20 Novellas You Can Finish in One Sitting ✨
End Your Year Strong with These Bite-Sized Reads!
Looking to hit your end-of-year reading goals? Whether you're aiming to squeeze in just a few more books or need a quick escape from the holiday hustle, this list of short stories and novellas is here to save the day. These tales are perfect for a single sitting, from cozy mysteries and suspenseful thrillers to swoony romances and bonkers reads.
Bonus: All 20 stories are available on Kindle Unlimited, making them an easy and budget-friendly to wrap up your reading year.
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Grab your favorite blanket a cup of something warm, and dive into these bite-sized gems:
Cozy Mysteries 🔍
1. Staged by Elle Cosimano
Real estate meets amateur sleuthing in this humorous whodunit.
2. The Reunion Dinner by Jesse Q. Sutanto
A shocking murder disrupts a Chinese New Year dinner in this darkly funny tale.
3. Crime of Fashion by Emma Rosenblum
Glamorous suspects and a missing diamond in this stylish locked-room mystery.
4. The Nosy Neighbor by Nita Prose
What secrets hide behind flamenco lessons? A witty neighborhood caper.
5. One Lucky Subscriber by Kellye Garrett
A YouTuber’s stunt goes awry in this thrilling and timely tale.
6. A Classic Case by Alicia Thompson
A movie buff stumbles into a mystery that rivals the classics.
Domestic Suspense 🕵️♀️
7. The First Shot by Liv Constantine
Discover how Amber from The Last Mrs. Parrish began her scheming.
8. Misconception by Liv Constantine
A tale of betrayal and deadly secrets that will keep you guessing.
Bonkers Romances 💘
9. Unhinged by Vera Valentine
A door that offers protection… for a price. Supernatural suspense meets romance.
10. Squeak by Vera Valentine
Balloon animal shifters and ménage romance? Buckle up for this wild ride.
Super Spicy Novellas 🔥
11. Praise Me: President by Jessa Kane
The U.S. President meets his match in a steamy political romance.
12. A One Woman Job by Jessa Kane
A hitman finds himself drawn into a high-stakes romance.
13. My Stalker, My Protector by Jessa Kane
Obsession and protection collide in this dark, intense love story.
RomCom Short Stories 😍
14. The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
A misdirected email sparks a charming years-long connection.
15. Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
An accidental note leads to unexpected love and healing.
16. Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
A firefighter and a flotation tank mishap make for the ultimate meet-cute.
17. Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
An earthquake, a bakery, and sparks between opposites.
18. With Any Luck by Ashley Poston
Audrey Love’s curse takes a magical twist in this delightful tale.
19. Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson
A princess swaps roles for a romantic escape in Rome.
20. Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff
A political strategist finds love and redemption with a former boy band star.
P.S. Which story will you pick first? Leave a comment and let me know—I love hearing your thoughts!
I loved Unhinged 😂 Honestly so clever
The Reunion Dinner