Summer's Desire

Sa isang prestihiyosong unibersidad, kilala ang dalawang estudyanteng naging mortal na magkaaway dahil sa kompetisyong nangyayari sa pagitan nila. Si Kendall Lin, isang Chinese Filipino at nag-iisang anak ng hinahangaang mag-asawang abogado sa kanilang bansa, ay pinipilit na makamit ang lahat ng pangarap ng mga magulang para sa kan'ya. Habang si Isaiah Thomas na nagtataglay ng likas na katalinuhan at isa sa mga tinitingalang model student ng Cavin International School ay isa nang sikat na businessman dahil sa biglaang pagkamatay ng kan'yang mga magulang noong bata pa siya. Sa paaralan kung saan ang sistema nito ang naging dahilan ng kanilang kompetisyon, doon din nila nahanap ang safe haven nila. Kung saan nananatili ang abandonadong silid ng Arts club, nagawa nilang makita ang sansinukob sa kanilang mga mata. In between the pressure and their high dreams, with their hearts trying to find its key to open it and kiss each other's soul with gentleness, will they ever get to do it wholly? Can enemies be friends and can their friendship be worth for something more? Something for love?

"You know who my father is, Mr McCann." "What you tryna say?" "I come from a Mafia family, that is what I'm trying to say." "Baby girl, I ain't gotta be no Mafia boss just to control you the way I do."

Hannah has finally landed the journalism internship of her dreams—a chance to prove herself at one of the city’s top media firms. But her excitement is short-lived when she’s forced to work under Nathaniel "Nate" Rhodes, the arrogant and untouchable head intern who treats her like she doesn’t exist. He has connections, power, and an air of mystery that both frustrates and intrigues her. When Hannah stumbles upon a mysterious pattern of arson cases, she breaks a major story, earning her place in the firm. But there's a catch—Nate is assigned to work on it with her. While she’s determined to uncover the truth, he’s just as determined to avoid it. As they dig deeper, secrets begin to surface, and Hannah finds herself entangled in a past neither of them can escape. Because years ago, fire changed both of their lives. A fire took someone she loved, a fire took someone he loved. As the tension between them grows, so does the undeniable pull drawing them together. But can love survive when the truth is written in the ashes?

Amelia is shattered, meeting with an ex from six years ago, at an event. She, however, returns to the same apartment after some time for a job, since funds are needed to secure the life of her mother. Things turn out well between Eddie and Amelia, one last time and an uncertain relationship begins, indirectly. Eddie is happy to be with her once again, not until the arrival of his ex-wife, Jenna. Amelia, sensing she cannot cope with a rude woman as Jenna, quits her job and heads back to her home. Eddie becomes unhappy once more. Fate happens and it is discovered that Chloe, a daughter Jenna claimed to have for him, is not his. He is now determined to go for Amelia again, but Amelia on the other hand, may not be willing to return with him. Find out in the enthralling novel what fate holds for these individuals.

He came to destroy her. She planned to crush him. Neither expected to fall. Mona is the queen of the business world; ruthless, feared, and untouchable. She doesn’t do love, friendship, or second chances. In her world, weakness is fatal, and survival means staying one step ahead no matter the cost. Her golden rule? Never get distracted. But then Kade walks in...sharp, relentless, and dangerously charming. He wants answers about a secret from her past. He wants justice. What he doesn’t expect... is her. Mona’s used to eliminating problems. And Kade? He should’ve been just another one. But every move she makes to push him away only pulls them deeper into a tangled game of power, desire, and control. He’s falling for the villain. She’s terrified she might actually feel something. And when hearts get involved, someone always bleeds.

After a devastating heartbreak, Elena Grey escapes to Santorini, hoping to forget the pain. But one night with a mysterious stranger, Julian Stone, feels like the cure she’s been searching for. Until she returns home and discovers he’s her new boss. Her sister’s fiancé. What began as healing turns into a forbidden obsession that could destroy them both. Because the man who made her feel whole again might be the one who breaks her completely.

Their love was forbidden, but it was undeniable. Olivia Dela Vega may not have been the typical good student, but when she laid eyes on her professor, Ethan Reynolds, she knew she had to have him. He was like a forbidden fruit, but she couldn't resist the temptation. Ethan, on the other hand, tried to resist his attraction to Olivia, knowing that it was wrong to have feelings for a student. But love has a way of defying reason, and he found himself drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Their love affair was a dangerous game, and the stakes were high. They knew the risks, but they couldn't help themselves. However, their secret was soon revealed, and they were faced with a difficult decision. Would they give up on each other, or would they risk everything to be together? The answer was unclear, but they knew one thing for sure - they couldn't live without each other. Is the thrill of wanting someone you can't have worth it? Or will it always be an irresistible, forbidden desire?

Amira Lopez is a hardworking woman with lots of dreams for herself. She is a resilient woman who will do her best in everything that she does. She's brave, soft-hearted and many more qualities that makes everyone fall for her. Other than those qualities, she thinks that without love, power is worthless. Ezrael Azcueta is a kind-hearted man and a very powerful businessman not just locally but also internationally. But everything changed when his Brother died. He turned into a monster, especially to those people who are responsible to his Brother's death. In order to make a vengeance, Ezrael decided to kidnap the daughter of the person behind his Brother's sudden death. Nevertheless, little did he know, he kidnapped the wrong person.

Amira Lopez is a hardworking woman with lots of dreams for herself. She is a resilient woman who will do her best in everything that she does. She's brave, softhearted, and has many more qualities that make everyone fall for her. Other than those qualities, she thinks that without love, power is worthless. Ezrael Azcueta is a kind-hearted man and a very powerful businessman, not just locally but also internationally. But everything changed when his brother died. He turned into a monster, especially to those people who are responsible for his brother's death. In order to make vengeance, Ezrael decided to kidnap the daughter of the person behind his brother's sudden death. Nevertheless, little did he know, he kidnapped the wrong person. 

When Elara Santos walks in on her long-time boyfriend tangled in the arms of her best friend, her world shatters in one night. Heartbroken but determined, she flees to Manila to rebuild her life and prove she doesn’t need anyone to survive. Enter Adrian Velasco—the ruthless, impossibly magnetic CEO of a leading architecture firm. Cold, untouchable, and dangerous to fall for, he’s the last man Elara wants in her life. Yet fate keeps pulling them together. Every clash between them burns with friction. Every accidental touch lingers. Every glance dares her to surrender. But their growing passion hides darker truths. Adrian’s past is entangled with the betrayal Elara ran from, and lurking in the shadows is Cassandra Ramirez—a beautiful, venomous woman determined to destroy Elara and claim Adrian for herself. As secrets unravel and desires ignite, Elara must decide: Will she guard her heart and walk away, or risk everything for a love that could consume her? In a world of betrayal, ambition, and forbidden passion, one thing is certain—when fire meets fire, someone is bound to get burned.