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.

Mildred

Alexander 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…

Alex

Falling 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.