Riego Family Tree Novels & Stories

Lauren, a young woman who has been mistreated by her stepmother and sister after her mother's death. She is a hardworking individual who is looking for a peaceful life, away from the chaos and drama of the wealthy. Lauren's life takes an unexpected turn when she goes on vacation and meets Kaizer, a famous bachelor, and CEO who is in need of a fake girlfriend to avoid an arranged marriage. Kaizer proposes a deal to Lauren, offering her a way out of her current situation in exchange for pretending to be his girlfriend. Lauren is torn between her desire for a peaceful life and the opportunity to escape her stepmother and sister's mistreatment. She must navigate the complications of a contractual marriage and the challenges of living in the high society world. As Lauren and Kaizer's relationship develops, she must also confront her feelings toward him and decide what she truly wants. The story will explore themes of family, love, and self-discovery as Lauren makes difficult choices and ultimately chooses what is best for herself.

"The First Lady of this country is a total fraud. And unfortunately, I am that fraud." Karenina’s life changed overnight when her family forced her into the ultimate deception: step into the shoes of her identical twin sister, walk into the presidential palace, and play the role of the nation’s First Lady. Her husband? The newly elected, powerful, and ruthless President of the Philippines—Lisandro Altagracia. It was supposed to be a flawless mission. Magpanggap, protektahan ang pamilya, at huwag magpapadala sa laro ng kapangyarihan. Ngunit paano mo babalikan at pakikisamahan ang isang asawang kailanman ay hindi naman naging sa 'yo? As the spotlight burns brighter, the national lie begins to crumble. Lisandro is starting to notice the subtle changes in his "wife," closing in on her real identity chapter by chapter. But the real danger isn't getting caught... it's the fact that Karenina is slowly falling for the very man she is destined to deceive. Can she survive the palace walls when the President decides to claim his counterfeit wife—body and soul?

Pumayag si Phoebe Madrigal na makipag-blind date sa nakababatang kapatid ng kaniyang best friend dahil araw-araw siyang kinukulit nito na maging future sister-in-law. Ayon dito, gwapo at mabait daw ang bunso hindi tulad ng panganay na ubod ng sungit, strikto, at mukhang hindi marunong ngumiti. Kaya nagpaubaya si Phoebe sa setup. Pero isang gabi ang sumira sa lahat ng plano nila. “Good morning, wife.” Phoebe Madrigal wakes up in a strange bed with someone calling her his wife… she slept with the wrong man. Nakatitig siya sa marriage certificate at sa picture nilang mag-asawa, saka sa family photo ng mga Vandeford, doon lang niya na-realize na kamukha ng older brother nito ang napangasawa niya. Fate truly had a twisted sense of humor; somehow, she ended up as the wife of Ahmed Vandeford, her best friend’s strict brother.

"You are my uncluttered mess, my organized chaos and my beautiful nightmare." -Gustavo Orion Sandoval- He wants nothing but the best. Be the top of his game and remain on the top for a lifetime. Despite being the youngest most successful CEO, most sought after bachelor, nothing can give him the happiness his heart is longing for years. There’s only one woman who can give that to him. The woman who never left his heart and his mind. She's an orphan. At a very young age she managed to live a life on her own. Street smart, fearless and wise. She always dreamed for a better life not for herself but for the family she found in the street. She fell in love and gave her all but he left her heart broken. The man who promised her forever is the same man who broke her young heart. Will the day come he'll gonna find her dream? or She will remain forever a beautiful nightmare?

Celina and her mother move to the opulent Montanelli mansion, where Celina meets Massimo Montanelli, the rebellious eldest son known for his playboy ways. Despite her innocence, Celina finds herself drawn into Massimo's world, discovering unsettling secrets about the Montanelli family. As she becomes entangled with Massimo, their relationship deepens, revealing a side of him that is passionate and loving. However, when Celina's mother uncovers the family’s dark secret, they flee, leaving Celina behind. Massimo, now engaged to someone else, breaks his promise to return, leaving Celina heartbroken and pregnant. Determined to build a happy life for her son despite Massimo's betrayal, Celina moves on. Years later, Massimo returns, seeking to be involved in his son’s life. Celina fiercely protects her child, but Massimo’s ongoing love for Celina complicates matters. He ultimately chooses his fiancée but seeks forgiveness from Celina. Through their emotional reconciliation, they rediscover their love, leading to a bittersweet but hopeful resolution where they strive to build a future together.

