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message 801: by Jill (new)

Jill | 103 comments I cam home today to find What It Looks Like by Matthew J. Metzger waiting for me! I'm soooooooo excited about this one. thank you and Happy holidays to you, Secret Santa!


message 802: by Karen (new)

Karen (bookfanatic55) | 901 comments Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Wow, so I should find out who's been spreading those rumors about me being good *side-eyes Karen, Piper & Lila* because I owe them big!! ..."

I think sarcasm translates just fine and you're welcome any time ;)


message 803: by ❀~Amy~❀ (last edited Nov 28, 2016 08:27PM) (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) | 153 comments And another gift has dropped into my inbox. This time from A Cheerful Happy Elf. I just love Charlie Cochet and can't wait to read Love in Retrograde by Charlie Cochet . Thank you so much. All you generous elves are just the best!!! Hugs to you all.


message 804: by Liz (Bugetta) (new)

Liz (Bugetta) (bugetta) | 92 comments I am so blown away by the generosity of the wonderful elves in this group. I just got another gift in my ARe account, Interborough (Five Boroughs, #4) by Santino Hassell Interborough, from Elf in Cream! Thank you so much!


message 805: by Lisazj1 (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments Piper wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Piper wrote: "OMG!!! I'm so excited!! Thank you SS for Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8) by Elizabeth Hoyt. I can't wait to read another fabulous EH novel."

After I finish Brute I'm..."


Yep, Winter's book! :)


message 806: by Lisazj1 (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments ~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "I've been completely spoiled and overwhelmed by my Secret Santa (yes I'm all over the place in my reading likes!):
Wicked Gentlemen by Ginn HaleWicked Gentlemen | [bookcover:C..."


That's a lot of great books Lei but speaking personally, Provoked is amazing, one of my favorite historical series! I loved Murdo and David! <3


message 807: by Ashley♥Alexis (new)

Ashley♥Alexis | 13 comments Zomg i also just noticed When All the World Sleeps by Lisa Henry in my aRe library!! (I didnt get an email) Thanks so much secret santa!! You rock!!


message 808: by Liz (Bugetta) (new)

Liz (Bugetta) (bugetta) | 92 comments ❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "And now I just got Wolfsong from Elf is not my real name! Thank you so much!"

I'm looking forward to listening to this one. Looks really good."


Me too, Amy! I'll probably listen but I like to have the option to read when I can't listen.


message 809: by Lisazj1 (last edited Nov 28, 2016 09:22PM) (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments I got the nicest surprise before going to bed, Elf's my middle name gave me bare by Lynn Kelling , which I'm really looking forward to. I was just about to cave *which I've been really good about this time* and buy it for myself. Thanks so much for the awesome book and the great note! :)

I am so very much enjoying all of you, so much! The books are delicious frosting on top of the rest but you lovely, lovely people are nothing but rich, decadent cake, every single one of you.


message 810: by Lisazj1 (last edited Nov 28, 2016 09:30PM) (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments Ashley♥Alexis wrote: "Zomg i also just noticed When All the World Sleeps by Lisa Henry in my aRe library!! (I didnt get an email) Thanks so much secret santa!! You rock!!"

That's a great book! Enjoy!

But bring tissues. Or probably alcohol is better.


message 811: by Lisazj1 (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Wow, so I should find out who's been spreading those rumors about me being good *side-eyes Karen, Piper & Lila* because I..."

I think sarcasm translates just fine and you're welcome any time ;)


*smooches you*


message 812: by Shaz (last edited Nov 28, 2016 09:44PM) (new)

Shaz I just logged into my ARe account and what did I find? A lovely surprise. I'm assuming it's from my SS, as I haven't had any notification from ARe itself. Thank you for The Arrangement by Felice Stevens . I can't wait to read it!


message 813: by Piper (new)

Piper (piperdown) Lisazj1 wrote: "Piper wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Piper wrote: "OMG!!! I'm so excited!! Thank you SS for Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8) by Elizabeth Hoyt. I can't wait to read another fabulous EH novel."

After I finish [book:Brute..."


I think you'll really like it!!!


message 814: by Piper (new)

Piper (piperdown) Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Wow, so I should find out who's been spreading those rumors about me being good *side-eyes Karen, Piper & Lila* because I owe them big!! But they can't have any of my books, just sa..."

Absolutely!!! :)


message 815: by ❀~Amy~❀ (last edited Nov 28, 2016 09:44PM) (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) | 153 comments Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Me too, Amy! I'll probably listen but I like to have the option to read when I can't listen. ...."

Me too. I've even been known to do both at the same time.


