hidden marriage while maintaining her professional identity, Rico is relentless in proving his love and commitment, even publicly declaring their bond. Will their unconventional union survive the scrutiny of the workplace and the complexities of their past, or will their growing connection lead to something deeper than either of them expected?

One reckless night, and her whole life took a new turn. Isabella Hart had her whole life working against her. From quitting a job one day to finding herself in the arms of a stranger the next. She made it clear to him that they would never meet again, but as life was always against her, she met him again, this time as her boss, a ruthless Mafia don. Just when she had promised herself that she would remain professional, she discovered she was pregnant. He proposed a ruthless marriage contract to protect his reputation, which she accepted due to her condition. As Isabella tried to settle into her new life, she found herself falling in love with the two sides of him, the sweet and the ruthless. But life, again, decided to play its darkest humor on her. She found out she was pregnant for the murderer of her father. The one person she had vowed all her life to take revenge on. Torn between her growing love for him, the future of her unborn child, and her deep-rooted hatred and desire for revenge. Which will win, love, loyalty, or vengeance?

Emma never expected a one-night stand to turn her life upside down. A passionate encounter with a stranger at a club leaves her breathless—but when she walks into her new job the next morning, she discovers that the man she spent the night with is none other than Kian Wilson, her new boss. Kian, the grumpy yet charismatic CEO of K&W Fashion House, is just as shocked to see her. Their undeniable attraction threatens to blur the lines between personal and professional, but when Kian’s controlling mother steps in, things take a darker turn. She arranges his engagement to another woman and secretly offers Emma a job as her personal assistant—unaware that Emma is carrying Kian’s child. As Emma is pulled deeper into the Wilson family’s twisted world, she must fight for her independence while hiding her pregnancy. When the truth comes out, Kian is torn between love and duty, forced to choose between the life his mother planned for him and the woman who truly holds his heart. With betrayals, power struggles, and heartbreaking choices, can Kian and Emma overcome the odds—or will their love story end before it even begins?

Asia seeks for love. Yes. Hinahanap, hinahabol, dahil malapit na siyang lumagpas sa kalendaryo at ayaw niyang tumandang single. Nagawa na niya halos lahat magkaron lang ng boyfriend: blind dates, set-ups... pero wala pa rin. Everyone's coaxing her into trying online dating, but after the poser fiasco? No, thank you. Isinumpa na niya ang online world of dating. She told herself she'd never resort to dating apps. Ever. Then she was offered to be a character operator and in came Liam Skye, her character's love interest. Akala niya kaya niyang maging professional while handling her role but boy was she wrong, gusto niya nalang kainin bigla ang mga pinagsasabi niya about online dating; because she found herself falling for the person behind the name. Nakakatawang sa bagay na kinaayawan pa niya siya nakakita ng love na hinahabol niya. All because of a story, a simple "hi babe," and being character operators. But with the doors to their past remains unclosed, and the fragility of their budding romance, would they even make it? Or would she actually end up being single... forever?

Elena grows up in a small, struggling town where life feels limited and dreams seem unreachable. As a young wife, she experiences loneliness, emotional distance, and the quiet frustration of a life that does not reflect her potential. Beneath her calm exterior lies a deep desire for freedom, love, and the chance to build a life of her own. An unexpected opportunity takes Elena away from her hometown into a modern city filled with ambition, wealth, and complex social dynamics. At first, she struggles with insecurity and self-doubt, but gradually she begins to discover her inner strength. She navigates professional challenges, social rivalries, and hidden enemies while learning to assert herself in a world that judges her by her past. Along the way, a slow-burning romantic connection emerges, challenging Elena’s emotions and awakening desires she has long suppressed. As she grows in confidence and independence, she learns to claim both love and success, transforming from a lonely woman surrounded by dust into a powerful and self-assured woman living life on her own terms. Silk from Dust is a story of resilience, transformation, and the beauty of becoming the person you were always meant to be.

I stared at Stefano lying on the floor. "Hey, this may hurt a little," I spoke, trying my best to adopt a professional tone. Stefano groaned softly, his lips curving into a faint, almost bitter smirk as he muttered, "Wouldn’t be the first time you’ve hurt me, Bella." ** Forced to clear her sick father's debt to the italian Mafia and pay her father hospital bills, the 23-year-old nurse is forced to accept risky jobs like treating criminals in the dead of the night. On the day Bella Smith learns of the shocking news that her bedridden boyfriend, Robin, has been transferred to another hospital outside the country, she is heartbroken and decides to go for a drink. But when Bella is asked to treat a handsome stranger at the hotel room, she finds out the stranger is her ex-boyfriend from high school and now he wouldn't let her go. Stefano Carlo gets everything he wants, now he wants to make Bella suffer from leaving him in the past, but as they navigate a contract marriage, they find themselves rekindling old feelings and threading through the dark underworld of the mafia.