Throwback Thursday: Wish List by Sylvia Day

Author: Sylvia Day
First published in 2005 by Ellora's Cave

When Nicolas 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.

OK, I know it is almost Easter. But I was behind and looking for a quick Throwback read for today.  I had this one in my pile and figured  why not?.  Wish List is a quickie Christmas novella by Sylvia Day.  It was published as part of Ellora's Cave "Quickie" White Hot Holidays line.  It's only about 44 pages, so it's definitely a quick read.

I thought the overall story was cute.  Nick has had the hots for Steph for a long time.  He has her as his Secret Santa.  After finding her very naughty wish list, he devises a plan to give her what she wants and hopefully more.  As with most novellas, I always wish they were longer.  I would have liked to see their relationship develop a little more.  But I did feel the chemistry between the two.  My only complaint was the secret son part of the story.  How can you work with someone for a few years and not know that they are divorced and have a kid?  I did find that stretching things a little. 

Review: Bared to You by Syliva Day

Author: Sylvia Day
Publisher: May 2012
Date of Publication: Penguin Group

Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness… 


This is the book I was hoping to get when I picked up 50 Shades of Grey.  Bared to You was a million and one times better!  I actually finished it for one.  In fact, I couldn't put it down!  Ms. Day has produced a well written, compelling and very erotic story.  It is an emotional ride that features two survivors of abuse trying to find love and acceptance.  

For Eva and Gideon, the attraction is instant.  At first, all Gideon is interested in is getting into bed with Eva, but the more time he spends with her, he realizes there is so much more he can get from her.  Both of them harbor deep secrets.  In order for them to work, they will have to reveal all of themselves and work through their issues.  Their relationship is so dysfunctional, but I can see hope for them if they are willing to work things out.

I loved both characters.  Eva is young, but she has a brain.  She recognizes potential in Gideon and is willing to work things through.  Gideon is rich and powerful, but as Eva breaks down his walls, we see a softer side of him.  He wants to change for Eva and is even willing to go into therapy for it.  I loved that about him.  The book is the first in a trilogy and it definitely ends on a "to be continued" note.  I have the next one, Reflected in You loaded up on the kindle ready to go.  I look forward to reading more about this couple.  I'm rooting for them.