Romans & histoires The Substitute Bride

Brandon Smith is a handsome billionaire and single father of two. She hired Chris Mariah Sigua to be his bride to grant the wish of his children to have a mother who will cook a meal, take good care of them, and have a big, happy family. Chris Mariah Sigua, the breadwinner of her family, works as a kindergarten teacher in the morning and as a housekeeper at night. She accepted Mr. Smith's offer to save her father's life. She won't mind if she suddenly becomes a billionaire's bride if it means her father will survive and her family in the Philippines will have a comfortable life. But the question is, would their marriage work if there was no love between them, just pure business? Will they be able to learn to love each other after they marry, or will they divorce?

Isang construction worker at isang CEO, langit at lupa, kahirapan at karangyaan. May mabubuo bang pag-ibig sa pagitan ng dalawang tao na malayo ang agwat ng estado sa buhay? O mababago niyon kung puso na ang magdidikta?

Lily never imagined she’d end up married to Ethan, her sister's boyfriend. But now, she finds herself under the same roof with Ethan and his family, her life taking an unexpected turn. Caught in the web of her confusion, anxiety, and the judgment of her family, Lily is left feeling more isolated than ever before. Once a close-knit and loving family, the atmosphere now crackles with resentment. Lily’s every move is scrutinized, and the disapproval from her own family is overwhelming. Her desire for acceptance seems impossible as the weight of her actions presses down on her. However, there’s one person who still offers her warmth, Mommy Maita, her mother-in-law. Unlike the others, she tries to make Lily feel welcome, offering her kindness and comfort. But Lily can’t help but question whether this kindness is genuine or just a way to keep up appearances in a family already torn apart by scandal. Ethan’s attitude towards Lily only complicates things further. His anger is palpable, and he seems resistant to accept her as his wife. Lily is left in the dark, wondering why he’s so hostile, when all she wants is a connection. But with every passing day, the emotional gap between them widens, and Lily is left questioning her place in this fractured life. Torn between her desire for love and the turmoil surrounding her, Lily struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. As expectations and societal pressures weigh heavily on her, she starts to wonder if she’ll ever find a way out of this mess. Lily finds solace in her friends Miya and Rafael. They offer her the understanding and support she desperately needs, reminding her that maybe there’s still hope in a world that seems determined to tear her apart.

WARNING: "MATURE CONTENT‼️" Isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari ang yumanig sa nanahimik na buhay ni Cielo Smithfield. Pangyayari kung saan kailangan niyang magkaroon ng agarang desisyon kapalit ng buhay at kalayaan ng dalawang taong mahal na mahal niya. Ang kanyang mama at papa. Ngunit paano kung ang desisyon na iyon ay kailangang niyang maging back up bride para sa tinakbohang kasal ng kakambal niya? Ang kasal kung saan magiging asawa niya ang isang Oliver Del Fuego. Ang nag-iisang tagapagmana ng Del Fuego Impire at ang nag-iisa tao rin na minsan ng nagwasak at dumurog sa puso niya. Paano makakawala si Cielo kay Oliver Del Fuego? Gayong habang tumatagal ang kanilang pagsasama ay nabuhay naman ulit ang nakabaon na sanang pagmamahal niya, para sa lalaking matagal niya ng inalis sa buhay niya.

Niloko at pinagtaksilan si Valerie ng kanyang boyfriend na si Ivan matapos niyang maipagkaloob nito ang kanyang pagkababae. Sa kanyang hangaring makaganti, pumayag siya sa isang kasunduan kapalit ng malaking halaga. Magiging bride siya pero hindi magiging asawa ni Lester Montefalcon, isang gwapo ngunit suplado at mayabang na anak ng isang mayamang may-ari ng malaking pabrika. Pareho nilang inaayawan at kinaiinisan ang bawat isa. "Hindi ikaw Valerie ang tipo kong babae kaya huwag kang umasa! Gawin mo ang nasa kontrata". "Hindi ikaw Lester ang lalaking pangarap ko at kahit ikaw na lang ang natitira sa mundo, hinding-hindi pa rin ako magkakagusto sa iyo!" Ngunit mapanindiganan kaya nila ito kung nagdulot ng kakaibang sensasyon ang kanilang bangayan? Paano kung muling magbabalik ang dating nobyo ni Valerie at desidido itong bawiin siya? Alin ang mas matimbang sa puso niya, ang lalaking hindi niya kayang kalimutan o ang taong ayaw niyang pakawalan?

