Before I Should Leave

by Thee Tasha Marie

I didn’t expect anything.

Not a conversation.
Not a connection.
Definitely not… him.

It was supposed to be a smooth, simple ride to the airport. No hiccups. No detours. No real interaction. Just get me from Point A to Point B. No questions. No small talk. No distractions. Just drive. That’s it.

That’s what I told myself when I walked out of my apartment. That’s what I expected when that black truck pulled up.

But then… he got out and everything shifted.

Genres: Novella

85 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2025

Reviews

[Bookedupwithsayde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tasha you need that ? Because why would you do that 😩

[Maya Mckenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What in the entire hell so you telling me it was all a dream I definitely need a second part to this story

[Keesha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thee Tasha Marie will get me every time. I love how she crafts a sexy story with just the right amount of tension. But she knows how to pmo with these endings. Really Ms. Tasha?!?

[JazzReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, quick and nasty

I enjoyed this spicy novella . I read other books by this author and I enjoyed this book. This book was a great light read.

[Shanelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a nice short read. Whew, Diesel & Emani. The attraction was off the charts followed by hot steamy erotica. I was definitely invested in this chance encounter until the end and was like no way. I need more. Definitely need Diesel's take on this.

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ma’am, I know you playin’ right? 😲 For this to be a short story, you did an amazing job of building up the tension, and the chemistry was off the charts! 🔥 I was so invested, rooting for Emani while her defenses were slowly dismantled, then BOOM! That ending… the letdown! 🤯 Really? 👀 Ughh… 🤬😤
Enjoyed it though! 🤣🤣

[L Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

That ending was DISRESPECTFUL! 😤 ‘Cause why would you play with my feelings like that?

I was feeling all of it. The tension, the chemistry, even the subtle awareness. It was good for such a short novel. Just wasn’t expecting that.

[Tamekia · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!!

Now Tashaaaaaa!!! Wow!! The ending!! Girl that ending!! No way no way!! Whew one thing you can write is some fire MMC!!!

[Rhina M. Finley · Rating 4 out of 5]

So Good!

The chemistry was top tier! Wow this short story was intriguing and an unforgettable ride to the airport all to find out… well you must Before I Should Leave to find out!!

[JMonique · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute quick read! This book was too short to be so good!!! 🥰

[K_Clear22 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why would you do this to us! Ughhh! Omg! This ending! It was a good short read!

[Cardi Blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wait

Was it real or a dream?!!! She should’ve gotten Diesels info because I would be going back. Whew. She needed that bad

[LaToya Brooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok read

This book was ok. Had the potential to be great. The story was one sided. Then wake up and it was a dream.. sucked

[Tayo B · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending!!! Chile why you do that?? This was a good Lil read and my first by this author, let me go check out her catalog!!!

[Nile Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 This book came up on my social media feed, and a pic of Diesel was included so I IMMEDIATELY made tracks to Amazon to get it. I am so impressed by this author's writing. The ability to capture such sensuality in such a short piece is just astonishing. I could not judge Emani for a series of poor decisions cause girl, I understood! Diesel sounded like every woman's dream, manly without being some unhinged manic - just calm, protective, confident, sexy and dependably solid. This book was easily five stars for me until the twist. I seriously felt betrayed. I had built up such a warm, loving, feeling sharing this moment with them and it felt like someone dashed cold water on the whole thing. I would absolutely read this book again, but once Emani boards the plane, I would exit stage left.

