Need a quick reading fix? Sometimes you just don’t have the time to commit to a lengthy novel, and that’s okay! There are plenty of fantastic books out there that can be devoured in a single day. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling page-turner, a heartwarming story, or a thought-provoking essay collection, these bite-sized reads will satisfy your literary cravings without requiring a huge time commitment. So grab your favorite beverage, settle into a cozy spot, and get ready to dive into a book you can finish by day’s end! 📖
Kissed by Songs of Lilies: A Frog Prince Fairy Tale Romance
“ACOTAR meets Disney” in this Frog Prince retelling with fae bargains and enemies-to-lovers romance.
Never bargain with a frog.
There was a chill in the salt air the morning my sister was taken. All they left was a single golden shell in her bed. The fae had claimed another bride.
Now, careless on champagne, I’ve met one myself. By night, an intoxicating gentleman with piercing green eyes. By day, a slimy, conniving frog.
When I drop my precious golden shell, he offers to retrieve it… for a price. By his law, we are betrothed.
To break a bargain is to die, so I will cross the cursed waters with him and go to their hidden isle. But this won’t be a one-way trip. It won’t be so easy to claim the heart of this princess.
Kissed by Songs of Lilies is one of ten books in the Enemies Ever After series, a collection of standalone short novels featuring enemies-to-lovers fairy tale retellings with a touch of steam.
The Offer: A Psychological Thriller
Bri Johnson is a dedicated wife and mother, but even she enjoys a night out now and again, and La’keya’s bachelorette party is the perfect opportunity. At least, until Bri has to rough up some guy for getting handsy and he winds up all over the news… dead, La’keya swears she’ll keep what she knows under wraps, but only if Bri does her the favor of watching her teenage daughter, Torrie, while La’keya’s on her honeymoon. Seems simple enough.
Until Torrie goes missing.
Her kidnapper has an offer for Bri that involves kidnapping someone else to trade for Torrie. Running low on time and options, Bri doesn’t like the person she’s turning into… but what else can she do when the alternative is going to jail for murder?
A Forever Summer
It’s hard to know who you can trust, when you can’t remember your past.
Katherine is an artist struggling with the grief of losing her mother at a young age. When her father dies, she and her sister unexpectedly inherit a house in Westchester Bay—a house she doesn’t remember.
When she finds a strange collection of old letters addressed to her, she starts to question everything. Her dreams and drawings all seem to hold a secret, a hint of who she was before the day her mother died.
While searching for answers, she befriends Janson Caswell: a kindhearted man with a complicated past of his own. The deeper their relationship grows, though, the more they are faced with a darker reality.
Will the truth tear them apart?
Magical Matchmaker: A Young Adult Witchy Romantasy Novella (Witches of Moonhaven Book 3)
In the forgotten magical city of Moonhaven, Madame Seraphina, the town’s most renowned magical matchmaker, is known for her uncanny ability to pair witches and wizards with their perfect matches. As the Valentine period approaches, Celeste, a floral shop owner, finds herself on the receiving end of an elegantly adorned envelope, an invitation to Madame Seraphina’s exclusive Valentine’s Day matchmaking event.
Celeste attends the event held in a hidden secret garden filled with enchanted roses that each carry a unique curse or blessing. Among the flickering fairy lights and the fragrance of otherworldly flowers, attendees meet their mysterious blind date, a fellow witch or wizard whose identity is concealed by a glamour.
As the night unfolds, Celeste discovers that her date harbors a secret agenda beyond the search for love. After exchanging one of the magical roses, a forbidden love starts blooming. Celeste will have to find out if her rose was blessed or cursed.
Buy now if you like YA Romantasy Novellas!
Witches of Moonhaven is a series of interconnected standalones.
Veiled in Stars and Silver: A Peter Pan Fairy Tale Romance
He’s the dread pirate captain who kidnapped her brothers.
She’s out for revenge.
