Valentine's Day Boxes
Valentine's Day
2024 Edition
Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura
Page 55: "In fact, his discomfort made Corrie more comfortable with the fact that her purple monster, or Barney as she liked to call it, was on full display."
The included gift was a custom waterproof purple vibrating suction toy with the name Barney printed on the metal grip.
Page 88: "Agnes said as she walked into the tent with a thermos and a couple of empty mugs, forcing Ford to take a step back."
The included gift was a three piece, mint green vacuum flask set including one metal thermos with vacuum seal, and three cups
Page 110: "Hey, Ford, can you reach inside that front zipper pocket on the purple bag over there and grab me a hair tie?"
The included gift was a custom purple backpack with a patch on the front featuring an open book and the words Book Lover. Inside was a black scrunchie.
Page 250: "She shook her head and flicked on the flashlight."
The included gift was a custom lime green flashlight with five settings.
Steamy Romance
2021 Edition
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon"'Shay,' he says in a low voice. Teasing. He inches closer, reaching forward to take the water glass away from my face and holding it level with my shoulder. 'Honestly, I'm flattered.' Then he taps the cold rim of the glass against my cheek gently, gently. A friendly pat that sends my heart into overdrive."
- a custom printed pint glass with the words "Plot Twist (kindly go away, I'm reading)".
"I dump a few capfuls of lavender bubble bath into my tub and pile my hair into a topknot."
- a pair of two, lavender bath bombs.
"'Holy shit. You didn't.' I unwrap a custom-made silver bracelet with WWAMWMD printed on it. 'You got me a WWAMWMD bracelet.' 'So you never forget,' she says with a grin. 'Tell me you got a matching one?' She pulls out a second one and slips it on. 'Duh.'"
- a set of two, silver, What Would A Mediocre White Man Do bracelets with the letters engraved.
"'Dominic.' We're breathing in time with each other now, as steady as my mother's metronome. 'I love you. I love you so much. I love your radio voice and your cast-iron skillets and the way you wrapped my dog in a T-shirt when he was scared, and I even love your beanie baby collection.' He plugs his headphones back in with one hand, still holding on to me with the other."
- a pair of wireless headphones with a custom printed quote.
images by @The_Bookish_Runner
Valentine's Day
2019 Edition
The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson"He gestures toward my shirt. I look down at it as if I've never seen it before, even though it's one of my favorites. The words emblazoned across my chest come into focus. Talk Darcy to Me."
- The first sized clothing item in a Once Upon a Book Club box, a lavender tee featuring a silhouette of Mr. Darcy with the words Talk Darcy to Me.
"But as it turns out, he's just buying time. He grabs his full ice bucket from the ledge of the icemaker, tucks it under his arm, and winks at me."
- a collapsible ice bucket.
"When I open my eyes, I see the current Miss American Treasure coming toward me, carrying something sparkly. It's a tiara."
- a cubic zirconia 'tiara' headband.
"My dad hands me a glass and I take a sip. The champagne is ice-cold, and the fizzy bubbles dance on my tongue. 'Oh I almost forgot, there's a card.' I look around for the white small envelope."
- a custom printed champagne glass and small white envelope with a note inside as written in the book.
images by @The_Bookish_Runner
