The Dating Plan

Some people always say that it's better to forgive than to plan a revenge, but for Erin Sanchez it's the other way around. It all started when Erin met Julian Benitez—guwapo, mayaman, maganda ang pangangatawan at higit sa lahat ay marunong tumugtog ng gitara. Lahat na yata ng pangarap ni Erin sa isang lalaki ay natagpuan niya kay Julian. Hindi intensyon ni Erin ang mahulog sa kagaya ni Julian pero hindi niya napigilan ang kaniyang sarili. Isang misyon lamang ang pakay niya sa bilyonaryong si Julian ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari'y nahulog siya sa patibong na siya rin ang gumawa. Kaya bang isalba ng pagmamahal ang mga pangyayari sa nakaraan? O mas lalo lang nitong guguluhin ang kasalukuyan?

Zoey Veera Lavigne is in dire need of a high-paying job. She tried applying as Dionysus Zephyr Chevalier's executive secretary, but one accidental mistake, and she's out. Furious, she accepted her little sister's request for her to meet a stranger from a dating app to unwind. But, what happens when she learns that her date was actually Dionysus? Could it be another chance for her to land the job? But, Dionysus definitely had something else in his mind. With Dionysus' grandfather nearing death, he suddenly wanted Zoey to pretend as his girlfriend to grant his old man's dying wish. Will Zoey shamelessly accept it, swallow her pride and seize the chance, even if she hates Dionysus so much?

Celeste Montgomery once had everything—wealth, status, and beauty but after her family’s downfall, she’s now struggling to make ends meet as a waitress in a high-end restaurant. When she runs into her old friends, they taunt her about Leo Kingsley—the one man she once won over, only to break his heart and is now above her league. Desperate to save face, Celeste lies, claiming that Leo still wants her back. When the video of her boasting goes viral, the internet has a field day. To her shock, Leo, now a powerful billionaire, publicly plays along, calling her the love of his life. But the Leo she knew is no more—he’s ruthless, cold and most importantly a formidable force , a man she could never have. Caught in a whirlwind of media attention and forced to fake date Leo to appease his dying grandmother, Celeste finds herself navigating a world of luxury and hidden emotions. The chemistry between them still burns, but can she survive the lies she told and the heart she once broke?

“Alam mo ba kung gaano mo nilagay sa kapahamakan ang sarili mo the moment you stepped into my house? It means that you are now under my possession and when I say you’re mine, you’re mine. No one can take you away from me, you have no right against your own body because that is mine too Glory, there’s no turning back!” Ralph Romualdez. Iyon na ang itinatak ni Ralph kay Glory, sa simula pa lamang ng relasyon nila ngunit ayaw ni Glory sa ganong klase ng pagmamahal dahil naranasan niya na iyon sa dating asawa na si Enrico Villanueva. Nakaka trauma, nakakatakot, nakakalungkot. Iyon ang palaging nararamdaman ni Glory kaya ginawa niya ang lahat ng paraan na magagawa niya makalaya lamang mula sa malupit na asawa, nagtagumpay siyang makipag divorce dito ngunit kung kailan handa na siyang magmahal ulit ng iba ay bigla namang sumulpot si Ralph na siyang nagpapabalik ng trauma kay Glory, lahat ay ginawa niya maiwasan lamang ang manliligaw na si Ralph ngunit paano kung isang trahedya ang maganap at kung kailan mahal niya na ito ay bigla pa itong makalimot? Maaalala pa kaya ni Ralph ang pagmamahal at panunuyo niya kay Glory? At matanggap niya pa kaya ang naiwan niyang kambal na anak dito?

Jillian had been living and enjoying her life peacefully; doing whatever she wants whenever she wants. She couldn't ask for more. Who wouldn't want a peaceful life? Until one day, she bumped into a seemingly mysterious guy in a gray hoodie who was being chased by some crazy girls and he even had the audacity to kiss her to save himself! She thought he was only a random guy that she won't ever meet again, just like the rest of the people she bumped to on the street, until he came back and offered her something she couldn't refuse in exchange to pretend as his fake girlfriend for the next two months. And in their two-month charade, it wasn't easy. It wasn't all sunshines and rainbows, especially when you're dating a famous idol.

