Ex Libris: Confessions Of A Common Reader

Naomi thought signing the divorce papers would be the end of her tangled past with billionaire, Ethan Carter. But one night of reckless passion proves their story is far from over. When Ethan’s younger brother, Nathan, is kidnapped by Damian, the man who has spent years trying to destroy Ethan and claim Naomi for himself, who is also her high schoolmate. She is forced into making tough choices. To save Nathan, Naomi makes a daring deal with Damian. But Damian wants more than just love; he needs revenge to get back his pride, which has seemingly been swallowed by Ethan. He also needs Naomi back under his control. As she fights to outwit him, she finds herself running against time at every turn. With Ethan desperate to find her and Damian tightening his grip, Naomi risks everything in a final, heart-pounding escape. But when bullets fly and secrets unravel, one thing becomes clear she may have left Ethan once, but their love was never truly over. Will she make it out alive? Or will her past finally consume her? A gripping romance filled with passion, danger, and a love that refuses to die.

“Brent, please, I didnt cheat on you!” “Shut up!” Here I was begging a man who was a cheat himself— begging him to believe me and take him back. Despite the fact that he had been the one that cheated. But where had the compromising pictures come from? “I can't — I can't b-believe you're choosing your ex over me, Brent! I'm your wife! Your wife!” “Not only have you ruined my reputation, you have ruined my family's name as well. I wish I can erase you and everything we have together from my memories,” he growled at me. “You'll pay for what you've done, Priscilla. I promise you.” “Brent, you have to believe me,” I wept, summoning up the courage to clutch at his arm but he snatched it away from me, making me fall back violently against the table. He produced a set of papers and a pen and slammed them down onto he table. “Divorce papers. I want them signed. Now.” ***************** Sent packing by her husband when she was two months pregnant, Priscilla Sinclair had no one to turn to so she buried herself in her work. Six years later, she met the father of her children who wants her and his kids back. Could there be a chance for him in her life again?

Ava: May ginawa akong masama noong nakaraang siyam na taon. Hindi ito maganda, pero nakita at kinuha ko ang pagkakataon na makuha ang lalaking mahal ko simula pa nong bata ako. Fast forward ng maraming taon at pagod na ako sa isang kasal na walang pagmamahal. Gusto kong makalaya kami pareho sa kasal na hindi dapat nangyari. May kasabihan na kapag mahal mo ang isang bagay… palayain mo ito. Alam ko na hindi niya ako mamahalin at na hindi ako ang magiging choice niya. Ang puso niya ay laging nasa babaeng yun at kahit na may mga pagkakasala ako, nararapat akong mahalin. Rowan: Noong nakaraang siyam na taon, sa sobrang in love ko ay hindi ako makakita ng tama. Sinira ko ito noong ginawa ko ang pinakamalaking pagkakamali sa buhay ko at sa proseso nito ay nawala sa akin ang mahal ko. Alam ko na kailangan kong managot, kaya ginawa ko ito, kasama ang isang asawa na hindi ko gusto. Sa maling babae. Ngayon ay binaliktad niya ulit ang buhay ko sa pag divorce niya sa akin. Ang mas naging komplikado pa dito, ang taong minamahal ko ay bumalik na sa bayan. Ngayon ang tanging katanungan, sino ang tamang babae? Ito ba ang babae na minahal ko noong mga nakaraang taon na? O ito ba ang ex-wife ko, ang babae na hindi ko gusto pero kailangan kong pakasalan?

After 4 years, Serin comes back to Marionne City for the grand opening of her first art gallery and studio that is held in Crimson - The Skye Mall & Hotel owned by Jeremy, her former boss. She used to work for him, but she was forced to quit her job when Jeremy began to fall for her. He had no courage to snatch his older brother's happiness after knowing that he also had feelings for Serin. Because of the promise their mom had left Jeremy to keep which was to protect his older brother at all costs, Jeremy chose to walk away from Serin with his unconfessed love for her. Letting her go has brought him empty days and nights of painful regrets. But now that they crossed paths again, Jeremy will take this second chance to turn his unspoken feelings to a fearless confession, "I'm your ex-boss but I'm still your desperate lover."

