All at Once (Absinthe Series 6)
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1st Book of Sweet Amber Trilogy…
Lieve Tuason has loved Ryker Baltazar for years. She watched him reach for his dreams and supported him in everything. Kaya nang makita niyang desperado si Ryker na makatrabaho ang sikat na direktor na si Diego Valmorida, hindi nagdalawang-isip si Lieve na gumawa ng paraan upang tulungan si Ryker.Her plan was just to befriend the director and possibly introduced Ryker to him. However, fate has other plans when Diego Valmorida himself approached Lieve and asked for her help. And while Lieve has her eyes set on her goal, she couldn't help but notice the sudden existence of Diego Valmorida in her life--how he pops out anywhere she goes, how his kindness pierce through her heart, and how he somewhat stole her attention. She was only befriending him for the sake of her best friend, but why does it feel like she's also falling for him?In life, there is always a surprising turning point. All at once, betrayal, heartbreak, renewal, and another chance at love, came knocking at Lieve's door. But is she willing to leave everything behind and welcome these circumstances, even if it means losing Ryker in the process and gaining something more?…
During a marine patrol, marine biologist Cleora Celdran stumbled across a wounded dolphin together with her friends. Determined to save its life, Cleora brought the dolphin to land and there she meets Doctor Isidore Camporazzo, the famous veterinarian of Puerto de Marina. Una palang nilang pagkikita ay hindi na niya gusto ang doktor, and she was sure as hell that the doctor feels the same.Isidore Camporazzo thinks it's just another day to treat a marine life, but he did not expect to meet a stubborn and spoiled lady like Cleora Celdran. He knew that if he entertained her, she'll either break his barriers or ruin the perfect and cold way of his life. But he couldn't stop the lady from prying in his life, including his past. At mas lalong hindi niya rin napigilan ang sarili na umibig muli. No matter how hard he tries, Cleora can get on the nerve and the heavy pits of his heart.The goal was just to take responsibility for the dolphin, but falling for the cold doctor wasn't a part of Cleora's plan. Neither did getting pregnant and marrying him. Pinili niyang pigilan ang nararamdaman, but Cleora chose to get closer to Isidore's cold burning flame. With Isidore pushing her away and ignoring her feelings, is she still willing to pursue his heart? But if it's pain and heartbreak they're both facing, could they finally overcome everything and be at peace?…
Determined to lift her family out of poverty, Syrean Romano decided to work for the Balsameda Hotel-a place her mother forbids her to go. Iyon lang ang tanging lugar na naiisip niyang magiging daan upang makamit ang kaniyang pangarap at matupad ang kaniyang kahilingan na mahanap ang ama. Upon entering the Balsameda Hotel, she meets the man she thought she would never see again at hindi niya inakalang magiging boss niya ito. Working as a waitress in the morning and a singer at the Balsameda Bistro at night, was enough proof that she could never get away from the intense stares of Wyatt Balsameda.Wyatt Balsameda has always been compassionate with his employees but one thing is for sure, he was sure as hell attracted to the lovely Miss of the Balsameda Bistro. His constant visit to the Bistro made it difficult for him to withdraw his attention from the exquisite singer.Stealing glances, subtle aversions and almost clandestine meetings brought their feelings out of control. Syrean soon realizes that she was falling in love with Wyatt and it wasn't a part of her plan. Neither did staying. As secrets between their families were unraveled, their feelings for each other were tested by time and faith. Upon breaking her silence and a sudden call from home, Syrean have not anticipated that she was headed for another crashing moment in her life. And that...she only needed Wyatt's embrace to pull herself together.…
The Wattys 2022 Winner!Category: RomanceCampo Razzo has always been a refuge for animals and for Adamaris Segovia, it is also the home of her dreams. But with her best friend transferring to Puerto de Marina, Adamaris was left with no choice but to help manage both the camp and the farm. She knew she needed more help than ever but the return of the eldest son of the Camporazzo wasn't the help that she actually needed. She knows accepting his help may either make her or break her.Coming home to Campo Razzo is the last thing that Reeve Camporazzo wanted to do. He had a perfect life back in the Metro but one thing led to another, destroying his career and leaving him with nothing. Now that he's back home, he was offered a job to manage the Camp and to do that he needs to work with the lady who had been on his mind since the day he left his hometown. Days of working together made them accustomed to each other's presence, reminiscing the past and rekindling their forgotten feelings. Adamaris began to believe that Reeve has changed and he was willing to stay for the better. But as soon as problems arise and a probable love triangle, can Adamaris overcomes her doubts and find forgiveness? Or will she choose to protect her heart?…
What else is dumber than dealing with a devil while you're drowning yourself in alcohol? Kung may parangal lang para sa pinakatanga ay nakuha na ni Muriel Versales ang paunang pwesto.She was brave and bold when it comes to everything, lalong-lalo na sa paghahabol sa minamahal niyang si Marcus. However, at the end of the day, she was still the loser and the laughingstock of the show. Kaya nang makasal si Marcus ay halos gumuho ang mundo niya. And then, the devil comes to her rescue, reminding her of their deal. Bakit ba sa lahat ng taong pwede niyang makausap habang lasing siya ay si Exodus Felisarta pa? Si Exodus na mayabang, pangit sa kaniyang paningin at kalaban niya.She was left with no choice because she already agreed. Not wanting to come out weak and a loser to him, she married him. Now, the only challenge for her is to never fall in love with him.Madali lang naman iyon. She doesn't like him. He doesn't like her. Wala silang chemistry kaya madali lang. Itinaga niya sa bato na hinding-hindi niya ito magugustuhan o mamahalin man lang. However, that promise left a crack on the rock...and it's now breaking. Pero sino ba ang magbibiyak ng batong iyon, siya ba o ang kalaban niya?…
