Novel & Cerita Waited Past Tense

"I'm a billionaire. I own several enterprises and tons of money. Hindi ako makapaniwalang ginawa niya akong bayarang lalaki." Nagngingitngit at hindi makapaniwalang tinitigan niya ang perang iniwan ng dalaga. "And am I really only worth 150 pesos?!" lalo pa siyang nainis. Kayde Guijo has it all-looks, money, and power. For him, women are just past time, and love is a word he doesn't even bother to spell. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya si Bambi Tubiano-isang brokenhearted woman na nagkamaling isipin na isa siyang call boy matapos ang isang one-night stand. At ang mas masakit? Iniwanan pa siya nito ng bayad! Sanay si Kayde na siya ang nang-iiwan. Pero ngayong pride niya ang tinamaan, handa siyang ipakita kay Bambi kung sino talaga siya... kahit pa sa prosesong ito, baka siya mismo ang matutong magmahal.

Juana Escarzega, a savvy businesswoman, returns to her family's hacienda in the Philippines, stirring whispers of memories, sa paniniwalang ito ang magiging pahinga niya sa mga problemang tiniis niya sa Canada. Amidst the embrace of the cold sea breeze, she’s back to confront the memories she left behind. Especially her forgotten relationship with Izo Eloje Frentones Jr. In the centre of Samar's social whirlwind, old flames flicker, and family ties tighten. Nang magkaharap ang dalawa, tila bumalik ang mga ala-ala at humapdi ang mga sugat na matagal nilang ikinubli. Drawn back by Izo's magnetic pull, Juana faces their shared past, grappling with passion and pain. With the circling rumours and lurking secrets, they must decide. Isugal ang lahat, o baguhin ang tadhana. Against the stunning coastline, they confront their feelings and the harsh world's realities. Can they overcome obstacles and find forgiveness, or will they discover a different kind of love's liberation?

HUNK OMEGA SOCIETY 2: DOMINIC ADAM VELASCO "A bad bush is better than an open field." *** Sloan Beatrice de Falco has experienced the worst feeling imaginable-becoming a widow three times in just two years. Despite her aversion to marriage, she cannot bear the thought of losing another spouse. As a dutiful daughter, she has always followed her father's lead, believing his choices to be in her best interest. However, after her third loss, she has convinced herself that she is cursed and fears the same fate for any future partner. That is until she meets Dominic Adam Velasco who changes everything. This man shows her the value of life and the true meaning of sacred matrimony. Sloan begins to question her beliefs and wonders if she can find love and happiness in a marriage after all. But will her fears and doubts prevent her from taking a chance on love? Or will she finally break free from her cursed past and embrace a new future?

When the most competent resident doctor Sayne Ricamonte goes with her colleague in the bar and accidentally drunk a drink with Flibanserin, a type of medicine that triggers the libido of a woman, she encounters a man who save her and who happened to be their anesthesiology professor in their department, Trick Manego. Sa ikalawang pagkakataon nang pagkikita nila ay hindi niya malaman kung bakit 'di siya nito nakikilala o natatandaan man lamang. Confused and thrilled by the treatment she received from him ay hindi niya namamalayang nahuhulog na pala ang loob niya rito. Unable to defy Sayne's strong principle, wit, beauty and pride ay nahuhulog na rin ang loob ni Trick sa dalaga but --- he’s afraid because of his rare disease. When he decided to tell her the truth the past of Trick start to disturb their present and here the couple will embarks on a bold, unfathomable journey of their relationship and as doctors with strong moral rule. This a medical-romance story of Trick and Sayne. A novel that will surely keep you in-hook of the plot because of the characters strong sense of principle.

Gianna Castillo never imagined her life could be turned upside down by one man. Cold, dominant, and dangerously handsome, Anthony Sinclair is the CEO who turns her every workday into a nightmare. One day, Anthony shocks her by offering a contract marriage to stop his mother's interference, promising a salary increase in return. Gianna immediately refuses, unwilling to marry the man who made her life miserable. But everything changes when Gianna discovers her mother is secretly battling cancer. Desperate to save her, Gianna swallows her pride and accepts Anthony’s offer. Their public marriage shocks everyone and places Gianna under ruthless judgment, scrutiny, and whispers of greed. In the midst of chaos, judgment and growing feelings, Anthony's past suddenly returns—his ex-girlfriend, Sonia. Old feelings resurface, lines begin to blur, and the contract that once felt simple becomes dangerously complicated. Now trapped between duty and desire, Gianna must face the question she never expected to ask: Will Anthony choose his first love… or the woman he married by contract?.

