Wish List

December 2, 2005
Digital Novella
Ellora's Cave
eBook ISBN-10: 1419904469
eBook ISBN-13: 9781419904462
Genre: Contemporary

White Hot Holidays, Volume 2

October 31, 2006
Trade Paperback
Ellora's Cave
ISBN-10: 1419956019
ISBN-13: 978-1419956010

Wish List

Featured in the anthology White Hot Holidays, Vol. 2

When Nicholas James draws Stephanie Martin’s name in their law firm’s Secret Santa exchange he knows he’s in for a merry Christmas—if he can figure out what to give the woman he’s wanted for months. When he works late and finds a crumpled piece of paper listing Steph’s personal wish list, he knows he’s in luck. Because all Steph wants for Christmas is him, in a number of naughty ways.

And not-so saintly Nick is going to make every one of her carnal wishes come true.

White Hot Holidays is a special holiday anthology of sizzling stories from Ellora’s Cave, home of Romantica.

Sexy Santas, New Year’s Eves filled with new love, gifts that keep on giving…all hot enough to melt snow. Is your greatest wish to have someone to call your own, someone to love who loves you in return? Whether your fantasy is the sexy stranger at the party, being stranded with a lover in a snow-bound cabin, keeping more than “warm” in front of the fire, matchmaking on the moon, or finding your favorite man in your Christmas stocking–your wish may come true in this series of holiday stories from the Mistresses of Romantica.

Enjoy the spirit of a very sensual season!

Read the Excerpt

This excerpt contains adult material and is intended for readers 18 years of age or older.

Nicholas James, the hottest man on the planet, was bare-assed naked with a bow covering his cock.

Steph gaped. And not just any kind of gape, but a “bug-eyed, mouth hanging open to catch flies” kind of gape. Before she could even think twice, she flipped up the red bow and then drooled at what was under it. Oh. My. God.

“Jesus, Steph,” muttered her paralegal Elaine, bringing her sharply back to the festive boardroom and the sounds of Frank Sinatra singing holiday songs. “Your Secret Santa gift can’t be that bad. Let me see it.” She held out her hand and beckoned with her fingers, showing off long acrylic nails with airbrushed snowmen.

Hugging the silver foil box to her chest, Steph thrust over the restaurant gift certificate that had concealed the photo beneath—the photo with the clever little bow strategically glued with just enough hinge to afford her an eyeful.

“Ooohhh, nice. I love Dominico’s.” Elaine’s red painted mouth curved in a smile. “You should take me. All of my dates are too cheap to go there.”

“Uh.” Turning her head, Steph searched the crowded boardroom for the naked man of her dreams. Of course, Nicholas wasn’t naked right now. Not at the Mitchell, Jones, and Cline annual Christmas party. No, right now he was wearing beautifully tailored slacks in dark blue, a crisp white shirt with blue tie and white silk vest. She loved that he wore three-piece suits. Somehow, the urbanity of his clothing only served to accentuate the raw masculine power of his body. He was single and gorgeous, and like most single and gorgeous men, he led an active lifestyle which kept him in fine shape.

Wish ListJust the sort of man most women were wildly attracted to. She, however, avoided him like the plague. She’d learned her lesson the first time.

Her breath caught.

There he was. By the door.

You could hardly miss him. Not when he was so tall and broad shouldered. His dark hair gleamed under the glow of blinking strings of Christmas lights, as he leaned his lanky frame casually against the doorjamb. He was staring at her with a wicked half smile.

Then he winked.

Realization hit her hard and made her gasp.

Somehow, he’d found her wish list. The fantasy one. The silly stupid naughty wish list.

Oh. My. God!

Order the Book

White Hot Holidays, Volume 2Available in Trade Paperback

 

Wish ListSylvia’s novella, Wish List, available in digital format

 

