Wish List

Roadside Attractions #8

by Abby Knox

Nick



Tonight is my last night of exotic dancing, and then I’m hanging up the banana hammock for good. The earnings from this bachelorette party means I’ll be able to afford to start repairs on the old house I’m buying, and hopefully lay the foundation for finding a good woman and starting a family.

So it seems like destiny when I show up to this gig, and come face to face with her. I’ve had an innocent crush on Ruby from the diner for as long as I can remember. She’s pure magic, and I all I want to do is bask in her sunshine. The magic of Christmastime brings about another major coincidence, and one that can’t be denied. I’m bound and determined to give her everything she wants, whether or not she believes Santa is for real.



Ruby



What do I want for Christmas? Heck, I don’t know. Material things don’t mean much to me. I want a baby and a family, but at my age? A baby might not be in the cards. My life has been consumed with taking care of my ailing mother—on top of pouring coffee, flipping pancakes, and baking my famous cherry pies for the good people of Fate. I love my small town, but sometimes I feel as if life is passing me by.

One night at a friend’s bachelorette party turns all of that upside down when a young stripper dressed as Santa demands to know what I want for Christmas. No harm in saying it out loud, because what I want, no Santa can deliver.

Other stand alone romances in the Roadside Attraction series (listed by order of publication)Roadside AttractionClaiming FateFalling Into FateFate's Dark ShadowsRode HardCrash Into MeSnowed UnderRelated stories that take place in the small town of Inn LoveNext To You

85 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 21, 2022

Reviews

[Sarandah chrysalis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let’s hear it for guys into older women! Sexy quick read.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love an age gap romance and I love them more if it is the woman that is older. Ruby is 40 to Nick's 26 but the heart wants what the heart wants. When Nick first saw Ruby he was 16 to her 30 and he has loved her ever since. He's 26 now and he is the hired Santa stripper at Ruby's diner for a bachelorette party she is catering. When he grabs Ruby and sets her on his lap Ruby knows what exactly what she wants. And she knows Nick can give it to her. Ruby and Nick have great chemistry together and seem to be made for each other. This is a great hot and steamy holiday romp. I loved it! Absolutely best holiday story ever!!

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[Jazzysmum · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started this series last year (2022) and never got back to them.

I enjoyed this one and now am reading the series in order, to put stories to characters.

Insta everything and short quick reads.

[Book Snob Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has everyone been good this year…and sat on a sexy stripper Santa’s lap? Yeah, me neither, but rumor has it there’s a sexy one in this book, and he is bringing the heat with his dirty talking. I mean he only has eyes for Ruby, but a girl can dream. I know I want to sit on a sexy stripper Santa…who’s with me? We can just form a line. Of course this Santa will be passing us all up. Abby Knox definitely has a way with words, this whole scenario was too funny..and super cute. I love that these two both said what they want…big boy indeed, with some dirty talking that is going to make your ovaries ache…yup, I totally said that, and stand by that statement…you’re welcome.

*sirens* BABY BATTER ALERT, BABY BATTER ALERT…THIS IS NOT A DRILL…you are welcome. I mean who doesn’t want a sexy-dirty-talking-younger-stripper Santa, that only has eyes for you, and wants to give you the baby you have always wanted…I feel like this is a trick question because we all would want that. Add in the funny af scenarios, and the “we can’t wait” shenanigans, it was just so funny. Safe read, epilogue and a hea.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nick and Ruby's Finest Christmas . . .

Ruby was hired by Shelby Brody to host a bachelorette party at the diner she owns. Having taken care of her sick mom, her life kind of passed her by. She never had the chance to meet a man, find love, and start a family of her own with a child she longed for. And it’s too late now. Even Santa can’t bring her what she wants this year. But Christmas miracles can actually happen.

The party is featuring twenty-six year old exotic dancer Nick as the entertainment for the ladies. He has had a crush on Ruby since he was 16. It doesn’t matter to him that she is 40. Dressed in his Santa outfit, the handsome stripper settles her on his lap and asks her what she wants for Christmas. It just so happens that he can gladly make this wish come true – for both of them!