Heather K (dentist in my spare time) (dentistinmysparetime) | 2091 comments Mod
I just got Just a Bit Twisted (Straight Guys #1) by Alessandra Hazard and I'm super excited! Thanks, a cheerful, happy elf!!


message 817: by AliciaJ (new)

AliciaJ | 190 comments Thank you "A Fellow Challenge Addicted Elf" for Alasdair (Masters Among Monsters, #1) by Ella Frank Alasdair. What a great surprise! Thank you so much! *happy dancing*


message 818: by AliciaJ (new)

AliciaJ | 190 comments I'm just so inspired and in awe of all the wonderful gifting going on here--it's definitely putting me in the holiday spirit! :)


message 819: by Liz (Bugetta) (new)

Liz (Bugetta) (bugetta) | 92 comments ❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Me too, Amy! I'll probably listen but I like to have the option to read when I can't listen. ...."

Me too. I've even been known to do both at the same time."


Yep, me too; especially if it's a book I haven't read before.


message 820: by Didi (new)

Didi (dtorini) | 49 comments Someone sent me $15 ebucks at ARe but I'm not sure if it's my SS or someone else as I had some other thing going besides this Secret Santa stuff. I wish they left a note or something.


message 821: by Josy (new)

Josy (aceofhearts83) | 668 comments I opened my ARe library this morning and found Lunchtime Nibbles by Claire Davis !! Thousand thanks to my mysterious Santa / elf for gifting me this book!! I love these authors and can't wait to read it :)


message 822: by Josy (new)

Josy (aceofhearts83) | 668 comments Christelle wrote: "BuddyRead Elf, you're awesome and know that you're going to make Josy do her happy dance with this last one. ."

LOL!! Yes, I'm definitely happy dancing right now :D
I really hope you will like this one, Christelle :)


message 823: by Josy (new)

Josy (aceofhearts83) | 668 comments Karen wrote: "Michelle wrote: "OMG thank you Santa's secret ninja elf for Him (Him #1) by Sarina Bowen This one looks sooo sooo good!!!"

It's awesome, I just listened to the audio book and LOVED IT!!! Enjoy Michelle."


I started listening to it this morning and the audio is really good! And I think you will like the story, Michelle :) It's a good one to start with the MM genre, lol!


message 824: by Josy (new)

Josy (aceofhearts83) | 668 comments Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "A Helpful Elf elf struck again, this time via ARe and sent me Freckles by Amy Lane! Thank you mysterious and generous helpful elf! Just in time for Christmas Bingo!"

I'm almost finished with it, Liz, and it's really cute :)


message 825: by Jane (PS) (last edited Nov 29, 2016 02:04AM) (new)

Jane (PS) Santa has struck Outback Queensland! Thank you Secret Santa for the wonderful gifts sent on Cyber Monday!! What fab books - can't wait to get stuck in... *LOVE Megan Derr and Eli Easton*

Wriggle & Sparkle by Megan Derr & Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles by Eli Easton

(I've been at work and couldn't get on my GR site until today :)

THANK YOU to my red-suited fairy Santa!


message 826: by Jane (PS) (last edited Nov 29, 2016 02:05AM) (new)

Jane (PS) And then soon after, A Fellow Challenge Addicted Elf, sent me Crashing the Net (Crashing, #1) by Samantha Wayland !! Very exciting - a new series with hockey ~ a new reading obsession for me ;)

THANK YOU elfie!


message 827: by ❀~Amy~❀ (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) | 153 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "And then soon after, A Fellow Challenge Addicted Elf, sent me Crashing the Net (Crashing, #1) by Samantha Wayland!! Very exciting - a new series with hocky ~ a new reading obsession for me ;)

THANK YOU elfie!"


That's a really great story Jane. I loved it!!


message 828: by ❀~Amy~❀ (last edited Nov 29, 2016 01:59AM) (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) | 153 comments Wow!! The generosity here continues to astound me. I have received yet another gift. Suzy Snowflake gave me Strange Bedfellows by Cardeno C. . Thank you so much!!
I would love to just hug all of you. Such wonderful people!! Guess cyber hugs will have to do. (((Hugs)))


Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀  (aprilmarie4u) | 147 comments Woah! I got another one! Thank you for Bought for Christmas! :D




message 830: by Josy (new)

Josy (aceofhearts83) | 668 comments Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀ wrote: "Woah! I got another one! Thank you for Bought for Christmas! :D"

LOL!! I always wished I could do that ;)


Lisa ~ Books Are My Drugs ~ (lisa44870) | 201 comments Elf in Fuchsia sent me Relief Valve Relief Valve (The Plumber's Mate #2) by J.L. Merrow

