When Ember signs up for The Auction, she's broke and lonely - but she'd be lying if she said that was her only motivation. Twenty-four hours being desired instead of just needed? She'll take it.
She never expected a bidding war.
A dragon who hoards treasures and calls her his most precious acquisition. A massive polar bear shifter who cooks like he's courting her. A dark, dangerous man who promises to ruin her in the best way possible.
The catch? She's not just theirs for twenty-four hours. She's a Christmas gift for their pack mate, who works himself to exhaustion making everyone else happy. They want to give him something he'd never ask someone to spoil, adore, and lavish with attention.
Twenty-four hours. No strings attached. Just mutual satisfaction and Christmas magic. What could possibly go wrong?
...Besides discovering that her new pack isn't just any pack of shifters. They're legends. And some gifts? They're not meant to be returned.
Gemma Black is a dedicated teacher by day, but when the sun sets, the handcuffs come out and she becomes a paranormal romance author. Gemma has always loved vampires, shifters and magic – and these days, the dirtier the story, the better! She loves writing books that explore the boundaries of love, fate and magic, where the heroine always gets what she needs.
When she’s not writing, Gemma reads like a fiend, drowning herself in all kinds of romance stories when she really should be sleeping. A certified introvert, Gemma spends most of her time with her husband and three kids, dragging herself to the footy when the occasion calls for it.
"I want to feel adored and wanted...I want to trust someone enough to let go completely."
What to even say about this book. I absolutely LOVED IT! Gemma has a way of bringing out the absolute best in these characters and I really hope she continues with these 24hr Auction Novellas. The dynamics of these books shouldn't work with all the alpha energy happening and the mix of supernaturals in each pack but somehow, everything just flows. I can't rave about this enough - for real life, it was everything I was hoping for.
Well, apparently the contents of this book are now my grown up Christmas list, because HOT DAMN!
Another book in the 24 hour auction world and I absolutely adored it! The story, the spice, the immersive writing, the spice, the Christmas feels... and did I mention the spice?
Gemma Black is cementing herself yet again in the top spot for Supernatural Why Choose, where no MMC is inadequate and no FMC ever has to settle!
Ember hasn't got any plans for Christmas, her best friend is away with her pack and her mum is away with her new family. Left wondering what to do she signs up to a Christmas Eve running of The Auction, a way to make some money and safely explore desires with the supernatural for a contracted 24hrs. Ignatius, Cole and Magnus are at The Auction looking to find the perfect gift for the fourth member of their pack Nick who always gives to others and they feel it's time he gets given something, or someone.
I absolutely loved this book, my sort of Christmas read through and through. Supernatural beings like shifters, vampires and other legendary figures mixed in the modern human world. Just enough sprinkling of Christmas cheer, food and decorations to feel seasonal, a plot that may not have made me scream but the eek I squeaked when certain character information came to light was definitely loud. Oh and did I mention the absolute top tier spice, it's not often I read things that so beautifully represent BDSM and I absolutely cherish the things I find (plus it just keeps going, if you think a human girl needs rest in a 24hr period think again because rejuvenating magic is very much a thing in this world).
Highly recommend you read this book in the Christmas season, or absolutely anytime really and if you enjoyed it as much as I did then check out the other 24hr auction book A Night of Untamed Pride 🥵 Best enjoyed with a hot drink (or a glass of red) some gingerbread cookies and peace and quiet so you can fully escape into this absolute fantasy of a book.
