In the simplicity of provincial life is an exclusive circle of Mindanao’s wealthy and elite, where legacies are inherited, and traditions and values weigh heavily.

Themes: Small Town Romance, Second Chance

Release: 2026

Returning to Bukidnon was never part of the plan.

Until a tragic lawsuit and a painful separation changed everything for Sienna Ortega. With her five-year-old daughter in tow, she comes home determined to rebuild her life and pull Hacienda Ortega out of crisis.

No shortcuts. No detours.

Just peace, purpose, and a new beginning.

Archer Ferrer never intended to stay in the countryside.

But when his father’s sudden death forces him home, he finds himself bound to a life he never asked for—trapped by expectations and a legacy he spent years trying to escape.

The prodigal son.

The reckless, spoiled brat.

He has finally returned.

In a town where the past lingers like a whisper on the wind, old wounds resurface and long-buried feelings stir awake. And as grief and familiarity draw them closer, Sienna and Archer discover that sometimes, home isn’t a place—but the person who puts you back together, only to break you all over again.

She was his first love.

He was the boy who broke her heart.

One misunderstanding was all it took to ruin everything between Marco Agoncillo and Carmela Martinez. She walked away convinced happy endings weren’t real. He stayed behind, carrying the weight of the lies that started and ended their story before it ever had the chance to take shape.

Years later, Marco returns to Bukidnon determined to live a quieter life and take on the responsibilities he once avoided. What he doesn’t expect is Carmela—standing behind a camera as the town’s newest wedding photographer… who absolutely does not believe in true love anymore.

With the biggest wedding event the town has ever seen, they are forced to work together despite years of resentment. And they have no idea how they’ll survive the constant irritation of simply being in the same room.

But beneath the snide remarks, the distance, the time, and the stubborn pride lie a tension that never died…

The past they never healed.

The present they cannot ignore.

And all that they could be…

If they’re brave enough to try again.

Lucas Ferrer has lived his life certain of one thing: wherever he goes, his name opens doors.

Raised with the comfort and privilege of his adoptive family, he never questioned his origin. Until a message from Sultan Kudarat forces him to confront the reality of his roots.

His father wants to acknowledge him at last.

Arabella Salazar doesn’t care about household names or legacies.

As a community liaison working closely with farming and Muslim communities, she has learned that belonging isn’t claimed, but earned through trust and patience.

She works for what she wants and lives by what she believes in.

Thrown together by unforeseen circumstances, Lucas finds himself exploring a place where authority isn’t inherited and respect doesn’t come easy. Arabella refuses to soften the truth for him and challenges everything he thought he understood about power, responsibility, and belonging.

But as boundaries blur and expectations unravel, the space between them begins to feel dangerously familiar.

A man who has always belonged somewhere in between.

A woman who has always needed to earn it.

A connection neither of them expected…

If staying means unlearning everything he’s ever been—and risking the one place that finally feels like home.

Natalia Lorenzo has always known she wants a family of her own and a love that lasts.

As the youngest in a family where everyone else has already settled down, she’s grown tired of waiting her turn. When an old crush becomes impossible, the heartbreak pushes her to leave Bukidnon and escape to Siargao.

She was hoping the distance would quiet and heal the ache in her heart.

Rafael Acosta is devastatingly charming, reckless, and painfully honest about one thing: he doesn’t believe in love or marriage.

He lives for the moment and lets tomorrow worry for itself. Fleeting connections and temporary joys give him the rush. And forever is definitely and absolutely not part of his vocabulary.

The getaway was supposed to be casual, thrilling, and seriously uncomplicated. But when something clicks and an immediate spark ignites, feelings make everything very, very aggravating

Because love has terrible timing, zero regard for boundaries, and a habit of chasing people who swear they weren't looking for it.

Sofia Agoncillo has already made peace with the life she built.

Successful, independent, and wealthy enough to never need anyone, she embraces her role as the family’s dependable eldest sister. The rich, generous aunt has long outgrown the thought of romance and marriage.

She was content and wouldn’t ask for more.

Luis Ybañez lived his life as the breadwinner.

Carrying the responsibilities of a father, a son, and a brother, his priority had always been survival. His dreams were postponed. His wants were set aside.

His life was shaped by grit, routine, and hard work.

Their worlds intersect through a business deal that becomes Luis’s biggest break. And over time, they realize they are not as different as they once believed.

Two people who never asked for more.

Two lives shaped by responsibility and pushed-aside desire.

And a love that arrives as quietly as smoke…

Only if they’re brave enough to nurture the sparks and choose to stay—halfway through forever.

When desire meets disparity, relationships become messy, addictive, and dangerously intimate—testing loyalty, identity, and the cost of choosing someone from opposite sides of the world.

Themes: Semi-dark Romance, Slice of Life

Release: 2026

The Author

Glecy Kim is a contemporary romance author based in the Philippines, known for emotionally driven stories that explore love, resilience, and self-discovery. Her novels often reflect the warmth of small-town life and are deeply influenced by Filipino culture, traditions, and values.Writing primarily in adult contemporary romance and small-town romance, Glecy Kim’s work blends heartfelt emotion with immersive storytelling and character-centered narratives.She also writes fantasy and adventure fiction under the pen name G. S. Kaegen, where her stories explore darker, atmospheric worlds shaped by myth, folklore, curses, and high-stakes journeys.Whether crafting intimate romance novels or expansive fantasy adventures, her writing is defined by emotional depth and vivid settings.When not writing, Glecy can often be found reading across genres or watching films, dramas, and animation—always in search of stories that spark inspiration and fuel her imagination.

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