The story is adorable and fills the reader with happiness that these two hard-working, deserving people have a chance to achieve what will bring them the most happiness and joy. Grab your copy and see if their dreams come true.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

The latest novella in Abby Knox's delightful Roadside Attractions series is Wish List, a reverse age-gap, wonderfully written and entertaining, steamy holiday romance. Ruby owns the roadside diner in Fate, and pushing forty, has figured she will never get her own happily ever after. Nick is fifteen years younger, stripping to make ends meet, but this last job - a bachelorette party - will give him enough for the down payment on the old run down house he wants to buy and restore. Nick has long since had a crush on Ruby, and when he finds out her diner's where his gig is, he's sure it's fate. Will the erotic dancing Santa make all of Ruby's wishes come true this Christmas? A super fun, swoon-y, and entertaining holiday romance, Nick and Ruby quickly made Wish List my favourite book in this wonderful series.

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[Leslee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love reverse age gap books! Ruby runs the diner in Fate, an institution in this small town. At this point in her life, what she wants for Christmas can't be found in Santa's pack. A man to love and a baby in her arms would take all the loneliness away. She never imagined that her wish would be granted by the Santa stripper at the bachelorette party. Nick is happy this is his last night as a stripper. He has the money he needs for the fixer upper he is buying and is ready to settle down. So when his last job is at the diner and he sees his secret crush Ruby, the magic of Christmas seems to be working. Nick is so sweet, so totally into Ruby, I could have just melted. I just about exploded into happy little sparks seeing these two get their hearts desire. 5 big, golden stars for Ruby and Nick!

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish List is part of the Roadside Attractions series, it is Nick and Ruby's story.

Ruby owns the cafe in town and has her dreams / wishes but at the moment they only seem to go up in smoke. Nick has worked hard at several job to make his dreams come true. One of his jobs is a stripper. Tonight, he was hired for a bachelorette party, at the one place where his crush owns.

Ruby and Nick's story is hot and passionate story that will get you on the naughty list that you won't mind being on. Nick can't help but give Ruby all her wishes and more. Ruby lets down her walls and believes in Christmas wishes.

Great steamy read that will keep you warm and make you smile.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Wish List: Book 8 of Roadside Attractions. Ruby is missing her mama this Christmas and now that she needs to sell her house it’s worse. Meeting Nick, the sexy Santa stripper has her feeling things she can’t understand. Why after 15 minutes are they talking babies and marriage. Nick has had a crush on Ruby for years but has never approached her but tonight he’s going to make her his. He just has to convince her their age gap means nothing to him. They are in for a very Merry Christmas. This is such a sweet story and it’s a quick read. I would definitely recommend this book.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is Nick's last night at this gig, stripping for parties. This should be the last he needs for the down payment on the old house he has wanted to buy and fix up. When he shows up at the diner he sees her, Ruby, he has had a crush on her since he was sixteen. He is determined to make her Christmas wishes come true.

Ruby finds herself telling the Santa stripper exactly what she has been wishing for. Santa sees more than willing to assist in any way, shape or form. This is an age gap romance, with an older women.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nick has been crushing on Ruby since he was a teenager so when she walks into the bachelorette party he's working at he's determined to grant her Christmas wish. Ruby has taken care of her mother for years and thinks her wish list will never be fulfilled. This reverse age gap romance is packed with steam. A perfect ending for two likable characters that I was cheering on to get their happily ever after. Wish List is a steamy addition to the Roadside Attractions series and I look forward to reading more books by this fabulous author in the future. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Cherie Alvaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

At a friend’s bachelorette party, Santa asks Ruby what she wants for Christmas. What harm can happen by telling the younger man exactly what she wants... What she doesn't know is that Santa aka Nick has had a major crush on her and has set his sights on the older woman. He plans to make all her Christmas wishes come true as only Santa can. This holiday read was the perfect length to relax with over Christmas. Loved how the author built her characters and plot. great read!.

