Sweeter The Second Time Around Novels & Stories

(BACHELOR MAN SERIES) Zack Santiago. "Why is it so hard for you to understand that I don't like you!" "Kahit konti lang mahalin mo naman ako." " Handa ka bang maging second option lang?" "Handa ako na maging second option lang basta hayaan mo lang mahalin kita." Kara Dominguez Nag mahal sa lalaking ikakasal na at hanggang kama lang ang relasyon nila. Handa ba siyang sirain ang relasyon ni Zack Santiago sa Fiancee nito para lang sa kapakanan niya? O hayaan na lang ito sumaya sa iba kahit nasasaktan siya.

"In the kitchen, she's a firestorm. In love, she's about to burn." Youngest Perez. Billionaire. CEO. Head-turner. Maxine Avrielle Griego Perez has it all-beauty, brains, and billions. With multiple successful businesses under her name, she's unstoppable. But behind the glam life, may isang pangarap siyang matagal nang hindi natutupad: To become a certified chef. As her final requirement, she's sent to train at Moonlight Kitchenette, a cozy restaurant owned by her tito-but managed by Chef Timothy Hayden Sanders, a perfectionist known for being cold, demanding, and insanely hot. At first, clash sila. She's used to being in control. He's used to obedience. But in between the yelling, stolen glances, and late-night cooking sessions, something starts to simmer. Timothy falls-for her strength, her sass, and that laugh she tries to hide. And Maxine? She falls harder. For the first time, she lets herself feel. Then comes Cassandra. The manager who's always wanted more than professionalism. One drunken night. One betrayal. Maxine leaves-broken, silent... and pregnant. Five years later, Maxine returns as a world-class chef and single mom. Fierce, focused, and definitely not here to rekindle anything. But fate isn't done with them yet. Timothy is back, full of regret-and still in love. He wants answers. He wants her back. What he doesn't know is... he already has a piece of her. Secrets will be exposed. Old wounds reopened. And somewhere between revenge, forgiveness, and five-star meals... a second chance might be served.

"Hindi man tama na mahalin ka, susugal ako! I will make everything possible to have that second chance with you! Pero mangako ka na hindi mo na ako iiwan!" Mason Rouge's marriage is filled with lies and betrayal. Bulag ang pagmamahal pero dumating ang hangganan ng lahat. And when he was about to give up, natagpuan niya ang kanyang sarili na muling minamahal ang babaeng pinakasalan niya. Posible bang mahalin ulit ang isang taong sobra lang sinaktan at dinurog?

Tatlong taon. Three years of hell. Ganoon katagal tiniis ni Maria ang isang loveless marriage sa piling ni Javier Elizalde. Sa mata ng cold-hearted CEO, isa lang siyang desperadang gold digger na humahadlang sa kaligayahan nito. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang ma-aksidente si Javier. Tragedy struck, leaving the powerful billionaire blind and helpless. Sa panahong tinalikuran siya ng mundo, si Maria ang nanatili. She became his eyes, his hands, and his sole comfort. Sa ilalim ng katahimikan at walang pagpapakilala, inalagaan niya ito. She nursed him back to health, umaasang sa wakas ay matutunaw na ang yelong nakabalot sa puso ng asawa niya. And it worked—he fell in love with her gentle care, promising to cherish the woman who saved him once he recovered. Pero ang akala ni Maria na happy ending, naging bangungot. When Javier finally opened his eyes, he didn't look for her. Instead, he embraced another woman—his first love—believing she was the one who stayed by his side. Wasak na wasak at pagod na sa pagiging option, Maria made the ultimate decision. Ibinigay niya ang kalayaang matagal nang hinihingi ni Javier. She handed him the divorce papers with a final, broken whisper: "You are free now, Javi. And so am I." She left without looking back. Kaya bakit ngayon ay parang asong ulol na naghahabol ang makapangyarihang CEO sa kanyang ex-wife? Bakit siya lumuluhod at nagmamakaawa para sa isang second chance? Sorry, Mr. CEO. The wife you took for granted is dead and gone. And this time? Walang bawian.

" IF LIFE GIVE YOU SH*TS, BE A BIGGER SH*TS!" - Agatha Revenge is not for everyone, life messes up all the time, but if you're brave enough to face the world, you'll become unstoppable. How would you survive if everyone around you is killing you slowly, what will you do if everything around you is all a lie. How will Agatha survive the struggle? Will she overcome everything and comeback and seek for revenge

She divorced him, dahil akala niya iyon na ang magiging kalayaan niya mula sa lahat ng sakit. But instead of fading away, he kept haunting her dreams. Hanggang sa isang araw, nagpakita itong muli sa kanya, this time, bilang boss niya sa kumpanyang pinagtatrabahuan.

Zaver Balley is what they call womanizer in town. Sa lahat ng babaeng naikama nito, ni isang pangalan ng babae ay wala itong matandaan. Sa dinami dami ba naman ng mga babaeng naikama niya just for one night, why bother remembering their names. Except for being a womanizer, he is a CEO of Balley Inc. His past time hobby---except for hunting girls---he loves mixing drinks and cooking. All women remember his name for being good in bed, no one dares to forget his name. But only one girl who dares to forget his name and that girl dares took his semen. "How dare you, damn woman, took my semen!"

Audra's involvement with a married one was so popular. Her father found a better way to cover it up but she outsmarts his plan. Audra wildly reversed the situation as she planned her plan clearly under Gustavo's name. How could he prevent himself from doing his rebellion when he suddenly accepted the proposal and agreed with the terms and condition? She likes seducing him and teasing him about the past but what is their past and now, the only reason for her to cover up the embarrassment she had done is to marry him. Marriage for convenience. They'll get married each other when in fact, they loathed each other. Along the way of their journey as a husband and wife, they learned the feeling of being in love with him for the second time around as she readied the truth to unfold. She made it so slow for she will be able to control Gustavo. The joy in his life will be back. Gustavo will appreciate all the good things about love. She will teach him to commit himself with intense devotion but on the other side, she will accept that she doesn't deserve him anymore but... little did she know that she finally tamed the blazing wildfire of Gustavo Antenor.

Jean Buentura said, "Promise, I'll come back to you. I don't know when, but I will keep my promise to you, Calvin. Jean Buentura's last words before she went with her mother to Paris. She chose her mother for the sake. She broke up with Calvin because of her mother's wishes. Even though it was painful for her to leave the man she loved, she still managed to leave her husband They really love each other. And after seven years, Jean is back to fulfill her promise to Calvin Roswell. The man she loved and the one she wants to be with forever. "I'll do everything just to have you back, Calvin. Even if there are many other women around you, I'll do anything to get back to you. I'll be your wife forever and ever."

DISCLAIMER WARNING: R-18 CONTENT This story is intended for readers 18 years old and above. It contains mature themes, strong language, sexual references, violence, and emotionally intense situations that may not be suitable for younger audiences. All characters portrayed in this story are 18 years old or older. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, businesses, and events are either products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This story may not be copied, reproduced, translated, or republished without the author's permission. Read at your own discretion. © SEIRA MAIA. All Rights Reserved. She entered his mansion as a maid she became the one woman who broke all his rules. When billionaire CEO Sebastian offers his maid, Scarlett a private arrangement, they agree on one condition no feelings, no commitment, and no falling in love. Everything goes according to plan until Scarlett realizes she's the only one breaking the rules. she disappears without a trace, leaving Sebastian with nothing but regret. He searches everywhere, but fate reunites them on a secluded island, where he'll do everything to prove that this time, she's no longer just part of an arrangement she's the woman he wants to spend forever with. Some rules are meant to be followed, Others are meant to be broken.