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Cherished
I’m a cursed beast, and she’s my tempting beauty.
For years, I’ve lived in a glass and steel castle high above the streets of New York. A prison where I pace like a caged beast. If I leave, I lose my empire, and the technology I invented falls into the hands of those who would use it for evil.
I believe my fate is sealed, until I lay eyes on my new heart-stoppingly gorgeous neighbor across the street and about forty stories below. She’s beautiful and tempting. She’s young and innocent. She’s an obsession I’ll never taste and a dream I’ll forever replay only in my head.
Until she’s in trouble. Until I can’t stand by and watch her get hurt.
Leaving my penthouse could mean losing everything. But she is my everything. Mia breaks down my walls, and makes me want to shatter every rule I have.
I’ll risk it all for her. I’ll keep her safe. I’ll treasure her, and cherish her, and I’ll never let her go…
This OTT romance is packed with instalove, no cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.
For years, I’ve lived in a glass and steel castle high above the streets of New York. A prison where I pace like a caged beast. If I leave, I lose my empire, and the technology I invented falls into the hands of those who would use it for evil.
I believe my fate is sealed, until I lay eyes on my new heart-stoppingly gorgeous neighbor across the street and about forty stories below. She’s beautiful and tempting. She’s young and innocent. She’s an obsession I’ll never taste and a dream I’ll forever replay only in my head.
Until she’s in trouble. Until I can’t stand by and watch her get hurt.
Leaving my penthouse could mean losing everything. But she is my everything. Mia breaks down my walls, and makes me want to shatter every rule I have.
I’ll risk it all for her. I’ll keep her safe. I’ll treasure her, and cherish her, and I’ll never let her go…
This OTT romance is packed with instalove, no cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 29, 2020
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About the author
Jagger Cole
74 books5,407 followersA reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.
Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.
When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.
You can find all of his books at www.jaggercolewrites.com
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Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.
When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.
You can find all of his books at www.jaggercolewrites.com
Grab a FREE book for joining my fans-only newsletter! -> https://dl.bookfunnel.com/8rld1ik3sd
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July 28, 2020
I recently became a fan of Cole when I read his book, TYRANT. When I saw he had new book releasing, I jumped at the chance to read and review it. Super glad I did. It was a great little read.
Even though CHERISHED is a quick read, it really melts the pages. I loved the idea of how Hunter became trapped in his home. It was definitely different and unique. Cole did such a fantastic job with this one. If you have a bit of time to yourself and love insta-loves, then grab this one. You won’t be disappointed. 5 Stars!
Even though CHERISHED is a quick read, it really melts the pages. I loved the idea of how Hunter became trapped in his home. It was definitely different and unique. Cole did such a fantastic job with this one. If you have a bit of time to yourself and love insta-loves, then grab this one. You won’t be disappointed. 5 Stars!
August 6, 2020
Great quick read and I really enjoyed reading. It is sexy, fun, with a touch of Beauty and the Beast.
I received an ARC to read and review with my honest opinion.
I received an ARC to read and review with my honest opinion.
May 26, 2021
Honestly I didn’t enjoy this book.
It’s my first time reading a Jagger Cole book and I had high hopes (with all the good reviews), but this book came out short for me.
The plot is good and has potential to be something amazing... It starts right and then... I just think the author could have exploit this narrative in other and better ways.
I will try another book by the author, but I really am disappointed by this one.
It’s my first time reading a Jagger Cole book and I had high hopes (with all the good reviews), but this book came out short for me.
The plot is good and has potential to be something amazing... It starts right and then... I just think the author could have exploit this narrative in other and better ways.
I will try another book by the author, but I really am disappointed by this one.
January 25, 2022
Ehhh I’ve read some of her other books, this one was just bland and disappointing
May 12, 2021
Their Escape
I enjoyed Jagger's spin on a beauty and the beast tale, but with a big city twist.
This was a fast paced instalove romance, with a possessive recluse (not by choice) and a sweet homebody.
Another yummy quick nibble of a story from Jagger. I'll be back for more!
I enjoyed Jagger's spin on a beauty and the beast tale, but with a big city twist.
This was a fast paced instalove romance, with a possessive recluse (not by choice) and a sweet homebody.
Another yummy quick nibble of a story from Jagger. I'll be back for more!
