Ex Libris: Confessions Of A Common Reader

"Let go of me," she hissed, her eyes blazing with annoyance. "Unfortunately, Mi Cielo. You're stuck with me. I won't let go of you ever again," he responded, his gaze darkening. ... Isabella Moreno has no memories of a significant part of her past. She has a son but doesn't remember who his father is. A chance encounter with Luca, a dangerous Mafia boss brings a drastic change to her life. His obsession with her seems to be bone deep and while Izzy can't fight her attraction towards him, she has a feeling that he's a major piece in her life's jigsaw puzzle. Why is Luca bent on keeping her by his side? What are the secrets locked away in Izzy's lost memories? When these secrets are unravelled, will she be able to handle the truth? Or will she end up abandoning Luca for the second time, causing his utmost self destruction?

Elena Sinclair rebuilt her life from the ruins of a future that never happened. Five years ago, Adrian Kane chose his father’s fortune over her—and it destroyed them both. Now, his late father’s will forces him to marry her within six months or lose his billion-dollar empire to his ruthless brother. Elena’s plan is simple: say YES, marry him, and break his heart where it hurts most. But the man she remembers—the cold heir who left her—is gone. In his place stands a man who has faced therapy, loss, and five years of grief he never wanted her to see. The more she seeks revenge, the harder it becomes to tell who’s really being punished. When the truth finally comes out, she learns that sometimes love’s second chance begins where the first one ended.

Ivor Sales is a self-made CEO, he works hard for what he has right now.  He was once married to Lily Andra, a tough yet kind businesswoman. Naging magkaibigan sila noong college days pa lang nila hanggang sa nagbunga ito nang pagmamahalan. Ilang taon silang magkarelasyon bago nagpakasal at bumuo ng pamilya. Masaya sila at kuntento sa kanilang buhay may-asawa. Ngunit dahil sa pagkakaiba nila nang personalidad at sa hirap nang kanilang pinagdaanan bilang indibidwal, nakahadlang ito sa kanilang kasal. Ang dati nilang pang-unawa at pagmamahal sa isa’t isa, ay napalitan nang hindi pagkakaintindihan at kawalan nang tiwala. Hindi na nila kinayang ayusin ang kanilang relasyon at nagdesisyon silang maghiwalay. Sa paglipas ng pitong taon, nagkita muli sina Lily at Ivor. Sa muli nilang pagkikita, may mga naiwan at nabuong tanong na hindi masagot. Maari kaya maging dahilan ito nang kanilang pagkakabalikan?

Framed for murder by the man who vowed to protect her, Mikaela lost everything, including her memories. Now, he returns, claiming her as his wife once again, knowing she’s forgotten his betrayal. And as she falls for him, she has no idea she's in love with the wrong man…. again.

"I may have been a trophy wife, but now I'm the one holding the trophy" Agatha De Rossi, fresh out of a brutal marriage with business tycoon Nathan Richards, is ready to trade her diamonds for dynamite. With the help of her father, Aldo, the elusive CEO of NexGen, Agatha transforms from trophy wife to tech heiress with a vengeance. Manhattan's elite becomes her hunting ground as she infiltrates Nathan's world to dismantle his empire piece by piece. But a wrench gets thrown into her perfectly laid plans: Charles Campbell. Nathan's rival, a billionaire with charm to spare and eyes that see right through Agatha's disguise. Will Agatha resist Charles' allure and stay focused on revenge? Or will their undeniable chemistry ignite a passion hotter than any boardroom battle? Click now and find out if Agatha gets her revenge, her man, or maybe both.

"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.

What do you do when you're so utterly and brutally betrayed by the two people you love most in life? Life hasn't been kind to Lucy, right from a few minutes after she was born until now that she's a happily married adult. In the blink of an eye, everything she knows is proven to be a lie, and she is thrown into despair. In a surprising twist of fate, though, right at this trying time, luck finally decides to shine on her in a really big way. Her greatest heart's desire is suddenly granted, along with unimaginable success. Now, it's time for revenge ... time to show those who looked down on her and betrayed her that she's a force to be reckoned with. However, it seems that the universe isn't done dealing her a bad hand, because terrible secrets from the far, dark past suddenly begin to rear up their ugly heads, and seemingly unknown enemies begin to spring up out of nowhere to cause her problems. Will Lucy be able to conquer these problems? Will her new-found love with Nathan survive these sudden twists in their formerly perfect life?

"You dare to call impotent? How dare you, Laura, how dare you tell such lies about me?" Nate yelled furiously, startling my friends and I. We were just talking about him, and I'd just confided in them that I was getting a divorce because my husband is impotent. I had no idea that he was standing right behind us, and now he's pissed, so fucking pissed! "I'm taking you home with me, and tonight I'll show you that I'm not impotent. I'll make you take back those words, trust me."

"From now on, you're mine, Zamara." Paulit-ulit na umalingawngaw sa isipan ni Zamara Lopez ang mga salitang ito, mula pagkabata hanggang sa siya ay maging ganap na dalaga. Anak siya ng isang simpleng magsasaka, namuhay nang payak, ngunit isang lalaki ang nagpabago sa takbo ng kanyang kapalaran—si Davis Santillian. Dating itinuring niyang tiyuhin, ngayon ay tinatawag niyang "ex-uncle." Ngunit bakit? Ano ang nangyari sa pagitan nila na nagpabago sa kanilang relasyon? Sa edad na 30, si Davis ay isang makapangyarihang negosyante na may madilim na nakaraan, at si Zamara, na ngayo’y 22, ay isang babaeng pilit iniiwasan ang anino ng kanyang nakaraan. Ngunit sa muli nilang pagtatagpo, hindi na siya bibitawan ni Davis. Isang kwento ng pag-ibig, pag-aari, at mga lihim na pilit itinatago ng nakaraan. Totoo bang may kalayaan si Zamara, o sadyang hindi niya matatakasan ang lalaking minsan niyang itinuring na pamilya?

Amunet wishes to give her daughter, Auset, a simple life. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, ang lalaking nanakit at nang-iwan sa kanya sa panahon kung kailan niya ito higit na kailangan ay makakaharap niyang muli bilang kanyang boss. Kinamumuhian ni Amunet ang lalaki higit kanino man, ngunit bakit siya pa ang pinalalabas nitong masama at nangwasak sa noo'y perpekto sana nilang relasyon? Nagbanta pa itong pagbabayarin siya sa kasalanang hindi naman niya ginawa.