For seven years, Wendy has been preparing for the day that she can finally return to Neverland, rescue her brothers, and take her vengeance on Captain Hook. But when she finally returns, things in Neverland aren’t how Wendy remembers.
Since when did Peter come off shallow and grating? And the captain of the Jolly Roger has a strange allure that is oddly difficult to resist. When Peter tells her that her brothers are dead, her world is shattered.
And yet, Hook claims they are alive. He will lead her to them if she retrieves a powerful weapon capable of destroying all of Neverland. She can’t trust his searing forget-me-not gaze. She shouldn’t agree. But Wendy will do anything to find her brothers.
Even bargain with evil itself in the form of one James Hook.
Veiled in Stars and Silver is one of ten books in the Enemies Ever After series, a collection of standalone short novels featuring enemies-to-lovers fairy tale retellings with a touch of steam.
SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE: I FOUND ME
Whether you are single, single head of household, married, with or without children, this book is for you.
It is my assignment from the Lord, my God and He said it would bring healing to me and to the nations.
He called this assignment “urgent” and said to hurry up and do this because this book will save lives.
If you are reading the back of this book, you are already in the right place for such a time as this. You are already in position for one of the greatest comebacks in your life.
Are you ready to get your healing and breakthrough into victory?
Follow me to the inside pages of the book where I will take you behind the scenes in my life.
Through transparency, I will share with you how God brought me and my family out.
A Grey Resort (1) (A Thousand Years of Crooked Forest)
It’s the summer of 1984, and strange things are happening in the woodsy, sleepy town of Neelsville, WI. One evening, Brooke Larken decides to go fishing at her lakeside resort. She doesn’t realize that her simple decision to go fishing, changes the course of her life forever. Here she meets a mysterious stranger, and gets the shock of her life.
Follow Brooke as she discovers something very sinister about her town, and the people in it.
Born at Dawn: An Upper YA Fantasy Adventure Begins (The Da’valia Trilogy)
Escape into a rich fantasy world with deadly secrets, thrilling love interests, and a brilliant, morally gray lead with this award-winning indie debut. Binge the complete trilogy today!
Half-human teen thief Neva has always had to hide her true nature. Indebted to a crime lord, she’s taken on risky jobs — alone — to try to make a name for herself.
But when a heist goes bad, the spell holding her powers at bay is shattered and her world is turned upside down.
She can either risk the safety of those she cares about, or seek out her mother’s people to gain control over her emerging powers.
Under the protection of an austere guardian, she travels to the secret enclave, where she finds new enemies and new friends.
But the supernatural warriors are feared for a reason, and she quickly finds herself caught between them amid a long-running feud. Will she be able to embrace who she truly is in time to save her family?
What to Expect:
- The Chosen One Trope
- Deep World-Building
- Family Bonds & Friendship
- Forbidden Attraction
Born at Dawn is an Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree and semifinalist in the Kindle Book Awards.
Sparks of Desire: An MMF Triad Love Story (Riverfront Fire Department Series Book 1)
What does a woman do when her husband’s best friend lets it slip that he cares for her more than a friend? Will their sparks of desire grow into a raging fire or fizzle out into nothing more than smoke?
Emerson
I thought I had it all with my husband, Owen, and our three kids. His best friend, Drew, turned my world upside down with one sentence.
Owen
We’re fighting fires set by a serial arsonist, but my best friend, Drew, has sparked one close to home. I’m not sure if I can douse the flames, or if I even want to.
Drew
After I lost my wife and son, I never thought I’d get to love again. I won’t let this opportunity go up in flames.
Sparks of Desire is a standalone realistic MMF polyamory novel that is sweet and spicy, with an HEA, bi-awakening, and no cheating.
The Last Dragonfly: An epic teen fantasy book (Dragonfly Destiny Series 1)
Eragon meets The Forgetting in this powerful story about friendship, loyalty, and discovering that things aren’t always what they seem.
A magical dragonfly. A science-focused society. Only one can bring the land and her people from the brink of death.
