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Not on His Wish List

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Jenna Dawson is not having a good year.
In fact, she's probably on Santa's Naughty List.

No, that’s not a cheesy line. Her boss literally makes a “naughty or nice” list every year for his employees—and her endless arguments and late-night sparring sessions with him have landed her on the former.

But fate suddenly gives her a break when Saint A**hole finds himself in a his family’s inheritance depends on him being happily engaged before Christmas.

And he has the audacity to ask her for help.

All she has to do is find him a fiancée for the holidays, and she’ll get a fat bonus and a much-deserved break.

At least, that’s what she thought…
Until she ends up playing the role herself.

From New York Times bestselling author Whitney G. comes a hilarious, steamy marriage-for-convenience holiday romance for fans of Four Christmases and The Proposal.

147 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2025

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Whitney G.

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Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.

She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.

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Profile Image for Jen ♥.
1,755 reviews967 followers
December 28, 2025
short enough to pass some time.

- holiday novella
- boss x employee
- age gap (10)
- fake engagement
- both infatuated for years (since she worked for him, unsure if both celibate, but i think they are)
- no cheating, separation
- om (not really, her ex appeared and tried to cause drama)
- ow?? (not really, he went on dates planned by the fmc, he's looking for someone to be his fake wife)
- no v
- hea (11 mos later, found out they're pregnant)
Profile Image for Carol.
3,572 reviews3 followers
December 25, 2025
Not on His Wish List

Loved this story ❤️! Having a love Hate relationship with your boss! This story will make you laugh and feel like how families are at holidays. The dynamics of unexpected events, and trying to keep things a secret! Enjoy this hilarious story.
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130 reviews2 followers
December 30, 2025
Was this written by AI?

I’m honestly confused by all the 5 star reviews. They have to be paid reviews because this book was awful. And not in a “you’re entitled to your opinion” type of awful but truly made no sense at all.

The H is a horrible person/boss and yet the h continues to work for him for YEARS with no explanation as to why she would subject herself to that giving that she actually hates him and has no problem telling him that. If I was the ONLY person not receiving a bonus year after year I would not only file a complaint with HR, I would quit. Yes I know this is Fiction but this is just delusional writing.


Secondly the H tells the h find him a fiancée for his inheritance and he calls each of them his wife at different times then switches back to fiancée. None of them worked out for different reasons. So he bribes the h into being his fiancée.

Visiting their families was just odd. No backstory about his mom just straight up introduced as weird as heck. And we’re supposed to believe that her family automatically loved him knowing how he treated her all these years? Give me a break 🙄.

The h says her and her mother used to work in the garden when she (her mother) was alive and then we find out she has a step mom and then suddenly she’s calling her mom and asking why she never stopped her from calling her that and says “I’m not 8 and I also still have my real mom” and the step mom says she knows her real mom doesn’t care if she calls her mom. Why are there so many inconsistencies?

Toward the end of the book the h is just being whiny and hears the H talking to his CFO who is also whining about his bonus and mentions they have to get the annulment when they get back. St what point in the trip to her family’s house did the engagement turn into an actual marriage? Oh right, it didn’t.

This was poorly written and honestly a complete waste of time and money. So many authors are pumping out “books” so quickly and not stopping to think if it’s even decently written. (Spoiler alert it’s NOT) I know this review sounds harsh but it had to be said considering the rest of the reviews were fake. There’s no way anyone is reading this and thinking it was that amazing.
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414 reviews
December 27, 2025
This was another quick, easy and satisfying seasonal romance from Whitney G. It had a sweet male lead (made out to be the Antichrist), a sassy FMC with a backbone and heaps of great banter and dialogue between the two. It's set in the lead up to the Christmas holidays. Nicholas is a rich CEO and Jenna his PA. Every year he makes a naughty and nice list and accordingly gives or denies his employees a Christmas bonus. Jenna is put on the naughty list because of her attitude and general dislike of her boss, which of course further kindles the fire of her hatred. Fast forward to Nicholas needing a fake bride to inherit a cool 200 million. The only candidate he's interested in for a bride is Jenna. Dangling a nice incentive her way so she agrees, they're stuck together for the holidays and meeting one another's family so they can fool the company's trust adviser that the engagement is legitimate. It have me vibes of the movie The Proposal and was heaps of fun. I love this author's Christmas reads. They're like a big cup of hot chocolate in the lead up to Christmas and the novella size length meant it was doable during the busy season. As per usual with this author, the male lead was divine and the female lead was bratty but entertaining. There wasn't a lot of angst and while parts were a tad over the top, it had a happy ending and left me smiling.
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2,348 reviews196 followers
December 26, 2025
It's not officially Christmas until we get to read one of these festive novellas. The comedy is unhinged which is exactly what I need to forget about the hectic pace of the season.

