What We Want

The Wishbone Tattoos Series, Book 3

By: Lizzie Stanley

Narrated by: Lucy Rivers, William Macleod

A best friends to lovers steamy romance

Leo:

I've loved her since the moment she came into my life. My spiky, smart firecracker with the megawatt smile.

I've loved her through her years long car crash of a relationship with a pretentious asshat, and I've loved her through the aftermath.

And now that she's single, and enough time has passed for her to feel steady again, I know I've got to take action.

And I can't think of a better place to finally, finally shoot my shot than at our best friends' wedding.

But life has a bunch of twists and surprises I never could have anticipated, and...

Well. All I can say is, WOW.

Sadie:

Oh my god.

What did I just do?!

©2024 Lizzie Stanley (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing

I Just LOVE LOVE ❤️

🎧ALC REVIEW🎧



What We Want by: Lizzie Stanley


Produced by: BlueNoseAudio

Narrated in duet by:

Lucy Rivers & Willam Macleod

5/⭐️s
2🌶s
5/🎧


What We Want by Lizzie Stanley is the kind of love story that sneaks up on you.
It’s about the love you didn’t realize was there… the one that’s been steady, patient, and unwavering from the very beginning. Watching it unfold felt intimate and real—like peeling back layers and finally seeing what’s been right in front of you all along.
What made this audiobook truly shine was the duet narration by Lucy Rivers and William MacLeod. They brought so much warmth and depth to these characters, especially that quiet, enduring kind of love that doesn’t need to shout to be powerful.
It’s a story about being loved not despite your flaws—but because of them. And realizing, sometimes a little too late, that the person who feels like home has been there all along.

Exceptional Story, Series & Narration🎧Loved It!

Lizzie Stanley’s “Wishbone Tattoos” series is one of my favorite series this year, and I must thank Blue Nose Audio for the introduction to her books, which are also some of my top listens — a phenomenal trilogy. The characters in this series are something special, “What We Want”, the third book in the series, is Leo and Sadie’s story, and after meeting them in the first two books, I was looking forward to seeing where the author was going to go with them. I had my wishes for them, even rooted for them, hoping they would find their way to each other, and their story went beyond my hopes for them, even with the hiccups and bumps along the way. Leo and Sadie work together at Wishbone, and Leo was attracted to her from the moment they met, but she was in a long-term relationship, which he respected, despite not liking it or even him. Leo yearned for her, and everyone at Wishbone knew it, except Sadie, and when her world fell apart, it was Leo who was there to comfort her and help her pick up the pieces. Then they have their moment, and it takes Sadie by surprise so she is not sure what to think about it, especially after Leo lays it all on the table, his feelings and what he wanted, not to push her away but to see what was always there right in front of her. Leo and Sadie’s story is a beautifully crafted, multi-layered story that has the perfect balance of drama, angst, profound and heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. It was great to catch up with the rest of the Wishbone Tattoos crew, too. Like the first two books, the writing, plot, and world-building are fantastic, as are the complexity of the characters, their growth, and development. Lizzie Stanley, thank you for this incredible story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the incredible audiobook listen and production, performed by the wonderfully talented Lucy Rivers and William Macleod, who did an amazing job voicing the characters, accents and all. Rivers was a natural in Sadie’s role, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her sass to her vulnerabilities and all in between. Macleod did the same as Leo and was just as wonderful at showcasing all attributes of his personality, including his kindheartedness. Both were just as fabulous performing the roles of the side and secondary characters too. They set the ideal tone for the story, conveyed all the characters’ emotions, making you feel them all. These two versatile voice artists are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to, and their enthralling performance keeps you hooked to the story.

Amazing listen

Friends to lovers
Workplace romance
Yearning
Found Family
Accidental Pregnancy
Dual POV - 1st person

Duet narration - Lucy Rivers & William Macleod
Wonderful narration. They are both fabulous and gave this story the emotional depth it needed.

Book #3 Wishbone tattoos series

*Trigger warnings*
-Abortion discussion as an option
-violence against a pregnant woman

FINALLY we get Leo & Sadie's story. Since book 1 I have been curious and anxiously awaiting their story.

Leo is the owner of Wishbone tattoo and has been secretly in love with Sadie since the day he met her. He takes care of her and is her best friend with feelings from a distance. Sadie is CLUELESS of Leo's feelings that is until one night they kiss and Leo is done pretending he doesn't have deep and none friendship feelings for her. Now that Sadie is done with her boring and jerk of a boyfriend, Leo is ready to bring his love to the surface and shoot his shot.

This is a sweet and lovely story about friends who find love in each other. The found family vibes is so wonderful. I love how the Wishbone tattoo family is truly a family. They support each other to no end.

Leo & Sadie 💖🥰✨

🌟:5 🌶️:3 🎧:5

This book was EVERYTHING!!! 😭😭😭

I’ve been waiting to listen to this book since I listened to the first book, and Lizzie totally knocked Leo and Sadie’s book out of the park and into outer space!!!

I’m completely obsessed with Lizzie’s writing at this point and I’m in love with everything about this book. Lizzie hit me with the surprise pregnancy trope and seeing Leo not only completely onboard but become even more enamored with Sadie. Watching her grow their baby, and falling deeper in love with her. This man has held a candle for Sadie for so long and starting a family with her is everything he’s ever dreamed of. He’s doting, and so sweet, drops anything at the drop of a hat, he’s supportive.. and so attentive. DREAM BOAT BASICALLY. 😍😍

What I love so much about Sadie is how fiery she is. How fierce she can be when the time calls for it. She makes me wanna blast the song “Red Blooded Woman” by Kylie Minogue at the highest volume. She’s a whirlwind and keeps Leo on his toes. 😅

Im incredibly sad that the trilogy is over, but this book was the perfect send off. I’m excited for the spin offs and hope to see these couples there, living their best lives, cause that’s what they all deserve and nothing less. 🥹

Lucy Rivers and William Macleod were the total dream package on the audiobook! They perfectly portrayed these characters and highlighted so many of theirs characters traits through their voice acting. Amazing audio!! The entire series has been incredible to listen to, and I seriously can’t recommend it enough! Especially if you love emotional, character driven romances that will take you on a journey, with hard won HEA’s. 🫶🏼🥰

Duet Narration - Best Friends to Lovers 😍

I really enjoyed the love story of Leo & Sadie even without reading any of the previous books in the series.

The beginning was slow a bit for me to get into (as someone who hasn’t read the 2 previous books and didn’t know any of the characters) but after the kiss at the wedding I was hooked and couldn’t stop listening to the audiobook.

🎧 I did immersive reading with the audiobook and ebook. The audiobook is performed in duet narration by Lucy Rivers and William Macleod. They did a great job bringing to life the characters but it did take me a minute to get used to their voices in this book (I think maybe because of the accent). After that, I was hooked and couldn’t stop listening to the story.

Leo is such a perfect golden retriever book boyfriend and he did and said all the right things throughout the book to show Sadie how much he loves her. Not only with his words but with his actions too! I love what he tells her when she is having doubts about her body toward the end of the book after the pregnancy plus I enjoyed his POV during the birth of his child.

Some honorable mentions include the group chats of their friends, the amazing found family aspect of the book and most importantly the hilarious foul mouthed parrot.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Audiobook: 🎧🎧🎧🎧
Audiobook Format: Duet narration

Tropes in this book:
💜 Best friends to lovers
💜 He falls first
💜 Surprise pregnancy
💜 Golden retriever MMC
💜 Black cat FMC
💜 It’s always been you
💜 Workplace romance
💜 Found family

Thank you Blue Nose Audio & the author Lizzie Stanley for the ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.