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Sweet Surprises
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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In Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont family's delectable handmade chocolates are a precious tradition--and always a reason to return home. And for the most rebellious of the three Lamont sisters, they provide a chance to create a tempting new future, complete with delicious happiness Neighbors always ready to help, a laid-back pace--former model Brenna Lamont needs everything that once made her leave her hometown. To help her pregnant sister Addie, Brenna is back to run the family store, Chocolate Haven, and figure out how to start over. But she just can't make the one-of-a-kind Lamont fudge or make herself really fit in. And with handsome restaurateur River Maynard causing her troubles to boil over big time, can Brenna risk going after what she really wants? River already has his hands full helping his ailing foster mother save her ranch for troubled children. He's got no time for anything but reality and hard choices. But somehow, a daily dose of Lamont chocolates is helping his mom feel better. And Brenna's kindness and warmth is making him hungry for an unexpected new dream only she and Benevolence's magical sweetness can make come true . . . Praise for Shirlee McCoy's Apple Valley Novels "A delicious treat. Don't miss a visit to Apple Valley!" --Emily March, "New York Times " bestselling author "Sweet as pie." --"Publishers Weekly" "A wonderful, warmhearted story." --"RT Book Reviews""
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Sleepswithbooks
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Am I the only person who didn‘t know packages were delivered on Sundays? What an awesome surprise @catiewithac !!!! Thank you so much for making Monday Eve so much better!! I‘ve been intending to get “The Lost City of Z” for myself for quite some time (*shrieks in delight*). If these postcards aren‘t the cutest, I don‘t know what is 😃 And my favorite chocolates!! Thank you my friend!! I adore everything!!!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😍😍😍 1y
BarkingMadRead It‘s a holiday thing, after new years, it will stop again 1y
Sharpeipup Those cards are adorable! 1y
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catiewithac Lost City of Z is such a good book! And I remember our conversation about PB & chocolate 😉 Happy holidays!!!!! 1y
AmyG How lovely! 1y
tpixie I think the US Post Office is now helping with Amazon deliveries on Sundays. 1y
Sleepswithbooks @tpixie - I don‘t know why I said, “Awwwww” when I read this. Maybe because the lack of teamwork between departments at my job 😂 Good Job Post Officer 🫶🏻📦 1y
tpixie @Sleepswithbooks 😄 AND congrats on your fun #bookmail From @catiewithac (edited) 1y
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Chrissyreadit
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My #blitsy and #bookcupidswap and #heas packages were all mailed today. I‘m tagging recipients because the mail system is still struggling- everything mailed priority but could still take a couple weeks.
Is it crazy that I wish there was an Irish or Womans History month swap- but especially Irish.....

candority Fantastic! 💕 3y
KatieDid927 Thanks! When I saw a package from your neck of the woods pop up on my Informed Delivery I had a feeling it was from you. 😉🤗 I‘ve noticed some wonkiness in the system too so I‘m shipping out HEAS tomorrow. 3y
Chrissyreadit @KatieDid927 awesome! I‘m excited to see what you think. 3y
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HOTPock3tt That‘s not crazy Chrissy those are good ideas... the Irish swap and women‘s history month swap 3y
Deblovestoread Love both swap ideas! 3y
Karisa Thanks, @Chrissyreadit! 🥰 3y
Chelleo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 3y
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robinb
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@mabell I was so surprised and touched (on this cold and rainy day) to find a box full of goodies on my front porch...you‘ve made me smile and tear up at the same time by your thoughtfulness. Firstly, the wrapping was so gorgeous that I had a hard time tearing into it. The chocolate is ALWAYS welcome and the washi tape assortment is absolutely beautiful! I haven‘t read either book and am excited about both! But your card and sweet words were 🔻

robinb the icing on the cake. Thank you for thinking of me (and I feel the same way about you and your presence on Litsy!) and for your generosity. You‘ve made a dreary day simply bright and beautiful. 😊⭐️☀️☀️💕😘🤗 3y
squirrelbrain How lovely! 💕 3y
AmyG Nina Hill is the lovliest book. 3y
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Chrissyreadit ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
mabell You‘re so welcome! I‘m glad it was a fun surprise! ❤️ 3y
robinb @mabell it was the best kind of surprise! 😘 3y
robinb @AmyG looking forward to it! Love the cover! 😊 3y
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monalyisha
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tfw you can immediately tell that your swap box is going to be MOST EXCELLENT. 🤘🏻

What an inspired idea, @catiewithac , to add a gift guide! I only wish I‘d thought of it! ✨ Can‘t wait to see what else lies in store.