Riza Gomez only wanted one thing, to shut up her ex and her evil stepsister. Ang plano? Mag-hire ng fake boyfriend na may konting porma at swag — para lang ipakitang she’s totally moved on. Then nakilala niya itong si Kenneth Sy, a mysterious “mechanic” na may ngiting nakakainis pero strangely attractive. Mabilis ang usapan, one thousand five hundred pesos per month. No feelings involved. No strings attached. Simple, ‘di ba? Well... not when your “mechanic bf” suddenly shows up in a luxury car, wearing a suit, and being called “Sir Kenneth” by hotel managers. Turns out, she didn’t just hire a fake boyfriend — she accidentally signed up for the most complicated love contract ever... with a billionaire in disguise. Now Riza must survive pretending in front of her ex, her family, and the whole city. She only wanted a drama-free act, but love had other plans and this time, there’s no “cut” or “take 2.” "When the contract ends, will their love expire too?”

Being the only heiress of the Philippines' largest group of companies, living in luxury is indeed a privilege for Autumn Davis. She may be raised to be resilient but behind her cold personality lies a heart of a woman, yearning for true love. At the night of an intimate family dinner to formally announce her engagement with the country's sought after bachelor, Elliot Carson, the wall she had built to protect her image crumbled to ground when she found out that the only man, Kristopher Ferrer, whom she have ever loved is now her half-sister’s most-prized possession. Aurora Williams on other hand believes that she's nothing but a fruit of an affair by her late mom, Selene and Autumn's father, Benedict. Although life has been tough on her, she still managed to create a name in the shoe industry with the help of her father. In a society where wealth matters more than true love… half sisters, Autumn and Aurora will go neck and neck to get the throne and be crowned as the lone victor. Four lives intertwined by a cruel fate. Will another lie be able to conceal the scar of their pasts?

Isinuko ni Scarlett ang pangarap niya para pakasalan ang lalaking matagal niya ng mahal. Sa loob ng limang taon na pagsasama nila ay nakipaghiwalay sa kaniya ang asawa niyang si Elijah Logan sa araw ng wedding anniversary nila. Yun din sana ang araw na sasabihin ni Scarlett na buntis siya. Pinirmahan niya ang divorce paper without saying a word and naglaho na. Five years after their divorce, Scarlett returns as a famous designer—cold, stunning, and untouchable. Elijah wants her back. But the child she’s hiding? The truth she’s keeping? They’ll destroy him. Because all these years, Scarlett believed her baby belonged to her ex-husband, only to discover the real father is someone far more dangerous… Elijah’s younger uncle. And Scarlett didn’t come home for love. She came home for revenge, against the man who broke her, and the family who ruined her life.

One night of rebellion. One forbidden kiss. One viral scandal that could ruin it all. Savannah Madrigal is the nation’s "Diamond Sweetheart"—an A-list actress with a pristine image and a secret, rebellious streak. But when a night of heavy drinking leads to a torrid, reckless kiss with a stranger in a dark VIP bar, her "innocent angel" career is pushed to the edge of a cliff. The stranger? Sebastian de Cartier, the arrogant and cold Tech Tycoon, and the second richest billionaire in the Philippines. Known for his ruthless boardroom tactics and his private, lowkey one-night stands, Sebastian is forced into a corner when his father—the country’s number one billionaire—demands a cleanup of the family’s reputation. To save their empires, they are forced into a Flash Marriage. It was supposed to be a Contract Marriage—purely scripted, strictly professional, and completely fake. But behind closed doors, their Hate to Love tension is a ticking time bomb. As they navigate their Love after Marriage, the lines between their public script and private passion begin to blur. In a world of glitz, grit, and high-stakes power plays, can they survive the Steamy reality of their arrangement, or will the truth behind their Arranged Marriage be their ultimate downfall?

Zalaria Azuelo was bored when she accepted the offer of her father to be a proxy of her stepsister who was sick in exchange for five million. She got into the masquerade party with the fiancé of her stepsister— the hot and notorious billionaire not just inside but also outside of the country. The night was good. He was a gentleman. The night went deep and they both got drunk... Zalaria had a discreet night with the billionaire. She knew what they did was wrong and would cause ruckus to the Azuelo family, so she ran away right after knowing that she was pregnant. She raised her twins outside the country. However, she only got two years to live a normal life. She needed to leave her children to go back to the Philippines for her job. Alari, the baddass assassin is back and for her grand mission, she got three months to kill the head of the leading security company in different continents— Ruan Alanis Davion, the father of her children.  Would Zalaria succeed on her mission? Or she would get into a trap for an another discreet night with the billionaire?