Podcast by Cherish Lively
My Secret Obsession
Indulge in your secret obsession by joining Cherish Lively as she reads thrillers and spicy romance that will get your heart pounding with chills and thrills.
My Secret Obsession
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10 May 2025
Confessions of a Fallen Good Girl (Complete Book)
Lily Summers is tired of being a good girl. Raised in a strict fundamentalist family, she's got years of repression and domination to overcome. Feeling suffocated by the expectations of her family, Lily rebels against her upbringing to embrace her needs and desires. With determination and curiosity as her guides, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
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02 May 2025
Chimera Connections (Complete Book)
For the extraordinary people of Chimera Connections, love is more than a human experience—it’s a soul-deep bond that transcends the physical and spiritual realms. Their gifts amplify the intensity of their connections, making the need for their fated-mate impossible to ignore. For some, the journey to love is instantaneous and perfect. For others, it’s a battle of wills, trust, and serendipity. When the pull of a soulmate becomes undeniable, will they surrender to the power of love—or resist the destiny that calls to them?
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03:04:05
30 April 2025
Lizzy's Kiss (Complete Book)
“The author weaves a great storyline that is full of fear, heart-stopping terror, romance, heated sexual scenes, and suspense all of which culminates into a great climax.” Suzanne - Goodreads
Lizzy Adams hadn’t worked so hard to get a man’s attention as she had for Tyson Smith. The brawny black man with the soulful eyes, baritone voice that whispered over her like a velvet caress, and a smile that turned her knees to jelly occupied her thoughts… until she stood face to face with a man whose devious eyes scared her as much as the syringe in his hand.
Terrified, Lizzy reaches out to Tyson, the one man she knew could keep her safe. He’d seen it all during his time in the military, but the fear in Lizzy’s eyes and the tremble in her voice triggered his alpha-male instincts and sent testosterone rocketing through his veins. Keeping Lizzy safe from a grieving father turned serial killer became Tyson’s priority. Despite the danger around them, they can’t deny the sexual tension mounting between them.
Here's what reviewers are saying about LIZZY'S KISS.
“I was feeling the fearwhile reading the book and had to read it in one session as it was too riveting to put down.” Suzanne – Goodreads
“A great read if you like a little more action and mystery with your romance books. You will be very pleasantly surprised on the deep and intriguing storyyou get out of it along with quite the ride of ups and downs and guessing.” Bailey – Goodreads
“It was fast-paced with a great backstoryto explain who and why someone wanted to kill Lizzy. The author gave us well developed engaging characters and terrific descriptive narratives.” Heather – Goodreads
“A little bit of sizzle in the romancearea was also good.” Kirstie – Goodreads
“I loved this book that is filled with suspense, drama, and of course steamy chemistry. The characters are well developed and engaging, and the storyline flowed smoothly from start to finish.” Elvira – Goodreads
“What a great book, I loved that Lizzy stands up for herself! Off the charts chemistrybetween Lizzy and Tyson!” Tina – Goodreads
Books in The Savage Security Series
#1 Blood Kiss
#2 Avenging Kiss
#3 Coveted Kiss
#4 Stolen Kiss
#5 Grace's Kiss
#6 Lizzy's Kiss
Other series by Karen Tjebben can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Karen-Tjebben/e/B00F1VIJKQ
The Scintillate Series - YA, supernatural, romantic suspense
The Flowers of Avenel Series– Contemporary romance with a little mystery and a lot of spice.
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30 April 2025
Grace's Kiss (Complete Book)
Sparks fly when the wholesome girl next door crosses the path of a sexy, alpha male.
Grace followed the rules. She always played it safe and never put her heart in jeopardy, until the night she met him. She’d never imagined connecting with an alpha male like Ryan. Giving herself to him as he'd cradled her in his arms had come naturally... until she sobered up. He was everything that she’d convinced herself she didn’t want. Or was he everything she needed?