I started laughing early on as this boss and employee banter and hate each other with their clever dialogues and their chemistry disguised as office war. From a nice or naughty list to a plan of fake engagement, the surreal scenarios multiply enough to keep you entertained without noticing time. I had fun with how negative their relationship seems but is really steeped in familiarity, hot stares and even hotter kisses. It couldn't get any crazier when some characters add their brand of quirkiness to the plot. Nicholas and Jenna's families deserve some kind of prize for Mad Hatter vibes. You just have to love them for their honest craziness.

Jenna is secretly in love with her boss so she suffers his passion with gusto but dreading the end to the charade. Thank goodness Christmas ends with a bang and a forever. Though that Nice or Naughty list still puts up a fight. So funny!
Profile Image for Catherine.
318 reviews6 followers
December 28, 2025
This has a few funny tid bits but it felt rushed. We go from them being at odds with each other to him admitting he has feelings very quickly but honestly he never really says it. He just says he wants to stay married which I guess is the same thing but I don’t know I just didn’t feel it. It was cute for what it is but not my favorite of Whitney’s.

Favorite lines:

He’s a man who deserves to be dragged under Santa’s sleigh for the rest of his life—

“You logged into my account to make me look evil to your family.” “First of all, you are evil,” she said. “Second of all, I did no such thing.”

“A fucking wife.” He narrowed his eyes. “Someone who is married to me.” I blinked. “Willingly?”

“Are you done yet?” “I have three more things to say.” “I’ll listen to one.” “Then I’ll go in reverse.”

“You have to let your heart and your pussy breathe.”

“Okay, well—” She hugged him closely. “She has to love you back to be able to put up with you for longer than a week, because the millions wouldn’t be enough for me.”

“I’m tired of muffling your screams while you say my name.”
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1,482 reviews35 followers
December 28, 2025
Not On His Wishlist is a fun, spicy holiday novella that delivers exactly what you want from an enemies‑to‑lovers, boss/employee setup—petty grudges, sharp banter, and enough tension to melt a snowbank. Jenna can’t stand her grumpy boss, Nicholas, and their annual showdown over his ridiculous naughty‑and‑nice list is practically a workplace sport. She’s always “naughty.” Shocking.

But when Nicholas suddenly needs a wife to secure his inheritance, he strikes a deal with the one woman guaranteed to challenge him at every turn. And let’s just say… being on the “nice” list has never looked so tempting.

The chemistry between these two is instant and combustible. Their snarky back‑and‑forth is delicious, and watching Nicholas’ gruff exterior crack to reveal all those buried, inconvenient feelings? Swoon city. Once he finally lets himself fall, he falls.

This novella is quick, spicy, and full of holiday charm—a perfect little treat that leaves your heart warm and your cheeks a bit flushed.
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1,931 reviews49 followers
December 30, 2025
Reviewed by Robyn for Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner

What a fun, light story this novella is! I loved the tussle between the lead characters, Jenna Dawson and her boss, Nicholas Saint, is terrific. The banter is hilarious and gets Jenna on her boss’s naughty list over and over.

The tension between Jenna and Nicholas is so thick you could almost cut it with a knife. However, each refuses to explore the possibility of a relationship with the other—I’m not sure Jenna even realises she is so attracted to her boss. 🤣 The old—There’s a thin line between love and hate—is so true in this story.

*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*

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Profile Image for Mrs R.
1,418 reviews19 followers
December 27, 2025
I loved this story! The relationship between these too was hilarious, so much banter.

