Valentine’s Day Romance Novellas You Can Read in One Sitting

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Welcome to the What to Read Next podcast! Today, we have a special Valentine's Day episode featuring our friend Francesca, who shares her top novella picks for the season. Whether you love contemporary romance or enjoy a touch of paranormal, there’s something here for you. This episode was originally recorded as part of our Novel Hour, our weekly live show every Thursday at noon.

Discussion Highlights

Introduction to the episode and its theme
Overview of Valentine's-themed novellas—mix of contemporary and paranormal picks
Final thoughts on the recommendations and upcoming League of Lusty Ladies Book Club discussion

Books Recommended in This Episode

The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills (https://amzn.to/4aPWdOU)– A childhood best friends-to-lovers story with a second-chance romance set around a small-town Valentine’s event.
The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez (https://amzn.to/4aU1pRF)– A forced proximity romance featuring two neighbors stuck together after an apartment stair collapse.
Petty Cupid by Sarah Blue (https://amzn.to/40TJ0jx) – A paranormal romance where a Cupid and the Grim Reaper fake date at a Valentine’s Day ball.
Puck Shy by Kayla Gross (https://amzn.to/4hkPM8V)– A steamy hockey romance set at a masquerade ball.
Electric Idol by Katee Robert (https://amzn.to/4aSKsar)– A spicy modern retelling of Eros and Psyche in a high-stakes political world.

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