July 29, 2020
An instant love, over the top alpha- who could want more?! This was a short and steamy read about a man with a dilemma and a “damsel” in distress. Hunter is confined to his steel and ivory tower quite literally but when sees Mia from his penthouse apartment his life shifts. He wants to know anything and everything about her but leaving his gilded cage means losing everything. Mia is a college student that just wants to be swept off her feet. When she is in a sticky situation and Hunter comes crashing into her life things blossom from there. Will they both get their HEA? Will Hunter lose everything?
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April 29, 2023This book is a nice read for an afternoon!
It’s really short but it’s entertaining.
Of course you would want to have someone like Hunter as your own personal Tarzan.
Although is some kind of incredible that he has to remain inside his penthouse and that they fall in love so quickly is also a nice, romantic, sexy book that will keep you entertained for a couple of hours and it will leave you longing for some of what they have.
HAPPY READINGS!!!
It’s really short but it’s entertaining.
Of course you would want to have someone like Hunter as your own personal Tarzan.
Although is some kind of incredible that he has to remain inside his penthouse and that they fall in love so quickly is also a nice, romantic, sexy book that will keep you entertained for a couple of hours and it will leave you longing for some of what they have.
HAPPY READINGS!!!
July 30, 2020
Short & sweet, throw in some hotness and some alpha-ness, you’ve got yourself a great quickie 😉. Hunter is in an unusual situation, kind of in a lock down in his penthouse/garden oasis, until he sees Mia in the building across from him & in danger. Then he rushes to her rescue and brings her home. Mia loves his home, and is falling for him (Hunter is already gone for her). It becomes quite the love story 😍
July 26, 2020
It was a very short story, but an ok read for a rainy afternoon, or for two hours. The idea of a billionaire not able to leave his apartment because of a contract clause was a bit wild, but hey it was a book. Like I said it was an ok read, nothing really dramatic happened but the writing style is good.
August 1, 2020
I loved this book! Hunter lives across from Mia and can’t leave the confines of his apartment. Mia is 19, young and naive and when she gets herself in trouble Hunter goes to her rescue and brings her home. There’s a connection and chemistry between Hunter and Mia that’s undeniable. This is a wonderful, steamy, and sweet romance story and one I definitely recommend.
July 26, 2020
I greatly enjoyed this one!
I love how it was over the top with him being unable to leave and her being a naive younger woman. Love at first sight always make good stories for me.
This author is quickly becoming one of my go to author’s when I’m looking for a quick romance story.
I love how it was over the top with him being unable to leave and her being a naive younger woman. Love at first sight always make good stories for me.
This author is quickly becoming one of my go to author’s when I’m looking for a quick romance story.
August 17, 2020
I totally love me a good alpha male. They draw me in every time, and yeah Hunter is just that. He is so over the top that I fell for him hard.
So in Cherished we have an over the top alpha named Hunter, who has an issue. Enter the damsel in distress Mia. He wants to know everything about her, but he does not want to leave his ivory tower aka penthouse. So what does he do? What does any alpha do when he wants some thing, he takes it.
Guys this quick read was so fun and I enjoyed Hunter and Mia very much. They were good together and just what each other needed. Yes this is a quick read but it by no means takes away from the awesomeness of the story. Well done Jagger.
So in Cherished we have an over the top alpha named Hunter, who has an issue. Enter the damsel in distress Mia. He wants to know everything about her, but he does not want to leave his ivory tower aka penthouse. So what does he do? What does any alpha do when he wants some thing, he takes it.
Guys this quick read was so fun and I enjoyed Hunter and Mia very much. They were good together and just what each other needed. Yes this is a quick read but it by no means takes away from the awesomeness of the story. Well done Jagger.
December 4, 2020
Hunter and Mia's story is explosive.
Hunter must stay in his building in order to maintain control of his company. He's been stuck there for three years, recently he's been seeing a beautiful young woman in an apartment across the way from his building and he really wants to get to know her. Mia rents her aunt's apartment while going to college and working in a coffee shop. She pretty much keeps to herself except for the date from hell a few nights ago. When Hunter sees that Mia is in trouble he risks leaving his building to save her. This is a great read and I highly recommend it!
