“All work and no play makes Eva Archer a dull girl.”
Those were the words uttered by her boss and close friend Sebastian “Bash” Wood right before her surprised her with the trip of a lifetime— a seven day, six night stay on an ultra-exclusive, upscale resort. It was just the type of getaway that Eva both deserved and needed, but there was one problem…Bash would be joining her.
Sebastian has seen Eva work hard to make sure everyone else in her life is doing well, but makes it his personal mission to ensure that not only does she enjoy herself on this trip, but that she achieves maximum nirvana. His motives are not all altruistic, however, as he sees his chance to finally act on feelings for Eva that he’s kept shuttered away for quite some time.
Nicole Falls is a contemporary Black romance writer who has taken entirely too long to complete her first project. She's also a ceramic mug and lapel pin enthusiast who cannot function without her AirPods constantly blaring music. When Nicole isn't writing, she spends her time trolling her friends and family while drinking coffee and/or cocktails or checking off yet another of these great United States visited in her quest to see some land! She currently resides in the suburbs of Chicago.
I enjoyed Eva and Bash. They had known each other for years, they were good friends and coworkers...family really. While they had a connection both ignored it. Bash was tired of ignoring his feelings, tired of waiting for Eva to get the hint that he wanted more. Bash's mission: Make Eva Mine. He pulled all the stops doing just that by taking her to paradise. Something about this approach was beautiful. They spent time connecting, diving more into learning each other from a relationship standpoint, and creating fireworks in the bedroom. I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers romance and this didn't disappoint. I loved that their families were already connected and there was so much love around them. #blacklove is everything! I would read a full book about them.
Queen Nicole Falls has done it again! This book was the ish and then some💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽! This beauty never disappoints, cause this was the perfect Christmas friends to lovers love story. Bash fine sexy a** can come whisk me away and grant me some wishes anytime, anyway, any day, Oh-kay😜😏. Although he originally lied to get Eva to to on vacation with him, I'm glad he came clean before they not to their destination. Eva was blind to Bash feelings for get until to was granted those wishes and she pretty much gave him permission to pursue her without it backfiring on him. The way he cared for her, loved on her, reassured her that he felt everything she felt. The ending was perfect💕
This was a nice quick workplace romance read that takes place during the holiday. Sebastian has been looking at Eva in a different light but being her boss and friend he has not acted on his feelings. Now, he feels by winning this trip to this exclusive resort he can actually tell her how he feels and only hope she feels the same.
Eva is attracted to Sebastian but has not looked at him in a romantic way as she feels he has not given her any reason to believe that they are anything more than co-workers and friends. Her sister and brother think otherwise and have been trying to get her to make a move but she refuses to be out there looking foolish. She uses the trip and the wishes granted to her by Sebastian to test the waters and then she learns just how much Sebastian really does want her.
In the end they both get what they want and their families are happy as well since they all knew they belonged together. I enjoyed this story and I wouldn't mind seeing more of these two characters.
I am a big fan of friends to lovers’ stories, and this one did it for me! Eva and Bash were friends for some time harboring feelings for the other, while keeping them secret. Bash finally decided to do something drastic to help Eva see how good they could be together. After plotting to get her to go on a trip to paradise, under the guise of work, it was all systems go! Eva shocked the hell out of me, with her wishes! She got with the program and realized that she could have had this man the entire time! They were so good together, and the chemistry was 🔥! Good read! 👍👍👍
Cuteness? Check. Chemistry? Check? The gift of jumping right into the good stuff with no hesitation? Check. A Black man that’ll make you swoon and make your toes curl? Check check check check check
This book was not bad, it was a little hard to read or get into. I liked that Bash did what he needed to do to open her eyes but I just felt a little disconnect in the story from a readers perspective. The story was good but I felt it was missing something, but overall it was a good read.
In true Nicole Falls expertise, she has given us a full story in seventy plus pages. We got the full background of Eva. I loved her character, because it takes a strong individual to raise their siblings after losing your parents. It did not go unnoticed how Bash was right there with Eva every step of the way. Their love expanded ten years prior which lets you know Bash was always by her side.
This is a holiday story that shows you just how strong a love and friendship can be. Bash and Eva was bound to fall into each other arms. They were practically already inseparable, they worked together as well. The way Bash "confessed" or exhibited his love for Eva was genius and charitable. I recommend this Christmas novella. You will fall in love with the characters to the point you will want more. Ms. Falls did her thing as usual, but you still yearn for more.
Mr. Bash and Ms. E-Baby were too cute! I loved their dynamic and rapport in their transition from friends to lovers. LOVE a storyline that includes a black woman getting taken care of, especially for the holidays.
And I appreciated that Eva knew what she wanted and was like, “Here are my demands. Do your worst.”
And when it came to them saying the three words, there was no drama, no conflict, no misunderstanding, just stepping out on love and faith. LOVED THIS!
