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What She Deserves
Layla Fleming has changed since her breakup with Rashad Greene. A sex-only arrangement is all she’ll consider, but will that be enough for him?
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2021
55 people are currently reading
22 people want to read
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Delaney Diamond
106 books9,772 followersDelaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of more than 60 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels, and dozens of romance short stories. She reads romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When she’s not spinning tales of romantic fiction, she’s in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale.
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July 1, 2021
So glad I kept reading!
Listen, I am a Delaney Diamond fan. I’ve never been disappointed in a single book that she’s written. But when I started reading, I thought Rashad was about to bring that streak to an end. I did not like him. And didn’t want Layla to like him. But I kept on reading, and I’m glad I did.
My heart really went out to Rashad. He was trying to protect his heart and his secret, but was hurting himself in the process. Layla was the perfect partner for him, and I was so happy when he finally opened up to her. The reunion that occurs at the end had me fighting back tears.
Sorry for doubting you, Ms. Diamond. Thanks for sharing your gift with us!
Listen, I am a Delaney Diamond fan. I’ve never been disappointed in a single book that she’s written. But when I started reading, I thought Rashad was about to bring that streak to an end. I did not like him. And didn’t want Layla to like him. But I kept on reading, and I’m glad I did.
My heart really went out to Rashad. He was trying to protect his heart and his secret, but was hurting himself in the process. Layla was the perfect partner for him, and I was so happy when he finally opened up to her. The reunion that occurs at the end had me fighting back tears.
Sorry for doubting you, Ms. Diamond. Thanks for sharing your gift with us!
July 9, 2021
Emotional
I wasn’t sure about this book, but it slowly grew on me. Rashad had trust issues and lost Layla twice. He had a very painful past and finally opened up to her. They got their HEA.
I wasn’t sure about this book, but it slowly grew on me. Rashad had trust issues and lost Layla twice. He had a very painful past and finally opened up to her. They got their HEA.
June 29, 2021
2nd chance, more like forgive 70x70. This was not lighthearted and should really come with trigger warnings, or maybe I missed that memo. Ready to finish this series and never return.
July 2, 2021
Sad how badly the sins of the parents can negatively impact the children!
Such was the case with the suave debonair Rashad who was so afraid of how people would react to his familial problems chose to hide them from the one person who was in all the way with him from the very beginning. That person was the beautiful, smart and loyal Layla, personal assistant to a high powered businessman Ethan. Ethan paid her a hefty salary with perks most of us can only dream of and without any harassment of any kind to boot. Needless to say Rashad and Layla went through their own set of obstacles the first time around and the second time seemed to be heading in the same direction until Rashad mounted the courage to tell Layla all about the secret of his father's crimes and his mother's abandonment. This story chronicles how leaving secrets as secrets can derail the best of relationships. It can also stop the person with the secrets from ever getting closure or finding peace. I am glad he realized that the people who matter knowing his secrets, would not blame him for the crimes of his dad. In fact I consider Rashad to not only be a success story but a hero for being the catalyst that led to his father getting what he deserved. Reuniting with his mother and other members of his family he did not even know existed raised the cry bar in this story for me. Great story and really good characters that displayed loads of love and friendship for each other. You did it again Delaney! Now on to Dana's story next!
Such was the case with the suave debonair Rashad who was so afraid of how people would react to his familial problems chose to hide them from the one person who was in all the way with him from the very beginning. That person was the beautiful, smart and loyal Layla, personal assistant to a high powered businessman Ethan. Ethan paid her a hefty salary with perks most of us can only dream of and without any harassment of any kind to boot. Needless to say Rashad and Layla went through their own set of obstacles the first time around and the second time seemed to be heading in the same direction until Rashad mounted the courage to tell Layla all about the secret of his father's crimes and his mother's abandonment. This story chronicles how leaving secrets as secrets can derail the best of relationships. It can also stop the person with the secrets from ever getting closure or finding peace. I am glad he realized that the people who matter knowing his secrets, would not blame him for the crimes of his dad. In fact I consider Rashad to not only be a success story but a hero for being the catalyst that led to his father getting what he deserved. Reuniting with his mother and other members of his family he did not even know existed raised the cry bar in this story for me. Great story and really good characters that displayed loads of love and friendship for each other. You did it again Delaney! Now on to Dana's story next!
June 27, 2021
Love the One You’re With
This was a very good book about trust. Layla and Rashed’s chemistry was good and Rashed had trust issues which caused problems in their relationship. Kudos to Delaney Diamond on another good book.
This was a very good book about trust. Layla and Rashed’s chemistry was good and Rashed had trust issues which caused problems in their relationship. Kudos to Delaney Diamond on another good book.
June 29, 2021
Excellent read
This was an excellent vacation read! The length was perfect and the story well developed. While Rashad and Layla did not initially have a long relationship, what they did have left such an impact that even three years later they can’t resist.