Well now, this is the first supernatural holiday spicy romance that I’ve read and it was sooooo good!! I loved the premise of the auction. Humans and supernaturals alike in need of money or just looking for some excitement in their life, get bid on by other Supernaturals (or insanely rich humans), winners taking ownership of their prize for 24 hours. For Ember though, in a surprise twist, she’s purchased by not one but FOUR supernatural beings. And they are desperate to make the most of the limited time they have with her. They also want to make sure she experiences everything she’s been dreaming of since reading about it in her books :p I absolutely loved the dynamic of the men, all alpha males but different in their own ways. Ignatius, possessive and fiery. Cole, dark and demanding. Magnus, caring and sweet. And Nick, generous and thoughtful. The way they took everything they wanted from Ember but still gave aftercare that would leave any woman melting. I loved every second of it. This novella is fast paced, spicy, entertaining and has a beautiful HEA that left me grinning ear to ear. I had no idea there was another book in the series before this one but I am definitely going back to read it as well! 4.5🌟 3.5 🌶️
A Night of Christmas Wishes is the kind of festive treat that melts more than just snow. Gemma Black wraps cosy holiday charm around a red-hot core, turning one innocent Christmas night into an extravagantly sinful fantasy. The chemistry? Crackling. The tension? Deliciously teasing. The steam? Hot enough to fog every frosty window in the North Pole. If you crave caring, dominant, utterly devoted men who worship their woman—in and very much out of the bedroom—this book is your Christmas miracle. Because these men don’t just adore Ember… they WORSHIP her. A possessive Dragon. A growly Polar Bear. A dark, boundary-pushing lover who knows exactly how to ruin her in the best way. And Nick—yes, that Nick—bringing all the seasonal magic. Iggy, Cole, Magnus, and Nick are gorgeous, obsessive, and completely focused on fulfilling Ember’s deepest, darkest desires. And Cole’s little power that wipes away soreness and exhaustion? No refractory period, no problem. It’s basically the ultimate Christmas gift. I loved every one of them—and that extra Christmas twist? Unwrapped it with a grin. If you want sweet, filthy, magical, and unapologetically indulgent, this novella delivers.
Kickstarting the Christmas with a smutty little novella! This is my first Gemma Black book I've read and I'm going back for more, this was unexpectedly enjoyable and rather detailed in a sense for a Novella.
We have humans and supernaturals within this story where humans can choose to go to these auctions to be sold for 24 hours by 1 (or more) supernaturals. Ember our FMC is convinced by her best friend to sign up, she's broke, lonely and just been ditched for the Christmas holidays so why the hell not 🤣
I loved the representation of consent, aftercare and the fact that there is a process to ensure every ones safety in the auction. If you want some filthy, cute, wholesome & smutty Christmas this is what you need! Not spoiling further, go read it! I finished in one sitting 🤭
Tropes: 🎄Paranormal/Shifters 📜An Auction 🎄Dom/Sub 📜Why Choose 🎄Christmas Eve 📜Spicy AF 🎄Novella
I think Gemma is the Queen of Why Choose (of the Why Choose books I Have read). She delivers exactly as promised and the spice is always 🤌🥵😍
Story/Plot: 3⭐️ for the story itself 5⭐️ if we are basing the plot off how delectable the men are Spice: 4🌶 well written, detailed and dirty without bordering gross. Lots of kinks and a new idea for Christmas Wrapping. Overall Rating: 5, purely because it delivered EXACTLY AS EXPECTED. No twists or turns, it was a smut book purely for the enjoyment of smut.
Same storyline as the previous Novella; mature aged woman signs up to be in a 24 hour auction, but this time it's because she is looking more a connection and to feel loved and cherished this Christmas (the money is just a plus).
I'm not going to spoil who here partners end up being because it's too good.... but, have you been naughty or nice this year ? 😜
Ember is lonely, and agrees to a Christmas auction for supernaturals, giving herself over for 24 hours, she has desires that she wants fulfilled but overall she just wants to feel wanted. The three MMCs who buy her are captivated, their goal was to get a gift for Nick, the fourth member of their pack and they succeed, but not before they have their own desires met.
Had a good laugh when i realized who Nick was, and his work in "logistics". Magnus, a giant lovable polar bear, Iggy a dragon who wants to keep his treasure and Cole, a slightly dark dominant who has his own identity. Each had their own wants and needs and I really liked how Ember responded to them individually and met their needs as well getting something from them in return that was unique to their personality.
The dynamic in this one was a little different to the Untamed Pride and I am so grateful for it. I kind of clued on to the mystery of one of the guys earlier on, but Cole...oh man, that had my giddy little black heart SOARING when his reveal came. Absolute perfection.
Gemma Black has just become an instant auto-buy for me, and I'm sure I'm not the only one saying the same after these masterpieces.
When I saw this book in the arc group I knew I HAD to read it!! I absolutely loved A Night Of Untamed Pride and this one is just as good!!!
