Secret Santa gift exchange! discussion

Zuzu wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Zuzu wrote: "Thank you so much to Elf With No Name for gifting me with Provoked. I’ve wanted to read this series for quite awhile and ho...

Good to know you’ve staked your claim. 😂 I’ll try not to swoon too much over him."

Oh swoon away darlin', trust me, you'll be helpless to do otherwise. Especially by the end of the series. <3<3

Thank you so much, Merry Cuddlecane, whoever you are, for



What a lovely surprise!!

Lisazj1 wrote: "Zuzu wrote: "Thank you so much to Elf With No Name for gifting me with Provoked. I’ve wanted to read this series for quite awhile and hope I enjoy it as..."

I added this one to try too. I haven't had much luck with historical. It might just not be my thing. But this sounds really good!

Chad wrote: "Even though things aren’t going well with my fiancé we are working on it, the last couple months have been the kicker, you see we are taking care of my mom who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 t..."

I'm so sorry you are going through this Chad. It sounds very stressful. Please take care of yourself and like others have said, DO talk here if you need to!

Leslie wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Zuzu wrote: "Thank you so much to Elf With No Name for gifting me with Provoked. I’ve wanted to read this series for quite awhile and ho...

I added this one to try too. I haven't had much luck with historical. It might just not be my thing. But this sounds really good!"

Leslie, it really is one of the best historicals I've ever read, of any kind. I think ou'll be happily surprised. :)

Thanks so much to Sneaky Elf for the gift! What a nice and unexpected surprise!

Remember my delight in the boxes of Celadon Books that I got? Okay, well, the boxes turned out to be ARCs of three titles: A Nearly Normal Family, a legal thriller; The Whisper Man, a serial-killer thriller; and Molly: The True Story of the Dog Who Rescues Cats, which flew out of the box! Two are left on the facility where I live's library's shelves. I'm happy it was so popular!

I adore free books from publishers.

I was even more spoiled this evening. Thank you so, so much Elf on a It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Bookshelf (LOL @ the name.) for Wolfsong. TJ Klune is one of my favorite writers but I haven’t tried these yet. I have been nervous because I haven’t read but one shifter book in mm. But I know he won’t let me down. I don’t read much fantasy either and he had me falling in love with a dragon and a unicorn. 😍 Can’t wait to try it.

Leslie wrote: "I was even more spoiled this evening. Thank you so, so much Elf on a It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Bookshelf (LOL @ the name.) for Wolfsong. TJ Klune is one of my favorite writers bu..."

That name is hilarious and the book choice is excellent. I love me some TJ Klune and this series is so good. I am the same when it comes to certain genres but he made me change my mind. I hope this series does the same for you.

Brian wrote: "Thank you, qbeebt for what is legit a Special Delivery. I can't wait to read this! Mwah!!"

This is a favorite reread, in fact I started out the year with a reread. Anything with Mitch, Sam and Randy is good by me.

Leslie wrote: "I was even more spoiled this evening. Thank you so, so much Elf on a It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Bookshelf (LOL @ the name.) for Wolfsong. TJ Klune is one of my favorite writers bu..."

Oh I am so excited for you!! Wolfsong is amazing, so is Ravensong. I haven’t read Heartsong yet but I’m sure it’s just as incredible

So many wonderful surprises today 🥰
Elf With No Name sent me !! Which I am so excited for, I’ve been wanting to read this for forever! With your glowing recommendation, I’m sure I’m going to love it!

And thank you to Santa’s One Night Stand for !! I love reading holiday books around this time! ❤️

Bookreader87(Amanda) wrote: "Thank you Gingersnap Cuddle Fluff for gifting me
I have been wanting to read this one for awhile now. You have no idea how excited I was seeing it in my inbox...."

I LOVE that one!

Bookbee wrote: "I swear, this is the givingest, most supportive group I've ever encountered. AMAZING!"

I agree!!

And the biggest hugs from me, Chad.

Thank you so much Elf on the It's Five O'clock Somewhere Shelf! for !! I love this author, so this really made my day! 😁

And thank you to Little Bit Wacke Elf! for ! I’m so excited to read this one, I’ve heard it’s really good. Thank you!

I got the perfect gift today! A paperback of . It made my day. ☺️ Thank you so much Secret Santa/ Elf. It was such perfect timing.

Hugs and kisses to Grateful Elf for gifting me Cirque de Minuit by Annabel Joseph! <3 🤗 xoxo I've been wanting to read this forever! I can't wait to dive in.

Fettuccine Elfredo has been busy! Thank you so much for my gifts the Prophesy: The King and Alpha Series by AE Via. I am a very spoilt girl!

Thank you Grateful Elf I got

Sheri wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "A Faerie Storyi...Gahhhh! This one is....gahhhhhh!"

Yes, I think that was a great way to describe it. lol
I really enjoyed this book!

Jill wrote: "I had to take a break from writing a cover letter (seriously, what are you supposed to say in these things?!) and come share the generosity that came my way today!

From Glitterbomb Elf I got [boo..."

Thrown off the Ice sounds awesome!! You got some great ones today.

Trio wrote: "My Secret Santa sent me two books today!
- I adore this author and highly recommend their stories :)
and
- I'm looking forwa..."

I keep hearing good things about Matthew Metzger, but I haven't read any yet. Do you have a recommendation for the best to start with?

What a wonderful surprise to wake up to 2 gifts! I'm feeling extremely spoiled.

Thank you to Sneaky Elf for Winter Wolf. I love shifter stories and can't wait to read this.

Thank you for A Happy Hanukkah Elf for Above All Else. I'm excited to read this dragon book!

Oh my god I got another book from my Elfster Elf! This looks so good: The Undercover Rock Star! <333. This just brightens my day. Thank you!