[Angelita · Rating 4 out of 5]

So in the beginning of the book, the author definitely ask you to the enjoy the story and don’t ask for a part two. Now I know why she says don’t ask for a part two it was a typical woman who’s too busy with work to have a man. There’s a man who starts his own business as a driving service who has to pick this woman up. And somehow by them sitting in traffic trying to get her to the airport on time they make connection without even touching. It was all about the vibes, which I loved. Her flight ended up getting delayed and he ended up keeping her company at the airport hotel. I don’t wanna spoil the end, but it was good and I definitely would want more but can understand why it had to end the way it did

[Shaunrick McGee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ma'am!!!!! While a new to me author, I am totally locked in now and I already know I will be diving into the rest of the catalog ASAP! Emani was stressed and worked all the time, saving little to no time for herself to unwind and just go with the flow. A rain storm, a fine driver, and liquid courage gave her the power to let loose. Also, the unbelievable plot twist had me sitting in awe for minutes. Thee Tasha Marie did the thing with this one. If her other book pull me in from page 1 like this one, I won't be good for nothing else!!! 10/10 just doesn't even seem fitting!

[TheTBRWhisperer · Rating 4 out of 5]

the man of my dreams 😍💕🥹

Some books aren’t necessarily for ratings but for vibes.

For me, this falls in the 😎 class of reads.
Very cool and carefree stories.
Sometimes romance.
Sometimes street.
Sometimes straight 🥵🥵
Sometimes it’s a little combo piece.

This falls in the latter category.
_______

A really good and quick read. Their chemistry was so palpable which explains the ending of the story.

THAT ENDING: What in the, “Midsummer Night’s Dream” ish was that?!

I thoroughly enjoyed this read and would definitely recommend!

[LaDonnasDxzd$$® · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! Amazing

This book had me soooo wanting more!!! I wanted her to raise the window down and say something anything to get that experience with Diesel. That dream was soooooo detailed and what most women desire in their partner…. I wanted that for her soooooo bad!!! I hope there’s a follow up to this… But if not it was good… First time reading this author’s work. I’m hoping her books are a bit longer but exactly this flow….

[Helen Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievable

I can't believe the journey I went on with Emani and Diesel. The build up to them getting together was amazing.

I hated she got on that plane with unfinished business between them.

My imagination had me thinking he got on the plane and was going to surprise her when they were getting off the plane.

Then the ending came and it was all a dream, UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[Verlana Munn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is This Real

Tasha Marie, I love this read. You gave her a good ride. To see a woman who's usually on her square come all undone and allow herself to just feel was exactly what she needed. Here's the thing though our mind can take us where we need to go we just have to accept the thought for what it is. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[LaDonna B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew!

My gosh! You said it was an erotica by sheeshhh. That ending though; you sure know how to mess up a wet dream lol. This was such a great read though. I need you to spin back and have Marcus follow that truck 😩😩

[Kinya Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good

Diesel & Emani! I kept reading thinking where's Diesel point of view! But,their conversation kept the story moving so I stayed with the story. I just knew Diesel was going to be on the plane! This was a sweet, sexy ,moving short story!

[SheCozyAndLit · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was all a dream! Omg this book was everything. This is how you write an erotica novella girlsss. Balance between plot and spice. The way this book sucked me in!!! Now the ending ?!? Girrrlll you know imma need more.

[shawanda Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okayyyyy

Baby wtf???? No you didn't but yes you did. Hunny this was everything. Ain't no way but dang that's definitely something to look forward to. Cudos to the author she has done it once again

[Alicia Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Dream A Simple Fantasyyyy

Whew! This was … cute .. realistic … spicy and not forced .. this is not a slow burn and the characters are super attractive. Great twist

[YOLANDA V BALL · Rating 5 out of 5]

no, no, no!!!!

OMG! I was not expecting that at all. It was good though. I need her dream to become reality. Great read

[Kita · Rating 1 out of 5]

Whew🥰

Diesel and Legend gotta be related (iykyk)!!
Short and sweet, the ending though like really this how you do us?!

[starr williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

OMG that was a Tease but such a beautiful read damn diesel🥰🥰 ladies get your copy cause BIG DIESEL IS BAE.

[Tracy Parnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

♥️

Quick but intense! Lawd I could’ve gone for more!!! I would LOVE a second book! Wink wink 😜 Loved it!