#mina esguerra

[jeffreybower]

Your Week in Books #14

Austin Butler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Sofia Coppola are just some of the names in this edition of Your Week in Books Continue reading Your Week in Books #14

[unravelingwhy]

So if you look at my works, mga pelikula ko, even my novels, very strong ang aking mga nanay. I always come up with strong mothers na mga characters. Pinupunuan ko yung mga wala. I'm trying to recreate my mother every time in every mother character. And even if minsan hindi ako conscious about it, subconscious na ang gumagawa pinupunuan niya yung wala sa loob ko.

This is an excerpt from the first few pages of Ricky Lee's "San Nagsisimula Ang Kwento?"

I think it stumped me how, in every writer, there's a void in our soul we are trying to fill—whether it’s longing, love, being understood, seen, or a sense of belonging—and that void manifests into a character, like in Ricky Lee's case, a strong image of a mother.

From what I remember, I read a famous author, Mina V. Esguerra of Romance Class, here in the Philippines as to why Romance is an important genre; it's a lens through which we learn how to love and how to be loved.

Mayhap there was a time romance writers were treated with cruelty paraded as love and decided that it was enough, and sat down, and wrote how to be loved.

But no. You can't just simply give steps to find love.

You have to lay it all properly.

A story needs to be told because, to introduce characters, show who they are as a person. There's a journey of growth through love. not merely outlines from start to finish, but rather an emphasis of real struggles and worries. This isn’t about using heartbreaks, misunderstandings, and moments of joy as mere plot devices; instead, it’s about magnifying the messiness of human intricacies, celebrating the beauty of vulnerability, and confronting the fear of taking risks—a mirror of our own complexity in stories. Through their trials and triumphs, we recognize parts of ourselves, and that truly beguiles me because I said "a mirror of our own complexities" but instead of seeing just myself, I find the author staring back, like my struggles are seen and have been felt by someone else.

Earlier, someone asked me what were my favorite tropes. My head immediately couldn't think anything but I sat on the thought pondering and decided to google. It became clear to me what tropes resonated with me, and how my favorite pieces of literature had those elements in them, one way or another—and how they are present in the stories I write: friendships, found family, and adventures.

Even when I struggle with it, writing is a beautiful thing. It both fills in the void that is empty within us while also embracing others who feel the same—providing comfort of being understood.

[the-book-queen]

Hide your wallets, it's that time again! Your daily thread of romance deals is ready, FREE to $1.99!

FREE ✦ Boy Toy by S.E. Lund

1st POV. Book 1 of 2 for the couple.

Workaholic older heroine starts to fall for a rich young artist (24), who happens to be her boss's son.

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FREE ✦ Dair Devil by Lucinda Brant

Opposites attract. He's a war hero and heir to an earldom, living the life of a reckless rogue. She's a wallflower who loves her quiet life and cultivating pineapples.

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$0.99 ✦ Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh

They are on a reality dating show, competing with 28 other bachelors for the heart of one bachelorette. But instead they end up becoming friends and falling in love with each other.

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$0.99 ✦ So Forward by Mina V. Esguerra

He's a former figure skating star getting his MBA. She's a former hockey star working towards being CEO at her family's company. She’s asked to help him with his final paper. Low angst.

Contemporary Romance (MF) | https://amzn.to/45EmMUF

$1.99 ✦ A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson

He's the bad boy business mogul with a secret heart of gold. She's a private investigator.

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[epubdlcom]

Kiss and Cry Book is a heartwarming romance novel by author Mina V. Esguerra. The story revolves around Dalia, a young woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life after suffering a bad fall on the ice. She is faced with a difficult decision between two guys, Ryan and Adam. Ryan is a handsome stranger who promises Dalia a chance to become all that she can be. He gives her an ultimatum, forcing her to choose between him and Adam, the boy she loves. Dalia's heart is torn between the two men, and she finds herself struggling to make a decision. As Dalia's boundaries and courage are tested, hearts are broken in this epic love story. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery as Dalia navigates the complexities of her relationships with Ryan and Adam. Throughout the book, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery as Dalia learns to trust her own instincts and follow her heart. The novel is beautifully written and is sure to leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired. "Kiss and Cry" is the first book in a series of free romance novels by Mina V. Esguerra. The book is a must-read for fans of romance novels and anyone looking for a heartwarming story about love and self-discovery. Excerpt : Dalia sat on the cold bench in the ice skating rink, feeling more alone than ever before. Her left leg was wrapped in ice, and the pain was excruciating. She had always loved ice skating, but this fall had left her feeling broken and defeated. As she sat there, lost in her thoughts, a tall, handsome stranger approached her. His name was Ryan, and he had been watching her skate before she fell. He introduced himself and offered to help her. At first, Dalia was hesitant. She didn't know this man, and she didn't want to be a burden. But something about Ryan's kindness and sincerity made her trust him. He helped her to her feet and offered to take her to the hospital. As they walked to his car, Dalia couldn't help but feel drawn to Ryan. There was something about him that made her feel safe and protected. But at the same time, she couldn't stop thinking about Adam, the boy she had been in love with for years. Ryan noticed Dalia's hesitation and gave her an ultimatum. He told her that he was interested in her and wanted to pursue a relationship, but he wouldn't compete with Adam. Dalia was torn between the two men, but she knew she had to make a decision. As the car pulled away from the ice skating rink, Dalia couldn't help but wonder what her future held. She knew that whatever decision she made, it would change her life forever. And with Ryan by her side, she felt ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead. Download Book Read Book Online

