Thorned Between Novels & Stories

After losing her job, getting evicted from her apartment, and finding her long-time boyfriend in bed with her cousin, Giselle Saavedra thought her life couldn’t get any worse. Buried in heartbreak and alcohol, she spent the night with a stranger and gave away the one thing she promised to save for marriage. Her virginity. She thought she’d never see him again. A month later, she lands a job as an executive assistant, only to find that her new boss is Jake Johnson, the same man from that night. Cold, ruthless, and extremely powerful, Jake is the country’s most elusive billionaire and also the father of the baby growing inside her. But secrets don’t stay buried for long. Just as love begins to grow between them, dangerous people from their past plot to tear them apart, no matter the cost.

(Inspired by the tale: Snow White and Rose Red)Rose Red had already accepted her poor life that only lives by stealing golds and money from others with her partner, Vayne. A shapeshifter from a mysterious tribe called 'Figtus' that always receives discrimination from the other people. With Vayne's shapeshifting skills and Rose Red's amazing magic power, they formed an amazing heist tandem.But things got different when her twin sister named Snow White suddenly became a crowned princess. Rose Red's life became more complicated and found herself in a conflict between blood and friendship. Because of her choice she must face consequences and challenges to seek for the truth.But to reach the truth, secrets must revealed one by one including hers.Note: I do not own the photo used on the cover. Credits to the rightful owner

Meriel Lhalhaine Mandayog "Lyn" for short, fresh graduate, 23 year old never been touched and never been kissed, she never had a boyfriend before because her parents were strict and very old fashioned minded. That way she felt like a prison person, she don't have her freedom but when she meet a hot lawyer name Tyeron Bon Vanderburgh a 29 year old man Who has this sexy voice and strong aura that can make her feel unexplainable pleasure when they share a sinful night after her graduation. All she could think was the words Mr Vanderburgh said that night. "Let's taste heaven together, angel," he whispered between their kisses. Will Lyn break her family rule and agree to have an underground romance with Mr. Vanderburgh or she will just forget the sinful pleasure they shared.

Katrina was forced to marry the billionaire Enrico as she felt guilty if his grandmother would have the same case as her mother, who had a heart attack due to her tough rejection to marry a rich man. She agreed to marry Enrico as he promised her that he would annul their marriage once Estela's wish was granted. As the secret marriage between her and Enrico lasted, they felt love for each other. But when she lost his father, she decided to divorce Enrico and chose his fiancée, Darwin, who had no idea of ​​her riddle. She dwelled on her lies, but her heart does not fib that she still loves Enrico. However, Darwin didn't let her go despite the fact he comprehended. And the run-away bride, Joyce, returned to Enrico. What will she do if she's already carrying Enrico's child?

Caleb Villarreal lived his life in perfect control of his empire, his time, and even the emptiness in his own heart. Until Lyra arrived. The girl he should never want… Yet the only one he could never resist. Inside the Villarreal mansion, every glance between them was forbidden. Every attempt to look away only made the tension burn hotter. His cold stares. Her hidden longing. A fire they both pretended not to feel. Until one night a storm, a flooded road, one hotel room, and a temptation neither of them could outrun. One touch. One kiss. And every rule they swore to follow was shattered in an instant. That night, they learned a truth neither of them could deny: Desire may be forbidden… But it never asks for permission. And when longing turns into wildfire, Who has the right or the power to stop it?

Arissa Erishelle Bellanova and Armando Miñel Teng are from rival families from Cebu. In order for their families to set a truce, Arissa’s brother was supposed to marry Armando’s beloved cousin. But things took a turn for worse when Arissa’s brother left his fiancée at the altar. Leaving their families with no choice, Armando and Arissa’s marriage was then sealed. Armando, filled with anger and nothing but thoughts of revenge, promised Arissa one thing: he would never love her. Here's the catch though; Arissa never asked for love. Growing up unloved, Arissa’s naturally timid, shy, and gentle. She never asks for attention, because she knows that the moment she asks for attention, masasaktan siya. Between the one who’s never asked for love, and the one who swore to never love, the first one to fall will lose. Will it be the prideful Armando, or will it be the careful Arissa?

Shaina Dela Cruz only wanted a decent job to help her struggling family in Cebu. Becoming the secretary of Lukas Vergara—the arrogant, perfectionist CEO—was never part of her plans. Their first encounter was a disaster, and her first day at work proved he was every bit the impossible boss she imagined. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. Sharing the same office with him meant sharing the same air, the same silence, and—much to her dismay—the same intoxicating scent that made her pulse race against her will. Lukas was cold, demanding, and annoyingly unreadable… until one slip of her fingers on the keyboard revealed her thoughts in the most embarrassing way. For the first time, she saw him smile. Now, stuck between her pride and her growing attraction, Shaina must decide: is babysitting the boss worth the chaos in her heart? Or will this impossible man become the one mistake she’ll never regret?

A love that is silent but never a secret. It is a soft scream that echoes over the years. At a young age, Lana Normina Delfin started developing simple admiration towards someone, her classmate, who constantly teased her because she's a transferee. Turns out that this boy had a crush on her and was just trying to get her attention. But right after she realized her admiration on him, he suddenly distanced himself and started treating her like a mere acquaintance. But even after leaving her confused and wondering, she stayed silent and kept her feelings. She was okay admiring him from afar, with few rumors spreading about it, hoping they would reach him. Until he left, leaving the country without any assurance of returning. Was it the end? He already left and there's nothing between them that she could hold on. Should she accept it already and live by? Because it's been years. An undeniably long years.

In the battle between desire and what is right, he will always choose the latter… Chase Dmitri Saavedra, the billionaire heir of Saavedra Empire. Nakaplano na siyang ipakasal sa kanyang fiance na napili ng kanyang pamilya para mas lalo pang palawakin ang negosyo nila. But an assassination attempt after his engagement party and the arrival of his newly hired bodyguard, Venom Madrigal changes his life forever. The thick walls that he built around him crumbles as his burning desire for him becomes uncontrollable. Sa mundo kung saan mas mahalaga ang pagiging perpekto kaysa kalayaan, makakamit kaya ni Chase ang kaligayahang inaasam niya? Paano kung ang magiging kapalit ay reputasyon ng kanilang pamilya? Paano kung ang lahat ng pinagsaluhan nila ni Venom ay pawang kasinungalingan lang at paghihiganti sa kasalanang hindi naman niya nagawa?

Javier Land Corporation and Cuizon Land Corporation have been rivals for almost five decades. Their fight took so long that even their granddaughter and grandson have been competing since they were a child too. Karina Javier, the heiress of JLC hates how the grandson of CLC always competes with her to be on top. Both of them hate each other or so they thought. They didn't know that the interest they had in each other ignited a fire that will bring more chaos to their families. Hindi inaasahan ni Karina na mabubuntis siya ng lalaking nagdadala ng inis araw-araw sa kaniyang buhay. She easily hides their son subalit hanggang kailan nga ba niya matatago ang anak sa lalaki? Hanggang kailan nga rin ba nila maitatago ang pagkagusto sa isa't isa? Will someone surrender between the two of them? Or maybe they'll just let the love and hate game that the two of them have continue.