Good News
  • EPPIE Winner! Wish List has been named the 2007 EPPIE Winner for Best Erotic Romance Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery. — March 2007
  • Author Appreciation Award Wish List was awarded with Ellora’s Cave’s 2005 Author Appreciation Award for Best First Line: Funniest or hottest first line of the story — January 2006
Reviews and News
  • RT BOOKreviews Magazine:
    “This is a fun, sexy read that will entertain regardless of the time of year. Nicholas is a wonderful hero who makes a perfect ‘Naughty Santa.’” — July 2006
  • Joyfully Reviewed (Madeline):
    “Sylvia Day is one of my favorite authors in any erotic romance sub-genre. Anytime I’m looking for a touching love story, with great characters and white-hot sex, I look for Sylvia Day. Wish List doesn’t disappoint. From the first sentence, which is hands down the best one I’ve ever seen, to the last word, Wish List is a story with enough heat to thaw even the coldest winter night, and enough romance to melt your heart. I don’t know how she managed it, but in fewer than fifty pages, Ms. Day wrote one of the finest Christmas romances I’ve ever read. I’ve always known that Ms. Day has a matchless talent, but this story proved to me that she’s unstoppable. I feel sure we’ll be seeing many, many more stories from the pen of Sylvia Day. I, for one, can’t wait.” — July 2006
  • Joyfully Reviewed (Joy):
    “Sylvia Day has once again taken this reader on a sensual, erotically charged journey, this time to the land of Love & Santas! Deliciously hot hunky Nicolas, Sylvia’s hero who captured me from the very beginning with his willingness to do whatever it takes to win the woman who thinks he’s nothing but a playboy. Fulfilling Stephanie’s dream X-Mas list, Nicholas is both parts endearing and determined in his wooing of Stephanie. Stephanie, who has been lusting for Nicolas for the better part of a year, will eat her words and gets the loving of a lifetime. Wish List is a heavenly, hot read and should be on your must-have list of books for the holidays. Sylvia has been an autobuy author for me since Catching Caroline, her first book, and Wish List cements that.” — July 2006
  • Ecataromance:
    “With just the right blend of a touching romance, amusing moments and fiery sex scenes, Sylvia Day has penned a delightful holiday story. Ms. Day knows how to charm readers with her ability to create characters who are sincere and realistic. The storyline is rich with emotions, and the love scenes are written with a deep intimacy. Wish List is a sizzling and wickedly fun story which is perfect for a cold, winter night. In this wildly romantic story, Sylvia Day has captured the spirit of Christmas. Nick and Steph are a charming couple, whose time together creates a magical Christmas story. Their cherished moments together are very sensual and definitely heat up the pages. Sprinkled in with the hot sex scenes are emotionally charged moments which touched me profoundly. The appealing characters and plot of Wish List will warm one’s heart any time of the year.” — July 2006
  • Romance Junkies:
    Wish List is deliciously fun from beginning to end. Sylvia Day creates a heart-touching story with wonderful characters and a plot that goes far beyond just an inner office romance. Definitely a keeper.” — July 2006
  • Just Erotic Romance Reviews:
    “Ms. Day has written a wickedly arousing tale with Wish List… I found myself completely captivated by the intensely impassioned scenes between Nick and Steph. I really loved Nick. Sexually, I found myself getting wrapped up in their chemistry. …a believable as well as a pleasurable read.” — July 2006
  • Erotic Escapades:
    “What a wonderful little gem of a Christmas story Wish List is. Despite the length of the story, it is a quickie, Ms. Day has brought real depth to both of her main characters; I just love a story where the bad boy hero falls for the heroine like a ton of bricks and Nicholas falls so hard you can hear the reverberation of the bricks hitting the concrete for miles around. Ms. Day has also packed Wish List with oodles of emotion and really… really hot sex… I am happy to say… great book Ms. Day.” — July 2006
  • Fallen Angels Reviews:
    Recommended Read! “Sylvia Day’s Wish List is wonderful. It’s a powerfully romantic story guaranteed to make even the most cynical sigh, as well as leave a smile on their face. I can guarantee that this is one book I will frequently reread. Wish List is erotic holiday romance at its finest; engaging, multi-dimensional characters, a credible romance, hot sex and a happily ever after set against the backdrop of Christmas. What more could a reader ask for? Congratulations Ms Day. More please!” — July 2006
  • PNR Reviews:
    “Day has created yet another winner in this Holiday story. Her sensitive and sizzling hot love scenes with an evocative and engaging hero and heroine make Wish List a highly recommended gift for any erotica and Holiday story fan’s wish list.” — July 2006
  • A Romance Review:
    Wish List is a wildly erotic and hilariously funny ride. The antics of Nick are enough to make you laugh your head off while panting when it comes to the steamy love scenes. Pain from the past has hardened Stephanie against men like Nicholas; sexy, charismatic, and sinfully decadent. But Nick is not a man that can be easily ignored. The struggle between these two characters is at times heart wrenching and at times thrilling.” — July 2006

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