#Bestof2020Swap

candority Wow, this looks so official 😍 3y
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BarkingMadRead
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@MaleficentBookDragon I received my #jokabokaflodswap today! Can‘t wait for opening day!

StayCurious Opening Day is almost a holiday in this house. 3y
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maich
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@Deifio your package is here.❤🥰
Can't wait to open it. The box got a little hole but I can't see inside😊
Thank you so much. Mine will be a little late because I just got a book today (I need to buy books on Book Depository and shipping is a little long right now). I will send it on Monday.
#LitsyLoveWinterSwap #LLWS #LitsyLove #secretsanta #sweetsurprise #litsyfun
 @rsteve388 @Bookgoil
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheBookHippie

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🥳🎊📚 3y
Deifio Glad it got there in one piece! 3y
maich @Deifio Thank you again😘😘 3y
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CaliforniaCay
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And thanks again to @GraceZ95 for spoiling me rotten!! 😭😭😭 you got me a perfect batch of books and made it extra special with the handmade hamilton coasters, gandalf hat necklace, and ravenclaw scarf!! You're the best and I'm so glad to have you as a real life friend! 😘

GraceZ95 You‘re totally welcome doll!!! ☺️💖💖 4y
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UwannaPublishme
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Woweeeee! Check out this cool bookish birthday surprise package I just opened from @PurpleyPumpkin ! Thank you soooooo much, Kimberly! 😘You‘re spoiling me, my wonderful friend. Such great reads here, where do I begin? Plus a Blind Date book! I‘m still trying to guess that one.🤔Big hugs of gratitude to you. 🤗❤️

PurpleyPumpkin Yay, so glad you received this birthday care package! Looks like #TheRippedBodice made some good picks! I haven't come across either of these books before, so I'm looking forward to your reviews. Bea & Leah are great, aren't they? And so are you, Donna. Happy happy birthday!🎂💜 4y
UwannaPublishme @PurpleyPumpkin Thank you SO much! This was such a big surprise. I‘ve read many good reviews about both books, so I‘m anxious to crack them open. And the Blind Date is an extra treat! Oh yes, I love Bea and Leah. They just helped me put together a package for my Aunt. You‘ve put a big smile on this face again, my friend! More hugs coming your way. 🤗❤️🤗❤️ 4y
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TheAromaofBooks
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@BennettBookworm - My #SeptemberSwap came today!!!! Super stoked!! Working backwards from the return address with the help of the #LitsyLove spreadsheet, I think my match is @magyklyXdelish so thank you, Samantha!!! Can't wait to open!!

Still waiting for the book to arrive so I can send my package, but should get here in plenty of time!!

magyklyXdelish Yay!! :) 4y
BennettBookworm Hooray! 4y
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robinb
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Wow...THANK YOU, Samantha, for my sweet surprise #bookmail today (and for your new address!!) What a kind and thoughtful thing to do. You made my day!! 😊 Looking forward to reading these!

Hope your move went well and best wishes in your new Home Sweet Home! 🎉🏡

@ScientistSam
#LitsyFriendsAreTheBestFriends 💕

booksandsympathy I loved A Bollywood Affair! Haven't read the other one. I'll have to check it out. 4y
robinb @booksandsympathy thanks for the rec! Good to hear! 😊👍 4y
Velvetfur Such beautiful covers! I've stacked A Bollywood Affair as it sounds really good 🙂 4y
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ScientistSam Enjoy! 4y
robinb @Velvetfur yes, they really are! ❤️ 4y
robinb @ScientistSam thank you so much...you‘re so sweet! 💕😊 4y
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Cuilin
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Missing home, but this arrived from my parents. My new favorite bookmark 🔖💗

Blueberry Beautiful ♡ 4y
TheSpineView 💖 4y
MySharonaK Beautiful 🌹 4y
Cathythoughts Lovely ✨✨✨ 4y
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scripturient
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What a lovely surprise on Monday morning. 😍 Thank you so much @squirrelbrain for this beautiful package! You shouldn‘t have (why am I always hearing this sentence in Britney Spears‘ voice? 😂). I absolutely love everything and the book looks super interesting. ❤️

