Kristine Series 4: Jewel, Black Diamond

Kristine Series #4

by Martha Cecilia

Nagawang paghiwalayin ni Leon Fortalejo sina Jewel at Bernard noong una. Pinakasalan ni Bernard si Sandra at umalis si Jewel patungong America with a broken heart.

After almost three years, bumalik siya sa kagustuhan na rin ni Leon. Si Bernard ay mahigit nang isang taong biyudo.

After years of loneliness and miseries, muli silang nagkasundo at nagpasiyang magpakasal.

Pero taglay ni Leon Fortalejo ang lihim ng pagkatao ni Bernard na nakatakdang sumira sa pag-ibig ng dalawa.

Nagtagumpay kaya si Leon sa ikalawang pagkakataon?

Genres: Romance

128 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Martha Cecilia is a bestselling Filipino romance novelist who writes for Precious Pages Corporation. Many of her books have been adapted on TV including Impostor and her highly-acclaimed, Kristine Series.

Reviews

[Rhisa Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

RATING: 5 stars

Masyado akong bias pagdating sa mga pocketbooks, hindi ba? 'Pag kay Martha Cecilia, halos lahat 5 stars. Hindi ko rin alam kung bakit. At hindi ko rin alam kung magbabago pa ba iyon sa paglipas ng panahon.

Noong una, medyo nalito ako sa mga pangyayari. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng sikreto na pinakatatago ni Don Leon kaya ayaw niyang maikasal o magkatuluyan si Jewel at Bernard. Nakakainis. Pero sabi ko sa sarili ko, 'Siguro, ayaw lang talaga ng matandang 'to. Pinaniniwalaan pa rin siguro nito na si Romano ang nakabuntis kay Alicia, na sa pagkakaalam ko, (sinabi sa unang libro) ay hindi talaga ito'.

Nakaka-badtrip talaga lalo na no'ng sumuko si Bernard ng ilang beses kay Jewel. Nakakainis. Nakakasira ng ulo. Kung mahal mo ang isang tao, ipaglalaban mo siya, lalo na kung alam mo namang walang kwenta 'yong dahilan kung bakit kayo maghihiwalay. Gustung-gusto kong isampal 'yang mga salitang 'yan kay Bernard.

Matapos ang nangyari sa kanilang dalawa, matapos ang lahat ng mga pagsubok na pinagdaanan nila sa pangalawang pagkakataon, nagawa pa rin ni Don Leon na paghiwalayin sila. Akala ko, tragic ending na, o sad ending (walang namatay pero hindi sila nagkatuluyan) ang magiging ending. But knowing PHR, hindi iyon mangyayari, so I hope for the best to come. Dumating ang napaka-laking revelation sa buhay nilang dalawa. Nasagot ang katanungan na naglalaro sa isip ko tuwing makikita ko 'yong family tree ng mga Fortalejo sa likod ng cover ng libro. Na si Bernard ay talagang Fortalejo. Sa anumang sirkumstansya, ikaw na ang tumuklas kung hindi mo pa nababasa. At nang malaman ko iyon, alam ko na sa sarili kong pwede pa rin sila. Sila pa rin talaga ang magkakatuluyan. Lalo na nang mamatay si Don Leon at basahin na ang huling habilin nito.

Lahat ng kayamanan niya.. ay napunta sa kaisa-isa niyang anak. Kung sino, alamin mo.

[Menerva Perocho]

nabasa ko na ang kristine series from 1 to 52 except alessandro leon 3.Hindi ko talaga maisip kung paano mo ito naisulat maam martha but im very happy na nagkaroon tayo ng writer na kalulad mo.napakatalino mo.Bawat libro talagang satisfied ang mambabasa.maraming salamat po.

[Adle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I consider this novel as the real beginning of the Fortalejo clan as we are clearly introduced to the next head of the family in Bernard. There were quite a few revelations in this story most of which were delivered in lacklustre narration than in action form. I believe that it was almost a reboot of the whole series to clean up some vague story telling from The Devil's Kiss and And Sisiw at Ang Agila.