Hunter must stay in his building in order to maintain control of his company. He's been stuck there for three years, recently he's been seeing a beautiful young woman in an apartment across the way from his building and he really wants to get to know her. Mia rents her aunt's apartment while going to college and working in a coffee shop. She pretty much keeps to herself except for the date from hell a few nights ago. When Hunter sees that Mia is in trouble he risks leaving his building to save her. This is a great read and I highly recommend it!
July 28, 2020
I really enjoyed this
I loved this book. The characters were awesome and the alpha and insta love was my fav. The only thing I would change was how short it was.. tyrant was a bit longer and written well with the plot and details.. this one only being 70 pages kind of took away from the detailing of the boom. So them explaining how everything would end at the end of the book left everything a bit vague and to me unsettled. I didn’t really get to see him completely free. But I still loved it.
I loved this book. The characters were awesome and the alpha and insta love was my fav. The only thing I would change was how short it was.. tyrant was a bit longer and written well with the plot and details.. this one only being 70 pages kind of took away from the detailing of the boom. So them explaining how everything would end at the end of the book left everything a bit vague and to me unsettled. I didn’t really get to see him completely free. But I still loved it.
August 9, 2020
This one was hard for me to rate. 2.5 stars
On one hand the book was good. Then on the other hand, how can someone not know someone was in his business that just wanted something of his. You would think he would do research of anyone that high of power in his company. Then all he had to do was one thing and he could be free again. I don't know, I wanted to give it a try but the book is kind of unbelievable.
I think there should have been another epilogue to see if he was able to get his life back.
On one hand the book was good. Then on the other hand, how can someone not know someone was in his business that just wanted something of his. You would think he would do research of anyone that high of power in his company. Then all he had to do was one thing and he could be free again. I don't know, I wanted to give it a try but the book is kind of unbelievable.
I think there should have been another epilogue to see if he was able to get his life back.
May 9, 2021
Super sexy and super fun💖
This is a super sexy super fun beauty and the beast type of story. Mia is a young beautiful college student to innocent for a sinful city like New York! Hunter retired military invents something that changes his life. It was supposed to help the world and others want to use it to destroy. When he sees Mia his obsession begins. He rescues her one evening and there is no turning back for anyone.passion won't be denied and love grows quickly between two lonely souls looking for connection. Totally enjoyed it! 💖💖💖🔥🔥🔥
This is a super sexy super fun beauty and the beast type of story. Mia is a young beautiful college student to innocent for a sinful city like New York! Hunter retired military invents something that changes his life. It was supposed to help the world and others want to use it to destroy. When he sees Mia his obsession begins. He rescues her one evening and there is no turning back for anyone.passion won't be denied and love grows quickly between two lonely souls looking for connection. Totally enjoyed it! 💖💖💖🔥🔥🔥
August 23, 2020
Cherished, what can I say. Who wouldn't want a hot alpha male rescuing you.
Hunter lives across the road from Mia and has been watching her from afar. Hunter for reasons outside of his control can't leave his apartment. One day Hunter sees Mia is in trouble and comes to her rescue. It's an insta connection and the chemistry is undeniable.
This is quick sweet, steamy story and be read in one afternoon.
Hunter lives across the road from Mia and has been watching her from afar. Hunter for reasons outside of his control can't leave his apartment. One day Hunter sees Mia is in trouble and comes to her rescue. It's an insta connection and the chemistry is undeniable.
This is quick sweet, steamy story and be read in one afternoon.
December 14, 2024
A fun short read
This is the first time I've read a romance book written by a man, so this was kind of exciting!
He did a good job lol.
Loved how he described the bigness of hunter, that helped me visualize how it'll feel like to be with someone huge and muscular..
Sex was a 🌶️🌶️. Not very realistic as she was a virgin.
Loved the hea.
This is the first time I've read a romance book written by a man, so this was kind of exciting!
He did a good job lol.
Loved how he described the bigness of hunter, that helped me visualize how it'll feel like to be with someone huge and muscular..
Sex was a 🌶️🌶️. Not very realistic as she was a virgin.
Loved the hea.
January 24, 2025
cute novella
Cute quick read. A little sweet novella. Something different from Jagger Cole.
Mia and Hunter live across the street from each other in a high rise,
Instant love story.
