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The Gift by Freida McFadden
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really liked it
bookshelves: ku, novella, popcorn-thriller, read-in-2022, short-story, couldn-t-put-down

C-R-E-E-P-Y

Poor Stella is working two jobs. She is waitressing on Christmas Eve and can't wait until closing time so she can go home to her husband. It is their very first Christmas together.

If she could get the last customer to leave, she could finally go home. Her co-worker decides to get in the ladies face! "We're closing....." I laughed so hard at this scene!

One thing leads to another...

This is a short story from KU. I read it in an hour and couldn't put it down. I was kinda horrified.
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Reading Progress

December 5, 2022 – Shelved as: to-read
December 5, 2022 – Shelved
Started Reading
December 9, 2022 – Finished Reading
December 10, 2022 – Shelved as: ku
December 10, 2022 – Shelved as: novella
December 10, 2022 – Shelved as: popcorn-thriller
December 10, 2022 – Shelved as: read-in-2022
December 10, 2022 – Shelved as: short-story
December 10, 2022 – Shelved as: couldn-t-put-down

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message 1: by Catherine (new)
Dec 10, 2022 05:59AM

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - so very behind! I’m so intrigued! Almost wish I had KU just for moments like this one! 😂 glad you enjoyed Holly!!


message 2: by Maureen ( Wants email notifications Restoring) (new)
Dec 10, 2022 06:04AM

Maureen ( Wants email notifications Restoring) Sounds really good Holly, nice review! ❣️


message 3: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new)
Dec 10, 2022 06:18AM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Such a fun review, Holls! This sounds like the best kind of short story to read - one that you can devour.


message 4: by Melissa (new)
Dec 10, 2022 06:22AM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books Yay! Finally, one you enjoyed. :)


message 5: by Jayme (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 10, 2022 06:58AM

Jayme Sounds like fun! FAB review!


message 6: by Jayne (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 10, 2022 08:58AM

Jayne Great review, Holly. Not on KU, so will have to wait until this one appears on Audible or Overdrive.


message 7: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 10, 2022 09:10AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Yeah, for a 4 star! This one sounds like fun, Holly, so I just loaded it on my Kindle based on your terrific review. Can't wait to read it. :-D


message 8: by Canadian Jen (new)
Dec 10, 2022 10:14AM

Canadian Jen Glad it was a good one for you, Holly!


message 9: by Cheri (new)
Dec 10, 2022 11:15AM

Cheri Love your 'popcorn-thriller' category, Holly! I am so glad this was such a fun read for you!


message 10: by Rosh ~ On Vacation. See you soon! (new)
Dec 10, 2022 11:15AM

Rosh ~ On Vacation. See you soon! Glad you enjoyed it, Holly! 💙


message 11: by preoccupiedbybooks (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 11, 2022 09:35AM

preoccupiedbybooks Ooh totally adding on KU, thanks Holly!


message 12: by Lucy (new)
Dec 11, 2022 11:42AM

Lucy Love a bit of horror at all times of the year- great review Holly !!


message 13: by Mary Beth (new)
Dec 11, 2022 01:21PM

Mary Beth Terrific review! 💕


message 14: by Kat (new)
Dec 11, 2022 02:16PM

Kat Sounds fun! Nice review, Holly! 💗


message 15: by Michelle (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:06AM

Michelle SOLD!!! Fab review, Holly! 💗


message 16: by Holly (last edited Dec 12, 2022 06:08AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:07AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Catherine wrote: "I’m so intrigued! Almost wish I had KU just for moments like this one! 😂 glad you enjoyed Holly!!"

They had a special deal on KU! 💗


message 17: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:08AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Maureen wrote: "Sounds really good Holly, nice review! ❣️"

Thanks Maureen! 💗


message 18: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:09AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Such a fun review, Holls! This sounds like the best kind of short story to read - one that you can devour."

Short and creepy 😂


message 19: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:09AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Melissa wrote: "Yay! Finally, one you enjoyed. :)"

Thanks Melissa! 💗


message 20: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:44AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jayme wrote: "Sounds like fun! FAB review!"

Thanks Jayme!


message 21: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:44AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Terrie ("in and out" intermittently) wrote: "Yeah, for a 4 star! This one sounds like fun, Holly, so I just loaded it on my Kindle based on your terrific review. Can't wait to read it. :-D"

Thanks Terrie! 💗


message 22: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:44AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jen wrote: "Glad it was a good one for you, Holly!"

Thanks Jen! 💗


message 23: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 06:44AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Cheri wrote: "Love your 'popcorn-thriller' category, Holly! I am so glad this was such a fun read for you!"

