Talia Montforte has been caring for her ill mother for years. There is no way she could have afforded her top notch care if not for Prince Alexander "Xander" Carrera. Years ago Xander offered to pay for Talia's mothers care in return for her promise that one day when he calls she will come to him. Talia is a devoted daughter, kind hearted, sweet and innocent in every way; she just completed her degree and at this point in her life about to begin a career.

Xander is an exiled prince who fights for his country and hopes to one day bring peace to his homeland. In addition to his courage and honor, Xander has an extreme sexual side to him. Xander has been waiting years for Talia to be ready for him but with her finishing at the university he fears it must be now or never. Unfortunately his country is still in chaos and it isn't the best time for her to come to him but Xander can't lose her so, he tells his three closest friends and personal guards it's time and to bring her to them.

CHERISHED brings two bestselling authors together for one decadent anthology. Maya Bank's Exiled is a steamy tropical novella of chaste Talia and the delectable Prince Xander; while Lauren Dane's Sway is a sensual indulgence with the sophisticated Levi and a passionate Daisy.

Levi Warner is a successful gentleman who stumbles into the wrong classroom while looking for the dance class his soon to be sister in law has insisted he take. Daisy Huerta is a youthful exotic artist who is partnered up with him. Levi isn't looking for a relationship and the things he wants to do with a woman would make a grown woman blush. Daisy isn't looking for a relationship either and the way Levi makes her want to drop to her knees and say, yes sir shock her.

CHERISHED is a remarkable anthology. Banks and Dane are at their best. In Bank's Exiled she brings fascinating characters and deep dark fantasies to life on the page. I was left breathless from the passion and love just as much as I was from the forbidden sexual acts. In Dane's novella Sway my heart was captured first thing and had me rooting for their happily-ever-after while their sexual explorations incited my own fantasies. I recommend CHERISHED to those who enjoy erotic novels with heart and soul. Here's hoping Banks and Dane collaborate together again soon.