Avi dela Cuesta has a secret.…
Zoe meets Nori in an unexpected event where he saves Nori from trouble. But becoming friends with her wasn't part of his plan. He's supposed to be focusing on his studies and basketball, but he found himself drawn to Nori's mystery. He thought they could stay as friends but he soon realizes that he was falling for her, and being friends just wasn't in his options. In a world where there is chaos, confusions, and unanswered questions, they found peace in each other's space. Just when Zoe thought everything's going perfect with Nori, a sudden incident happened. Nori suddenly disappeared, with no traces and clues. He searched and waited for years but she was really gone.Until one day, he found her. In a psychiatric institute.…
AN EPISTOLARY…
Syden Amaryllis only dreamed of three things in life: to find her parents, to have her own complete family and to be a doctor. Nabuhay ang pag-asa niyang iyon nang ampunin siya ng mga Costello at ibigay lahat ng bagay sa kaniya. She thought she was already accepted. She thought she's already a part of that world until she met Atticus Rhett Vasiliev, ang kaibigan ng kaniyang kapatid na si Boaz.Rhett always made her feel like she's nothing. Spitting unpleasant words on her and being cold to the point that she felt afraid of him. She wanted to stay away but fate brought them closer together when they were put up into an engagement that they cannot refused.With her soft and frightened heart on his cold one, will she be able to melt him? If she has nothing, what else could she prove?…
Insecure, selfish, and coward. If Verbena Regencia will be asked how does she describe herself, those three words will be her answer. Alam niya sa sarili niya na ganoon ang magiging tingin ng tao sa kaniya kapag nalaman ng lahat ang mga ginawa niya noon. She was given a chance to leave her home and when she did, she did not dare to come back. The arrival of her brother and his best friends suddenly made her reminisce everything after almost three years of not coming home---Why she had to move away and why she had to stay away from her family for years, all those questions reminded her that she should avoid them.Verbena thought she did a good job at running away but when Crithos Fortuno, her brother's best friend, started pestering the peace out of her, she started losing patience. He was stubborn and acts like he knows everything that she knows. He was uncontrollable, like a playful beast. She ran away. He followed and chased her. Like the uncontrollable beast that he is, he caught and trapped her. The tables have turned and now, he controlled everything-made her fall in love with him. But is everything even real or was it just all a play? Paano kung kailangan niya ng sabihin ang lahat...handa na ba siya para roon? Handa na ba siyang mawala ang lahat sa kaniya?…
SG President Adina Balmori was uptight and too formal. She grew up believing that she shouldn't settle for imperfections because she had an image to maintain. At a young age, a lot had been expected from her. Mula sa talento hanggang sa kakayahan ng utak. Until, she met Nile de Ayala, a Spanish transferee who's carefree, playful and wild.She knew he was trouble lalo na nang mag-alok ito ng isang proposisyon sa kaniya. She knew it was an impossible deal yet she was tempted. Dapat ay lumayo na siya sa una palang. Pero mas pinili niyang mapaso at makipaglaro sa laro ng tadhana dahil nandoon ang kasiyahang damang-dama niya at handa niyang ipagpalit sa lahat.But little did she know, there was an end to it.…
For Zepporah Bevacque, family is important. Her family should be her top priority. Ginawa niya ang lahat para tanggapin siya, lalong-lalo na ng kaniyang ina. Ang gusto niya lang naman ay unahin din siya ng mga tao sa paligid niya gaya ng pag-una niya sa kanila. Ano bang mali sa kaniya? Bakit galit na galit pa rin ang kaniyang ina sa kaniya sa kabila ng mga nagawa niyang gusto nito? She never felt accepted, prioritized and loved until Eion Callaghan, the bassist of college band, Absinthe, came knocking on her cage. She felt freedom when she's with him. Wala siyang iniisip kung hindi ang sarili lang kapag kasama siya. Eion was like her escape from reality. Sa wakas ba ay makikita niya na ang hinahanap niyang pagtanggap at pagmamahal sa kabila ng gulo ng kaniyang buhay? Will she be able to free herself from everything? Will she finally comes first before anything else?…
Nuraya just knew she had to give it all. Sa hirap ng buhay kailangan niya na lang talagang ibigay ang best niya para maatim lahat ng pangarap niya sa buhay. She had set all her goals into places but then he came and change everything.Hindi siya handa sa ganoong bagay. Nagulo ang naplano na niyang buhay dahil sa Filipino-Greek vocalist ng bandang Absinthe. He was the most gorgeous man her eyes ever laid on. His green eyes captured everything in her but she knew it needed to end there. Hindi siya dapat magpadala at magpahila sa bugso ng damdamin.But then she was swayed. All her principles were swayed by him...…
Prepare for a night of drunken decisions[E P I S T O L A R Y]…
Love has its own unparalleled ways.[E P I S T O L A R Y]…
What's more sweeter than the second time around?[E P I S T O L A R Y]…
Take the risk or Lose the chance?[E P I S T O L A R Y]…