Mitch Great book- what a wonderful package of joy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 4y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag I thought the old lady dropped it into the ocean in the end? 🤣 4y
squirrelbrain You‘re welcome! I‘m not sure about the pink kitkats - haven‘t tried one and I couldn‘t figure out if they were flavoured, or just pink coloured?! 🤣 4y
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scripturient @Mitch I was like Squeeeee! 😁 4y
scripturient @thegirlwiththelibrarybag 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻 4y
scripturient @squirrelbrain Hahaha. They are kind of strawberry-y. (Is that a word?). And they are very pretty. 😁 4y
squirrelbrain Oh, they‘ve disappeared then already have they?! 🍓 😋 4y
scripturient @squirrelbrain Well, one has. 🤪 4y
ShelleyBooksie That looks like a great book! 4y
LeahBergen I enjoyed this book! 👍🏻 4y
cmurrsanders I see Pax! 3y
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kellyann28
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Woo hoo! I got my #whiterabbitswap in today! @LibrarianRyan

LibrarianRyan Yeahhh 4y
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maich
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@Annl It came on time. I got it today❤😊
Will open and take picture after lunch. #NewYearSwap #ReadintheNewYearSwap #sweetsurprise #litsyswap #bookexchange #litsylove
@MeganAnn @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit 🎉🙌👏🥳 4y
Annl Yeah! 4y
MeganAnn Yay!! 🎉✨❤️ 4y
maich @MeganAnn ❤❤ 4y
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kellyann28
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My #JolabokaflodSwap came today! Can't wait to open it tomorrow @MaleficentBookDragon @guinsgirlreads

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Reviewsbylola
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Thank you so I have for the adorable stickers and bookmarks @Megabooks . My kids were so thrilled to get something special, and I am always on the hunt for fun bookmarks! So sweet. 🥰

Megabooks So glad you all liked them!! I have the book reading a book one myself. 😁📚 4y
Soubhiville Cute! 4y
Reviewsbylola They were so excited to pick out their stuff this morning! G is now reading in bed with her new bookmark. 🥰 @Megabooks 4y
Megabooks @Reviewsbylola Aww yay!! 👍🏻❤️📚😊 4y
Mdargusch So cute! 4y
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robinb
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How utterly ADORABLE is this surprise package from the wonderful @ScientistSam ?!!! 😍😍😍😘💕 THE cutest birthday card ever, a gorgeous novel journal (this is something new to me and such a lovely idea!! ❤️), and if you‘ll squint 😆, a beautiful pair of Sense & Sensibility earrings dangling from the card...WOW...Samantha, you have spoiled me, and I thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity!!!
P.S. I value your book recs too! 😊👍

LeahBergen Lovely! 4y
robinb @LeahBergen Yes, it totally is...❤️❤️❤️ 4y
ScientistSam Yay, I'm glad it arrived and you like it! 4y
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robinb @ScientistSam You were so sweet to send it...🥰💕Thank you! 4y
Ddzmini Happy birthday 🎈🎂🎉🎁🎊 🥳📖😋 4y
robinb @Ddzmini 😊💕🤗 4y
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CaliforniaCay
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@UwannaPublishme YOU BEAUTIFUL MAGICAL CREATURE!! I came home to your box of goodies the day before my birthday and it was such a nice surprise. You totally spoiled me!!! But I absolutely loved everything thank you thank you thank you so much!! And thank you for the heartfelt note as well, I will be responding shortly. I am so glad we connected through #litsylove you are THE BEST 😘💙💜💚💛🧡

UwannaPublishme Yay! So glad you‘re enjoying the goodies. I hear California Girls love surprises. 😉Happy, Happy Birthday, my friend. ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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litenthusiast
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What a lovely surprise to receive a package in the mail today. Thank you @AmyG . This made my day and I haven't even opened it yet! Looking forward to opening next week. 💜😸

AmyG Can‘t open until the 27th. Happy it got there. 😘 5y
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kellyann28
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Got another little pack of bookmarks from @Sunraven today! #bookmarkswap
Thank you, these are beautiful!
@LibrarianRyan

Sunraven You‘re welcome! 😁👍✨ 5y
LibrarianRyan 😁👍🏻❤️ 5y
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kellyann28
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This was such a fun, simple swap! @TheAromaofBooks @catiewithac @Scochrane26 Thank you for all the lovely bookmarks and notes you sent! They are all unique and awesome! @LibrarianRyan #bookmarkswap

