My Secret Obsession

Mark arrives at the bakery to give Dahlia a camera to record whoever is harming her business. Once they have the camera in place, they retire to Dahlia's office and they drop their guards and enjoy a brief kiss.

“𝘞𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯. 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦... Diana Quicke isn't the first woman to discover her husband's duplicity, but they didn’t find out the same day the American Republic changed forever. In the aftermath of the attack the surviving members of government attempt to recreate a normal life in America but society is balanced on a razor blade. Diana finds the thrill of new love and the anguish of traitorous betrayal. Michael Lowe returned home to a dying town. Something is hunting people in small rural communities. The ranchers have accepted that the nation's leaders aren't going to save them, but they're not on their own. Progress Requires Sacrifice. The people know that Community requires loyalty. That disloyalty to the people is unforgivable and 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.”Excerpt FromThe Cause War Janette GellarThis material may be protected by copyright.

Dahlia & Mark go on their first date to the Fish Fry. They share friendly banter and tidbits of information from their past. Dahlia confides in Mark that she thinks someone is sabotaging the bakery. He comes up with a plan to help her.

So I accidentally bonded with Darian who tackled me mid-escape… and now we’re fated mates.He pins me to the ground like I’m the threat. In his defense, I did crash into his sacred territory—while running for my life.Then my magic explodes. Now there’s a glowing mark on his wrist... and I’m locked in his cell.He’s furious. I’m terrified. And something about him makes my wolf ache in ways I don’t understand.We’re nothing alike. He’s an alpha protector. I’m a runaway royal omega with power I swore I’d never use again.But when the fortress falls under attack, he breaks every rule to protect me. When our hands touch, it’s like striking a match to a fuse.Three things happen fast— He kisses me. My magic answers. And the truth I’ve buried shatters everything.Because if anyone finds out who I really am, he’ll be forced to choose: His pack… Or me.And if I lose him? The bond might break more than just my heart—it could start a war.

Ch 8 - With the endless line of customers and constant supervision, Jazmine has to think outside of the box to sabotage Dahlia's business. Adding few extra sweets to large orders is the easiest way for her to follow her uncle's orders. Guilt churns in her gut with each act of sabotage.Ch 9 - Dahlia can no longer deny the havoc someone is purposely causing within Dahlia's Delights. She calls a meeting and tells her workers about the situation.

His hazel eyes haunt her dreams.He feels so real, but she’s never met him. How is this possible?Tasha is a chemist and knows better than to believe her heart’s delusions, more so when her professional life becomes hell thanks to the tantrums of a bigot boss. Yet, she cannot ignore the unfathomable connection with the oneiric stranger…who might now be in danger.Her anger and desire are reaching a critical point. Who can help her? Can all wrongs be righted?Josh is Seneca and a dreamwalker who can navigate and bend dreams at will. When Tasha, befuddled, reaches out, he won’t believe the willful woman with the pink-tipped afro, but then something incredible happens…Now Josh has his own agenda. So does the bigot boss.The sizzling chemistry between Tasha and Josh complicates things further. Can she trust him with the secret that’s been weighing on her for years? You will love this emotional, sizzling romance because it’s an empowering escape rooted in history and mythology.

A morning jog, an unlocked door, and an angry lover add up to murder! When Dervla hears that her ex-boyfriend is wanted for murdering his new lover, she snickers at his ironic fate. He’s too soft to be a killer, but if he’s wrongly accused, that’s his own problem. Or is it? Dervla is so mad at Emil she’s ready to kill him herself, but his grandmother and great-aunt reach out to her.Won’t Dervla help prove that her ex is innocent? She’ll consider it. But when she takes her anger out on a voodoo doll . . . . there's hell to pay!

Ch 6 - Jazmine's conflicted about harming Dahlia's Delights. Her parents would be ashamed of her for sabotaging the business, and Uncle Hugo is always on her to chip away at the Dahlia's bank account. She's not sure how long she can keep doing this. Ch 7 - The final Summer Daze event was incredible. The bakery was packed all day. The highlight was when Mark stopped by to see Dahlia.