So excited! I just got from Fettucine Elfredo!! Such a cute name!! THANK YOU!!

So it seems Fettuccine Elfredo was busy this morning





Thank you!

Kirstin wrote: "So excited! I just got from Fettucine Elfredo!! Such a cute name!! THANK YOU!!"

Isaiah wrote: "So it seems Fettuccine Elfredo was busy this morning





Thank you!"

Both of those are so wonderful, it's a lovely series! <3 Enjoy!

Kendra wrote: "Jill wrote: "I had to take a break from writing a cover letter (seriously, what are you supposed to say in these things?!) and come share the generosity that came my way today!

From Glitterbomb E..."

Kendra, Thrown Off the Ice is one of the best books I read this year! So good, it's another "gahhhhhhhh".

Kirstin wrote: "So excited! I just got from Fettucine Elfredo!! Such a cute name!! THANK YOU!!"

Fettucine Elfredo ... oh my gosh!! I love that!!!

AliciaJ wrote: "And thank you to Little Bit Wacke Elf! for ! I’m so excited to read this one, I’ve heard it’s really good. Thank you!"

Oh, I wish I could read this again for the first time! Enjoy Alicia. :)

Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Bookreader87(Amanda) wrote: "Thank you Gingersnap Cuddle Fluff for gifting me
I have been wanting to read this one for awhile now. You have no idea how excited I..."

Ooo, this does look good! I've not seen this one before and I don't think I know this author either....my tbr list is going to keep growing with all these fabulous looking books sparkling around here. :)

Bookbee wrote: "I swear, this is the givingest, most supportive group I've ever encountered. AMAZING!"

Agree! Makes me smile every time I stop by.

Jill wrote: "I had to take a break from writing a cover letter (seriously, what are you supposed to say in these things?!) and come share the generosity that came my way today!

From Glitterbomb Elf I got [boo..."

Oooolalala! Nice ones!!
(and..ugh, I never know either?!?!)

Another treat from my Secret Santa! The Gilded Scarab looks great! Thanks, SS!

I'm recovering from my heat stroke and so happy to receive lovely gifts from elves.

I got two books from "Secret Elf"

by C.R. Guiliano and

by Louise Collins

I've really wanted these books and both were sent to me as soon as I put them on my Elfster wishlist so thank you so much you generous secret elf! <3

And I also got another ebook from "Naughty Elf on a Bench With a Face" (love that name so much btw :P)

by Laura Baumbach

And a Riptide publish gift card from "Ivy Mistletoe"!

Thank you so much you lovely people! You made me feel so happy and so much better. Thank you! <3

Shin Mon wrote: "I'm recovering from my heat stroke and so happy to receive lovely gifts from elves.

I got two books from "Secret Elf"

by [author:C.R. Guiliano|44..."

I was gifted One for Sorrow too. It sounds SO good!

In case I forgot to write a post here (I can't remember, I was woozy because I was sick)

I also received by Nikki McCoy from "Secret Elf" .. so thank you! Thank you so much! I will cherish all the gifts I received and enjoy them! <3

@Chad - sending biggest hugs, I hope things pick up for you all soon and that you can find a way through it all.

Shin Mon wrote: "I'm recovering from my heat stroke and so happy to receive lovely gifts from elves.

I got two books from "Secret Elf"

by [author:C.R. Guiliano|44..."

Girl, You're supposed to be inside reading, not getting heat stroke. Hope you feel better soon.

Debra wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "I'm recovering from my heat stroke and so happy to receive lovely gifts from elves.

I got two books from "Secret Elf"

by [author..."

I adore Louise Collins! Her books give me lifeeeee!!! <3

Leslie wrote: "I was even more spoiled this evening. Thank you so, so much Elf on a It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Bookshelf (LOL @ the name.) for Wolfsong. TJ Klune is one of my favorite writers bu..."

Oh, what a great gift! The whole series is amazing and it's not like any other paranormal/shifter series.

Lisazj1 wrote: "Kendra wrote: "Jill wrote: "I had to take a break from writing a cover letter (seriously, what are you supposed to say in these things?!) and come share the generosity that came my way today!

Fro..."

I keep seeing this book everywhere!! It looks so good too

Shin Mon wrote: "I'm recovering from my heat stroke and so happy to receive lovely gifts from elves.

I got two books from "Secret Elf"

by [author:C.R. Guiliano|44..."

Shin, I hope you feel better. Heat stroke is serious - take care of yourself.

Kacey wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Kendra wrote: "Jill wrote: "I had to take a break from writing a cover letter (seriously, what are you supposed to say in these things?!) and come share the generosity that came my ...

I keep seeing this book everywhere!! It looks so good too"

It really, really is, but frankly it leaves "good" in the dust! :)

Shin Mon wrote: "I'm recovering from my heat stroke and so happy to receive lovely gifts from elves.

I got two books from "Secret Elf"

by [author:C.R. Guiliano|44..."

I'm glad you're ok Shin, take care of yourself! *hugs*

AliciaJ wrote: "And thank you to Little Bit Wacke Elf! for ! I’m so excited to read this one, I’ve heard it’s really good. Thank you!"

This looks so good! I'm getting City of Bones vibes. Just, you know, the grown-up and gay version.

Omg! Thank you Sunny Side Elf for a second audible book! So excited for No Country for Old Men!!

Brian wrote: "Chad wrote: "Even though things aren’t going well with my fiancé we are working on it, the last couple months have been the kicker, you see we are taking care of my mom who was diagnosed with demen..."


Thanks Brian, I’m sure we will 😊

Sheri wrote: "Chad wrote: "Even though things aren’t going well with my fiancé we are working on it, the last couple months have been the kicker, you see we are taking care of my mom who was diagnosed with demen..."

Thank you Sheri for your kind words and Happy Holidays to you as well!