Ex Libris: Confessions Of A Common Reader

Harper planned to announce the news that she was pregnant on the anniversary. While she was hiding the test report, she found a necklace in Ethan’s study and assumed that it might be the gift Ethan prepared for her. She put it on. Ethan came back later with flowers and a box. His face dropped when he saw Harper wearing the necklace and asked her to take it down immediately. He acted so strangely as he took the necklace from her. For the first time in her life, she doubted her husband's love and she had to find out who the other woman was. Find out what happens when Ethan brings the other woman home, will she walk away or win back her husband's love?

Back then, he was my everything. He was my childhood friend, my neighbor, and my teenage dream. I used my chance to confess my love to him on prom night, in front of everyone! It turned out he rejected me just because of the ridiculous reason that his type of girl was a supermodel. Seven years passed, and I still had not become what he wanted. My life had become even harder. I was getting too old to remain a model, and my boyfriend had cheated on me. Until one night, I met him again, my ex-crush. It was time to take revenge and make him beg for my love. A golden opportunity came when my new boss at the agency promised me the title of supermodel as long as I obeyed him. Unfortunately, there was no such thing as a free lunch. There was something I could not control in this dazzling fashion world. Did I really have to give up everything to achieve success, both in my career and in my love life? Could I have a brilliant career without sacrificing my romance? *** "Last night was a mistake," she sighed. "I thought you were commenting that last night was amazing," I teased with a smile. "Yes, last night was amazing, and yes, I admit it was the best sex I've ever had in my adulthood," she grunted, looking frustrated. Upon hearing that confession, my blood boiled. I rose from my chair and stood right next to her. She looked puzzled as I trapped her in the chair. I leaned down low. "Then don't say it was a mistake. Last night was the best thing I've ever had in my adulthood," I whispered in her ear.

Catherine pensait que son plus gros problème était de sauver sa carrière d'influenceuse en perte de vitesse. Mais lorsqu'elle se précipite dans une boîte de nuit pour secourir sa meilleure amie, elle prend une décision irréfléchie : se faire passer pour une policière. Dans la confusion, elle menotte le mauvais homme, Damon Cross, un ancien chef mafieux redoutablement puissant. Une vidéo virale plus tard, Catherine devient le symbole d'une guerre qu'elle n'aurait jamais voulu déclencher. Le baron de la drogue Jacob veut la faire taire. La police veut des réponses. Et Damon, l'homme qu'elle a humilié, devient le seul à pouvoir la sauver. Plongée dans un monde de crime, de secrets et d'ennemis mortels, Catherine doit choisir à qui faire confiance. Car plus elle s'enfonce dans l'univers sombre de Damon, plus le danger s'accroît. Et le plus dangereux de tout ? Tomber amoureuse de l'homme que tout le monde craint.

Laura, ang babaeng inapi ng lahat. Inagawan ng asawa at lahat-lahat. Babalik upang maghiganti at agawin ang lahat ng higit pa sa ninakaw sa kanya.

Shawn's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the divorce papers in his hand. "What is this, Alisa?" he asked, his voice trembling. "It would be Miss Reynolds to you soon," she replied, her voice devoid of emotion. "I'm done with you, and I'm done with this farce of a marriage." Shawn was taken aback by the coldness in her tone. This was the same woman who had once spoken to him with such love and affection. What had happened to her? "I thought you loved me," he said, his voice cracking with emotion. Alisa scoffed, her expression disdainful. "Cindy is back, and you think I'd stay with you? You want to have your cake and eat it too? Never." ### Alisa Randall's fairy-tale marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Shane Dallas, had ended in heartbreak when he left her for his first love, Cindy. But what Shane didn't know was that Alissa was the heiress to the country's largest fortune, with connections to Hollywood's elite and multiple identities at her disposal. Now, Shane was realizing his mistake, and he came crawling back to Alisa, tears streaming down his face. But would she take him back, or would she forge a new path, one that didn't include him?

I loved and followed him around like a puppy for eight years until finally he noticed me. Hearing him ask me to be his wife was a dream come true. A fairytale. Or so I thought. Three years of marriage meant nothing to Nash. After trying everything I could to make him love me, I realized she never left his heart and was merely with me because I was a Callahan and that came with power. Because one night, he returned home with his first love and their son. My world shattered in silence, every dream I held onto crashing and burning to ashes. Sidelined and forced to watch him shower her with love and tenderness, I had no choice but to divorce him. I was going to leave and start my life afresh but then my husband and his mistress took from me what I'd never forgive them for. With a broken heart, I rose in anger and was ready to punish them both and make them pay for the pain they caused me.

Ellie James, 50, aches for physical connection after years alone. She succumbs to Leo, 24, whose dangerous charm masks a cruel con: seduce her, gain trust, and drain her finances to pay his ruthless creditors. The plan shatters when Ellie learns Leo is the obsessive ex who once wrecked her daughter, Maya. Worse, the scheme was orchestrated by Ellie’s best friend and rival, Giselle, to destroy her. But the game flips. Leo’s cold con transforms into raw, obsessive love for Ellie. Now, explosive questions remain: Can Maya ever accept her mother with the man who still haunts her own desires? Will Giselle succeed in pushing her husband — Ellie’s regretful ex husband — back into Ellie’s bed? And will Ellie’s money truly save Leo from his violent debtors, or will they demand more?

This story is about a loving mother, who is able to endure and do everything for her beloved daughter. Sydney was left by her ex -boyfriend for the reason that he would marry someone else. As a result, she was unable to inform him that she's pregnant. Over six years, their path will meet again. But Sydney promised to herself that she would no longer affect her ex-boyfriend who hurt and cheated on her. But even so, she could not hide forever from her daughter who her father was, for the reason that little by little she was asking for her father.

Jenna Carter fled Redemption Creek ten years ago, leaving her high school sweetheart Colt Richardson waiting at the altar. Now she returns broke, bruised, and desperate, only to discover Colt has become president of the Devil's Reign MC—the club that destroyed her father's legacy. When her abusive ex Derek sells her to the ruthless Serpent MC for fifty thousand dollars, Jenna must choose between freedom and the dangerous man who still owns her heart. But Colt has his own plans, and they involve keeping Jenna in his bed and under his protection, whether she wants it or not.

Avery Montgomery's life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband's infidelity and her family's betrayal, leading to a tragic car accident that leaves her presumed dead. But two years later, she reemerges with a vengeance, determined to reclaim her rightful place as CEO of Montgomery Enterprises and exact revenge on those who wronged her. "I need your help." "What makes you think I'd be willing to help you, Avery?" Nathaniel asked, his tone cautious. "Because I have something you want," Avery said, a sly smile spreading across her face. "The E7-1987 file. And in return, you can help me take down my family and reclaim what's rightfully mine." Nathaniel's eyes narrowed, his interest piqued. "You're playing a dangerous game, Avery. Are you sure you're ready for this?" "I was born ready, Nathaniel. And with your help, nothing can stop me." Seeking help from Nathaniel Hart, a billionaire who was once in love with her and her ex husband who had come back, seeking for forgiveness. Can Avery trust Nathaniel with her life and her heart? Or will she go back to her husband, with the weight of her family deceit? Dive into a world of corporate espionage, family drama, and forbidden love in this captivating tale of revenge, redemption, and the power of true love.