The Space Between Us

“Pilitin mo mang baguhin ang sarili mo ay mananatiling ikaw pa rin ang babaeng mahal ko…” TEASER High school pa lang si Jane ay crush na niya si Jester. But Jester didn’t notice her. Hindi ang mga katulad niyang konserbatibo at inosente ang tipo nito. Jester preferred a woman that was hot and liberated. In other words, he wanted a woman who could absolutely “rock” his world! Kaya naman nang mabalitaan niya buhat sa childhood best friend niyang si Matt ang planong pagbabakasyon ng lalaki sa Pilipinas ay talaga namang to the highest level ang ginawa niyang paghahanda. She transformed into a woman she never was. She portrayed like a woman-of-every-man. Nagbago ang pananamit niya, ang kanyang pagkilos, at ang dating inosenteng mukha ay napalitan ng aurang kaakit-akit. Subalit isa na lang ang kulang—she doesn’t know how to kiss. That alone was her big problem! Paniguradong madi-disappoint si Jester oras na malaman nitong hindi siya marunong humalik. Isa lang ang alam niyang makapagtuturo sa kanya. That was her best friend—si Matt. Pumayag naman ito. Matt was like a devoted teacher who taught her how to kiss just right. Oh, so right… Ngunit may hindi siya napaghandaan. Bakit tila bigla yatang naglaho ang interes niyang magpa-impress kay Jester? Bakit bigla ay mas interesado na siyang matikmang muli ang napakasarap na halik ni Matt? Now, she was facing a great dilemma of hearts between Jester and Matt…

Ythaniel delos Reyes is the campus heartthrob. Tahimik, seryoso, at laging inuuna ang pamilya at pag-aaral. He rarely talks, but he has a soft spot for one person: his step-sister, Ashannah Zacharias. Ashannah is his total opposite, magulo, masayahin, at tila laging sinusundan ng malas. Trouble seems to find her, kahit anong iwas niya. Mabait siya, pero parang may sumpa. And every time may gulo, si Ythaniel ang laging sumasalo. Hindi sila tunay na magkapatid, pero may natural na koneksyon sa pagitan nila. He’s always there for her, whether it’s a late-night rescue, school drama, or family conflict. At si Ashannah? Sa kahit maliit na bagay, si Ythaniel agad ang takbuhan niya. Hanggang sa dumating ang puntong hindi na lang “kuya” ang tingin niya sa kanya. At si Ythaniel? Hindi na lang basta “kapatid” ang turing niya kay Ashannah. They didn’t plan it. They didn’t want it. But they fell in love. Mali sa paningin ng iba. Bawal sa mata ng pamilya. Pero totoo sa puso nila. Will they fight for their love or choose peace for the sake of family? Can love survive when the world sees it as wrong? This is a story of forbidden love—between two hearts brought under one roof, not to fall in love… but did. --- DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to actual people or events are purely coincidental. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: This book is unedited. Please bear with the flaws. I poured my heart into this. Thank you for supporting my story. 💗

Catherine Alcantara is a blind girl who is raised by her Aunt Amelia. She is been raised in the dark like no one knows she exist, she never left her home either, until her Aunt Amelia told her that she is getting marriage it is arrange marriage with someone she doesn't know. She doesn't agree with it, but her Aunt Amelia made a deal with her. If she agrees to marry she will tell her everything about her including her mother. She spent her life existence not knowing her true identity, that is why when her aunt make a deal with her, that she can't say no. James Ramirez is a composer and songwriter he owns an entertainment company who has many popular artist. He lives extreme and dangerous adventures people wants the life he has because he has the looks, money and fame. But people doesn't know behind that life he is really restrained inside, the guiltiness he has within him. He doesn't get along well with his father for a reason , his father is a politician running for president. That is why when his father propose an arrange marriage he can't say no even he want to. He has no choice but to say yes. When this two people meet, what will happen between them. One person who is searching her Identity and doesn't know how the real world works. Another person who is restrained with his whole life. How can this two people help each other finding their own freedom and true identity. what challenges will awaits them?