Sixteen-year-old Governor’s daughter Etoiny longs to throw off her upper-class responsibilities and become the first female scientist of Taachat. When she accidentally wounds a thought-extinct dragonfly, she must race to find a bygone cure in order to present it to the Science Society for admission.
While she researches remedies for the dragonfly, she and the creature form a bond that can’t be explained by science. The dragonfly also revives dying blooms all Taachat’s citizens need to stay alive for the next three-year cycle. Her dead mother’s missing journal could offer insight if only Etoiny could find it.
She soon realizes two powerful people are on the hunt for the dragonfly and its healing ability. Just as Etoiny finds a way to save her dragonfly, she discovers horrors her father has allowed in the underbelly of Taachat and it makes her question who she wants to be.
Etoiny must decide whether to claim her place as a renowned scientist by offering the creature for experimentation or sacrifice her dream, team up with her animal friend, and fulfill their magical destiny.
A Mysterious Enchanted Encounter
Step into a world of mystery and enchantment with “A Mysterious Enchanted Encounter.” Follow the journey of a lost and lonely girl as she takes a walk and finds herself unexpectedly transported to another world.
In this captivating tale, the ordinary becomes extraordinary as our girl navigates a realm filled with magic, wonder, and unexpected familiarity. Join her as she unravels the secrets of this mysterious world and discovers her own inner strength along the way.
Lose yourself in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and magic is around every corner.
Experience the sights, sounds, and sensations of this enchanted world through vivid and captivating descriptions.
Journey alongside our girl as she discovers friendship, courage, and the true meaning of belonging.
Why Choose “A Mysterious Enchanted Encounter”?
Perfect for fans of fantasy, adventure, and immersive storytelling.
A heartwarming tale that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.
Ideal for readers of all ages who long to escape into a world of magic and possibility.
Don’t miss your chance to embark on this unforgettable adventure. Order your copy of “A Mysterious Enchanted Encounter” today and discover the magic that lies within its pages.
Cyanea (Charlie’s Story Book 4)
Rising seas, coral bleaching, and her friendship with an intelligent octopus shaped Samantha’s world. As a promising young marine biologist, she travels to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to study the blue octopus (Cyanea). Her interactions with these ntelligent creatures challenge humanity’s established views of sentient beings and ecological rights. Disturbing events at home leave her isolated from her research team. She grapples with a pressing question: Can humanity repair the damage they’ve done? Is a viable future for life on land and sea still possible?
Natural Disaster: Witches of Willowbrook Book 1
When Jessica loses both parents in a car accident, she seeks to honor their legacy of service in Willowbrook. Her parents loved the town and its people, and despite her desire for solitude, Jessica becomes interested in the lives of those around her. Grief-struck and juggling the garden along with her own business has Jessica stressed. She soon discovers the unpredictable weather reflects her internal turmoil.
Fearful of her powers and worried about the town’s reaction, Jessica takes her brother’s advice to attend a grief counseling group and begin meditating. She thinks she can restrain her magic if she can control her emotions. A witch from Willowbrook’s coven contacts her and offers to teach Jessica how to use her magic. But learning does not come easy. Jessica’s power spirals. The more she tries to rein it in, the wilder it becomes.
Then Zane, an attractive reporter from the city, arrives to do an investigative story on Willowbrook’s odd weather patterns. Jessica realizes if her secret gets out, everyone she loves could be in danger of a witch hunt. Wanting a change of pace, Zane moves to Willowbrook. Jessica worries he’ll be caught in the devastation of her powers. Can she learn to control her magic before she creates a Natural Disaster? And can she keep Zane from revealing everything?
There you have it! A selection of captivating reads that can be enjoyed in a single sitting. Whether you’re short on time or simply craving a quick literary escape, these books offer a satisfying reading experience without requiring a major time commitment. So, the next time you find yourself with a free day, pick up one of these gems and get ready to be swept away! Happy reading! 😊📚