[lgbtqreads]

6 New July eBooks for Under $5! So Forward by Mina V. Esguerra (bi m/f contemporary romance, $1.99) Things Hoped For by Chencia C.

[frombooksandscreens]

I don't want to be with someone who lives his own life and think I'm an optional accessory.

Moira Vasquez

Welcome to Envy Park, Mina V. Esguerra

[hollywoodnewssource]

Filipino Authors Share Their Favorite #Romanceclass Books

If you love reading romance books as much as Hollywood News Source does, you’ll probably love this post like a lot. Today, we invited some of our favorite #romanceclass authors to share their personal favorite books. You can expect a lot of swooning and toe-curling recommendations. Below, you can also take a quiz where it would…

Filipino Authors Share Their Favorite #Romanceclass Books was originally published on Hollywood News Source

[kaetrinsmusings]

Review at AudioGals

Review at AudioGals: Better at Weddings Than You by Mina V. Esguerra, narrated by Rachel Coates & Gio Gahol.

I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Better at Weddings Than You by Mina V. Esguerra, narrated by Rachel Coates & Gio Gahol. Both main characters were fantastic but please lord give me more male leads who are not threatened by a woman who is superior to him at something.

[pryngols]

Pages Review | Totally Engaged (Six 32 Central #4) by Mina V. Esguerra

Pages Review | Totally Engaged (Six 32 Central #4) by Mina V. Esguerra

“…having roots wasn’t holding her back.” Rose Alban, 41, has been happily living alone and single in Manila. When her entire family moved to the US she became responsible for their house and since then she’s transformed it into her home, her sanctuary, and base for a new and more fulfilling career. She was even able to convert the garage into a studio apartment, that she’s now renting out to her…

[joylinya0110]

LEARNING TO FALL BY @minavesguerra

A cute novel about your life goals, your motivation, your choices in life... And living your life like it's a novel. And falling in love to someone WHO ISN'T YOUR TYPE.

I've been looking for this book around NBS before the pandemic. Likely, I found a copy on Shopee. Some parts are cliché, but hey! It's cute and sexy and romantic. It also introduced me to the sport, Rugby (not that orange adhesive glue, BTW) it can get you out of boredom. It's a little motivation to pursue what your heart wants, if you're late, do not stop until you get it.

Ratings: 🦋🦋🦋

[mydarlinginej]

Can you recommend any book series where there’s like a friend group/team and each book focuses on one of the friends + their love story. Thanks

sureee so usually these kinds of series are usually found in new adult / adult so none of these are ya btw:

chic manila series by mina v. esguerra

london celebrities series by lucy parker

modern love series by alisha rai

the brown sisters series by talia hibbert

you can prob find a lot more if you click through the recommendations for these books but these are just the ones where I’ve read / heard good things about!

[convenientalias]

Some Romance Novel Recs for Valentine’s Day

I don’t think many ppl who follow me read romance novels, but! for anyone who does, or who would like to try some bc they like shippy fanfic or want to try a new genre, here is a list of recs for Valentine’s Day, a day of romance. I tend to like romances with high levels of conflict--melodrama, thriller subplots, etc--but a few of these are also fluffy. Kind of a mix.

F/F

With This Ring by Cynthia Dane**--high society lesbian marriage of convenience

Off Limits by Vaness North--forbidden romance with a bar singer

A Treason of Truths by Ada Harper--sci-fi queen/spymaster ship, lots of intrigue

Rulebreaker by Cathy Pegau--sci-fi corporate espionage romance

Hungry for It by Fiona Zedde**--forbidden romance with a friend’s mother

M/F 

Wanna Bet? by Talia Hibbert**--Player FMC and her best friend who’s been pining after her for years

Against the Dark by Carolyn Crane--Secret agent and safecracker pull a heist and fall for each other

That Kind of Guy by Mina V. Esguerra--Exes reconnecting. Mellow, largely about FMC considering what she wants from life.