The men absolutely WORSHIP her!!! A Dragon!!!! A Polar Bear!!!! A dark man who pushes her limits!!! And Nick!!!!
I loved each of them!! It took me way too long to figure out the little Christmas twist but it is FANTASTIC!!!
The writing is amazing and so detailed it was easy to slip into the FMC and I really enjoyed how she needed to be loved and they all loved her so easily!! Without question!
If you want caring, dominant, loving men who worship their love interest (inside and outside the bedroom!!) this book is for you!!!
A Night of Christmas Wishes by Gemma Black was such a delightful surprise. This was my first supernatural why choose, and it absolutely delivered. I loved that none of the MMCs were made to feel inadequate, and the FMC never made to feel less than or like she didn’t belong.
It was festive, spicy, and really well balanced. The supernatural elements blended beautifully with the romance, and the relationships felt intentional rather than forced.
I absolutely adored this one and flew through it. If you’re curious about a supernatural why choose, this is a fantastic place to start, and a perfect read for the festive season ✨📖
This woman is a menace to all human marriages! What do you mean I have to be content with a non magic peen after reading this???? Gemma black should have shares in a divorce attorneys office with this one! (And all the rest but we love a good theme!) This book was AMAZING. I loved the ties to the previous one and absolutely adored the way Cole and nick were bought to life. Gold star for this one and snaps for Gemma!
I’m absolutely obsessed with the dynamic of these characters, the group are amazing. The dominance the boys show towards Ember is to die for and all the rules (talk about HOT)
The pace of the novella is consistent with plenty of spice for all your wants and needs. Also love the concept of an auction etc.
If HEAs are something you look forward to as well then you’re in luck.
Gemma Black. Oh my Lawd. This was EVERYTHING. I loved every second. The twist - we all saw it coming but I still squeed like a fiend. 10/10 must read Christmas smut!
Ember and her Supernatural Pack had me hooked from page 1. Spice 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I couldn't choose a favourite MMC even if I tried. . If you love Why Choose and Christmas it's the perfect book
Absolutely loved returning to Black’s auction world. Ember and her men were absolute 🔥, and I giggled at the clever not-revealing of the fourth pack member. Adored the supe-rep for the pack, and all I can say is holy hotness for this one. Love that we have an Aussie author writing an Aussie Christmas book!
Sign me up! This is the ultimate Christmas present! This novella is super spicy, entertaining, and has a few fun twists. Ember is planning on spending Christmas alone. Her mom is spending Christmas overseas and her bestie, Jocelyn is spending it with her pride. Jocelyn talks Ember into participating in The Auction. The Auction provides supernaturals an opportunity to spend twenty-four hours with a human for a price. Everything is consensual, participants are heavily vetted and there are even magical elements to ensure everyone's safety. Ember is choosen by a pack of three supernaturals. Well, there is a fourth member but he is working late. Also, she is more of a gift for the missing pack member because of how hard he works and how selfless he is. All four of the fellas are special. They are each a different kind of MMC than we are used to and I don't want to spoil it. Iggy, Cole, Magnus, and Nick are georgeous, obsessive, and want to make sure Ember has her darkest fantasies fulfilled. Did I mention Cole has the ability to take away her soreness and exhaustion so there is no refractory period? So if you want a holiday read that is all spice and no drama I highly recommend this novella! Also, if you haven't read Jocelyn's story, A Night of Untamed Pride you definitely should.
✨ARC Review ✨ A Night of Christmas Wishes by Gemma Black
This why-choose Christmas novella was exactly what I needed to start the festive season!
The story follows Ember, a broke, lonely woman stuck in a blah job and craving something that makes her feel wanted, especially during the holidays. Her bestie recently attended The Auction and ended up with four deliciously attentive men, and after a little bit of convincing over the phone, Ember decides why not? Maybe this is the universe nudging her toward her own Christmas wish.
What she doesn’t expect is to walk straight into the arms of four gorgeous, protective, charming men (with a surprise Xmas twist!) who seem determined to give her every wish she’s ever been too scared to say out loud.
If you need a quick, cosy, delightfully spicy escape, make sure unwrap this one immediately 😉