The Christmas Wish

by Peyton Banks

Christmas time was here and she only had one wish…




The big jolly man in the red suit was due to make his appearance in one week. Single mother Ida Dillard wanted to ensure she and her daughter Luna were ready for his arrival. She had the perfect day planned for them. It was supposed to be fun, but Mother Nature had other plans in the form of a winter snowstorm.




Local veterinarian Drew Bates was navigating the worst winter storm of the season and found a vehicle stuck in a snow drift. Being the good samaritan he was, he pulled over to help. Imagine his surprise to find it’s the one woman he has been crushing on for awhile. 




Drew and Ida had known each other for some time. In their cozy town of Langdale, almost everyone knew everyone. Her dog was his patient, and her best friend was married to his brother. 




He ensured the girls made it home safe, but by the time they arrived, the roads were no longer drivable, and he was forced to stay the night. 




With dropping temperatures and sipping hot cocoa in front of a roaring fire, the tension between the two skyrocketed. In the late night hour, all of their innocent flirting of the past went out the window. Trapped together until morning, will they seize the moment and give in to their desires? 




The Christmas Wish is a steamy, holiday BWWM romance. For readers who love sexy, small town romance, this is for you. This short novella is reserved for mature readers only.

Genres: Christmas, Novella

68 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2022

About the author

USA TODAY Bestselling author Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.

Reviews

[Keith]

This is the story of the brother falling for his sister in laws best friend and the rest is history! It’s wrapped up with the perfect bow for an ending!

Fast paced, quick holiday read! Steamy!

[Samantha]

This was a sweet and spicy story that was great to read during the holiday break. The book had a few too many typos/errors for my liking, but it promised heat and heat was provided.

[Deborah]

This was a cute, short, to the point, easy to ready story that takes place in a small town over the holidays. I liked the fact that there was no family drama involved because, who wants drama over the holidays?

The story follows Ida and Drew who get stuck together due to a snow storm and brings them together.

Perfect quick read, entertaining and full of love.

[Cherryl]

There's nothing like a storm to bring a couple together

Drew and Ida had always had an attraction to each other. But neither thought the other was really interested until becoming stranded during a snowstorm. They finally had the opportunity to put things out there. Drew was not going to let this time pass without him finding out if Ida was interested in him. When they came clean to his family they were all wondering what took them so long. Molly, Drew's mother knew they would be perfect together and was just biding her time to see if they would figure it out like his brother Harris and Grace did.

This was a cute quick read.

[Antoinette Jones]

Ida and Drew forever!!

I had hoped Drew and Ida would be the next couple to fall in love. And I'm so glad it was. Ida and her daughter Luna deserved an incredible Christmas wish from Santa. And Santa delivered!

No spoilers. Drew came to Ida and Luna's rescue after Ida's car got stuck in a snow drift. Due to the inclement weather, Drew couldn't go home. I won't say anymore so I don't spoil it for whomever is reading this review. Just know this book is a Christmas gem and you will not regret reading it.

[NRE]

Ida and Drew

Ida
and Drew had known each for years. He had a crush on her since high school. She was two years older than him and didn’t think she even noticed him. Years later her best friend married his brother and they began been in each others company more than not. Plus he was the torn vet . Ida began to develop feeling for Drew but never says anything. One snowy night changed their lived for the better! A great read!

[Joyce Andrews]

WISH

God, what can I say love reading the whole thing just wished it was longer. It was so sweet how he adopted her in the way they present it as a Christmas present Peyton banks you can write for me anytime. Hey, you people out there download this book. It’s a great Christmas story.

[Betty]

Three Wishes Fulfilled!

Drew, Ida and Luna got to have their wishes fulfilled this Christmas. Drew and Ida had both been secretly eyeing each other until nature arranged a fateful event that added the opportunity for them to act upon their attraction. That meet up was the beginning of a relationship that would take them to their happy family life!

[Annette Auston]

This was a sweet Christmas story.

