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1 Headpats After Dark: A cozy yandere romcom for men who like crazy vampire women
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0CJQT74YP
She's the most beautiful woman he's ever met. She's also his archnemesis.
It would be an understatement to call Trevon Beaumont an accomplished monster slayer. He's traversed the European countryside upholding the legacy of his clan one completed mission at a time for the whole of his adult life. Now he's on his most perilous quest slay the cruel but beautiful Countess Dracula.
Just as the two of them seem ready to conclude their final battle, however, an unexpected act of betrayal sends them hurtling together through time—bloodbonding them, thus entwining their fates. Reappearing in the twenty-first century, they must get jobs and find a place to stay while they decide how best to proceed now that they are unable to continue their battle to the death.
But when Dracula rapidly develops a romantic obsession for Trevon, things get complicated. Even worse, Trevon's forced proximity to the queen of all creatures of the night means that his own self-control is constantly tested. What will become of their budding relationship? Will it be hot?
Headpats After Dark is a wholesome yandere romantic comedy written for men who enjoy the trope of obsessive women with a few screws loose. This is a work of fiction. If your significant other acts like Dracula does in this novel, those are red flags, people. Take heed.
She's the most beautiful woman he's ever met. She's also his archnemesis.
It would be an understatement to call Trevon Beaumont an accomplished monster slayer. He's traversed the European countryside upholding the legacy of his clan one completed mission at a time for the whole of his adult life. Now he's on his most perilous quest slay the cruel but beautiful Countess Dracula.
Just as the two of them seem ready to conclude their final battle, however, an unexpected act of betrayal sends them hurtling together through time—bloodbonding them, thus entwining their fates. Reappearing in the twenty-first century, they must get jobs and find a place to stay while they decide how best to proceed now that they are unable to continue their battle to the death.
But when Dracula rapidly develops a romantic obsession for Trevon, things get complicated. Even worse, Trevon's forced proximity to the queen of all creatures of the night means that his own self-control is constantly tested. What will become of their budding relationship? Will it be hot?
Headpats After Dark is a wholesome yandere romantic comedy written for men who enjoy the trope of obsessive women with a few screws loose. This is a work of fiction. If your significant other acts like Dracula does in this novel, those are red flags, people. Take heed.
387 pages, ebook
Published October 13, 2023
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October 18, 2023
This is not meant to be taken very seriously, and I didn't, but I still can't give this one that 5th star; just wasn't enough depth to clear that hurdle. However, if the blurb appeals, you will likely find this at least diverting (as did I) if not riveting (which I did not).
November 11, 2024
Outstanding premise, lacklustre execution, minimal romance, "men writing women" sex scenes.
This was a fun book with a cool premise. No idea how it managed to be nearly 400 pages though as it just... Doesn't seem to have that much content in it. If you'd told me it was actually a novella I'd have believed you. I liked the setting and premise (it's so fun) and the dynamic of the MCs was nice. But the main draw of the story was very lacking.
There is almost no "romance" to speak of. Dracula more or less decides she's in love with her enemy Day 1 (chapter 2 or 3 I think) and then the rest of the book is him coming to terms with that and reciprocating. Reasons are not given for why people might do things, they just agonise about it and then they happen anyway.
The book is very "men writing women" at times and regularly comes across as unnecessarily crude and/or sleazy. I thought it was supposed to be cozy! I've read a lot of stuff over the years including stuff about heavy subjects, but this book is the only one that had me regularly wincing at the word choices.
Overall it *was* funny though and did have an enjoyable story. But I would have enjoyed it a lot more without the focus on sex that we see from both the characters and the narrative.
This was a fun book with a cool premise. No idea how it managed to be nearly 400 pages though as it just... Doesn't seem to have that much content in it. If you'd told me it was actually a novella I'd have believed you. I liked the setting and premise (it's so fun) and the dynamic of the MCs was nice. But the main draw of the story was very lacking.
There is almost no "romance" to speak of. Dracula more or less decides she's in love with her enemy Day 1 (chapter 2 or 3 I think) and then the rest of the book is him coming to terms with that and reciprocating. Reasons are not given for why people might do things, they just agonise about it and then they happen anyway.