Crazeedi Delightful assortment! Yay!!😍 5y
LibrarianRyan 😁👍🏻❤️ 5y
Scochrane26 Glad you like them! 5y
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Nute
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I received an unexpected surprise in the mail today: a sweet hello for no reason at all. It was such a simple thing and yet it was as precious as sunshine. Thank you to this very thoughtful person. I‘ll remember this kindness always.💕

SW-T The best kind of mail 💕 5y
RaimeyGallant How lovely. 5y
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24in48
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Hour 24! We made it halfway! And surprise!! We‘ve got a giveaway for those of you still awake and/or just waking up. To enter for a chance to win either the @outofprint Paradise tote bag (US winners) or a Bookishly Classic Edition for European readers, comment below and tell me your favorite classic novel. This giveaway will be open until Hour 27.
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Don‘t forget to check 24in48.com to see if you won. #24in48

JennyBookworm To Kill a Mockingbird 5y
LitDrivenGirl Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott... I couldn't pick only one 😅. 5y
book_princessBritt The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald is my favorite classic. Such powerful imagery! 5y
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Sharanya Beloved, by Toni Morrison 😭💔 5y
KatieDid927 My fave classic by far is 5y
Red.Reads Ooh, just one? Can I have two by the same author?White Fang, and Call of the Wild, by Jack London. 5y
BookFreakOut Pride and Prejudice! 5y
UwannaPublishme A Tree Grows in Brooklyn! 🙌🏻 5y
Christine Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 5y
Christine89 Add another vote for The Great Gatsby, it is such a well crafted, beautiful book 5y
Sunraven I‘m going to go with Sense and Sensibility! 💖 It always makes me laugh and leaves me happy and feeling like I‘ve visited with friends, and those are good qualities for a book to have. 5y
slightlyfoxed Pride and Prejudice, hands down. 5y
Readerann Another vote for Pride and Prejudice! 5y
LibrarianRyan It may have the most boring first 200 pages, but the next 800 pages are with it. 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Love a gothic! 5y
PerksOfBeingABookworm Unfortunately I haven‘t read many classics, but I do love Gatsby. 5y
Megabooks I especially love the ending! 5y
RebL Uh... I have grown away from the classics, but my daughter says 5y
carmens.library Anything by Charles Dickens and I must read A Christmas Carol every year! Also, started Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier recently and I'm loving it! Can't wait to finish it! 5y
xxjenadanxx Little Women for me! My mom read it to me as a little girl and I‘ve loved it ever since. 5y
Eyelit 💜 Jane Austen 5y
24in48 @UwannaPublishme Congratulations! You won! Keep an eye out on your email to claim your prize. 5y
24in48 @PerksOfBeingABookworm Congratulations! You won! Keep an eye out on your email to claim your prize. 5y
UwannaPublishme Woooo hooooo! Thank you! 🥳🙌🏻📚 5y
Megabooks @UwannaPublishme Yay!! 🎉🎉 5y
PerksOfBeingABookworm Thank you 😊😊🎉🎉 5y
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wellreadredhead
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I‘ve received two books for #readersgonnaread that got behind! I will be trying to pump these out as quick as I can but I want to be able to enjoy them at the same time. This is just a heads up for everyone in line!

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AprilMae
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Thank you so, so much for the wonderful goodies @Nessavamusic ! I can't wait to read the books, and I love the flamingo items!!!
#summersantagoespostal

Nessavamusic @AprilMae I‘m so glad you liked it!! 5y
Crazeedi Did the box from me arrive yet??? 5y
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AprilMae
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Sorry @Nessavamusic , I was out for most of the weekend so I just got around to opening the #summersantagoespostal package you sent me!!

