[WATTYS 2024 WINNER | Best Characters Award]
Adonis Macaraeg would unquestionably do anything to forget his dark past for him to start anew. But the nightmares of his past would haunt him when he fell for the woman he thought he would start a new life with.
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To escape from the life he did not ask for, he would hide from the truth and live in lies in the midst of his worldly desires. Just as he thought he started anew, he met the innocent yet daring Madison Buenafranca.
Prior to her encounter with Adonis when she came back from the United States, Madison was in the process of healing after what happened to her a few years back.
Soon, they would find out how their lives were intertwined in the nightmares they wanted to break free from.
A man caught up in his worldly desires...
A woman healing from her scars...
Would their love overcome their yesterday's nightmares?
Or would their nightmares haunt their love affair?
Hidden truths. Endless lies.
They are their own prisoners.
Are they tainted saints?
Or are they sinless sinners?
DISCLAIMER:
This novel is written in Filipino and English languages.
WARNING:
This novel contains some scenes and themes that may not be suitable for very young readers.
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