Ryan balanced on a thin line of gray. He’d killed his share of demons but managed to live at peace with his actions. Then he met Grace, a woman who pushed all his buttons and shook him to his core. The need to have her overwhelmed him, but she kept shooting him down. Could he convince her that he was exactly what she needed?
Grace's Kiss has a HEA and can be read independently from the other books in the Savage Security Series. This book has adult language and sexual situations.
Here’s what reviewers are saying about Grace’s Kiss.
“An intriguing suspenseful mystery romance story that is different because there are two stories running concurrently. It is part serial killer and part romance, but they come together beautifully and move quickly.” Misty – Goodreads
“The romance, mystery, and suspense keeps you turning pages to see what is next.” Carol – Goodreads
“Intense read that definitely had me intrigued wanting to read page after page as the plot unveiled and journey through their relationship with stupefying scenes and challenging scenarios.” Nadea – Goodreads
“Grace's Kiss is an entertaining read that is part romance and part serial killer thriller.” Becky – Goodreads
“This novel had a powerful main character and a powerful underlying theme of actions and consequences.” Samantha – Goodreads
Books in The Savage Security Series
#1 Blood Kiss
#2 Avenging Kiss
#3 Coveted Kiss
#4 Stolen Kiss
#5 Grace's Kiss
#6 Lizzy's Kiss
Other series by Karen Tjebben can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Karen-Tjebben/e/B00F1VIJKQ
The Scintillate Series - YA, supernatural, romantic suspense
The Flowers of Avenel Series– Contemporary romance with a little mystery and a lot of spice.
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29 April 2025
Avenging Kiss (Full Book)
Book 2 in the exciting SAVAGE SECURITY romantic suspense series.
Some sins cannot be forgiven. Those must be avenged.
When Adita Chopra stumbled upon the decimated camp, she vowed to hunt down the men who killed her sister. The stench of burnt flesh and the taste of death in the air haunt her dreams and power her lust for vengeance. She will show no mercy.
The men of Savage Security served their country. They’d done their time in the sandbox and now enjoy their peaceful lives in the States, far from the death and mayhem of war. Will living in peace blind them to the dangerous threat that’s poised to strike?
Here's what reviewers are saying about AVENGING KISS.
"This book has everything. Action, mystery, revenge, and romance. It’s a great follow up to Blood Kiss and I can’t wait to see what happens next." Jessica B - Goodreads
"What a clever story with a wonderful balance of mystery and suspense." Bailey - Goodreads
"Romantic and Complex! I love a novel that can deliver on multiple genres without one not fitting." Ever Leigh - Goodreads
"Wow, this one really delivers in many areas. It is a thrilling Psychological Thriller with teeth." Samatha - Goodreads
"The amount of testosterone is amazing in the book. I don’t think that I’ve read a suspense book where the outcome effects everyone on the team. Not just one person. It was great and I enjoyed getting to know all the guys. Logan, Cole, Mike and Jack have stolen my heart. Literally…of Bella, too." - Amazon Reviewer.
Books in Series
#1 Blood Kiss
#2 Avenging Kiss
#3 Coveted Kiss
#4 Stolen Kiss
#5 Grace's Kiss
#6 Lizzy's Kiss
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28 April 2025
Stolen Kiss (Complete Book)
A sociopath is on the hunt… Bret Silva’s handsome face is plastered all over town on placards praising his success. But neither his eyes nor his friendly smile betray the dark beast that lurks within. A beast that requires sacrifices. But one mistake endangers Bret’s survival. When the men from Savage Security discover a damning photo, they realize that someone has mastered the art of the perfect murder. As their hunt begins, Cole Savage must reconcile his desire for justice with the burning ache in his heart for Julia Romero. Enlisting her help as a realtor, they work together to find a new home for Savage Security while the hunt for the killer continues. As the men discover more victims, they piece together the clues and realize that one of their own may be in the sights of a ruthless killer.
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