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Chrissyreadit
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My non blood related sister surprised me with this in the mail. I now have a bookish HP hoodie with a Hermione quote. My heart 💜

hermyknee Love this! 5y
rsteve388 Thats js beautiful 5y
IndoorDame ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Bell_Queen Yes❤️ Church, Home... and the Library. The same warm fuzzies. 5y
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Cailey_Mac
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Ooooo these reversible dust jackets are everything 😍📚#bookboxes #art

bewareofwords 😍😍😍 So pretty! 5y
wanderinglynn Those are awesome! 😍 5y
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Deblovestoread
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Hubby is delivering to UPS for me tomorrow. @kstadt929 Thanks for hosting #funkopopandbookswap

kstadt929 Yay! Thanks for the update! I can‘t wait for opening day!! 😁 5y
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EchoLogical
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Can we all just take a minute to enjoy this beautiful wrapping paper? 😍 Disregard my horrible photography skills, though.
 @riversong153 @Chelleo
#blitsyhistorymonth #BHMSwap

Chelleo Agreed @riversong153 did a great job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 5y
EchoLogical @Chelleo Seriously! I love it all. 5y
riversong153 Thanks! I‘m so glad you liked it! 5y
hermyknee This is so pretty 😍 5y
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abookishbutterfly
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My husband isn‘t home at the moment so I will refrain from tearing opening this sweet surprise anniversary gift that arrived in the mail from a friend until he gets here. I will just wait in eager anticipation. I wonder what could possibly be in here!

Our first anniversary is March 29 and I certainly wasn‘t expecting any gifts!

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EchoLogical
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@Yeah_I_Read I seriously dropped the ball on your package but it should arrive today via UPS so please don't open it until Thursday. The dern UPS store wouldn't give me the box to pack my own stuff and then had the nerve to charge me a service fee for the employee packing. 😂 Needless to say that I will never use them again.

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Geeklet
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I‘m so sorry I‘m a couple of days late @fandom_hellspawn99 but I‘ve been down with the flu. I‘m so excited for this package! I love the chocolates and I‘m really looking forward to the books! I haven‘t read either! 🤗Thank you so much!!! #CupidGoesPostal

LiteraryinLawrence Hope you feel better soon! 5y
Geeklet @LiteraryinLititz Thanks! I‘m getting there. Seems like I get hit every February. 5y
fandom_hellspawn99 I'm glad you liked it! Happy reading 😁 and I hope you get better soon 5y
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maich
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My #CupidGoesPostal #ValentineBookExchange package is here!!❤❤
I'm so excited and curious what's inside. Can't wait to open it.🤩
I still haven't send mine package because I'm still waiting books I order... 🤨
@BookishMarginalia

#surprise #package #bookexchange #internationalbookexchange #happiness #bookworm #litsylove #litsyfun

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AmberWB
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@BookaholicNatty what a lovely surprise to find in my mailbox today! I am anxious to check both of these out. Thank you so much! 😘

BookishMarginalia Elegance of the Hedgehog is one of my favorites - Enjoy! 5y
BookaholicNatty @AmberWB yay!!!! Glad it got there safe and sound!!! Thank you for being such an awesome Litten and friend! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!! ❤️😘🎄😁❄️ 5y
Megabooks Hedgehog is great! 5y
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Alfrazier21
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Thank you so much @HufflepuffGirl90 🎉 I‘ve really been wanting to read this one!! Happy Holidays! #kindlitsy

HufflepuffGirl90 You‘re very welcome!! 💛📚 5y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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@ReadingRover you have perfect timing as usual. I came home from a not so great appointment with the vet to this surprise package. What a way to make my day better! I can't tell you how much I 💚❤💚❤💚❤💚❤ the shark wrapping paper. Where ever did you find it? 🦈
Thank you so much. You are one of the sweetest people I have ever met.

