Happy Valentine’s Day, book friends! Whether you are in the mood to cuddle up with a long-term partner or go out on a date with a special new friend, zero in on the good stuff immediately or just enjoy some quality time with yourself during this celebration of Romance, we can all agree: there’s nothing that can get you in the mood for love quite like a hot and heavy quick hookup!
Being a Romance lover, you know exactly the kind of hook-up I mean. The kind where it’s down and dirty, hot and heavy, overtly salacious and totally, one hundred percent fictional. That’s right, today I’m talking about quick hookups in Romance because short stories offer us the very best kind of quickie. They provide just enough of a glimpse into characters’ lives to invest in their future happiness before tapering off right as they head into the beautiful sunset of an HEA. With only a few scenes, a well-crafted short story will hook you, suck you in, and leave you rooting for happiness, love, and sexy shenanigans before having to say good-bye. So here’s a handy list of some phenomenal novellas, anthologies, and standalone shorts that are quick enough to be read in one small bite but full of all the heat and passion you need to get you ready to enjoy this Valentine’s Day.