Ex Libris: Confessions Of A Common Reader

"Divorce paper?" kunot noo pa na tanong ni Sophia kay Francis pagkabukas nya ng iniabot nitong sobre sa kanya. Matapos kasi ang ilang buwan na pamamalagi ni Francis sa ibang bansa ay ito kaagad ang bungad nya sa kanyang asawa pagbalik nya ng bansa. Ang Divorce paper. "Yes. Divorce paper. Maghiwalay na tayo," maawtoridad na sagot ni Francis kay Sophia. "Sige kung yan ang gusto mo at makapagpapaligaya sa'yo ay maghiwalay na lamang tayo," sagot na lamang ni Sophia kahit na sa kaloob looban nya ay nalulungkot sya.

Married to a billionaire tyrant, Lissie left her home, her family, and the future awaits her as a billionaire heiress for one man— and it's Colton Vistagra. Others think he's the definition of a humble husband; cold, handsome, hot, popular, billionaire and a devoted wife for Lissie Jones. But underneath lies a betrayal Lissie never thought would occur. Colton is willingly to trade Lissie and their unborn child for his mistress’ life. Hurt, tormented, and disgusted by Colton, Lissie met with a car accident. Five years later, she showed up as the new glamorous CEO of a billion-dollar company. Flabbergasted — Colton Vistagra tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. But no, Lissie won't agree. Lissie Jones swore to her death that he will make Colton and Andy's life a living hell. Let the face slapping begin!

After getting divorced and arrested by her husband, billionaire tycoon Oliver Quinn, who believed she had tried to kill his ex, Nella is unexpectedly saved by his business rival, Michael Hills. He offers her a shocking proposal: A contract marriage, in exchange for providing for her and the child she carries, Nella must supply Michael with information that could potentially bring Oliver's company to its knees. Five years later, Oliver wants both Nella and their child back, and his heartfelt gestures surprisingly move her. Will Nella fall for him again and end her five-year marriage with Michael?

May malaking gusto si Anabelle kay Cedric, pero dahil boyfriend ito ng kapatid niya ay nakuntento na siya na makita ito sa tuwing dumadalaw ito sa kapatid niya. Ngunit sa gabi ng engagement ni Angelica at Cedric, ay nangyari ang hindi nila inaasahan. Paano nga ba siya nagising sa kwarto ni Angelica na katabi si Cedric at parehas pa silang walang damit dahilan upang mauwi sa pagpapakasal nilang dalawa ni Cedric ang gabing iyon? Paano na ang magiging buhay niya sa piling ng lalaki kung sa bawat pagniniig nila, ang bukambibig nito ay pangalan ng kapatid niya?

(Warning 18+) He can’t forgive. She can’t remember. But their past won’t stay buried. Atticus Roan is desperate for a fresh start. After two years of hardship, she’s ready to rebuild her life, even if it means facing rejection for the way her plus-size figure no longer fits society’s ideals. Applying for a secretary position at Royal Cruise Manufacturing Company is her last hope. But she never expected her potential boss to be Phoenix Everette — a man whose icy glare hides a storm of resentment and pain.Phoenix remembers everything Atticus forgot. Two years ago, her betrayal left him broken, both in heart and body. Now he walks with a cane, a daily reminder of the accident that shattered his life — and he blames her for it. Her return stirs old wounds and a fury he thought he’d buried. How dare she stand before him, unaware of the damage she caused?As their worlds collide, a tangled web of lost memories, buried secrets, and raw emotions threatens to destroy them both. Atticus must uncover the truth about their past, while Phoenix must decide if he can let go of his anger.Can they confront their painful history and find forgiveness, or are some wounds too deep to heal? In a battle between resentment and redemption, second chances don’t come easy — but they might be worth the fight.

Five years ago, policemen beat down the doors of our house and arrested my father for financial fraud. Just as I was about to despair, my friend’s father proposed that I marry his son—Mason. In my grief over daddy’s imprisonment, and unexpected happiness of marrying my childhood love, I was blinded. I vowed to myself that I would be the best wife I could be. But my husband would never love me the way he loved Jade—my best friend who died eight years ago. I pretended everything was fine and kept being a good wife for all these years. However, when I found Jade’s ring in Mason’s pocket and saw her face, alive and beautiful, appear in the live stream, the illusion—my game of house—was shattered.

The adage that marriage is the tomb of love seemed to ring true for Andrea, whose husband, Valentine Singers, scorned and divorced her due to her weight gain and perceived lack of beauty. "Sign the divorce papers," were the cold words Andrea received from Valentine when she joyfully shared the news of her pregnancy. Devastated and broken-hearted, she left Las Vegas and returned five years later with a young boy in tow. However, life had more surprises in store for her – a mix of love and heartbreak. In a bittersweet tale of love and betrayal, the CEO who had once spurned her now desires her back. But complications arise when his identical twin brother enters the picture, waiting on the sidelines.

"Is everything alright?" I asked, My heart filled with worries as I gazed at my husband who walked in with his eyes contorted with rage. He looked at me with disgust. Without a word, he threw something at me. It wasn’t until the papers scattered on the cold floor that I realized they were pictures. My eyes widened in horror as I stared at the images. They were pictures of me. But not just me, it was me and another man. A man I didn’t even know. The photos were intimate, showing us in compromising positions as if we were lovers. God, How did he get this? ********************************************* After four years of heart-wrenching miscarriages, Emily's world is turned upside down when her husband accuses her of infidelity, shattering their marriage. Six years later, Emily returns as a billionaire heiress, driven by a thirst for revenge against those who wronged her. But when her ex-husband, Alex, begs for a second chance, Emily must decide. Will she forgive and forget, or will the wounds of the past prove too deep to heal?

You never know the value of something until it's gone. That was the case of Maximus James Lewis. For three years, Gianna loved him unconditionally but he was too self-absorbed and arrogant to treat her right. After standing her up at their engagement party, Gianna vowed never to give him any more chances again. Maximus thought he could live without her until he found out that she was getting married to another man!

Skylar’s entire life shattered the moment she walked into her bedroom and saw her husband, Farrow, tangled in the sheets with another woman. And her heart broke even more when she found out—that woman was Farrow’s fated mate. But as days turned into weeks, Farrow began to fade away; his vibrant spirit and sharp mind were nowhere to be found and he seemed to dote on his fated mate with an obsessive devotion that bordered on madness. Driven by suspicion, Skylar uncovered a dark truth: Farrow wasn’t bound by fate at all… he was in a powerful love spell, cast by the woman he believed to be his mate. The witch had manipulated him into a toxic relationship, feeding off his strength and breaking him down. Determined to save the man she once loved, Skylar vows to help Farrow break free from the spell’s grip. But forgiveness is a different matter entirely. Even when their wolves form a chosen mate bond, the memory of his betrayal lingers like a scar on her soul. Farrow may be free from the witch’s curse, but earning Skylar’s trust again? That’s a battle he might never win.