What We Deserve

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

De: Lizzie Stanley

Narrado por: 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

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🎧 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. 🎧💜

Impressive Story & Listen🎧Intriguing & Heartfelt!

It is always great to check out new authors, even greater when the book turns out to be a gem of a novel. Then, to learn this was Lizzie Stanley’s debut novel, consider me impressed, not only by her writing style but by the compelling characters and intriguing storylines she created, and how naturally the story flowed, drew me in and flew by. This first book of the “Wishbone Tattoos” series lays down the foundation of the series, introducing the characters, tattooists of Wishbone Tattoos, Eli, Dean, Leo, and Sadie, some are blood relatives, but they are all a found family and I loved the camaraderie amongst them and how they look out for each other. That said, the story is mainly Eli and Emily’s story, Emily, the newly hired and desperately needed receptionist for their business. Emily comes with her own baggage, having gotten out of a terrible relationship, moving to get away from her ex, with hopes of never being found. Her ex did a number on her self-worth and played on her insecurities, always knocking her down. Getting that receptionist job was the best thing that happened to her, welcoming her with open arms, accepting her and making her feel like she was part of their family. Eli felt an instant attraction to her and the feeling was mutual, but neither would make a move, but everyone in the shop called it, and gave them a nudge in the right direction. It was great watching Eli and Emily first fight their attraction and then see their relationship morph into something so much more. They were perfect for each other and together, and he was amazing at building her confidence back up. It was also great learning more about the other three in the shop, and I am looking forward to their stories as well. I loved all the layers of the story and how they all played out, with the perfect balance of drama, a touch of angst, mostly from her ex, heartwarming moments, witty dialogue and banter, lots of heartfelt emotions, and a slow burn, but so worth the wait romance. Lizzie Stanley, thank you for this wonderfully impressive story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧Ella Lynch and Aaron Shedlock are a fabulous pairing, and they did an amazing job bringing the characters to life, giving each a voice that was fitting. I loved how they took each role and owned it, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Lynch’s Emily was perfection, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her empathy to her vulnerabilities, and grew as her character grew into her own, with confidence and strength. Shedlock was just as amazing as Eli, showcasing his personality and demeanor perfectly too, as well as his accent of Eli and Leo, a mix of Brit and NOLA. Their tone was ideal for the story, and their expressive performance conveyed all the characters’ emotions, making you feel each one. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to, and their captivating performance keeps you glued to the story.

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.

Fabulous listen!

Workplace romance
Hurt/comfort
Abuse recovery
Small town
Multiple POV - 1st person

Duet narration - Aaron Shedlock & Ella Lynch
Fabulous narration. Aaron does a fantastic New Orleans accent. Ella has such a sweet voice. Very enjoyable to listen to.

Book #1 Wishbone tattoos series

This was an emotional , wholesome, sweet, spicy listen. The writing was great. I have a hard time believing this was the authors debut novel. It reads so well. The plot is well written and paced. Characters are absolutely likeable.

Emily is new in town and applies for a reception job at Wishbone Tattoo parlor. She is trying to find herself and rebuild her life after getting away from a toxic relationship.

Eli is one of the tattoo artists at the shop and he doesn’t let himself get attached. He’s got past relationship trauma.

These two are adorable together. Once they give in to the attraction the relationship becomes so strong and beautiful. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more in this series.

accents on point

Love a found family book

I really enjoyed this. Started the audiobook Monday and finished Tuesday. Aaron and Ella were fantastic together. All the accents were done so well and tastefully. There was enough hinted at too that made me want to learn more about Dean... I'm glad he's got his own book too I'm gonna have to get on that- but with these narrators I'll probably wait for that audiobook to come out before I do.

I learned a fair amount of new words and phrases thanks to it being located in England.

This is her debut novel?? Would never have guessed!