"Everytime I win, I will conquer a part of you. I will keep on doing that, until I fully conquer all of you." Walang ibang gusto ang dalagang si Sophie kundi ang matupad ang mga pangarap niya sa buhay at pasiyahin ang kanyang pamilya. Ngunit ang lahat ay nagbago nang isang gabi ay nalaman na lamang niya na ibinenta siya ng kanyang ama sa isang Mafia Boss na nagngangalang Vincent Hastings kapalit ng napakalaki nitong utang. Labag man sa loob, dahil sa pagmamahal sa kanyang ama ay walang ibang nagawa si Sophie kundi ang pakasalan ang Mafia Boss. Ano kaya ang naghihintay sa pagitan ng isang inosenteng babae at isang lalaking walang ibang ginawa kundi ang pumatay? Mabago kaya nila ang isa't isa?

Si Allison Reyes ay isang simpleng guro na ang gusto lang ay makaraos sa bawat araw; makabayad sa gamot ng tatay niya, makapagturo ng tahimik, at mabuhay nang disente. Pero nagulo ang mundo niya nang isang viral photo ang nag-ugnay sa kanya sa lalaking ni wala man lang siyang planong kausapin. Walang iba kundi ang may-ari ng eskwelahan, si Zion Almonte. Mayaman, malakas ang dating, at malamig ang pakikitungo ni Zion sa lahat. Pero sa likod ng itsura at yaman, desperado rin siyang ayusin ang pangalan niya. Kaya’t inalok niya si Allison ng kasunduan: isang taong peke nilang kasal kapalit ng pambayad sa hospital ng ama nito. Walang feelings na involved, walang komplikasyon, tanging business lang. Pero paano kung habang ginagampanan nila ang papel ng mag-asawa, may mga tingin at kilos silang nagagawa na hindi parte ng usapan? Paano kung kahit anong iwas nila, may parte pa rin ng araw-araw nila na unti-unting nagiging totoo?

One brother hired her. The other can’t let her go. She only meant to play pretend. She never meant to steal a heart… or hide his heir. Gianna “Gigi” Rae Cuevas grew up with nothing, hustling on the streets just to survive. But one reckless act of bravery—saving billionaire Rafael De Luca from a thief—throws her into a world of wealth and power. Her reward? A deal too good to refuse: pretend to be Rafael’s girlfriend for one month. It should have been simple. Until Rafael’s older brother walks in. Leandro De Luca is cold, ruthless, and impossible to resist. He believes Gigi is a gold-digger. He wants her gone. But the more he fights it, the deeper he falls. When lies, betrayal, and scandal tear them apart, Gigi vanishes. Years later, she returns with the one secret that could destroy them all. A forbidden romance. A dangerous bargain. And a love that refuses to stay buried.

Tinanggap ni Celestina ang isandaang bilyong dolyar kapalit ay pakakasalan niya at pakikisamahan si Lestre Sylverstain sa loob ng isang buwan. Akala niya ay matanda na ang pakakasalan subalit isa palang guwapo at matipunong lalaki ito. Ngunit sa kabila ng taglay na kakisigan ay nagtatago ang lihim nitong itinatago. At kung kailan mahal na siya ni Celestina ay saka pa magbabalik ang babaeng tunay na iniibig ni Lestre. Subaybayan ang kuwento ni Lestre at Celestina at ang lahat ng gusot sa kanilang buhay.

A beast and innocent bride.One can get anything he wants.While one needs to work hard for it.Caro Curtiz. A 30 years old. The living beast. The most richest. A billionaire. A businessman. And a powerful Mafia Boss.Cana Smith. A 20 years old. A second year college. Innocent, kind, helpful and understanding daughter. But still the world has been so cruel to her. She needs to pay for her family’s debt. In what way? Marrying the beast. Would the beast learn to love her or he will be the other way around? Let us read and know what will their journey go.