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FictionScorching

Cherished Love

by Evelyn Kennedy

1988 · 200 pages

Erotic lesbian romance novel. An ongoing best-seller.

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About This Book

Cherished Love is a fiction romance novel by Evelyn Kennedy, first published in 1988. It runs 200 pages. Readers can expect unknown; scorching heat; a emotional tone.

At a glance

Genre
Fiction
Trope
unknown
Heat
Scorching
Mood
Emotional
Published
1988
Length
200 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A vintage erotic romance exploring the depth of passion and connection between two women.
  • Collectors of classic lesbian fiction
  • Readers of vintage sapphic romance
  • Romantic
  • Features unknown

This may not be ideal if…

  • Readers seeking clean or closed-door romance
  • Readers looking for modern contemporary tropes
  • Dating/Vintage prose style
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

unknown

Relationship Dynamics

Romantic intimacyErotic exploration

Details

Type: Erotic Romance

Pairing: F/F

Power balance: unknown

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Emotional IntensityStrong (70 out of 100)
Pacing: unknown
Tone:RomanticSensualErotic
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Heat Level
On-page sexual contentVery strong (85 out of 100)

Very high

Explicitness: High
Sexual content present
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Collectors of classic lesbian fictionReaders of vintage sapphic romanceFans of 1980s erotic fiction

Reading mood

RomanticSensual

May not suit

Readers seeking clean or closed-door romanceReaders looking for modern contemporary tropes

Recommended audience: Adult readers of sapphic erotic romance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Cherished Love is a classic of lesbian fiction, detailing the romantic journey and sexual awakening shared by its female protagonists. Set against the backdrop of the late 80s, the novel explores the nuances of intimacy and the courage to pursue a cherished connection.

Central Conflict

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Setting

unknown

Themes

Vintage LesbianNaiad Press styleSapphic Erotica1980s RomanceLesbian RomanceEroticaVintageSapphic

Strengths

  • Historical significance in lesbian publishing
  • Direct focus on erotic intimacy

Consider before reading

  • Dating/Vintage prose style
  • Short length might limit character depth
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    Which theme — Vintage Lesbian — resonated most strongly with you, and why?

  3. 3

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  4. 4

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  5. 5

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  6. 6

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  7. 7

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.

Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
August 28, 2026
Confidence:
Limited data
Profile version:
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Meet the writer

About the Author

EK

Evelyn Kennedy

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Publication Details

Published
1988
Length
200 pages
Language
English

Cherished Love: quick answers

Who wrote Cherished Love?
Cherished Love was written by Evelyn Kennedy.
When was Cherished Love published?
Cherished Love was first published in 1988.
What genre is Cherished Love?
Cherished Love is a fiction romance novel, with unknown.
How many pages is Cherished Love?
Cherished Love is 200 pages long.
How spicy is Cherished Love?
EIKNA rates Cherished Love as scorching heat.

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