The book is very "men writing women" at times and regularly comes across as unnecessarily crude and/or sleazy. I thought it was supposed to be cozy! I've read a lot of stuff over the years including stuff about heavy subjects, but this book is the only one that had me regularly wincing at the word choices.
Overall it *was* funny though and did have an enjoyable story. But I would have enjoyed it a lot more without the focus on sex that we see from both the characters and the narrative.
May 9, 2024
OK, OK -- it was only 5 stars if you simply accept that this is an utterly wacky read.
Dracula (exceptionally hot female, yeah, get over it) and her vampire hunter nemesis Trevor get sent through a time warp and get bonded together and land in rural Wisconsin. Because, well, why not?
And the ride goes on from there. You have to simply go with the craziness. Dracula is yandere to the max. Utterly, lethally, crazy jealous as a girlfriend.
Anyways, crazy antics, sudden adaptation to modern America, battles, insane attraction, sex, and a wildly charming ending. Because, well, why not?
Dracula (exceptionally hot female, yeah, get over it) and her vampire hunter nemesis Trevor get sent through a time warp and get bonded together and land in rural Wisconsin. Because, well, why not?
And the ride goes on from there. You have to simply go with the craziness. Dracula is yandere to the max. Utterly, lethally, crazy jealous as a girlfriend.
Anyways, crazy antics, sudden adaptation to modern America, battles, insane attraction, sex, and a wildly charming ending. Because, well, why not?
July 28, 2024
This one just didn't mesh well with me. Most of my personal hang-ups with the story feel more like issues with the *type* of story it is versus the story itself. Situations and characters escalate and evolve very rapidly. One of the leads' personalities shifts quite suddenly. There is a heavy emphasis on smut. All of these things feel very intentional, though, like it's aiming to provide a specific kind of fantasy fulfillment. This, combined with a few laugh-out-loud moments make it 2 out of 5 for me personally, and isn't a judgement of the overall quality.
December 14, 2023
Overall I really loved it. The interactions between Mira and Trevon are great. When he speaks oldschool it's funny. Him cleaning the toilet was a banger.
Was a fun ride.
Was a fun ride.
November 11, 2025
Fun story about a demon hunter and a witch. They are sent into the future where there is no need for a witch, even less so for a demon hunter. They realize they need each other to figure out and survive in this strange future world. The witch Countess Vladimira (Mira) is more than a handful for him as she is more than slightly obsessive regarding him and any woman he so much as talks to. Fun story to read.
January 25, 2024
A genderbent yandere Dracula gets isekai-ed with her arch-nemesis from Castlevania into the modern day and they fall madly in love. IF you understood that sentence and didn't have to look anything up, this book is for you.
This wholesome little book of smut is made for nerds who grew up with castlevania and said yeah but what if the castle was just foreplay?!
spice level: 1/5
This wholesome little book of smut is made for nerds who grew up with castlevania and said yeah but what if the castle was just foreplay?!
spice level: 1/5
December 27, 2024
Entertaining Fluff
There is just enough plot here to keep the characters moving, but that wasn’t the point of the book. The point is to have fun reading about a crazy—and amusing—version of Dracula and her monster hunter boyfriend coming to terms with each other. It’s a fast and easy read with tons of dark humor.
There is just enough plot here to keep the characters moving, but that wasn’t the point of the book. The point is to have fun reading about a crazy—and amusing—version of Dracula and her monster hunter boyfriend coming to terms with each other. It’s a fast and easy read with tons of dark humor.
June 11, 2025
It's not meant to be taken seriously but I couldn't deal with the "monstrous" aspect of Dracula who kills random innocents every once in a while and gets away with nothing more than a chastising. There are some pretty funny passages, but the morbidity of everything just didn't mix well with a romance. It's disturbing to cross the romance and gore streams - just don't do that. It's gross. Dropped.
October 13, 2023
Fun read
A very fun, absurdist read to pass the time. Mira was absolutely adorable, in a crazy kind of way. Only wish it would have been longer or maybe split into a couple of books. There are parts where the story felt a bit rushed and skipped around.
A very fun, absurdist read to pass the time. Mira was absolutely adorable, in a crazy kind of way. Only wish it would have been longer or maybe split into a couple of books. There are parts where the story felt a bit rushed and skipped around.