This was an excellent vacation read! The length was perfect and the story well developed. While Rashad and Layla did not initially have a long relationship, what they did have left such an impact that even three years later they can’t resist.
June 29, 2021
OK that got deep QUICKLY! The way I wanted to box Rashad about his ears, and I felt Layla th whole time. I am all about a) not wasting my time and b) not having me looking stupid out here. ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS... anyway.
Delaney be writing her tail off. This series is my catnip. Loving it.
Delaney be writing her tail off. This series is my catnip. Loving it.
July 8, 2021
Love Conquers All
Rashad…sexy chocolate. Layla…beautiful and confident who demands better than Rashad left her. Why can’t she move on? That’s what love does. Is it better the second time around?
Rashad…sexy chocolate. Layla…beautiful and confident who demands better than Rashad left her. Why can’t she move on? That’s what love does. Is it better the second time around?
July 11, 2021
Didn’t like Rashad at first and I was about to give up reading. I’m glad I didn’t.
His character developed as the story progressed. And I began to understand him a bit more.
I wish we got a sneak peak of his reasoning earlier…
Mm
Nice love story between Layla and Rashad.
His character developed as the story progressed. And I began to understand him a bit more.
I wish we got a sneak peak of his reasoning earlier…
Mm
Nice love story between Layla and Rashad.
July 13, 2021
This story just did not do it for me. I think this is my first two star rating on anything that Delaney Diamond has written, that I have read. Good story but just wasn't for me. Still waiting on the next in the series.
July 31, 2021
Great Story
This was a great end to the series. Ms. Diamond touched in some deep issues and treated them with respect, while not allowing them to becoming too overwhelming. The reactions of her characters came across a real, genuine and not plastic. Loved it!
This was a great end to the series. Ms. Diamond touched in some deep issues and treated them with respect, while not allowing them to becoming too overwhelming. The reactions of her characters came across a real, genuine and not plastic. Loved it!
August 19, 2021
Layla wanted all of Rashad. But whatever was holding him back was definitely affecting his relationship with Layla. Communication is all it takes. Layla is different from any woman he has been with. I'm glad he was able to see that once his secret was revealed.
February 19, 2022
Awesome Story
I loved the storyline! Somewhere in life this is someone's life. Layla and Rashad Love and story was deep!!! Five stars in my book. Yes I would recommend this book and writer to my friends and family!
I loved the storyline! Somewhere in life this is someone's life. Layla and Rashad Love and story was deep!!! Five stars in my book. Yes I would recommend this book and writer to my friends and family!
February 25, 2022
What they both deserve
Another great story by Delaney Diamond! What a beautiful story of redemption! I can't even formulate the right words of phrase for another masterpiece. Just wish my App would work to indulge even more!
Great great read! Two thumbs up!
Another great story by Delaney Diamond! What a beautiful story of redemption! I can't even formulate the right words of phrase for another masterpiece. Just wish my App would work to indulge even more!
Great great read! Two thumbs up!
April 27, 2022
Sensational story
This book in the series shows me that the author maintains her grasp to entertain me for a couple hours. I was expecting a romantic HEA and gained another happy ending too. The author amazes and fascinates me with vivid and engrossing narratives.
This book in the series shows me that the author maintains her grasp to entertain me for a couple hours. I was expecting a romantic HEA and gained another happy ending too. The author amazes and fascinates me with vivid and engrossing narratives.
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June 26, 2021Baggage
Rashad was afraid to love Layla because of his past but love that's real can survive most anything . Good friends and good advice helps.
Rashad was afraid to love Layla because of his past but love that's real can survive most anything . Good friends and good advice helps.
June 26, 2021
Five and favorite, so far..... More later
June 28, 2021
Loved it😍😍😍😍
Beautiful love story beautiful chemistry between. characters. I love how he loved het so much and simply amazing kind loved it loved it
Beautiful love story beautiful chemistry between. characters. I love how he loved het so much and simply amazing kind loved it loved it
July 1, 2021
Great read
July 5, 2021
What She Deserves
Layla and Rushad almost lost each other because of his fear of rejection when all they needed to make it was communication.
Layla and Rushad almost lost each other because of his fear of rejection when all they needed to make it was communication.
July 12, 2021
Awesome read
This is a lovely story, was pulled in from the beginning. Love always wins and I am so happy they gave each other a second chance.
This is a lovely story, was pulled in from the beginning. Love always wins and I am so happy they gave each other a second chance.
September 9, 2021
Just ok
Not that exciting. But a little more plot vs sex than some others she's done in the series. But alas, it's fiction romance.
Not that exciting. But a little more plot vs sex than some others she's done in the series. But alas, it's fiction romance.
November 7, 2024
I love that Rashad and Layla found their way back to each other and to a HEA. Rashad’s backstory was crazy and intriguing.
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