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Omg I love the wrapping paper ❤💚 5y
VeganCleopatra I too require some shark Christmas paper. 5y
MotionChickness I am also here for the shark wrapping paper 🦈 😍 5y
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Christine Yes, @ReadingRover - both of these wrapping papers are perfection! ❤️ 5y
ReadingRover Omg that got there like insanely quick!!! That shark paper is a total hit. Lol I started wrapping your first thing in the dog one and was like wtf am I doing this is the wrong paper. I was about to unwrap and redo it but decided I could just wrap the rest in the sharks. Phew! 😅🦈 Crisis averted. 😂 (I hope the vet wasn‘t too bad a visit and everything is ok. I used to work at a vet so if you need any advice or anything feel free to reach out.) 5y
Avanders Lol I love the shark paper... and @VeganCleopatra and @Stephuhhnieee 's reactions 😆😆 5y
VeganCleopatra @ReadingRover so where'd you find the shark paper? 😬 5y
ReadingRover @VeganCleopatra 😂 Target!!! Omg!!! They had like the best paper this year!!! I went total paper crazy there. Totally overboard!🦈 🍕🦙🐕 🌮 narwhals, 🦅🦢alpacas 🐧 🐈🦔!!! They had everything!!! I spent as much on paper as on presents this year. Good thing I‘m a lunatic who likes wrapping stuff all year round in Xmas paper! 🤪 5y
VeganCleopatra @ReadingRover Thanks! Sadly I wasn't able to find any. I really loved the idea of shark and narwhal paper! And they don't sell it on their website, ugh. Haha, I wrap presents in Xmas paper other times too. 5y
ReadingRover @VeganCleopatra I can‘t believe there wasn‘t any 😢 TJMax also had some really good paper. You should look there too. I got some tacos and a narwhal/unicorn mashup. I‘ve gone way overboard this year. But it‘s sooo expensive online 😫 5y
Reggie Hi, I didn‘t want to look like an ass but I would definitely like to send a package to batsy or erzascarletbookgasm if nobody sends them packages. 5y
MaleficentBookDragon @Reggie no that is wonderful. Batsy did not get one. Email me and I'll send you her address and wishlist. MaleficentBookDragon@gmail.com Thank you! 5y
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Moray_Reads
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@squirrelbrain thank you so much for my surprise birthday present! Look how beautifully it matches my bedclothes 😍 I'll be very good and wait until tomorrow to open it, I promise! x

Mitch Happy Birthday for tomorrow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 5y
AmyG Happy Birthday! 🎉🎁🎂 5y
Bklover Is your birthday tomorrow? So is mine! Happy Birthday, birthday twin!!🎁🎂 5y
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Moray_Reads @Bklover and I was just saying earlier if never met someone with my birthday, not even online! Happy birthday for tomorrow! 5y
squirrelbrain Hope you have a fab day tomorrow! And Happy Birthday Missy too! @Bklover 5y
Bklover Thanks @squirrelbrain ! 💛💛 5y
readordierachel Pretty paper! And happy early birthday! 5y
Texreader That‘s lovely! Happy birthday! 🎉🎈🎁🎂🎊 5y
batsy Happy birthday!! 🎂🎊💕 5y
Cathythoughts Hi Moray , belated Happy Birthday! Did you receive my gift yet ? I hope it got to you 🤞🏻 5y
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Alfrazier21
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I received my #StuffedStockingSwap in the mail today!! Thank you SO MUCH @WeeziesBooks 🎄🎁
I absolutely loved everything!! I can‘t wait to read these books!!! ❤️📚 I truly appreciate you sending the box again...and I‘m glad the #USPS pulled through this time! 🤣 Happy Holidays!! ❄️🥳

#sss @Avanders

WeeziesBooks Yay!! I‘m so glad it finally got to you! 5y
Alfrazier21 Me too!! Thanks again!! The gifts were perfect!! ☺️ 5y
Avanders Yay!! 🎄♥️❄️💙🥰 5y
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Kalalalatja
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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More lovely #bookmail today - thank you @Sarah83 ❤️ I think this might be the Christmas gift, since I can‘t find “birthday” any where on it. I‘m excited, but I‘ll try and wait till Christmas before I open 😄

#LitsyLove

Sarah83 I am a bit irritated, that only one parcel arrived... 😆 Yes it should be the Christmas one. The birthday parcel has 'happy birthday' written on it, nearby where your thumb is. 😁 5y
Kalalalatja @Sarah83 our postal service is a bit wonky at the moment, so this has probably been categorized as a “letter” while the other might be categorized as a “package”, and then two different delivery systems kick in 🙄 but it will get here at some point! 👍 5y
Sarah83 Quite funny since they are both 'letters' and both sent on the same day. Hope the other one shows up until tomorrow 😊 5y
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eraderneely
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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Wow @Caroline2 this arrived nearly 2 weeks before my birthday! You are on top of things. Thanks so much for being so thoughtful! I can‘t wait to open it.

