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
Latest episodes
08 October 2025
Back from the Dead Andre Spiteri
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE DI BRIAN BRANDON MURDER MYSTERY SERIES, THE PULSE-POUNDING, AWARD-NOMINATED SCOTTISH GANG THRILLER THAT INTRODUCES THE STRATHBURGH CRIME UNIVERSE
Hapless Bertie Haig wakes up to find a random dead stranger in his bed.
Mercurial west Strathburgh gangster Al Edwards has to turn his back on the only life he's ever known.
DI Kris Hendrie is torn between her loyalty to her family, and her dedication to the job.
Three very different people, living very different lives... until the machinations of a dark figure force them to make impossible choices.
How much will they be willing to give up for another chance at life?
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06 October 2025
Senna's Secret Ch 1 & 2
“This tender romance is perceptively written and sweetly enthralling, with two very appealing and loveable main characters.” Rebmay - Goodreads
Senna Lang didn’t believe in fairy tales, but she did believe in second chances. After one impulsive decision in high school with her boyfriend Josh, her life veered off course. She’d left Avenel for the masses and anonymity in California. But now, ten years later, the aftershocks of losing Josh’s love still rattle her. Most of the time she can ignore the ache, but sometimes she can’t help but wonder what her life could have been if she hadn’t screwed everything up with Josh. Would they be living in a two-story bungalow with water views and wraparound porches on the idyllic island town of Avenel? Would they have a couple of kids and a rambunctious but friendly dog?
Josh Turner couldn’t believe his eyes. He’d heard Senna was coming back, but he hadn’t known when. When their paths crossed, the curves of her body took him on a slow trip through memory lane. She’d been his first love and his first heartbreak. After high school, she’d ghosted him and cut him out of her life like he was a cancerous tumor to be tossed aside. He’d been heartbroken and angry, but as the years passed, his anger cooled to indifference. Being in her presence again unleashed a swell of emotions that he hadn’t expected. All their ‘firsts’ crashed through him like a tsunami and destroyed the barriers he’d erected around his heart. He’d thought he was over her. He wasn’t.
What readers are saying about Senna's Secret:
“This beguiling story has some interesting side twists that keep you vested in the story.” Merry Jelks-Emmanuel – Goodreads
“I loved this book, such a simple storyline, but with so much background and emotion, you just felt for the characters as you read.” Cath -Goodreads
“A swoon-worthy contemporary romance that is sure to sweep you off your feet with second chance romance, drama, and off the charts chemistry.” Truly – Goodreads
“There's drama, strong chemistry and romance. The characters are wonderful to get to know as your read the story. Warning that once you start reading, you won't want to put it down and you'll want more when you finish.” Kristi – Goodreads
“This is a great read with an awesome storyline that has well developed and engaging characters that have lots of chemistry. The smooth flow of the storyline makes for a good reading time.” Elvira - Goodreads
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01 October 2025
Resthaven Cottage: Not Your Usual B & B Ch 1 & 2 by Karin Thompson
A Heartfelt Contemporary Small Town Romance: Rekindling Connections. Centered around resilient and independent female leads.
Meddling is Jillian Osborne’s middle name. Well, it’s not, but it should be.
Meddling is practically Jillian Osborne’s middle name. While it may not officially be so, it truly fits her role perfectly. Running a cozy B&B alongside her beloved husband, Peter, is a dream realized at Resthaven Cottage. Nestled near the sea, this charming retreat provides guests with all the comforts of home, serving those who come with their own struggles and life challenges.
Jillian, with her intuitive nature and resourcefulness, possesses an uncanny knack for addressing her guests' dilemmas—often when she perhaps shouldn’t. Yet, her unorthodox methods lead to transformative changes in their lives as buried secrets and complicated pasts are unveiled.
At the center of it all is Jillian's unwavering commitment to tackling her guests’ issues, consistently going beyond the usual offerings of a B&B. And let’s not forget Bess, their insightful dog, a testament to the adage that dogs truly are man’s best friend.
Resthaven Cottage is a delightful story that highlights the strength of family ties, balancing laughter with poignant moments, and introduces readers to the endearing Jillian. Her fierce determination to help others, despite sometimes raising eyebrows, leaves a profound impression, celebrating the beauty of human connection and compassion in the process.
Resthaven Cottage: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We loved our stay! My husband and I were on the verge of divorce until Jillian helped us repair our marriage! I can’t recommend it enough!
Book Reviews:
Loved it!!!
What an excellent book! It has terrific characters and a beautiful setting; the story is heartwarming and fun. I loved reading about Jullian and Peter’s adventures at the B&B they opened.
I look forward to the next book in this series.
Ann F ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great Bbookworth reading, very entertaining.
This book was recommended & I found it an easy read with a few laugh-out-loud moments; the descriptive text allowed me to picture the scenes in my head, looking forward to the sequel. Light yet fulfilling.
Liza W ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A fabulous read
It was a lovely, relaxed read; I enjoyed it and can’t wait to see what happens next after this fabulous author gives us a sneak preview. A death, oh my gosh!
Lynne W ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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29 September 2025
Dahlia's Delights Ch 21 & 22
Enjoy the final episode of Dahlia's Delights. Will Dahlia be able to save the bakery? Will Jazmine evade the police and escape to the mainland? Will there be a HEA for Dahlia & Mark?
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24 September 2025
Dahlia's Delights Ch 18 - 20
Ch 18 - Jazmine could tell from the looks on Dahlia & Betty's faces that something terrible had happened in the kitchen. When to two police officers enter Dahlia's Delights, she knows that she must get away before it's too late.
Ch 19 - Mark and Dahlia review the camera footage and discover a mysterious man who kept this face turned away from the camera. When Dahlia's mom shows up, they realize who he is and his relationship to Jazmine.
Ch 20 - Jazmine and her lawyer, Mr. Harman, return to the scene of the crime.
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22 September 2025
Dahlia's Delights Ch 16 & 17
Ch 16 - Uncle Hugo visits Dahlia's Delights while Jazmine is working. He slips into the kitchen while she is helping a customer. She knows he can't be trusted and is concerned when he leaves in a happy mood.
Ch 17 - Betty and Dahlia discover another form of sabotage that may destroy the bakery.
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