Cherished Love
by Evelyn Kennedy
Erotic lesbian romance novel. An ongoing best-seller.
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
Where to read or listen
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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
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Erotic Romance
Pairing: F/F
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Very high
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult readers of sapphic erotic romance
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
unknown
Setting
unknown
Themes
Strengths
- Historical significance in lesbian publishing
- Direct focus on erotic intimacy
Consider before reading
- Dating/Vintage prose style
- Short length might limit character depth
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Vintage Lesbian — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 5
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 6
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 7
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
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:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
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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