I hope you enjoy these 2 chapters. Chapter 3 gives you insight into the "villian" of the story. She's a complicated woman who is trapped in a bad situation and is sabotaging Dahlia's Delights against her will. Chapter 4 hints at a potential romantic connection between Dahlia's and Mark.I'm excited to announce that My Secret Obsession is ready to begin posting new episodes again. While I"m still posting an episode aa week from a book, I am adding interviews with authors and a portion of their books to introduce you to more amazing authors. I hope you enjoy this new format and as always, thank you for sharing your time with me. Your support means everything to me. Follow me on: X https://x.com/CherishLively Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cherishlively/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088867255926Threads https://www.threads.com/@cherishlively

“Dahlia's Delights is a swoon worthy romance novel that is sure to sweep you off your feet. A captivating story of love and second chances.” Alyssa - Goodreads As a teen, Dahlia Collins swore that she’d escape the sandy beaches of her little hometown of Avenel on The Hidden Banks Islands. She’d dreamt big for herself, craving the adventure and success that could only be found in a big city. But life in the big city turned tumultuous, and the overwhelming swells of betrayal and financial struggle carried her back to Avenel. Taking over Dahlia’s Delights Bakery should have been easy for her, except it wasn’t. The bakery was bleeding money. Someone was sabotaging her business. She needed to discover the saboteur and save her bakery before her hopes and dreams were crushed.Mark Lane enjoyed a simple life in the quaint town of Avenel on the string of islands off the coast of North Carolina. His successful career as the police lieutenant was all he needed, or thought he needed, until he walked into Dahlia’s Delights. When he saw her, his world shifted. The young teen he’d last laid eyes on a decade ago was now a grown beauty. His heart double-tapped. His blood heated and strummed through his veins. Gone was the girl he’d teased in his youth. Instead, an auburn-haired beauty with emerald eyes robbed him of rational thought.When Dahlia looked across the display counter and locked eyes with Mark, all the feelings she’d had for him as a teen rushed through her. Her stomach fluttered as desire cloaked her in a world of bliss. She was thirteen again. Falling in love with him would be so easy. Dang it, she was already halfway there.

I hope you enjoy these 2 chapters. Chapter 3 gives you insight into the "villian" of the story. She's a complicated woman who is trapped in a bad situation and is sabotaging Dahlia's Delights against her will. Chapter 4 hints at a potential romantic connection between Dahlia's and Mark.Thank you for listening to my stories on My Secret Obsession. It's has been a wonderful journey for me, and I hope you've enjoyed it too. I am stepping away from the podcast for now. We are at a life change with my parents, and I just can't keep up with the podcast.Many of my books, including Dahlia's Delights, will be available on Amazon as audiobooks in a few days. I hope you enjoy them.Thank you for walking with me through My Secret Obsession. I've had a wonderful time, and truly do appreciate your support. Go to Cherishlively.substack.com to follow me on social media and find the podcast hosting sites that feature the wonderful stories for your entertainment. Good bye for now...

I was supposed to meet with my blackmailer. Instead, I met my match.MildredAlexander Gregory is handsome, wealthy, and intimidating as hell. He is also desperately looking for a new nanny for his daughter, Beatrice. He is not the man I thought I was meeting, and I am definitely not the woman he was supposed to interview, but I somehow end up getting the job anyway. Meanwhile, the man who has been threatening to release incriminating photos of me is still out there. I am just too busy being attracted to my new boss to pay attention…AlexFalling for the nanny is a complication I didn’t predict. Mildred is too young for me, too curvy for her own good, and too good with Beatrice not to notice. But as a man with plenty of demons of his own and a particularly nasty divorce under his belt, I am not fond of secrets. And Mildred seems to be hiding a big one. Too bad I want her in my bed anyway. Even if her secret tears us apart...A short, steamy instalove story with a guaranteed HEA! Part of the Taboo Misters series, this can be read as a standalone with some interconnected characters.

Today we are listening to the first chapter of a fresh & flirty romance by Noel Stark, Love, Camera, Action!. Cali Daniels, A scrappy TV director, lands her big break only to go head-to-head with the surly yet sexy director of photography Jory Blair. AS they collaborate, the show’s producer not-so-subtly suggests that Jory sabotage Cali in order to achieve his own goals. Jory must weigh which is more important to him, Cali or his job.After the reading, enjoy my interview with Noel as she shares Her extensive experience as a director and story producer. She gives us a peek into the behind the scenes production in the entertainment industry.From unscripted television to her new romance novel, Noël captures the highs and lows of love in the entertainment industry.

