On My Command

by Laquana Brumfield

Lieutenant Anissa James’ life seems to be on the rise. She is at the top of her career field and has spent her whole life with the same man. He was her first love and heartbreak. Now that she has caught him cheating again, she has finally decided to pack her bags. Before heading home to a cheating man, decides to make a pit stop in Vegas. She had no idea one night in Vegas could change her whole life.

Captain Cameron Means has no love left in his heart. After being abandoned by his parents at birth and messed over in his last relationship, his only goal was to have sex with as many women as he could. But when he bumps into the most beautiful girl he has ever seen at a club in Vegas, everything he thought he knew becomes a blur.

Can one night in Sin City repair shattered hearts, or will Anissa and Cameron leave just as broken as they came?

101 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2024

About the author

Laquana Brumfield is an Army officer and captivating romance author. Her realistic stories are a direct depiction of black love and the issues that black lovers face. Laquana has a knack for penning enchanting love stories and incorporating just enough urban living and sass to give her readers the emotional high they are longing for. Laquana is a lover of literature and she feeds this love by reading and writing enduring love tales. She has a B.A in English and Creative Writing and is currently and a M.A in English.

Reviews

[DeWanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This left me wondering if there was an age difference between Cameron and Anissa. Neither was looking for the other one. The connection that formed naturally occurred.

[Mia L Boone · Rating 5 out of 5]

On My Command

Cameron was a lost soul. He had abandonment issues, and he felt no one loved him. Meeting Anissa changed his views even though he tried to fight it.

Great short story!

[Jimette J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short But Sweet

Love changes things and Cameron “Cap” needed changing. Anissa walking into his life and shaking it up was worth it.

[Shanta Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

On My Command

I love the fact how Laquana shows us via Cameron how we allow things we have no control over to control our lives. Anissa was just what the doctor ordered.

[Miquisha Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice!

It was a good novella my only hangup is I which it was longer into their love. But other than it was a wonderful read!

[NubianJoí · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Officer, Gentleman & …

Hmmm, “On My Command (Alpha Third Battalion - Book 1)” as a standalone military officer navigating his Army career through the ranks with personal challenges which adversely affect his social & romantic life. This book was a great read. However, Lieutenant Anissa James & Captain Cameron Means as a couple after both established they are functioning trauma bond agents, ABSOLUTELY nonsensical🥴‼️ An apology (from Cameron) was warranted, even his acknowledgment he still harbors abandonment issues specifically his unresolved mommy issues. Cool, that’s a reasonable transition, but love or worse marriage 🤔😮🤭⁉️Why⁉️WITH⁉️Meanwhile, seek therapy, become whole emotionally without triggers, mutually agree to date exclusively while establishing necessary career boundaries & a healthy dating regiment for six months to a year. Umm, if you say so Ms. Brumfield 🤷🏾‍♀️🤨⁉️Yea, Carmeron’s an Officer but a gentleman & fiancée in training‼️

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read!

Cap Cameron Means was a ranking officer in the US Army, commanding soldiers on a daily but really dead and angry about life until one evening he met Lt. Anissa James in Vegas and knew he'd never be the same. They actually reconnected on base, started a relationship, had a falling out and briefly separated until a near death experience drew them back together. They got their HEA! Story had a slow burn in the beginning, but it ended well!

[Alma M · Rating 4 out of 5]

So relaxing…..

This was my first read by this author, and it was so “relaxing”. The MMC and the FMC were so relatable and I loved them. The book is about a guy not looking for a girl, and a girl healing from heartbreak. The backdrop of military life made the story that much more interesting.

If you haven’t already, definitely give this author and this series a chance, you won’t regret it.

[Jacknthebooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anissa and Cameron were meant for each other. Their chemistry was immediate and could be felt off the pages. I loved that Cameron was tuned in with her in Vegas and made the right decision for them that night. When they came back together, I loved every moment of it. I hated how Cameron treated Anissa after the training exercise, but that didn't stop Anissa from being by his side during his time of need. I loved this book down and will continue to read this authors work.

[Selina · Rating 1 out of 5]

tough read

Not going to lie this story was so hard for me to read it took me some time because every time I picked it up to read I put it down after one sentence. Felt like it went into super detail about things that I felt added nothing to the story and him going into a coma came out of left field lol

[Marsha Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

This was my first time reading this author’s work but I really enjoyed this novella. It was short and filled with a lot of interesting situations.

I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Shahtia Gay-hairston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Command

I usually stay away from military themed love stories. I find them so unrelatable but I’m glad I read this. Cap impressed me in Vegas but soon pissed me off. Anissa was a tough cookie though and a great catch.

[Deborah Booker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

Great read a d I loved that they were young but in the services with high ranks! Life was challenging for both, but it was truly meant for Cameron and Anissa to be together! I hope to read more about them!

[Iisha Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and Cute

I did enjoy this book. I felt there were some gaps in transitions from a few events to the next but I chalk that up to length. I am new to this author but am looking forward to reading another book by her. It was a quick feel good story and I did enjoy it.

[Tommie Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because I Said So

This was such a a wonderful story. I don’t believe we know how many kids and adults have abandonment issues.
Love was needed by Cameron and Anissa provided it for him.

[LaDonna B · Rating 5 out of 5]

🥰🥰🥰

Omg!!! This was so cute. I love me a good military story. You can run these two back if you like. Cap and LT just messed so well, and I’m glad they were able to overcome everything.

[M M · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute

This was a cute little read. I admit, I did expect a bit more development. However, I enjoyed it. If you like a quick story with a HEA this is it.

[Terry Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice read

This was a nice story from start to finish. I loved that it was not predictable and the characters were likable.

[Sha'Terrica Brown-Crawley · Rating 3 out of 5]

new to me author

First read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. A quick and easy read. I look forward to reading more from this author

[Kinya Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

Cameron & Annisa! These two were difficult. Annisa stood up for herself. She knows what she deserves. Cameron was interesting. It's a good read.

[nikita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read!!

I was happy when Cap pulled through and stepped up to his woman. They both deserved love and a happily ever after.

[Diamond Holt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent, Quick Read 2.5 stars

This was a good quick read. I would have liked more suspense/drama and character development but overall it was pretty good.

[AYOKIREADSS · Rating 4 out of 5]

★ ★ ★ ★

This story was good. Such a quick read!