Ilang taon na nagdusa si Erin sa konsensiya nang mamatay ang kaklase nila noong high school. Nang dahil sa udyok ng kanyang itinuring na mga kaibigan, tinanggap nito ang dare dahilan para ito mauwi sa trahedya. Pitong taon pa ang lumipas at hindi niya inaasahan na lalo siyang parurusahan ng tadhana nang ilagay ng kanyang stepfather sa last will and testament nito na mapupunta ang lahat ng ari-arian nila sa mga Arvesso—ang miyembro ng pamilya na namatay noon—at kasama siya sa mga kasunduan. Iyon na nga siguro ang parusa niya ang maging asawa ng taong matindi ang pagkamuhi sa kanya, si Orion. She believed he would let go of the past once they were married. However, it turned out that before becoming her husband, he had played the role of a protective brother. He agreed to the marriage to torment her.

Heaven Jacinto is a joyful, hardworking student with big dreams, but everything falls apart when a reckless one-night stand with the arrogant CEO Alessandro Riguel Villareal leaves her pregnant. Alessandro is used to getting what he wants and treating women as disposable, but Heaven is different—and she’s carrying his child. Determined to keep her pregnancy a secret, Heaven runs away, believing that Alessandro would never want her or their baby. Five years later, Alessandro finds her and their son, forcing her back into his life, using their child as leverage. Now living together again, their undeniable passion reignites, but so do the misunderstandings, jealousy, and old wounds. As Heaven fights to protect her heart and Alessandro learns to open his, they must navigate the lies, betrayals, and interference from others—including a cunning rival who wants Alessandro for herself. Can they overcome their painful past and build a future together, or will their love be torn apart once again? A steamy, angsty romance full of passion, jealousy, and a second chance at love. The Villareals’ Accidental Love Anthology

A storm brought Lorraine Montecarlos to the door of the city’s most feared billionaire and into a dangerous arrangement she could no longer escape. To protect his reputation, the cold and arrogant Tyron Zaragoza offers her a deal which is to pretend to be his lover for three months in exchange for the life she desperately needs. One fake relationship. No feelings attached. But living with a possessive man who hides tenderness behind his icy walls slowly becomes Lorraine’s greatest weakness. Between those stolen moments, arguments, and a love that feels so real, she finds herself falling for the one man she should never trust. Until she discovers the truth that Tyron’s heart still belongs to the woman from his past, and she may have only been a temporary replacement all along. Worse, just when she decides to walk away, Lorraine finds out she is carrying his child. Now Lorraine must choose. Leave before Tyron destroys her completely or risk everything for a love that was never meant to be hers.

MY DEEPEST DARKEST SECRET! Can I, who had been broken from a traumatic past can still be accepted for who I am? Ako si George, tomboy kung kumilos pero babaeng babae deep inside. Isang malungkot, karimarimarim at di malilimutang karanasan ang nangyari sa akin na nagpabago ng pananaw ko sa buhay. Nirape ako noong edad 18 ng isang lalaking hindi ko kilala.. I am the wrong person, at the wrong place and at the wrong time! Subalit mapaglaro ang tadhana, namasukan ako bilang isang ordinarong empleado at lihim na umibig ako sa aking boss na siyang may-ari ng kumpanya. Kung saka-sakalit tugunin niya ang aking pag-ibig, ipagtatapat ko ba sa kanya ang aking nakaraan? Tatangapin kaya niya ako sa pagiging isang segunda manong babae? If two people were destined for each other, will fate bring us back together? O tatanda na lang akong dalaga?

Captain Leopold Rodriguez was sent to Palestine for a certain mission with his elite team. But a certain tragedy would change his kind and cheerful nature. Pero hindi rin nag tagal iyon dahil sa pag dating ng kaniyang anak na si Lia. Ngunit sadya talagang mapaglaro ang tadhana. The ghosts from his past started to re-appear which would bring Lia into a state of coma. Leopold started to fall into depravity and darkness once again. Until he met Andrea Herrera. Anak ng isa sa pinakamayamang businessman sa bansa. Subalit hindi talaga titigil ang multo ng nakaraan sa panggugulo sa kasalukuyan. Pipilitin nitong patayin ang nag iisang ilaw na siyang tatanglaw sa kadilimang bumabalot kay Leopold. Pero sa pagkakataong ito ay hindi hahayaan ng binata na masaktan si Andrea. Ngunit hanggang kailan niya kayang panatilihing ligtas ang dalaga? Hanggang kailan kaya magsisilbing ilaw ni Leopold si Andrea?