What We Deserve

A 'Who Hurt You' Workplace Romance! (Wishbone Tattoos, Book 1)

By: Lizzie Stanley

Narrated by: Ella Lynch, Aaron Shedlock

I’m used to being alone, until she changed everything... When my ex-wife left, she said the cruelest words she could think of, and I took them all to heart. Now I work at my loveable cousin’s tattoo parlor and keep most people at arm’s length.

I have the occasional one night stand to take the edge off, but there can never be anything more than that for me. I don’t let myself think about how lonely I am.

At least I’m not ruining anyone’s life, right? Then Emily walks into Wishbone Tattoos, asking about the receptionist job.

And this shy, smiling, kindhearted woman is everything I’ve ever wanted. I can’t help falling for her, even though I know I mustn't, for both our sakes. But there’s something about Emily I don’t know.

Something that will make her the exception to my hard and fast rule...

She’s battle scarred herself, and running scared from a dark past which snaps at her heels, but I’m not going to let anyone hurt her ever again, I swear to god. And maybe, if we’re lucky and we both want it hard enough, the two of us will finally get what we deserve.

©2021 Lizzy Stanley (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

Eli & Emily 💜💜

🌟:5 🌶️:3 🎧:5

What We Deserve is such an apt title for this book, and if you listen to this book, you’ll find out why. It’s so fitting, and when I connected the dots, it made me shed some happy tears. Eli and Emily truly deserve each other and all of the love in the world. 😭

An unexpected, beautifully written, character driven romance story, with an emphasis on intimate relationships and family bonds. It’s two broken souls beaten down by abuse from past exes, finding harmony in each other. Learning to love again, and not just each other, but themselves too. Helping each other heal and becoming one another’s safe harbor.

Eli’s tenderness and how he really sees Emily for who she is, and finds her utterly gorgeous and is mesmerized by everything she says and does. He’s incredibly sweet and so considerate of her. I mean, the man took her on a first date to a board games store just cause it’s something she likes to do as a hobby and then proceeded to buying all of the things she’s wanted but hasn’t been able to afford. 🥹

This book was overflowing with genuine attraction, chemistry and real organic relationship building. I really enjoyed the slow burn, and it was perfect for them. Their story felt so real, with what felt like real relationship progression. I’m floored and utterly obsessed with this couple! 😍

Aaron Shedlock and Ella Lynch were incredible together in the audio. They performed in duet and I felt like they were the prefect match for the characters. Aaron and Ella reeled me and had me hooked on this audio, and I truly loved every minute of listening to this! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! 💜💜

VERY excited for the other books in this series! Need Leo and Sadie’s story and Dean’s story (he’s a mute cutie, and has me the most excited) 😍

Loved it!!!.

It took me a couple chapters to really get into this one, but once I did, I was hooked. This is a new author for me, and for a debut, it was so well done. Eli completely stole my heart. I loved his depth and the way his character unfolded. Definitely excited to read more from this author.

🎧ALC🎧

🎧 ALC REVIEW 🎧


What We Deserve by: Lizzie Stanley

Narrated in duet by: Ella Lynch & Aaron Shedlock

3/⭐️s

1.75/🌶s

5/🎧


I loved What We Deserve by Lizzie Stanley** on audio. The story is emotional, heartfelt, and full of tension that really pulls you in.
The duet narration by Ella Lynch and Aaron Shedlock elevated everything. Their performances made the chemistry and emotion feel completely real.
Definitely recommend listening to this one. 🎧💜

What We Deserve

What We Deserve was an overall adorable story. The character development was well done and was not just with the main characters, Emily and Eli. This is a story of healing, love, finding family and growing beyond your past.
Eli has this tough exterior but is beyond protective, respectful and sweet. Emily is a nerd girl who loves D&D, and is learning to heal after an abusive relationship. She vulnerable yet starts to learn to stand up for herself, especially with Eli by her side.
Audio: Ella Lynch is a new to me narrator and she was perfect for Emily. She brought out Emily's sweet, innocent side while also showing her excitement for gaming and her new found family. You could hear when she was scared, unsure and strong.
I love Aaron Shedlock and he did not disappoint with Eli and the other Wishbone guys. He gave Eli his strong, reliable, protective nature but you could easily hear his love and care for Emily and his family. Both Ella and Aaron did a wonderful job with the emotions and healing throughout this story.
If you're looking for a cute story with healing,, a protective found family, love, and some spice, then this story is for you. I cant wait to hear what happens with Leo, Dean and Sadie!

everyone deserves love

If you love emotional, messy, tattooed men who fall hard… this one is for you. 😮‍🔥
What We Deserve is packed with angst, redemption, and that deep, soul-marking kind of love. The tension? Chef’s kiss. The emotional payoff? Completely worth it. This story dives into healing, forgiveness, and figuring out if we really can have what we think we don’t deserve.
Ella Lynch brings so much vulnerability to the female POV—you feel every crack in her voice. And Aaron Shedlock? That man KNOWS how to deliver a tortured, protective hero. Their duet narration makes the chemistry hit even harder. 🎧🔥
If you like:
🖤 Tattoo shop vibes
💜 Emotional redemption arcs
🖤 Angst + healing
💜 Intense chemistry
🖤 Found family feels
This one deserves a spot on your TBR.