Luna's world is falling apart. Kailangan ng kapatid niya ng kidney transplant, at naibenta na niya halos lahat para lang mailigtas ito. Wala na siyang matakbuhan. She's about to lose everything when something unexpected happens sa ospital. Napagkamalan siyang ina ng anak ng isang mafia lord, and just like that, everything changes. Doon niya nakilala si Theo Montelibano. Cold, commanding, and dangerously intense. May isang kondisyon lang ito—gusto niyang maging yaya si Luna ng anak niya. Kapalit nun, siya ang magbabayad para sa operasyon ng kapatid niya. Luna agrees, kahit hindi siya sigurado kung tama bang makisangkot sa isang lalaking kagaya nito. Habang tumatagal, unti-unting lumalambot ang puso ni Luna sa bata. Pero mas nakakagulat ang epekto ni Theo sa kanya. The more she gets to know him, the more she sees na may lalim ang taong ito. Behind the control and power, may taong sugatan, may taong may tinatago. What started as a deal slowly becomes something deeper. Pero sa mundong puno ng sikreto, panganib, at mga kalabang hindi mo alam kung saan nagtatago, falling in love is never safe. Caught between her painful past, her confusing present with Theo, and the feud na posibleng ikasira ng lahat, Luna has to make a choice. Lalaban ba siya para sa puso niya, o iiwan niya ang tanging pamilyang minahal siya?

Ezekiel is a ruthless billionaire, known for his charm, arrogance, and a long trail of broken hearts. Love, to him, is a game—one-night stands, no strings attached, and women begging for his attention. But when a critical merger threatens his empire, Ezekiel needs a wife—fast. Not a socialite or a gold-digger… someone quiet, obedient, and easy to control. Enter Isla Ramirez, a struggling waitress buried in debt, desperate to save her sick younger brother. When Ezekiel offers her a cold, cutthroat contract—marry him for a year in exchange for a fortune—she has no choice but to accept. She signs her life away, thinking she’s nothing but a pawn in his game. But nothing is simple with Ezekiel. Their marriage begins with venomous fights, cold glares, and unbearable tension. He drags her into his dangerous world of power plays and brutal secrets, expecting her to break. Yet Isla doesn’t bow—she bites back. Her defiance ignites something primal inside Ezekiels: obsession. What starts as a business transaction turns into a searing, forbidden attraction. Ezekiel’s dark desires and possessive nature clash with Isla’s stubborn spirit. He hates her… but craves her. She fears him… but aches for him. Every stolen glance, every sinful touch, pulls them deeper into a wicked game of lust and power. With enemies lurking in the shadows and secrets threatening to destroy them both, Ezekiel finds himself torn between his playboy past and the woman who challenges him like no one ever has. In a world where love is weakness, can a contract marriage built on lies turn into something dangerously real… or will it consume them both? In this dark, steamy romance, hearts will break, rules will shatter, and love might just ruin them.

Nadurog ang puso ni Analyn nang matuklasan niya ang relasyon ng nobyo niyang si Josh at ng matalik niyang kaibigang si Cristina ilang araw na lang bago ang kasal niya sa binata. And the worst of all, binaliktad pa siya ng dalawa at pinalabas na siya ang nagloko para hindi masira ang imahe ng mga ito. Brokenhearted, she went to a resort and spent one week there to pick up the broken pieces of her life. Sa pananatili niya sa resort ay nakilala niya ang isang gwapo at matipunong lalaki— si Romano Silerio. Dahil sa labis na pighati ay nagpakalasing siya sa resort hanggang sa nagising na lang siya nang sumunod na araw sa hotel suite ng binata, naked and feeling the soreness in between her thighs. It was when she realized that she had a one-night stand with the man! Ang buhay niyang dati nang magulo ay sadya pang nagimbal dahil sa pagdating nito sa buhay niya. At may pakiramdam siyang mas magugulo pa iyon lalo pa't muling pinagtagpo ang mga landas nila ni Romano pagkatapos ng mainit na gabing pinagsaluhan nila sa resort. May tiyansa pa bang bumalik sa normal ang buhay niya ngayong may isang proposition na inaalok sa kanya si Romano? "Don't stay broken because of what your cheater boyfriend did. Forget him and just marry me instead..." Would Analyn accept it?

Eugene came back to Philippines to take his revenge against Don Feliciano. But the old man was already in the hospital bed and can’t able to talk nor to feel his ultimate anger. However, his daughter will pay for it. He will make sure that she will suffer like hell. Eugene was the new owner of the hacienda and all properties of Don Feliciano including the mansion where Danna lives. But those are just a material and not enough payment for what he has done to his family. But there was one thing Eugene wasn’t ready for. And that’s when he fell in love with Danna. He tried to suppress his feelings towards her, but his heart and carnal desire failed him. Danna will do everything to please him. But she never felt the sudden and rapid beats of her heart every time she talked to Eugene. Like as if she was drowning and saved at the same time. She knew that she loved him, needless, to say his cruelty towards her. After the night he made love with her, Eugene found out that Don Feliciano has nothing to do with his parents' death. At the same time, Eugene found his long lost eldest brother Nube. He was Danna’s best friend and the same man he used to jealous with. His treatment towards Danna has been changed as well. He thought everything would be all right between him and Danna as they both found out that she was pregnant. But his ex-girlfriend, Jennifer came along and ruined everything. Danna left him without his knowing that almost lost his mind. However, Eugene found her and did his very best to take her back along with her heart—love.