Thank you very much!


message 832: by Jen (new)

Jen (jenhun) | 17 comments Woot woot! First I apologize to my SS for just getting on here and bragging about how amazing they are, last week was just crazy. Secondly you kick ass!!! Woke up this morning to book 4!!! Kick by CD Reiss!!! That awesome book is now shelved on my kindle with Sweet Cheeks by K. Bromberg, and both Raw and Dirty by Belle Aurora!!! Don't hate I know she f'n rocks!! So thank you SS I'd spent the past few months where most of my free time has been looking for a job using my new degree. I haven't had the time to read as much as I used to and now I have so many great reasons to get back in my swing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! xoxo


Ariana  (mostly offline) Thank you Suzie Snowflake for "If I should stumble". You are most generous! <3


message 834: by Kendra (new)

Kendra T (kendra1117) | 173 comments Thank you so much to my Secret Santa!!! :-)
A Way Home (Gay Amish Romance #3) by Keira Andrews and A Very English Christmas by Keira Andrews

I'm so excited to continue this series!!!


message 835: by Devon (last edited Nov 29, 2016 04:02AM) (new)

Devon (zeppelin78) | 57 comments Woohoo my Helpful Elf sent me UNEARTHED The Dungeon Black Duology, Book 1 (An Upending Tad Spinoff Max and Sean) by Kora Knight and Brad's Bachelor Party by River Jaymes .

The first one is part of the Upending Tad, A Journey of Erotic Discovery universe and the second is from the author of the The Backup Boyfriend and I liked her writing!

Thanks Helpful Elf!!


message 836: by Andrea (new)

Andrea (springstream) I have the most amazing secret santa.

I woke up this morning to find an inbox full of gifts. I got Falling Down by Eli Easton , Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles by Eli Easton , Full Circle (Second Chances #2) by T.A. Webb , Fallout by Lisa Henry , Kindred by Octavia E. Butler , Hexmaker (Hexworld, #2) by Jordan L. Hawk , Freckles by Amy Lane , Dinner at Jack's by Rick R. Reed , The Lightning-Struck Heart (Tales From Verania, #1) by T.J. Klune , and Wolfsong by T.J. Klune .

You have no idea how happy you made me, SS! Thank you so much!


message 837: by Josy (last edited Nov 29, 2016 04:10AM) (new)

Josy (aceofhearts83) | 668 comments WOW, just wow!! I put Trust the Focus (In Focus #1) by Megan Erickson on my elfster wish list only minutes ago and it's already made its way into my ARe library! THANK YOU, to my mysterious gifter!! You are so kind and generous!!


message 838: by Tami (new)

Tami Woke up to notifications from ARe: my Elf on the beach (lucky Elf) sent me Pansies (Spires Universe) by Alexis Hall and Torch (Unbreakable Bonds #3) by Jocelynn Drake !!! Thank you, thank you....so excited!!!!


message 839: by Tyisha (new)

Tyisha | 5 comments Latashia wrote: "My SS elf gave me The Good Boy (Boy, #1) by Lisa HenryLost by G.A. HauserStrangers with Candy by G.A. HauserSnapped by G.A. Hauser just wow. Thank you so much!!! Have a wonderful hol..."

Nice nice. That's really cool Ma.


message 840: by Lisazj1 (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments Andrea wrote: "I have the most amazing secret santa.

I woke up this morning to find an inbox full of gifts. I got Falling Down by Eli Easton, Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles by Eli Easton, [bookcover..."


Wow, you got some amazing gifts! The Lightning Struck Heart & Wolfsong were 2 of my most favorite reads this year. Enjoy!!


message 841: by Jamilla (new)

Jamilla (jamilla_) | 6 comments I think I have to accuse my SS, Hanukkah Harlot (should that make me giggle so much?) of sorcery! How else would she be able to find a book that ticks off so many of my likes?
Murder, mystery, magic, m/m and a historical on top of all of that? I am laid waste by the potential awesomeness.
Thankies!

Widdershins (Whyborne & Griffin, #1) by Jordan L. Hawk


message 842: by Lisazj1 (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments This is a wonderful place to start the morning! Thanks Suzy Snowflake, you're so sweet!! The lovely Suzy gave me Into This River I Drown by T.J. Klune , more from one of my favorite authors! *smooches*

A Cheerful, Happy Elf gifted me with Marriage Games (Games, #1) by C.D. Reiss ! This is a new author for me, though I've intended to read them forever, so I'm looking forward to that, thank you so much!!