I did feel (even though I am fully aware that this is a novelette) that the description of how much time was passing was unclear. There were so many times when I had to reread parts because I was like, “Wait, how much time has passed?” And then, sometimes, when either Bash or Eva were explaining a series of events, I was like, “Is this a recollection, or is this what’s happening?”
Overall, loved the plot, loved their chemistry, loved the spice, and obvi loved black love.
Sebastian 'Bash' and Eva were great friends and co-workers, but they both loved each other and was afraid to tell the other. Bash taking control gets Eva to come a trip for work, but when they arrived explained the real reason for the trip. Eva decided to request all her wishes at once and Bash was ready to fulfill them. Realizing this is what she wanted all the time, Eva told Bash how she felt. Nicole Falls knows how to write a great friends to lover story. Bash and Eva were great together as friends and coworkers and definitely better as a couple. This was a great read and I want more from them!!!
Friends to lovers is always a favorite of mine especially when the couple feels like their feelings would be unreciprocated or downplay their feelings for the sake of protecting themselves from getting hurt only to find out that their friend is just as in live with them. Bash showed Eva that he was there for whatever she needed and granted her wishes while showing her he was the only man for her. Very cute story.
Sebastian and Eva was the sweet steaming connection that everyone saw coming but Eva. To see the length in which Bash went to make his intentions known was endearing. To see how Eva finally listened to her inner self to go after what her heart ❤️ desired was affirming. You'll root for them as a couple 💑 as you smile through their journey to happily ever after.
One of my favorite types of love stories involves friends becoming more. Bash and Eva were too darn cute. Here's the overview: Bash and Eva were business associates who'd been in love all along. Bash planned a trip and hoodooed Eva into coming... The rest, they say, was history. Sidenote: There were some sensual moments you'll need to read twice because this couple made me want to sing about all I want for Christmas. Ho ho ho.... This book is faaasho!
I really enjoyed this novella. Sébastien and Eva have been friends for a long time. There has always been an underlying attraction there but they both denied it. Sébastien or Bash finally decides to act on it with a plan that I loved! Even better then his plan was the fact that Eva stepped up to see what could happen between them!!! Great read, now i have to add Nicole to my list of authors.
Wellll this #6 of the Baes of Christmas was Very Delightful & I loved the Idea of Ppl being friends 1st & Then Lovers.. Gosh.. We all need to make a wish list for Christmas.. This series is A Great Senual Pairing of two Ppl who everyone knew Should Be together & Loved this Happy Endings at Christmas Holday Season.👍🏽🙋🏾♀️🎈🎁😛🎅🏾🗼🔥🔥😎😎💜❤💙
This story was short and sweet and hot, hot, hot!! Two long-time friends who both want the same thing but unsure of each other!! Bash and Eva definitely belonged together!! I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it!! Kudos, Nicole!! 💜
How to get your best friend to notice you? Act on it and I loved how this went. She finally got what was deserving of. She's happy and getting love like everyone rlse and I loved how he waited and still got to be with her like they should have been last ten years of being friends and working together.
This was a love story about Eva Archer and Sebastian Wood. They have worked together for over a decade as employee and employer. Although they secretly had feelings for each other they were skeptical sharing them . Since they took a trip sharing a prize Sebastian won were their feelings were expressed that led to happily ever after.
The Baes of Christmas, “Six Sensual Wishes” was a good read. Although, Bash & Eva’s characters don’t sound familiar (at least not off the top of my head), I’m always intrigued by a friends to lovers trimance (lets try this romance thing🤷🏾♀️. Nonetheless, it’s a Christmas miracle for Sebastian & Eva, wishes do come true.
Nicole Falls did it again. Friends to lovers done right? Check. Cinnamon roll hero with swag? Check. Lovable and capable heroine? Check. HOT love scenes? Double check.
This story is everything that I have come to expect from a Nicole Falls story. A hot, steamy love story that will have you reaching for something cool to drink!!! Sebastian and Eva's story is no different, and I highly recommend it to everyone!!!!
Omg this couple was everything they had me teary eye cracking up one of my favorite couple love how he called her E baby🤗😍😍😍😍❤❤ the gifts they gave each for Christmas was amazing😍😍❤❤❤❤🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
E- Baby and Bash was the perfect friends to lover story. Shot, direct, and honest with a hint of humor. This story was told in away to have us all wanting to make a Sensual Wish.
Loved this story! Bash is a true gentleman and Eva is a true friend. Their chemistry was off the charts. I wanted the book to be longer! Hope there is more to come from these two! Hats off to Nicole Falls!
Eva and Bash’s chemistry was spot on. Enjoyed how they just meshed with one another. Their relationship was centered on respect and finally LOVE. A really good story.
One of my favorite romance tropes, friends to lovers. Sebastian takes matters into his own hand to get Eva to become more than a friend by whisking her away for the holiday. Eva takes a risk by asking for six wishes which all come true.