“Dahlia's Delights is a swoon worthy romance novel that is sure to sweep you off your feet. A captivating story of love and second chances.” Alyssa - Goodreads As a teen, Dahlia Collins swore that she’d escape the sandy beaches of her little hometown of Avenel on The Hidden Banks Islands. She’d dreamt big for herself, craving the adventure and success that could only be found in a big city. But life in the big city turned tumultuous, and the overwhelming swells of betrayal and financial struggle carried her back to Avenel. Taking over Dahlia’s Delights Bakery should have been easy for her, except it wasn’t. The bakery was bleeding money. Someone was sabotaging her business. She needed to discover the saboteur and save her bakery before her hopes and dreams were crushed.Mark Lane enjoyed a simple life in the quaint town of Avenel on the string of islands off the coast of North Carolina. His successful career as the police lieutenant was all he needed, or thought he needed, until he walked into Dahlia’s Delights. When he saw her, his world shifted. The young teen he’d last laid eyes on a decade ago was now a grown beauty. His heart double-tapped. His blood heated and strummed through his veins. Gone was the girl he’d teased in his youth. Instead, an auburn-haired beauty with emerald eyes robbed him of rational thought.When Dahlia looked across the display counter and locked eyes with Mark, all the feelings she’d had for him as a teen rushed through her. Her stomach fluttered as desire cloaked her in a world of bliss. She was thirteen again. Falling in love with him would be so easy. Dang it, she was already halfway there.

The fire brought everything to the surface. Chris loves Cassie and can't imagine a life without her. Will he be able to convince her to give up her life and join him on the island? Will they get their HEA?

Staci's desperation to win Chris back tempts her to stop taking her meds. The pills cloud her judgement and make life dull. Instead, she flushes the pills and comes up with a plan to get Cassie out of the picture. Staci goes to Cassie's place armed with lighterfluid and a butane lighter. Once Cassie is gone, she will save her marriage and have her happily ever after.

Chris and Cassie spend a romantic evening in the honeymoon suite. When they order room service, they are surprised by the person delivering it.

Ch 23: Chris and Cassie's bond strengthens now that Cassie understands the struggle Chris has overcome in regards to Staci. They spend the evening in each other's arms. Ch 24: Cassie meets Chris at the 5 star restaurant, Hope's Garden, at the high-end resort. Cassie gets a better understanding of Chris and his family's history.

Listen for the inside peek from Stacy's point of view. When Cassie hears that Stacy is Chris' wife, she's devastated that Chris turned her into "the other woman". Cassie bails on Chris and leaves him hanging at the beach waiting for her. As the minutes tick away, Chris realizes that Cassie isn't coming back to him. He decides to hunt her down. Cassie doesn't want to talk to Chris, but he convinces her to hear his side of the story. Everything changes when she hears Chris' side of things.

As fireworks light up the night sky, Cassie feels an eerie gaze on her. A stunning woman watches her from across the beach—could this be the elusive Staci she’s only heard whispers about? While Chris is off grabbing food, Cassie’s curiosity grows. But as the evening unfolds in cozy cuddles beneath the stars, she can’t shake the feeling that something—or someone—is waiting just beyond the glow of the celebration.

Abby and Chris enjoy a vacation to a winter wonderland.

Chris takes a gamble, changing his flight to chase the woman who’s been on his mind since their unforgettable first date. But when he finally spots Cassie at the Lazy Dazes event, she’s with another man. His heart clenches—was he too late? Relief washes over him when he realizes the man is his friend, Lt. Mark Lang, who quickly steps aside, sensing Chris’s feelings.With the ocean breeze swirling around them, Chris and Cassie walk along the shore, their chemistry crackling like a live wire. When he leads her to a hidden cave on his property, the tension finally erupts into a night of raw passion neither of them will ever forget.

After a long week, Cassie treats herself to the Lazy Daze event at the beach, soaking in the salty breeze, lively music, and carefree atmosphere. With a plate of fish and chips in hand, she’s ready to enjoy the simple pleasures of the evening. But when she crosses paths with Mark, the ruggedly handsome police lieutenant, the night takes an unexpected turn. Is he just a fleeting encounter, or could this be the start of something deeper

Today's episode features Abby and Chris in a short chapter and Candy and Archie in a longer chapter. I hope you enjoy the change of pace. Don't worry, the love story between Abby and Chris is not finished. You will see them again.

When Staci attempts to reconcile with Chris, she discovers that Chris is moving on with a mysterious woman. Determined to destroy Chris's chance at finding new love, she follows Cassie home and gives leaves her a gift as a warning.

Cassie and Chris enjoy the night sky as they bond over wine and flirty conversation. Unfortunately, as their talk melds into an intimate moment, Chris's cell phone slams on the brakes when Staci's name pops up on the screen. Frustrated by Chris's inadequate explanation of who Staci is, Cassie leaves his place promising herself that she wouldn't let him distract her from her mission of writing her book.

Daisy's writing came easily for her throughout the week with Chris as her muse. When he invites her over for dinner, she can't deny her attraction to him.