I like the story , it was sweet but had some misspelled words but it did not take away from the story. I just wish it was longer. I enjoy reading this story and would recommend this book for those that want a short sweet story that warms you up on a cold night before bed. Happy reading🙂

[Yvonne Archer]

Wishes do come true

Another wonderful Christmas story
From Peyton
In am falling in love with these novellas of great relateable characters you have created
Drew, Ada and Luna were a beautiful family and deserved all the love you gave them
The Bates family is awesome!
Very heartfelt enjoyable story
Get your copy today!

[Elysa]

Gee whiz...😍

Can we get any sappier?😁 Another quick jump into love..but like our previous couple they were friends acquainted for some time prior. Ida & Drew both had secret longings but it took some forced proximity to un-cap them. Can help but love this couple and the adorable Luna.
Short & sweet...👏

[Stephanie Jynelle]

Yes

I was hoping Drew and Ida would become a couple. Another stellar complete Chrostmas love story by Peyton Banks. No over the top anksed. Love in bloom and gone after at an opportune time. Best ending for Luna!

[Veronica]

Great book!

I really enjoyed this story and the characters were very entertaining. Loved the chemistry between Drew and Ida it was smoking hot and intense. It was a sweet drama free romance that you will love to read. I highly recommend this book to my fellow romance readers.

[Christene Jones]

Aww......

Nice story. I am glad they got together. I'm sorry Ida's ex didn't feel it necessary to be a father to his kid. Drew adopted Luna but it will affect later on in life. I am glad for their life together. Read this story, you will love it.😍

[Janice Campbell]

Christmas

Short sweet and to the point no need drawing out the story if is not necessary. Ida and Drew were attracted to each other and a snow storm brought them together. Love is sweet

[Tiffany Watkins]

Another one!

Another great story that I enjoyed reading. This story follows Gracie’s best friend Ida and her husband’s brother Drew. Can’t forget Luna and Boots. This is such a cute story!

[Nadia Nadia Nicole]

Loved this story!

I loved everything about this story. I loved Drew's energy, and the fact that Ida and her child got a happy ending! This story was festive, but yet full of romance and spice. I loved it from cover to cover! This series has easily become one of my favs!

[Kara]

Awwwwww

This one brought tears to my eyes! It was so sweet! I'm glad that Ida and Drew finally acknowledged their feelings for each other! And Luna finally got the father she needed! Awesome story!

[Yvonne]

LOVED IT

I enjoyed and loved reading Drew and Ida's love story, and would recommend reading this book by anyone who enjoy reading a cute short story. Good job as usual Ms. Banks and thank you.

[Karen]

Sweet!

Insta love short story, sweet town. I like the small town atmosphere the family values and just a nice break from my usual reads of dramatic, dark romance. I would really enjoy spending more time with the characters and this town.

[Brenda]

good

[shelly shells]

Wishes

Another great novel from this author, Drew and Ida with Luna completed the family unit that he want, just in time for Christmas...

[Mazie Bachus-Graves]

Short but sweet

Great story. It was short but told the story well. It didn't feel rush and the ending was nice. I liked the other story as well "The Christmas Secret".

[Pamela session]

Beautiful ❤story

Awww I truly love this story ❤was everything ❤I love how drew loved Ida and Luna I fall in love with this couple ❤one of my favorite ❤

[Vivian Byfield]

Good

Ah loved this novella, but I want to know the sex of the baby?😍. Lovely characters a real feel good read for the season, I enjoyed.

[Fashionista]

Short but sweet!

[Deborah]

Great Read

This is my first time reading this author. I really enjoyed this book. I really look forward to reading more. I highly recommend this book.

[Kylia Gillian]

Sweet and spicy, just like the first novella. This book however had a touching family addition to it, that I adored. Very sweet read! Highly recommend!

[Susanne Garcia]

If you like short, sweet, and spicy, this story is for you! Love the ending.

[Rochelle]

Loving Family

The stories are short but I really enjoy them. The stories are warm and inviting making me wish I had a family like them.