Redemption by Kenya Wright--FMC escaping abuse meets a man with a dark past who offers her protection

Ante Up by Christina C. Jones--Rich alpha male gambler meets not so rich but better than him female gambler, sparks fly. Actually very angsty and pretty dark. I read this book tonight :) It’s definitely a pageturner.

M/M 

The Undue Arrogance duology by Cole McCade**--Two books, both about rich dudes with issues who want to get dommed

Curses, Foiled Again by Sera Trevor--A vampire and an unintimidated witch

Any Old Diamonds by K.J. Charles**--Victorian diamond heist with BDSM in the background

Reason Number One by Briston Brooks--Intensely tropey college romance. (I read this a while back and don’t remember it super well, but I remember it was sappy and fun.)

Other

One Night in Boukos by A.J. Demas (m/m and m/f)--Two dudes search for their boss in a fantasy city, and find love instead

From Scratch by Katrina Jackson (m/m/f)--Sometimes you move to a new town and start a bakery and hook up with two different guys I guess

I’ve only put one book per author here (otherwise this list would be a lot longer), but I’ve starred a few authors! These authors are faves of mine and honestly I’d recommend anything by them. Cynthia Dane (aka Hildred Billings, as she has two pseudonyms) is excellent for f/f millionaire romances with alpha females who can be kind of jerks. Fiona Zedde is good for f/f that isn’t afraid to get dark, uncomfortable, messy, vulnerable. (Actually my fave book by her, Nightshade, is more erotic thriller than romance and so did not make this list, but she’s great in general.) Talia Hibbert writes m/f romances with characters you just have to root for, relationships that feel warm but MCs that feel complicated. Cole McCade I mostly know for his Criminal Intentions series, which is a mystery series with a gay romance subplot--I’d absolutely recommend that series but know going in that it’s really dark and the burn is slow as hell. And K.J. Charles you’ve probably heard of, as she’s well known for her m/m historical romances, and the hype is deserved; her books are really just a ton of fun.

Anyways, I just thought I’d throw these out here since it’s Valentine’s Day :) If anyone wants to recommend me romance novels, feel free to go ahead.

[notlikeaghost]

[the-book-queen]

Today I'm chatting about romances from Esguerra, Byrne, and Hoang in my newest Whatcha Reading post! https://goo.gl/7EKdDz   Also, there’s a very brief Romancelandia Recap with links, in case you missed some of what’s going on right now.

Currently reading: The One You Can't Forget by Roni Loren

 ✦ CW: Survivors of a school shooting

✦ Divorce attorney

✦ Chef / restaurant owner

✦ Oh yeah, and she was his ex’s attorney during his divorce

 Pre-Order (06/05) ➜ https://amzn.to/2s6D336

Currently listening to: Recipe for Desire by Cheris Hodges

 ✦ Rich party girl (who works PR) must do community service

✦ Meets celebrity chef while she’s at the shelter

✦ He helps her to realize how self-centered she is, etc.

 One-click ➜ https://amzn.to/2sdDgAB

How about you? What books are keeping you company this weekend? #WhatchaReading 📚❤️

[thebibliophileconfessions]

Five New Things We Had During Bookworms Unite PH 2017

Five New Things We Had During Bookworms Unite PH 2017

Since I think that it’s a little too late to post a full recap, I figured why not do a listicle (list + article, geddit??) to highlight the events that happened during this year’s Bookworms Unite PH.

Before we get down to business, let me just say that this year’s event was really the biggest one we had so far in terms of preparations and program. We stayed at Tweedle Book Cafe for the whole day…

[abcdskz]

I was tagged by @jisung1e I love this game AND YOUR VOICE! ❤️❤️❤️

Your name and your URL

Where you’re from

Pronounce the following words: aunt, roof, route, theater, iron, salmon, caramel, fire, water, new Orleans, pecan, both, again, probably, Alabama, lawyer, coupon, mayonnaise, pajamas, caught, naturally, aluminum, GIF, tumblr, crackerjack, doorknob, envelope, GPOY

What is the tea drink with tapioca balls called?

What is a bubbly carbonated drink called

What do you call gym shoes?

What do you call your grandparents?

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket

What is the thing you use to change the TV channel with called?

Choose a book and read a passage from it.

Do you think you have an accent?

Do you listen to any music in languages other than English?

Do you know anyone from tumblr in real life?

End the audio post by saying any three (3) words you want.

Tagging @3rachaz @binsual @jisuwungie @minhos-boo @abangchan @aban gchan @kncwlee @lovseungmin @jjaebeom @jypstraykids @jypstraykids @obnoxiious-kookie @huiracha

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The second passage I read was from a contemporary romance book set in the Philippines called What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra