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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

1. 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.
2. The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez (https://amzn.to/4aU1pRF)– A forced proximity romance featuring two neighbors stuck together after an apartment stair collapse.
3. 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.
4. Puck Shy by Kayla Gross (https://amzn.to/4hkPM8V)– A steamy hockey romance set at a masquerade ball.
5. 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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