The convoluted parentage of Bernard I think was concocted in hindsight when it was decided that Kristine Series will be a series indeed. One must realize that had Bernard not been an actual Fortalejo, not one character will be bearing the name of the clan to continue it on, Emerald is now a de Silva and Jewel was to follow had Bernard been really just Alfon's son. And Nathaniel of course is a Cervantes.

The real love story of Bernard and Jewel didn't really happen in this book but rather mentioned in passing in previous books. The only thing that happened in the book in terms of their romance was the sex to consummate their relationship and eventually making it the cause of Don Leon's final decline.

All in all, aside from series building information contained in the novel I find that this book was an underhanded sale of a love story that didn't really happen in it's pages.

[Avy Dovey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve been reading Kristine Series for a week now and it has been disappointing so far. Grammatical errors, cringe and awkward dialogues, and of course the toxic abusive relationship. Honestly I could have rated some of them higher if only Martha Cecilia classified this book as a dark romance, however, MC’s audience are teenagers, there’s no warnings on the book or any notes to warn the teenagers about the toxic and unjust attitudes of the characters. Other than that, I’m not the biggest fan of the pacing, though it would be given that it will be fast bc this book is REALLY SHORT.

I actually genuinely believe that everyone who loved MC books have issues lol…

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would agree to some reviewers, JEWEL was really one of the STRONGEST FEMALE character in the whole series. If she's not why the hell, Martha made 3 more books for the continuation of their love story? Right? Right? She's one of the best of the best HEROINES!

[Eszen A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

. ..gusto ko ang storya sa mga angkan ni Don Leon Fortalejo lalo na itong kwento nila jewel at bernard.last ko na basa ang kristine series iyong 2nd year high pa taong 2002.nang hiram lang ako sa ate ng kaibigan ko.na miss ko balikang basahin ngayong quarantine.

[Benj Villagracia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Binasa ko ulit this is great👍

[Sherwin Salvador · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow n wow

[ChaiChi · Rating 5 out of 5]

´Di naman sa pinagtatanggol si Bernard, pero hello? Ang idea na kamag-anak mo ang taong mahal mo after you guys made love--paano mo ito ipaglalaban, aber? HAHAHA I mean, I hated Bernard when he married someone else after Jewel´s death but sa book na ito, obviously, he was confused and giving up the love of his life para sa ikapapayapa ng lahat. Nga lang, ampon naman pala kasi si Jewel pero sa ending na lumabas kaya five stars pa rin!

[Hanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

martha iis the best. like no other.

[Mayrose Damo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jewel was called Precious to Marco.
Nina to Don Leon.
Princess to Nathaniel.
Dark-eyes to Bernard. I was wondering last time why this girl called by so many names. 5 stars was not enough. 10 stars and 2 thumbs-up. :)

[Hana · Rating 2 out of 5]

nice..

[Belle]

Pane bashing to?

[Cha Rina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really love Kristine series. Been reading it since high school. From THE DEVIL'S KISS -- FRANCO NAVARO -- THE BODY GUARDS. I can only say one word "CLASSY".)

[Rosalie Barcibal · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love to read

[Keiz]

How to read this book????

[Maria Elena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a nice story.. All the Kristine series.. Martha Cecilia, my favorite writer

[Jhemz18 · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a very heart-warming book.

[Mariel Walidje]

I like to read it

[Amirose]

it's perfect, muy magnifico

[juvy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two of the most strong characters on kristine series, the way matha's writing is so intense, there are many emotions, you will feel the characters expressions.

[Tess]

Jewel, Black Diamond

[Lani · Rating 5 out of 5]

How

[Mira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Catchy ang kwento ni Jewel. Sana lumabas pa siya sa ibang libro ng Kristine.

[Cristy Yutuc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love you ms.martha ❤

[Crissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

so heart breaking!

[Keana Tegio · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love so much

[Lady Azenette · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best if not yet Martha Cecilia book na nabasa ko. Sa una akala ko boring, iyon pala puno ng twists and turns hanggang sa matapos ang kwento. Iyong pakiramdam na incest/taboo iyong mga bida sa istorya nakakabaliw na. Tapos isang eksena sa huli ang bubulaga sa iyo. Maho-hook ka talaga kumbaga.