Cassie spends the day tapping away at her keyboard as she brings to life the story within her. The only problem is that images of Chris keep surface and demanding for a spot within her novel. Irritated by the attraction she has for him, because she doesn't want to romantically complicate her life, she decides to use him as a muse. Perhaps he will provide the sex appeal and heat for her romance novel.

As the sun streamed through her window and the wave's hypnotic rhythm thrummed her awake, she knew this was the first day of her new life. Writing was on her agenda for the day, but first breakfast. The diner was cute and the aromas made her mouth water. After being seated in a booth, she noticed a problem. A man was staring at her. Was this the man from the night before? He strolled over to her table and introduced himself. He was charming, until she told him that she wrote "chick lit". Then his gaze heated and it was clear that he was thinking about erotica. The heat in his eyes confirmed that she definitely needed a pen name.

Cassie Bowmont had what it took to succeed, at least that’s what she told herself. Hoping a change of pace and new scenery would get her creative juices flowing, she rented a beach cottage in the small town of Avenel where she could dip her pen into the steamy depths of adult romance. She didn’t need or want any distractions to thwart her progress, but she hadn’t counted on Chris Walker. After deciding that he would be a great muse for the hero in her book, she realized that a summer fling with him was just what the Book Gods ordered. When Chris Walker spotted the small car on the shoulder of the road, his hero complex kicked in. Unable to ignore a damsel in distress, he pulled over to be a knight in a Ford F-150. He stomped through the flooded road and convinced Cassie to follow him to safety. After a goodbye wave in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly, he figured he’d never see her again, but Fate had other plans. When their paths crossed once more, he paused long enough to notice the delight in her eyes, the playful smirk on her glossy lips, and the determination of her spirit. His heart stuttered. His brain flooded with need, and a crack penetrated the wall around his heart. They knew the summer was all they’d have but falling for each other was inevitable. The pleasure of lust somehow transformed into the contentment of love. When a jilted lover returns and sabotages their relationship, they must decide if they will be prisoners to the past or sail into their future.

Sam's twisted fixation with Lizzy drives him to a chilling plan of murder. Enraged by her happiness with Tyson, he stalks her, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. While Lizzy unwinds in a hot bath, Sam sees his chance—but Lizzy isn’t going down without a fight. A deadly struggle ensues. Tyson hears her cries for help and busts through the doors in time to subdue Sam and save Lizzy from certain death.

The attack was swift, brutal, and left Lizzy reeling. Behind her locked door, she fights the nausea rising in her throat, the metallic taste of blood is a bitter reminder of the assault. Sam nurses his wound, fury boiling over. She was supposed to die. Now, with everything unraveling, he’s determined to finish what he started.

While her boyfriend Tyson is away, Lizzy takes the chance to tidy her apartment, unaware of the danger lurking nearby. Sam, consumed by anger over the loss of his son and blaming Lizzy, hides in the shadows with a syringe of his lethal "Karma Cocktail." As she steps outside to take out the trash, Sam corners her, leaving Lizzy no choice but to fight for her life in a desperate battle for survival.

Where truth and justice collide, love becomes the ultimate verdict.Stranded by snow, bound by truth, and ignited by passion. Snowed-in love story!Where truth and justice collide, love becomes the ultimate verdict.A ruthless murder trial threatens to destroy Salvatore Gallo's life, and his attorney Mary Taylor must navigate treacherous underworld ties and startling revelations. But fate has other plans.When a fierce snowstorm forces Mary to take shelter at a secluded Aspen cottage, she finds herself snowed in with a grumpy stranger. As the storm rages on, their mutual attraction grows, but Mary's unaware that her captivating companion is none other than Alex Gallo, Salvatore's brother.As Salvatore’s trial reaches its climax, can Alex come and rescue his brother? Or will the shadows of the past keep them apart?

Sam's obsession with Lizzy leads him to follow her to a café. Watching her order coffee, he orchestrates a "chance" encounter, deliberately bumping into her to test if she recognizes him. When Lizzy fails to show any recognition, Sam's anger spirals into a consuming desire for vengeance, and the dark urge to end her life intensifies within him.Lizzy and Tyson indulge in a dreamy, romantic date. They paddle a canoe to a hidden spot where a picturesque picnic awaits them. Over wine, sweet grapes, and decadent chocolate-covered strawberries, their connection deepens, culminating in an intimate and passionate moment of love.

When Sephoria and Arabelle try to escape Lynnton, they get separated and two men abduct Arabelle. Sephoria finds Arabelle on a secluded horse ranch in the mountains and tries to rescue her. Unfortunately, winter has come early trapping them there. The worst part is what she thought was a cage slowly becomes a home and her sister's captor might be someone she can love.