Isang pagsubok para kay Foina Dela Fuente ang pag-iwas sa temptasiyon na huwag mahulog sa isang Ryan Chester Serrano na kilala bilang arogante at playboy sa Unibersidad de Victoria. Naging problema niya kung paano iwasan ang lalaki pero kahit anong iwas niya ay hindi niya napigilan ang puso na ibigin ito. Mas lumala ang pagsubok niya nang sagutin niya ang lalaki. Maraming babae ang habol nang habol sa nobyo niya. Akala niya ay iyon lang ang kaniyang magiging problema pero may malaki pa palang pasabog na madadaanan niya. Makaya niya kaya iyon? Matanggap kaya niya ang nakaraan ni Ryan Chester o lalayuan niya ito? Paano niya haharapain ang mga pasabog na hindi niya inaasahan?

Out of desperation to keep her cheating fiance, Samantha pretended to be terminally ill as she was the only one who was interested in their relationship. She thought it was effective since Brandon has been giving her attention. But her assistant's work proved her wrong, when she sent her photos of Brandon and a pregnant woman. Her world collapsed when she saw it with her two eyes. That moment, it felt like she was going to be ill for real. Until she accidentally bumped into Brandon’s uncle, Gavin Palma, when she left Brandon’s house. A mere physical contact that changed the trajectory of Gavin’s life, leading him to meet Samantha, his nephew’s ex. It was almost impossible for him to feel aroused, until that woman appeared before his eyes and their skin touched. As though the stars aligned, Samantha found a sweet vengeful idea when she learned who that man was when they crossed paths in the bar.

Brad: I hate my f*cking ex-wife. Joelle’s a piece of work, who flaunts her new boyfriend right in front of my face while demanding that our pre-nup be invalidated. But then revenge dances into view in the form of a beautiful blonde co-ed with a winsome smile and curves that go on for days and best of all, she’s Joelle’s daughter! Minnie may be young, but she’s old enough for what I have planned because the young girl is fertile, sweet, and heartbreakingly innocent. Yes, revenge will be mine because in the end, the alpha male always WINS. Minnie: I landed a valuable internship at my ex-stepfather’s company. I figure Brad won’t even notice me because he’s the CEO, while I’m just a lowly temp. I’ll hide in the corner like a shadowy mouse. But one day, Mr. Landry strides into the conference room, and those laser blue eyes find mine. He’s tall and powerful, with broad shoulders highlighted by a perfectly cut suit, and a wide chest that makes my knees go weak. Even crazier, the CEO says he has a special project for me that’s just going to be me and him. He shows me the tool he’s going to use, and it’s big, long, and mouthwateringly THICK making my knees go weak with need! Plus, this particular project is going to last nine months and I’ll emerge with my belly round and swollen as I give Brad the baby he desires!

Immediately after graduating from college, high school sweethearts Valerie and Daniel decided to tie the knot and get married, but that marriage changed Valerie's relationship. All of a sudden, the sweet relationship turned sour, Daniel never had time for his wife and Valerie was becoming lonelier by the second. Determined to bring the spark into their relationship, Valerie indulges several tactics but instead of reigniting the fire in their relationship, she finds something else, something that makes her wonder if truly she knew the man she got married to.

Juliette gave up on her dream of ever gaining Michael's notice the day the senator's daughter, Aria, came into the picture. She'd do anything for the ruthless and sometimes cruel Michael. Even three years later, when he hires her to plan his wedding to Aria. Aria has always been jealous of and hated Juliette. When things start going wrong with the wedding plans, it's Juliette who gets blamed for Aria's tampering. Juliette foolishly allowed Michael to create the contract for the event. When Aria skips out on the wedding. Juliette is forced to be the bride because of a clause in the contract. A five-year contract marriage to the man of her dreams becomes a nightmare when he promises to make her pay for destroying his wedding and reputation. Never mind that Aria ran away on her own or canceled all of Juliette's arrangements. It's Juliette who loses her business and becomes trapped in a loveless marriage. On her third wedding anniversary, the only present Michael ever gave her was divorce papers. Now what will she do when she finds Aria has taken her place? Michael learned early in life, women want money and not the men behind the money. He’s always got an alternate plan, and a five year plan for his future. Blind by anger and the need to lash out, he uses Juliette as a backup bride to pin her down and unleash his revenge upon. It’s only for five years after all. It’s a trial run marriage. Who the bride is doesn’t matter. Will Michael finally learn from his mistakes? Is it too late? What about Leon, Michael's best friend, and who stole Aria from Michael? Can they sort this out before it's too late? Cover by Graziana (@gm_bookcover_design)