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Her Only Request
Heavy; most prominent in rank, importance, and position.
What happens when your best friend requests something unusual of you while lying on her deathbed? As her best friend, you want to ease her heavy heart, so the only thing you can do is agree. Life for thirty-four-year-old Rusha Wells had changed as she once knew it after the unexpected loss of her best friend.
She went from a carefree single woman, to sharing the full responsibility of her three goddaughters with their dad. To keep up as a hair and makeup stylist for strippers, she's tasked with finding a balance between her work and becoming a mommy seemingly overnight. Fortunately, she has the help of her best friend’s husband in the process.
Heavy was the correct adjective to describe Bravo “Vo” Temples. He traded in his ex-sergeant in arms street title for important titles like husband, father, and firefighter. Never in a million years did the thirty-six-year-old think he’ll have to raise his girls by himself, but after the passing of his wife, those were the cards he was dealt. The clutches of grief had a hold on Bravo until Rusha walked in and saved him.
She’s his saving grace, but grace has nothing to do with the feelings that begin to bloom between the two. The feelings seem so wrong, but Rusha can't deny how safe she feels in his arms. Will Rusha and Bravo honor what’s been asked of them, or is there an opposition hidden in plain sight, prepared to cause static in what could be a happily ever after?
What happens when your best friend requests something unusual of you while lying on her deathbed? As her best friend, you want to ease her heavy heart, so the only thing you can do is agree. Life for thirty-four-year-old Rusha Wells had changed as she once knew it after the unexpected loss of her best friend.
She went from a carefree single woman, to sharing the full responsibility of her three goddaughters with their dad. To keep up as a hair and makeup stylist for strippers, she's tasked with finding a balance between her work and becoming a mommy seemingly overnight. Fortunately, she has the help of her best friend’s husband in the process.
Heavy was the correct adjective to describe Bravo “Vo” Temples. He traded in his ex-sergeant in arms street title for important titles like husband, father, and firefighter. Never in a million years did the thirty-six-year-old think he’ll have to raise his girls by himself, but after the passing of his wife, those were the cards he was dealt. The clutches of grief had a hold on Bravo until Rusha walked in and saved him.
She’s his saving grace, but grace has nothing to do with the feelings that begin to bloom between the two. The feelings seem so wrong, but Rusha can't deny how safe she feels in his arms. Will Rusha and Bravo honor what’s been asked of them, or is there an opposition hidden in plain sight, prepared to cause static in what could be a happily ever after?
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2026
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August 9, 2026
Whoa
This was a really good read. I love that they waited a bit to get in a relationship and it was not only out of respect but they didnt see each other that way until a few years in. I love the growth of their relationship. Rusha was a great godmother and bonus mom for the girls, Vo was fine as fuck... and they chemistry tween them was fire. I did not expect that stuff with Journey... that was def a twist, but I liked how it was handled. Story Def showed that sometime even after grief of a love one, sometimes you get a second chance in an unexpected way
This was a really good read. I love that they waited a bit to get in a relationship and it was not only out of respect but they didnt see each other that way until a few years in. I love the growth of their relationship. Rusha was a great godmother and bonus mom for the girls, Vo was fine as fuck... and they chemistry tween them was fire. I did not expect that stuff with Journey... that was def a twist, but I liked how it was handled. Story Def showed that sometime even after grief of a love one, sometimes you get a second chance in an unexpected way
August 6, 2026
I enjoyed this book
I don’t know what I was expecting from reading this book but I was delightfully surprised when I got more than that.
I loved Bravo! He’s what dreams are made of, definitely swoon worthy. Journey is definitely the child to test your patience. And Daren’s actions took me out. Just utterly disgusted.
I’ve read work from this author before this one will definitely stick with me.
I don’t know what I was expecting from reading this book but I was delightfully surprised when I got more than that.
I loved Bravo! He’s what dreams are made of, definitely swoon worthy. Journey is definitely the child to test your patience. And Daren’s actions took me out. Just utterly disgusted.
I’ve read work from this author before this one will definitely stick with me.
September 14, 2026
Her Only Request
This was good. Janelle knew that Rusha would be the woman to heal Bravo's heart, and that is why she chose her. She wanted her husband with her bestie and no one else. Rush was hesitant because of how it would look, and her loyalty to Nelle.
Years later, they decided to stop fighting the inevitable and see where their love would take them. Being together healed both of their hearts.
This was good. Janelle knew that Rusha would be the woman to heal Bravo's heart, and that is why she chose her. She wanted her husband with her bestie and no one else. Rush was hesitant because of how it would look, and her loyalty to Nelle.
Years later, they decided to stop fighting the inevitable and see where their love would take them. Being together healed both of their hearts.
August 2, 2026
Good
It was emotional. I was sad in the beginning after Janelle passed. I couldn't believe she planned everything.
Bravo and Rusha were a cute couple. It took a lot for them. I understand how it took a lot, but once they got together, it was cute. I am happy that they were able to be there for their family.
It was emotional. I was sad in the beginning after Janelle passed. I couldn't believe she planned everything.
Bravo and Rusha were a cute couple. It took a lot for them. I understand how it took a lot, but once they got together, it was cute. I am happy that they were able to be there for their family.
August 11, 2026
Loved It
I enjoyed this!!! Janelle made sure Rusha, Bravo, and her girls were gonna be set after her departure. Especially Rusha and Bravo. She knew they were gonna need each other and lean on each other the most. I have to get more into Wynta’s catalog!
I enjoyed this!!! Janelle made sure Rusha, Bravo, and her girls were gonna be set after her departure. Especially Rusha and Bravo. She knew they were gonna need each other and lean on each other the most. I have to get more into Wynta’s catalog!
August 15, 2026
This was such a stretch
I did not like this book at all… it was all over the place. I can’t really elaborate much about what I’m referring to but if you decide you’ll see what I’m talking about.
I did not like this book at all… it was all over the place. I can’t really elaborate much about what I’m referring to but if you decide you’ll see what I’m talking about.
August 29, 2026
Good Read
I wasn't expecting this, but I enjoyed this short, emotional and relatable read. Once some time passed, Bravo and Rusha meshed well. I enjoyed this story. Thank you, Wants Tyme, for this good read.
I wasn't expecting this, but I enjoyed this short, emotional and relatable read. Once some time passed, Bravo and Rusha meshed well. I enjoyed this story. Thank you, Wants Tyme, for this good read.
August 8, 2026
ehhhh
Idk I wanted to like it. But for some reason it didn’t it’s like it was missing something. Idk this story just wasn’t for me.
Idk I wanted to like it. But for some reason it didn’t it’s like it was missing something. Idk this story just wasn’t for me.
August 16, 2026
I had different expectations
This book had potential but it fell flat for me. The storyline seemed amateur and there was too much going on.
This book had potential but it fell flat for me. The storyline seemed amateur and there was too much going on.
August 19, 2026
This book was so good. I love everything about it. From the beginning to the middle and end. What a good book.
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