The Flying Doctor's Christmas Wish

by Kathleen Ryder

Meet Tilly…
Tilly knows that her best friend Alex would do anything for her, even if it meant pretending to be her fiancé for Christmas.

The White Lie…
It seemed harmless enough, telling her grandmother that she was engaged. Tilly never imagined that her grandmother would travel to Alice Springs for Christmas, or that she would want to meet Tilly’s fiancé.

Meet Alex…
Royal Flying Doctor Alex thought that pretending to be Tilly’s fiancé for Christmas would be a piece of cake, after all, who knew Tilly better than he did?

Lines blurred…
The more time Alex spends pretending to be Tilly’s fiancé, the more confused he becomes. He and Tilly are just friends, aren’t they?

Tis The Season…
Follow Tilly and Alex in this sweet romance of falling in love with the person who has been there the entire time.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Short Stories, Ebooks, Contemporary Romance

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2021

About the author

An international bestselling and award winning author of sweet contemporary romance, Kathleen's novels showcase thought provoking plots and strong emotions that have been likened to a Hallmark movie. Featuring feisty heroines and strong heroes, where everyone gets a happily ever after.

To discover more about Kathleen: https://linktr.ee/KathleenRyder

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet friends-to-lover’s romance. Not much Christmas in this one, but still enjoyable.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Tilly and Alex's story and what a magical story this is. Tilly and Alex are best friends and they would do anything for each other so when Tilly tells her grandmother that she is engaged her grandmother decides to visit for Christmas so that she can meet Tilly's fiance so in a panic she asks Alex to pretend to be her fiance and of course being the best friend that he is he says he's but what happens changes the course of there friendship forever. I absolutely love Tilly and Alex relationship and how perfect they are together even though they didn't realise it and you find yourself hoping that they might get to be together and get a happy ending which is what they both deserve. This book was a real page turner and I couldn't put it down as I wanted to see what would happen next for them and it was so well written and I definitely recommend you read this book and others by Kathleen Ryder who is a brilliant author and writer and her books are definitely worth reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex and Tilly's Wonderful Story . . .

I really loved this story. Tilly and Alex are best friends who are always there for each other, ready to accommodate any favor asked for. Tilly made what seemed like a harmless mistake when she told her grandmother she was engaged. She had no idea her grandmother would decide to visit in person at Christmas, wanting to meet her new fiancé.

The only way to rectify this problem was for Tilly to ask Alex, her best friend, to be her fake fiancé. He readily agrees. It sounded so simple, and he knew Tilly better than anyone else. He could do this easily. What neither of them had counted on, however, was how important they were to each other, and how easily real feelings would start to emerge as they pretended to be in love. Was it still pretend? Or was it too late now to pretend it wasn’t real?

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written short story with Tilly and Alex. Best friends who will do anything for each other. When she needs a fake fiance he's there for her.But their relationship quickly changes as they finally realize their true feelings. It's a cute story and I enjoyed reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Carolyn Vandine West · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little novella. Perfect size for those quick Christmas reads. My first one of the year—so far off my goal this year.
Tilly is in hot water, her Gram is coming and she told her that she was engaged. Her best friend Alex agrees to “pretend “ with her. I can’t tell too much without ruining the plot. But if you hurry you might get a free download like I did.

[Larissa (That Baker That Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Synopsis:
Tilly and Alex are Best Friends and work at the same hospital. Now Tilly needs a fake fiancé to introduce to her grandma this Christmas.

Includes:
✨Best Friends to Lovers
✨Small Town
✨Neighbors
✨Fake Engagement
✨Hallmark Romance

🌶️Heat Level:
Kissing Only
Attraction/Tension:🔥

My Opinion:
Cute friends to lovers romance, it's not that deep because it's only 30 pages. But if you like a hallmark type of romance, you will like it.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book I've read written by Kathleen Ryder; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

She has written a great short story; Tilly told her grandmother that she was engaged so when her grandmother comes to town for Christmas she gets her best friend Alex to pretend to be her fiancé; he fine with it and feels he knows her better than anyone could anyway but after pretending now he’s wondering if there is really more between them than friends.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marichus Real · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tilly’s grandma has been pushing her to have a couple and that is the reason why she tells her she is engaged.
Alex is Tilly’s best friend, and he agrees to pose as her fiancé.
A very short story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Wendy Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet short story. I enjoyed it. Tilly and Alex are best friends. They even bought a property together. He lives one side and she the other.

When Tilly needs a fake fiancé, she asks Alex. He agrees. The rest is history.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

Sweet, gorgeous read 📚

Tilly and Alex best friends, flatmate's and colleagues.

Her grandmother comes for Christmas 🎄 so she needs a fake finance.

Will it become true?

Gorgeous sweet read 📚

[Amanda M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tilly and Alex have a wonderful story to tell. It's a well written short and sweet fast paced page turner.

[Marilyn Burrows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent short story. I wasn’t sure about the progress of the story but loved the happily ever after

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tilly And Alex

Filly And Alex were neighbors and best friends. Who else would go along with her lie of an engagement for her grandmother 's sake?

[Charlene Rakstis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Flying Doctor's Christmas Wish

Another good story about believable and likable characters. I have enjoyed reading this story and I look forward to reading more.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Kathleen! Sweet love at Christmas!

[P. elle Easter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short, clean sweet romance. I love the fake fiancés trope.

[Breana Bladel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute short friends to lovers Christmas story

[Lita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet. I really enjoyed it.

[Mrs.Smut Hoarder · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was no smut, but this was a very quick, best friends to lovers romance.

[MaryEllen · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was really short but really enjoyable.
Just a happy little "Happy Christmas" story.