Since childhood, Natasha Diaz and Liam Cameron were destined to be husband and wife. Their grandfathers were best friends despite their differing social statuses. Natasha's grandfather is an ordinary citizen, while Liam's grandfather came from a wealthy and influential family. Because of their friendship, the two grandfathers decided to arrange a marriage between their grandchildren. After marrying Liam, Natasha entered a wealthy family, but that was not what she truly wanted. She had always had a crush on him. However, Liam was not the type to accept an arranged marriage easily. He viewed Natasha as an ambitious woman seeking his status. Ultimately, Liam felt he had no choice but to marry Natasha for the sake of his dying grandfather. Natasha finally got what she had always wanted, and she was very happy, even though Liam's condition was to end their marriage after two years. Will Natasha be able to make Liam love her the way she loves him before their contract marriage comes to an end?

Rosalie Jacobs had been married to Byron Lawrence for three years before finally getting a divorce. The entirety of Coast City frowned upon her as the outcast wife of a rich family.Six years later, Rosalie returned to the country with a pair of twins and became a world renowned miracle doctor.Countless people flocked to marry her.Suitor No. 1 said, "Miss Jacobs, are your children missing a father? What do you think of me? If you agree, I will treat them like my own."Suitor No. 2, "Miracle doctor Jacobs, I was blown away by your beauty and talent when I first met you. I would like the chance to love you to the best of my ability for the rest of my life. President Lawrence is blind to turn his back on you. I would never leave you!"Just then, a little girl appeared. She hugged Rosalie's leg and said, "Mommy, daddy has been kneeling on the washboard for three days and three nights now. He asked if you’d calmed down yet. If you have, he wants to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get remarried."

"Dear ex-wife, I want you back!" ~~~~~~~ Stacy, a strong and devoted wife, discovers the painful truth that her husband Nathan has been cheating on her with her best friend Rita. The betrayal strikes deep within her heart, and unable to tolerate the breach of trust, Stacy takes the brave decision to divorce Nathan, severing all ties with him. Life after the divorce proves to be a tumultuous journey for Stacy. With shattered dreams and a wounded spirit, she finds herself grappling with the challenges of starting anew. In the face of adversity, Stacy musters the courage to reinvent herself and discovers an unexpected path in the most vibrant city of dreams, Los Angeles. Drawn to the allure of the city's nightlife, Stacy finds solace and empowerment as a stripper in one of Los Angeles' premier clubs. With a newfound sense of freedom, she embraces her sensuality and unleashes her hidden talents on the stage, captivating the audience with her mesmerizing performances. The neon lights and pulsating music become her sanctuary, where she can momentarily forget the pain that still lingers in her heart. However, fate has a twisted sense of irony in store for Stacy. One fateful night, as she prepares to grace the stage with her magnetic presence, she receives an unexpected request: to strip for a VIP client. The name sends a chill down her spine, for it is none other than her ex-husband Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Olivia waited three years for her husband, Alexander, to treat her like his wife but that never happened. She decided to seek divorce and leave the abusive toxic marriage she was in. Unfortunately, the day she left the home of her husband she had an accident and lost her memory. She could remember all those who treated her nicely except her husband and his family who treated her badly. Her husband called her out of the blue to tease her but was surprised Olivia addressed him with another man's name and also hung up on him for the first time. The idea of Oliva moving on frightened him and he started pursuing her to win her love again but he had to battle with Leo, another man in love with Olivia for her attention. This battle of love led to the unveiling of hidden mysteries. Would Alexander be able to win Olivia's heart back and what happens when Alexander's first love also returns to town?

I gave everything for him, turn my back against my life for him but he just used me, all for substitution. Aysel got slammed on the face with a divorce paper. She wasn't needed anymore, she was just meant to replace her but now she is back. Who? Forced to leave, Aysel battles with regrets, but then an opportunity to a life time landed on a platter for her. Return back Glamorous and get revenge. Will she accept this offer? Years after, she returns with a child who demands for his daddy. Her ex-husband finds out the real truth and is bent on getting her back, but how will he succeed when his greatest enemy seems hellbent on getting her too?

“You Whore! We both know that child isn't mine! Sign the divorce papers now, or I'll beat that thing out of your womb!” My husband roared as I lay dying on the bloody floor. What do you do when the man you loved becomes your worst nightmare? Beating you till you almost lose your unborn twins, then parading your sister as his new wife while you bleed alone? You don’t cry. You don’t beg. You leave and return as his worst nightmare and regret! It's more twisted when the sinfully handsome man who loves you will burn the world at the snap of your finger. And when your ex crawls back, begging. “Take me back, Aria. Your sister tricked me.” You look him in the eye and say. “Get lost, ex-husband. You're in my past now!”