Jenna is Nicholas' assistant and is excellent at her job, but no matter what she does, she ends up on his 'naughty' list and misses out on a Xmas bonus.

They really do act like they can't stand each other, but their chemistry is clear to see on every page.

The best part of the book is definitely the banter between Jenna and Nicholas. Neither one of them is afraid to say exactly what they are feeling or call the other person out. And because they are so honest and blunt with each other, the sexual tension between them becomes incredibly obvious to everyone around them.

It’s really fun to watch them navigate their "fake" relationship while dealing with those very real feelings. The back-and-forth between them is sharp and entertaining, while still being a very steamy romance.

💜Spicy
💜Holiday Romance
💜Rom-Com
💜Boss/Employee
💜Enemies to Lovers
💜Marriage for Convenience
💜Fake Fiancée
Profile Image for Kim (Chipperbooks) .
1,294 reviews26 followers
December 25, 2025
Jenna is tired of her jerk of a boss. She is the assistant to the CEO and they argue constantly. But she is very good at her job but feels under appreciated. But she has a crush on her boss so everyday is a complication. She wants to quit and just as she gets the nerve to do so, her boss, Nicholas, needs her help.

So Nicholas is set to receive his inheritance at the end of the week. While sitting with the lawyers, as he signs all the papers, they blindside him with the fact, he needs to be married. Nicholas tells Jenna to find him a wife, but when that falls through, Nicholas names Jenna as his soon to be wife.

Fun, easy to read novella. With all shorts, it’s a little difficult to get in a lot of details, but overall, it’s entertaining and fun to read.
Profile Image for Erika Jackson.
657 reviews4 followers
December 27, 2025
The story was captivating, entertaining and crazy good. Jenna is feeling really unappreciated by her boss but is amazing at her job. She is sassy, beautiful, and funny. She is trying to get off her boss naughty list so she is task with a big challenge to get it. Jenna have the hots for her boss. Nicholas is the boss that is serious about his employees on the nice list or naughty list which thrilled him. He is handsome, rich, and demanding. He is bosshole sometimes but he loves it. Nicholas doesn't know if he wants fired Jenna or throw her on the desk to have his way..lol. I was hooked from the first page. The writing was amazing done and flows throughout the book flawlessly.
Amazing work again Whitney G!👏🏾❤️🥰😍🥳
2,296 reviews91 followers
December 29, 2025
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I wrote this review for Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner.
What a fun, light story this novella is! I loved the tussle between the lead characters, Jenna Dawson and her boss, Nicholas Saint, is terrific. The banter is hilarious and gets Jenna on her boss’s naughty list over and over.

The tension between Jenna and Nicholas is so thick you could almost cut it with a knife. However, each refuses to explore the possibility of a relationship with the other—I’m not sure Jenna even realises she is so attracted to her boss. 🤣 The old—There’s a thin line between love and hate—is so true in this story.
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December 24, 2025
Thought I would be reading a book that emphasized black women,but it was not that and I was truly disappointed,I understand that you want your books read and you probably feel that for that to happen you need to make your heroines more like the mainstream readers but this is 2025,you have to understand that all readers are not white and we need to be included in the narrative,I like your plots and was willing to read your books but not when I see a black author no being more inclusive.white women are not the only readers of romance anymore.
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3,192 reviews72 followers
December 26, 2025
A cute holiday read with a heck of a story being told. Jenna does not like her boss. He is a giant pain in her behind…and he definitely doesn’t respect the hard work she has put in for him. Nicholas is extremely demanding and a giant pain. But he also respects hard work when he sees it. When it turns out that Nicholas needs a wife…this turns into quite the cat and mouse game…and I was Here for it. These two had sassy banter and insane chemistry. I really Enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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1,359 reviews12 followers
December 28, 2025
i read until 26% and then skipped to 80% and finished from there.
i don't think the writing is for me.
i also didn't like the heroine all that much and i hated the hero who was a bad boss to his employees.
and he basically punished the heroine, his employee, for being attractive and making him like her 🙄 he had the emotional maturity of a pre-teen.
and the heroine had such body betrayal syndrome, feeling attracted to such a jerk, even in the beginning of the book. annoying.