Elf in Azure *gah, love the names* gave me Hold My Breath by Ginger Scott , thank you thank you! I love Ginger Scott! :)

Finally, I'm so sorry Elf is Not My Real Name!! LOL, when you gifted me A Family for Christmas by Jay Northcote , I was so excited I posted it here but apparently forgot to claim it? Ooops! *senility is so ugly y'all* Thanks for the reminder, I would have been looking for that one, it's going to be my first Christmas read! xx


message 843: by ❀~Amy~❀ (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) | 153 comments Wow, you did have a good morning Lisa.
I'm hesitant to read Into This River I Drown. TJ is so good at making me cry and I know that one would have me bawling. So not up for that at this point. :-/
I'm looking forward to starting A Family for Christmas later today. I love Jay Northcote!! <3


message 844: by Lisazj1 (last edited Nov 29, 2016 07:09AM) (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments ❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "Wow, you did have a good morning Lisa.
I'm hesitant to read Into This River I Drown. TJ is so good at making me cry and I know that one would have me bawling. So not up for that at..."


Believe me, I've had it on mt tbr for a while, just like Listening To Dust but I avoid the bawling when ever possible too. I'm absolutely hooked on TJ's writing and stories and the other just sounds so amazing, I'm going to have to suck it up and get ready to shed tome tears. And drink, LOL. I told myself I'd wait til December and read nothing but my Christmas presents the whole month, and A Family for Christmas is up first! I hope you enjoy, Amy!!


message 845: by Karen (new)

Karen (bookfanatic55) | 901 comments Lisazj1 wrote: "❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "Wow, you did have a good morning Lisa.
I'm hesitant to read Into This River I Drown. TJ is so good at making me cry and I know that one would have me bawling. So no..."


But you need to read both of them. Into This River I Drown by T.J. Klune and Listening To Dust by Brandon Shire are both so amazingly good. Just don't read them together maybe put a few light and fluffy ones between them but so worth it to read them. I will pass tissues and hold hands. You and Amy should buddy read 'Into This River I Drown' it would be an excellent buddy read book...just sayin' ;)


message 846: by Karen (new)

Karen (bookfanatic55) | 901 comments And speaking of busy elves, the lovely Suzy Snowflake has gifted me with Burn the Sky (Wytch Kings, #1) by Jaye McKenna DRAGONS!!! Suzy's definitely been paying attention because she knows I love DRAGONS!!! I've already discovered there's a book 2....more DRAGONS!!! and it seems that I missed claiming a book yesterday I was gifted with Thirds (Inked #2) by S.E. Jakes and missed thanking A Helpful Elf for this book. So thank you so much for this book and dear Helpful Elf I hope you don't mind but I'm just going to sit here and admire this cover for a bit because...really I think it's pretty obvious ;)


message 847: by Lisazj1 (new)

Lisazj1 | 1514 comments Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "Wow, you did have a good morning Lisa.
I'm hesitant to read Into This River I Drown. TJ is so good at making me cry and I know that one would have m..."


Don't think I won't be looking for the hand-holding and tissues, I totally will! I'd love to buddy read it if Amy thinks she wants to. Or anyone else, for that matter. :)


message 848: by Karen (new)

Karen (bookfanatic55) | 901 comments Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "Wow, you did have a good morning Lisa.
I'm hesitant to read Into This River I Drown. TJ is so good at making me cry and I know that on..."


Always tissues, hugs and hand holding available for you my friend especially in the cause of a good book...no freaking amazing book.

And the lovely Suzy Snowflake has struck again. I seems she feels that I need all the dragons (I <3 you hard core for this Suzy) she just sent me book 2 Blackfrost (Wytch Kings, #2) by Jaye McKenna so many dragons. Thank you so much Suzy. My fingers are itching to put these on my e-reader and jump in...I'm just going to go pet the dragons now. I'll see you all later :)


message 849: by AliciaJ (new)

AliciaJ | 190 comments Karen wrote: "And speaking of busy elves, the lovely Suzy Snowflake has gifted me with Burn the Sky (Wytch Kings, #1) by Jaye McKenna DRAGONS!!! Suzy's definitely been paying attention because she knows I love DRAGONS!!! I'v..."

Your Dragons book looks so wonderful I had to add it to my list :)


Heather K (dentist in my spare time) (dentistinmysparetime) | 2091 comments Mod
Andrea wrote: "I have the most amazing secret santa.

I woke up this morning to find an inbox full of gifts. I got Falling Down by Eli Easton, Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles by Eli Easton, [bookcover..."


OMG!!!


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