Caroline2 Yay! I‘m glad it arrived ok! Yeah I‘ve got a crazy couple of wks ahead so it was now or never to get all my Litsy post out! 😆 5y
eraderneely @Caroline2 I hope your weeks are good crazy and not stressful! 5y
Caroline2 Meh! Bad crazy unfortunately but hopefully things will look up soon! 🤞 5y
eraderneely @Caroline2 yes, hopefully things look up soon! 5y
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Kalalalatja
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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This week is full of surprise #bookmail! This one is from the lovely @Cinfhen and I almost can‘t wait for my birthday, so I can open it 😄😄

Thank you Cindy, this is so sweet of you! ❤️

#Littensarethebest #LitsyLove

Cinfhen So glad it arrived before your birthday 😘😘I only have ONE #LitsyDaughter 💘💘💘💘💘 5y
Cathythoughts Exciting.... 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 5y
emilyhaldi 🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️ 5y
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Kalalalatja @Cinfhen and I only have one #LitsyMom 💕 Litsy really is the best place on the internet @Cathythoughts @emilyhaldi 5y
BarbaraBB Oh wow! And you‘re able to not open it? Admirable 👍😘💕 5y
Sarah83 I haven't forgotten you. 🙈 Life is complicated at the moment. I try to send it to you within the next week. 🙈 So sorry. 😪 5y
Kalalalatja @BarbaraBB haha, it is killing me a bit 😅 I love presents, and when I was younger I haunted through my house for them, but I‘m trying to be mature and wait 😄 5y
Kalalalatja @Sarah83 don‘t feel bad, I know all about life being complicated. Just take the time you need, there‘s no rush 😘 5y
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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YES, only 8 days to go till I will reveal the big surprise! Something I've contemplated for over a year now, is coming together. My Litten family will be first to know.
PS: i love buying bookish gifts (hint)

zzz Can't wait 🤗 5y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot @JenIsAlwaysReading it's almost over! It will be revealed tomorrow and I'm super excited :) 5y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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@Mitch What a lovely notecard. Thank you so much. 💗

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CaliforniaCay
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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I had a very good birthday yesterday, and part of it was because I finally got to open my #fallingforfallswap box from the amazing @Yeah_I_Read !!Thanks so much Nina for everything! I didnt have any of the books but have been meaning to get the ravenclaw HP, beren and luthien and city of saints and thieves! The bonfire diffuser smells lovely, and the box of candy was a sweet #surprise! You're awesome! And thanks @Avanders for organizing the swap!

Yeah_I_Read Yay! I wasn‘t sure about City of Saints and thieves because it wasn‘t on your list. Enjoy!! 6y
Avanders 🎃🎉🎃🎉🎃 6y
Carolhreads Omg so pretty!! The copies of the ghost stories and the blue Harry Potter book 😍happy belated birthday!!!! 5y
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Adventures-of-a-French-Reader
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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@guinsgirlreads ;) Your package was sent yesterday, and it should arrive today, Wednesday!!!
@avanders Sorry I haven't posted earlier... For the moment migraines are pretty much running my life...
#FallingForFallSwap #FFFS

guinsgirlreads Thank you! So excited! 6y
RadicalReader @JulietteGF I love your bio I don‘t recognize the language but still looks lovely 6y
Avanders 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💛🧡🎃🍁🍂🎃🧡💛 6y
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Adventures-of-a-French-Reader @RadicalReader Thanks ;) It's French, and it means "I cultivate my garden of books". 6y
RadicalReader @JulietteGF are you fluent in French? 6y
Adventures-of-a-French-Reader @RadicalReader French is my native language ;) 6y
RadicalReader @JulietteGF jealous immensely that you speak such an incredible language so impeccably!! How did you learn English? Everyone seems to say it is the hardest language to learn when you‘re fluent in anything besides. 6y
Adventures-of-a-French-Reader @RadicalReader Sorry for my late answer (I've been traveling around)... I've learned English in highschool, then at the university. I would say that English is one of the easiest language to learn when you speak French (you have a lot of Latin words). I have far much difficulty with German. And I've studied (and since forgot) some Swedish and Russian, far more difficult than English. Russian is fun though, it's like learning a new code ;) 5y
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Alfoster
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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Such sweet notes from new friends in our #jb group! Thanks to @RebelReader @EH2018 @BookwormAHN @CoffeeNBooks @Kaye ! Responses soon!😍😍😍

Kaye 💖 6y
BookwormAHN 😺😺 6y
tammysue 😊 6y
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RavenLovelyReads
Sweet Surprises | Shirlee McCoy
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Thank you so much @SomedayAlmost - I was having a crummy day, but you made it so much better! Thanks for your generosity! Littens—— I won!! I haven‘t won anything in a long time...I‘m looking forward to reading my new book 📖 #resist