Thanks Cheri! 💞


message 24: by Kaceey (new)
Dec 12, 2022 06:55AM

Kaceey Fantastic review Holly! Adding!💖


message 25: by Fran (Not Receiving Notifications) (new)
Dec 12, 2022 09:37AM

Fran (Not Receiving Notifications) Sounds like fun! Great review, Holly!💕


message 26: by Margaret M - (trying to catch up. It doesn't (new)
Dec 12, 2022 03:39PM

Margaret M - (trying to catch up. It doesn't help that email notifications have been removed For an hours investment this sounds perfect. Great review Holly 💖


message 27: by Derek (I'M BACKKKK!) (new) - added it
Dec 12, 2022 04:47PM

Derek (I'M BACKKKK!) This sounds fun! Great idea for a short Christmas novella. Glad you enjoyed it, Holly!


message 28: by Lisa (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 12, 2022 09:07PM

Lisa Oh wow sounds good love creepy adding great review my friend.👍❤️


message 29: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:56AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Rosh wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Holly! 💙"

Thanks Rosh! 💞


message 30: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:57AM

Holly B (slower pace!) preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Ooh totally adding on KU, thanks Holly!"

Hope you enjoy it too! 💞


message 31: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:57AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Lucy wrote: "Love a bit of horror at all times of the year- great review Holly !!"

Thanks Lucy! 🙌


message 32: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:57AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Mary Beth wrote: "Terrific review! 💕"

Thanks MB! 💗


message 33: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:58AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kat wrote: "Sounds fun! Nice review, Holly! 💗"

It was ! 💗


message 34: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:58AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Michelle wrote: "SOLD!!! Fab review, Holly! 💗"

Hope it is creepy enough for ya! 😂💗


message 35: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 05:58AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kaceey wrote: "Fantastic review Holly! Adding!💖"

Look forward to your thoughts! 🙌


message 36: by Linda (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 14, 2022 07:42AM

Linda Great review, Holly. Now you've turned my head. You know I love "Creepy" any time of the year. Haha! :D


message 37: by Fariha (new)
Dec 14, 2022 07:50AM

Fariha I am so curious now Holly! I would have read immediately if I had a KU subscription :) Superb review 👌🤗


message 38: by Tina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 08:37AM

Tina I'm really intrigued by a creepy Christmas story! Thanks for bringing this to my attention. A fab review Holls 🙌🏼


message 39: by Ceecee (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 14, 2022 10:36AM

Ceecee Might have to check this out! 💜


message 40: by Ceecee (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 14, 2022 10:37AM

Ceecee Meant to say great review too 😁


message 41: by Sue (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2022 12:13PM

Sue Gerhardt Griffiths Sounds like fun! I'll check it out, can't be too expensive if it's a quick read lol. The daughter is a KU member and she likes creepy I'll get her to check it out 😁 Fantastic review as always, Holly! 💖


message 42: by Kay (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 15, 2022 07:09PM

Kay Sounds good Holly!!🙈


message 43: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 06:29AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Fran wrote: "Sounds like fun! Great review, Holly!💕"

Thanks Fran! 💞🎄


message 44: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 06:30AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Margaret M - semi hiatus wrote: "For an hours investment this sounds perfect. Great review Holly 💖"

Thanks Margaret! 💞🎄


message 45: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 06:30AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Derek wrote: "This sounds fun! Great idea for a short Christmas novella. Glad you enjoyed it, Holly!"

Thanks Derek! 🙌🎄


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 06:30AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Lisa wrote: "Oh wow sounds good love creepy adding great review my friend.👍❤️"

Hope you enjoy it too! 🎄💞


message 47: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 06:31AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Linda wrote: "Great review, Holly. Now you've turned my head. You know I love "Creepy" any time of the year. Haha! :D"

Thanks Linda! 🙌🎄💞


message 48: by Melissa (Always Behind) (new)
Dec 16, 2022 08:19AM

Melissa (Always Behind) Ok, I need to pick this one up! Maybe it's the read I need to get me out of this rut I'm in.


message 49: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 09:49AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Fariha wrote: "I am so curious now Holly! I would have read immediately if I had a KU subscription :) Superb review 👌🤗"

Thanks Fariha! I'm trying to squeeze a few KU's in 💞


message 50: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2022 09:49AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Tina wrote: "I'm really intrigued by a creepy Christmas story! Thanks for bringing this to my attention. A fab review Holls 🙌🏼"

Thanks Tina! 💞🎄


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