Si RAFLESHA ZAFIRA GUEVARRA na mas kilala sa tawag na RAFFY is the big boss of the mysterious syndicate in their city. Kinikilala siya bilang superior sa mundo ng sindikato dahil sa galing nito sa lahat ng bagay. Nabihag rin niya ang puso ng Gobernador ng kanilang lalawigan. She became his mistress, the dark game between them are difficult to handle. Kailangan nilang isaalang-alang ang puso para sa mga lihim na nag uugnay sa kanilang dalawa. She wants his obsession, kailangan niya ang Gobernador ng kanilang lalawigan. Magpapa alipin siya rito upang ma kombinsi niya ito na maging kasapi ng kanilang sindikato. Her passion and dirty games will lead her to the most dangerous addiction of Gavin Gayle Dela Rama. Ang gobernador na si Gavin Gayle Dela Rama ay ang lider ng mga Dela Rama Estate Industry. Ginugol ang sarili sa trabaho nang malamang niloko siya ng asawa at sumama na sa iba. Nakilala ito ni Raffy at susubukan ang katatagan nito bilang Gobernador ng lalawigan. Luluhod sa kanya ang Gobernador na siyang bibigayan niya ng adiksyon, She will make him suffer. When he falls for her, she could not resist to catch him. Is she able to protest if she break the rules of the illegal syndicate? Or she will be able to guard her heart for falling in love with him? Her greatest mistake is to become his dangerous. The dangerous affair of the Governor.

Hindi man totoo ang relasyon ni Dorothea kay Clarence, hindi niya matanggap ang nangyari sa pagitan niya at ng lalaking hindi niya kilala matapos magising sa tabi nito sa isang estrangherong motel na hindi niya maalala kung paano niya napuntahan. Pinaghalong sakit at pagkadismaya sa sarili ang naramdaman niya at hindi niya maatim na harapin ang lalaking nagbigay ng kalayaan niya kaya mas pinili niyang lumayo rito. In her pursuit of distance between herself and the man who she genuinely loved despite their unusual connection, she found herself bearing the fruit of that one blurry night with a complete stranger. Iniisip na isang malaking pagtataksil iyon sa lahat ng kabaitan ni Clarence sa kanya, mas pinili ni Dorothea sa itago ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang anak. Pero paano kung lingid sa kanyang kaalaman, na ang lalaking pilit niyang tinatakbuhan ay patuloy ring humahabol sa kanya? Paano kung ang kanyang bawat paglayo, ang katumbas ay ang lalong paglalapit ng kanilang mga landas? Ano ang gagawin ni Dorothea kung isang araw, makita niya ang lalaking pilit niyang iniiwasan sa kanyang harapan, at itanong ang mga bagay na pilit niyang itinatago? Magagawa ba niyang magsinungaling? O ipagpatuloy ang nasimulang pagtakbo sa totoo?

OWEN GARCIA is the twin brother of RUSSELL ROSSELL (heir of the billionaire Theodore Rossell), kidnapped by NURSE GEMMA GARCIA. SHELLEY SILVER is a woman who dreams to be a novelist but received rejections one after another. Till she met and became friends with Russell Rossell who pretended to be an ordinary employee from the company of Theodore Rossel. He has a knack for writing and suggested that be the ghostwriter of Shelley and she readily agreed. Russel Rossell was hospitalized due to a car accident. That was the time Owen entered the life of Shelley, and pretended to be Russel Rossell. Like Russel Rossell, Owen also has a knack for writing novels, thus, Shelley wasn't able to know the difference between the twins. Gemma Garcia learned about Russell accident, and planned to use "her son" to get inside the Rossell Clan. Since he loved "his mother" Owen agreed to Gemma's plan. But they say, blood is thicker than water, hence, Owen felt pity for his twin brother when he met Joanne (acting as Russel Rossell, boyfriend of Joanne) and found out that Joanne is in relation with Brendon, the stepson of Theodore, who also masterminded the car accident of Russel. Thus, Russell Owen wrote a novel that divulged the crime of Brendon and requested Shelley to send copies to Theodore Rossell. Shocked, as he reads the book, Theodore ordered an investigation of his son's accident. And Brendon was sent to prison. The lives of Russel, Owen, Gemma, Shelley, and Theodore get tangled up till Theodore finds out that Owen is the twin brother of his son (by DNA). Now Shelley's Dilemma is who does she really love? Is it Russel Rosell who she loved the very first time she saw him or Owen, the mistaken identity of Russell Rossell?