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[Aliama · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute quick read with an older heroine. Ruby owns the local diner and has looked after her sick mother. So much is going on in her life that when Santa asks what she wants for Christmas, she tells him her wish list. Nick is on his last job before he concentrates on his construction and carpentry businesses. He’s had a crush on Ruby since he was sixteen and nos the time to make his move. A great story with lots of steam and lots of love. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a warm heart felt story filled with friends and Christmas cheer. Nick and Ruby warmed my heart and had me in the Christmas spirit after reading this story. They meet when he comes to the diner dressed as Santa the male stripper. It starts their journey and had me connecting with these two cheering them on to finding happiness.

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[Terra Oenning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just in time for Christmas a story that helps you believe in Christmas miracles. Ruby's older and owns her own business but when a sexy stripper Santa ask want she wants for Christmas can he deliver it? Nick maybe younger but this is his last gig as male stripper and the one person he wants will be at this party can Santa make her believe again?.

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[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby was approaching 40 and lead a full life but has given up on a HEA or family of her own. Nick has had a crush on Ruby for a while. When he is dancing at a bachelorette party at her diner dressed as Santa he takes his chance, he finds out her Christmas wishes and sets about making them come true. Sweet, steamy romance with amazing chemistry, a sexy, dirty talking hero, true love and a wonderful HEA.

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[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a fast-paced, Christmas Themed older woman/younger man story that pulls us into the lives of Ruby and Nick. The story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, Christmas Wishes and steam.

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[Christina Standridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a steamy short story. Nick is completing his last gig as a stripper and he plans to buy a house and renovate it. Ruby is having a bachelorette party in her diner for her friend. Nick has had a crush on Ruby for a while. There is an age gap for them. Can he convince her to be his?.

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[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this quirky town of Fate and the many colorful characters in this small town. Liked the connection between Ruby and Nick and how well they suited each other. Absolutely loved the ending it was fantastic in how far this couple have progressed in their lives.

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[Syd Springer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent addition to this series. I really enjoyed Nick and Ruby together. These two are very hot together but also really sweet. If you like a lot of steam, dirty talking, sweetness and a much deserved HEA, then this book is for you.

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[Sabrina Flachsmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one so much more than I thought I would! Nick was fantastic and so perfect for Ruby. She was hilarious, she made me laugh so much while reading her point of view. It was steamy, it was sweet and what a fantastic HEA. Loved this series and this was such a great holiday add!.

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[Staci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nick and Ruby’s story know each other but there is an age diff. (He’s26 & she’s 40) but his last night of stripping has him doing a bachelorette party at her diner. When he put her on his lap and asks what she wants for Christmas she gets everything she wants with her Santa.

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[Charlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Santa was determined to make all of Ruby’s wishes come true. Might need to find me a Santa. I love how they met.

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[Lizette Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the newest book in the Roadside Attractions series. Abby is one of my favorite authors and she always gives us the most original stories. Ruby and Nick have the greatest holiday happily ever after and you will fall in love with these incredible characters.

[Trixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our resident Santa literally made our FMC's wishes came true. What's more, he gave her all the love in him. It was a grand Christmas for them.

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[Lisa Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ruby

Ruby is at a Bachelorette party when she meets Santa, the entertainer. He's asking her what she wants for Christmas and admits that he's has a crush on her for a long time. They leave the party together that night and later on get engaged.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so excited I got to visit this town again.
I didn't know Ruby needed a story until I dug in and yes, she needed a story.
Nick was her perfect guy and I'm so glad he was part of her story.
Enjoyed this quick holiday read.

[Kyareth14 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it. I'm not a fan of age-gap reverse, but I liked this story and I think it's perfect this holiday season. Nick was always attracted to Ruby. They had an age difference. But with the magic of Christmas, wishes will be fulfilled for Nick and Ruby.

[Caroline Burt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby is starting to believe she'll really be alone forever... that is until Nick shows up! Can he give her everything on her Christmas wishlist? Enjoy this steamy, passionate, loving and emotional romance!.

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[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming story

Such a heartwarming Christmas story. All the characters are so real they feel like old friends. Not realistic but seems possible for this love to happen.