im adding a star to my rating, because it doesn't seem fair to give it 1 star, when i didn't read the whole thing.
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1,580 reviews41 followers
December 29, 2025
Who else gets excited for Whitney G.'s spicy Christmas novellas each year? The banter is always top-notch, and the hijinks never disappoint. This time, she brings us Not on His Wish List, featuring Nicholas Saint, the CEO of Saint International, and his executive assistant, Jenna Dawson, who has spent three years on the naughty list with no bonus. I couldn't help but wonder if Nicholas Saint is the same guy from Thirty Day Boyfriend. Either way, I loved this novella and definitely recommend it if you need a break from the holiday rush.
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91 reviews
December 30, 2025
This is the first novella in a while that didn’t feel too short or rushed. While the story was shorter, it still delivered plenty of heart and emotion. I found myself really enjoying Nicholas and Jenna’s characters and their journey. I really enjoyed their chemistry and the way they interacted, especially when it came to Nicholas’s naughty-or-nice list! I wish a few moments—especially some of the emotional beats and relationship development—had been explored a bit more. Still, the story flowed well and never felt rushed in a way that took away from the story or from enjoying it.
82 reviews
December 25, 2025
Holiday Romance with Family chaos

Hating the boss turns into fake engagement!
Jenna and Nicholas find themselves in a unique situation when he needs to be married in a few weeks to be able to secure inheritance.
After failed attempt to find someone Jenna lands herself in the middle of a fake engagement!

Add a little chaos and family chaos and this makes for a great holiday romance!

Loved this story in a Christmas Eve night!
256 reviews5 followers
December 25, 2025
Hating the boss turns into fake engagement!
Jenna and Nicholas find themselves in a unique situation when he needs to be married in a few weeks to be able to secure inheritance.
After failed attempt to find someone Jenna lands herself in the middle of a fake engagement!

Add a little chaos and family chaos and this makes for a great holiday romance!

Loved this story in a Christmas Eve night!
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2,937 reviews23 followers
December 27, 2025
Hilarious rom-com! Nicholas Saint gorgeous annoying CEO as per his assistant Jessa. He has a naughty or nice list to distribute bonuses to his employees and somehow after doing all of his whims, Jessa is always on the naughty list. She is smart, sassy and is unafraid to tell Nicholas off, but when he needs a wife to access his inheritance, she becomes his fiancee. The characters banter is the sexy, funny as they are a perfect match for each other. Heartwarming fun xmas story
34 reviews
December 27, 2025
this was so cute!

I love the personality Whitney brings to her characters. The sass and snark are one of my favorite things about her stories. Jenna and Nicholas are so funny and cute! They say there’s a thin line between love and hate and it’s so clear between these two. What a cute rom com for the holidays ❤️
5,528 reviews
December 28, 2025
What a wonderful holiday romance!
Easily read in one sitting!

Get ready to laugh out loud! I certainly did!
No drinking aloud while reading!

Of course our MMC's name is Nicholas…IT HAD TO BE!

Jenna's tired of being on the naughty list! This year...pay back time!

Still smiling!
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1,751 reviews10 followers
December 25, 2025
Not on His Wishlist was a cute, sweet and steamy little treat filled with banter and sexual tension. I adored it. It was the right size for this Christmas eve night delivering laughs and just an all around feel good read. I definitely recommend it.


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183 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2025
This was a super fun short read. I liked Nicholas and Jenna witty banter back and forth. Lots of laugh out loud moments. No spoilers. I was given a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review
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Author 14 books125 followers
December 29, 2025
This was a fun and sweet short little holiday novella. Enemies to lovers set inside an office romance. What could I possibly say to make that sound even better?? I loved these characters, and I loved how hard they fall. It was an amazing little holiday read! 😍
7 reviews
December 24, 2025
Always delivers

Whitney G ALWAYS delivers! I truly enjoy her signature writing style with lots of witty banter and a great balance of naughty and nice😊
328 reviews
December 24, 2025
This reminded me of The Proposal which is a movie I love so can’t go wrong there. I wish this had been longer though, I could have used more
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