Cherished

Helen Hardt

Mar 2021 · Steel Brothers Saga Book 17 · Waterhouse Press

About this ebook

He doesn’t know how much he’s cherished…

Dale Steel has fallen in love with his intern, Ashley White. She’s vibrant, intelligent, and full of life, despite a past that was far from perfect. She’s everything he’s not…which is why he’s determined to keep her at arm’s length. The emotions she’s awakened in him have stirred something dark that he’s kept buried for years, and a relationship with him would only destroy her.

Ashley has other ideas. She adores Dale, and more than anything, she wants him to understand he deserves her love. As they work together side by side, their passion grows, and Dale finally agrees to a trial run at a relationship.

But a secret from his newfound birth father and an act of God throw a wrench into his world once again, threatening not only his relationship with Ashley, but everything else he holds dear as well.

Ratings and reviews

This book was awsome just like the rest and I can not wait for the rest, when I start reading them I read like 3 or 4 chapters before I realize it it takes me like 3 to 4 days to read these books they are so good!!

Cherished is a continuation of Awakened. This book gave me lots of feelings while reading. Helen has such a powerful way of bringing the whole story to life. Dale and Ashley are still in a push and pull relationship. Ashley is trying so hard to push Dale into letting her in and all Dale wants to do is push her as far away as he can. Finally a crack happens and Dale starts to admit to himself that he wants her around more and more and in his space. Ashley is tenacious and let's him know she cares and is there whether he thinks he needs her or not. During this time that crack in Dale breaks during a time where he is internalizing more emotional demons than anyone could imagine. Talon, Dale's father plays a bigger role in this book and I'm still happy with the way the backstory is playing out but there are a couple big twist that lead us into another cliffhanger. These cliffhangers are one of the reasons the series has remained so great and keep me wanting more.

Another good book in the series with more secrets revealed!

About the author

#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.