Sam’s life shattered when his son died, but what he finds in Lizzy’s diary breaks him further. While she was at the school Open House, he broke into her apartment and discovers her indifference to his family's pain. Enraged, he leaves behind a few surprises for her that she can’t ignore. When Lizzy notices the subtle, chilling changes in her home, she calls Grace for reassurance. After checking her apartment for an intruder, she is shocked when a knock sounds on her door. Peeking through the peephole, she is shocked at who is waiting for her.

A Twist of Fate: Stranded, humiliated, and utterly lost, Lizzy’s disastrous date has left her wandering an unfamiliar city. Just when she feels at her lowest, she collides with Tyson—a man she never expected to see again. Over coffee, Lizzy’s vulnerability reveals a side of her Tyson can’t ignore. What starts as a moment of solace quickly stirs a connection neither of them saw coming. Could this serendipitous encounter be the start of something beautiful?

The worst night of her life set in motion events that both haunt and heal her broken heart. Too afraid to go to the authorities after being attacked, Melody turns to Ransom for support and comfort.Ransom will do anything to protect Melody, even if that means he can’t be with her. Battling her demons was the easy part, but when she finds out the truth of what he’s done, can she live with the guilt of his sacrifice?Will her Christmas wish come true?Will he be able to gain her family’s trust?Or will the past he’s been trying to protect her from continue to keep them apart?

With a little nudge from Grace, Lizzy takes the plunge and keeps her date with Henry. When she sees him, her pulse quickens. He’s more charming and attractive than she imagined. Over candlelight and breathtaking views of the Potomac, sparks fly. As the evening winds down, one question lingers: should they let the night end...or take it to his place?

Ethan and Hope's bond connection intensifies with each kiss and caress. He still needs to come clean about his Chimera DNA and the paranormal qualities that he brings to the relationship. She must decide if the supernatural life is something she can embrace.

Everyone has secrets. Everyone has needs. I help those with secrets meet their needs. My name is Mira Thorne. I work in the shadows for people who live in the shadows. People who have been debased and ridiculed through history. Legends and movies that exploit the Chimeras' incredible gifts have prevented them from revealing their true selves to the world. One day, perhaps, mankind will understand the beauty and richness in all of God's creations, but for now, the Chimera must live double lives.

Ch 23 - Lily and Zach take a dinner cruise. around Boston. He gives her a gift that packs quick a punch. Ch 24- Lily takes a stand for herself and for women within the Patriarchy. Ch 25 - Lily and Zach have their happily ever after.

Ch 20 In a whirlwind of unexpected events, Lily discovers her father and his deacons scouring the school in search of a computer. Ch 21: Lily divulges the exciting scandals at school and church concerning Lisa's sudden firing. Lily cherishes Zack's support and their bond holds tight. Ch 22 Lily and Zack embark on a magical dinner cruise. Surrounded by the gentle breeze and the soft murmur of the sea, they find themselves immersed in a world of romance and possibility.

Chapter 17 - Zack and Lily relish the intoxicating power of their physical and emotional connection,  Chapter 18 - Despite the challenges that Lily faces, she finds peace and contentment  with Zack. Chapter 19 - Lily goes to her parent's house for brunch. Her father is determined to control every aspect of her life, even her future, for his own benefit. 

Things are heating up for Lily! Dealing with the fallout from that picture is incredibly stressful, especially with her parents breathing down her neck. She's determined to navigate her future for herself and not bow to the expectations and the judgment of their church community. Zack learns that the picture was sent from a computer at the school, leading Lily to suspect Lisa, a fellow teacher. When Lisa confronts Lily about the danger of temptation, Lily turns the tables and exposes a chink in Lisa's armor. 

Ch 9 - Lizzy considers looking for the perfect man on a dating website. If the couldn’t have Tyson, she wanted a man who could make her knees to go weak as his passion scorched her to her core. Was he out there? Ch 10 - Sam visits Lizzy's school and leaves her a gift.

Lily and Zack take a ghost tour through Boston.

Lily finds herself caught between her desires and the expectations of her conservative upbringing. Despite the fear of judgment and consequences, she embarks on a romantic evening with Zack, . As their connection deepens, Lily grapples with the potential fallout within her community, while Zack offers support and understanding. However, when confronted by a nosy acquaintance, Lily must navigate a delicate balance between truth and deception to protect her newfound happiness.

Discover your secret desires with Cherish as she leads you into the world of temptations and pleasures.