Enjoyed it.
Meet cute is rather different, but as expected HEA!!
Good book for a quick read.
Cute quick read. A little sweet novella. Something different from Jagger Cole.
Mia and Hunter live across the street from each other in a high rise,
Instant love story.
Enjoyed it.
Meet cute is rather different, but as expected HEA!!
Good book for a quick read.
July 30, 2020
Cherished - 4 Stars!
Hunter and Mia’s story is over the top hot, sweet and fun. A quick read that’s a modern day Tarzan meets Jane city version. Another great insta-love story by Jagger Cole!
Hunter and Mia’s story is over the top hot, sweet and fun. A quick read that’s a modern day Tarzan meets Jane city version. Another great insta-love story by Jagger Cole!
August 1, 2020
So in love
Where has Jagger Cole been my whole life!? I stumbled on to this book by accident and I'm so glad I did! This was outstanding. I had a big cheesy grin on my face the entire time. It was so romantic and so stupid hot. Mr. Cole is definitely one to look out for.
Where has Jagger Cole been my whole life!? I stumbled on to this book by accident and I'm so glad I did! This was outstanding. I had a big cheesy grin on my face the entire time. It was so romantic and so stupid hot. Mr. Cole is definitely one to look out for.
August 4, 2020
Cute short read
Was a cute short read. I’d recommend it. Millionaire living in a penthouse with everything but two things. Freedom and love. Will he get them or loose them? Read to find out.
Was a cute short read. I’d recommend it. Millionaire living in a penthouse with everything but two things. Freedom and love. Will he get them or loose them? Read to find out.
August 7, 2020
Jagger cole has done it again! A great read.. Mia and Hunter are what it seemed like another version of beauty and the beast lol... With the love of books although Tarzan being their favorite book...
October 25, 2020
What a wonderful start to a new author.
This is the first story I’ve read by Jagger Cole and it ya wonderful start. Hunter and Mia are a perfect couple that were able to save each other. Their love story have a bit of angst but lots of love and Tarzan too 😄.
This is the first story I’ve read by Jagger Cole and it ya wonderful start. Hunter and Mia are a perfect couple that were able to save each other. Their love story have a bit of angst but lots of love and Tarzan too 😄.
January 2, 2022
Newer author to me. I think I have read a couple books from this author. Anyway, this book was so good. I loved the couple and how they danced around eachother a little and then ultimately couldn't resist anymore! Gonna go read more from this author
October 17, 2022
𝒴𝑜𝓊'𝒹 𝒷𝑒𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝓊𝓈𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝓎 𝓉𝑜𝓃𝑔𝓊𝑒 𝓈𝒶𝓎𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹𝓃𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓉𝓉𝓎 😻.
Hunter cannot leave his apartment; he sees a young girl and becomes fascinated with her. He comes to her rescue when he sees her fighting with a man. Worried the man might return, he offers to let her stay with him. These two cannot deny their chemistry, and soon things start to heat up between them.
I really enjoyed this book; Jagger had a sweet and steamy spin on beauty and the beast.
Hunter cannot leave his apartment; he sees a young girl and becomes fascinated with her. He comes to her rescue when he sees her fighting with a man. Worried the man might return, he offers to let her stay with him. These two cannot deny their chemistry, and soon things start to heat up between them.
I really enjoyed this book; Jagger had a sweet and steamy spin on beauty and the beast.
July 30, 2020
Cherished!
I enjoyed this quick fantasy book, with some major possessive alpha male going on!! Tarzan on some other level, but I liked it!! Good read!
I enjoyed this quick fantasy book, with some major possessive alpha male going on!! Tarzan on some other level, but I liked it!! Good read!
August 1, 2020
Just awesome!
What a great short read! All the feels and steam you can stand. Love this couple so much. Read this story!❤️
What a great short read! All the feels and steam you can stand. Love this couple so much. Read this story!❤️
August 3, 2020
Fun quick steaming hot romance
You always leave satisfied after reading Jagger Cole. Not romantic Insta- love with an interesting plot twist. Now I need a moment alone.
You always leave satisfied after reading Jagger Cole. Not romantic Insta- love with an interesting plot twist. Now I need a moment alone.
August 4, 2020
Loved this quick insta love romance absolutely one of the best
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