October 16, 2023
Really cute slice of life
What happens when a vampire hunter and the when kid vampires are cursed and tethered to one another? You get this story. And honestly it’s awesome. Lots of crazy. Some good adult content and lots of humor.
What happens when a vampire hunter and the when kid vampires are cursed and tethered to one another? You get this story. And honestly it’s awesome. Lots of crazy. Some good adult content and lots of humor.
October 23, 2023
Just awesome!
I had the best time reading this book. It was fun and entertaining. The story and characters were interesting and engaging. I would love to read more like this. This book is definitely worth checking out.
I had the best time reading this book. It was fun and entertaining. The story and characters were interesting and engaging. I would love to read more like this. This book is definitely worth checking out.
October 24, 2023
Loved this!!! Gallows humor with Romance & Spice!
Virgil Knightley hits it outta the park with this one. Normally, not a fan of vampires but HAD to root for these two lovebirds! Toss in a Grim Reaper and you've got a repeat listen or read.
Virgil Knightley hits it outta the park with this one. Normally, not a fan of vampires but HAD to root for these two lovebirds! Toss in a Grim Reaper and you've got a repeat listen or read.
November 11, 2023
For me, this straddles the line between "cringey but funny" and "too cringey to stand".
It's weirdly well written, and oddly enjoyable, but it's hard to gloss over how dumb it is at the same time. Also, I found the ending a bit rushed and unsatisfactory.
On the other hand, it was fun to read, so...eh.
It's weirdly well written, and oddly enjoyable, but it's hard to gloss over how dumb it is at the same time. Also, I found the ending a bit rushed and unsatisfactory.
On the other hand, it was fun to read, so...eh.
April 4, 2024
Great Read
I loved the gender swap, and the jealous villain was a stroke of genius. Even the oldest child was great. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did. Great Job.
I loved the gender swap, and the jealous villain was a stroke of genius. Even the oldest child was great. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did. Great Job.
April 24, 2024
What Twist
From monster hunter to boyfriend to a woman, demon, monster... Whatever Mira is she put the Cray Cray in crazy girlfriend! This was a funny twist on the concept. I enjoyed and recommend it.
From monster hunter to boyfriend to a woman, demon, monster... Whatever Mira is she put the Cray Cray in crazy girlfriend! This was a funny twist on the concept. I enjoyed and recommend it.
May 14, 2024
It was a nice leisure book to listen to in between my long high fantasy series. I liked the MMC and FMC together very much. They had this cite beast boy and raven energy I related to and greatly appreciated.
May 16, 2024
What a fantastic version!
I don’t know about it being a comedy so much as a really great tongue-in-cheek joyride from start to finish. The intro was a blast from the past with amazing Fan Service and the ending was better than I hoped for. Now where is Alucard?
I don’t know about it being a comedy so much as a really great tongue-in-cheek joyride from start to finish. The intro was a blast from the past with amazing Fan Service and the ending was better than I hoped for. Now where is Alucard?
January 13, 2025
Silly palate cleanser that was great while shoveling snow. The first 5 hours were hilarious, but then it turned sappy and lasted too long. Still worth the laughs. Dracula as a clingy / jealous girlfriend of the monster hunter is a fantastic idea.
February 4, 2025
Really good
This is my first book that I've read and not listened to in a long time and it's my first romance book that I've read through. I really liked it. I didn't know what to expect and it was better than what I would have expected.
This is my first book that I've read and not listened to in a long time and it's my first romance book that I've read through. I really liked it. I didn't know what to expect and it was better than what I would have expected.
October 15, 2023
Fantastic!
Fantastic book! I loved this book! Such amazing character development. I simply can not wait for the next book to come out!
Fantastic book! I loved this book! Such amazing character development. I simply can not wait for the next book to come out!
October 27, 2023
So much fun!
That was very entertaining, I loved the concept of putting a spin on the familiar story and it got many good laughs out of me, I hope we will get more
That was very entertaining, I loved the concept of putting a spin on the familiar story and it got many good laughs out of me, I hope we will get more
October 28, 2023
one of Virgil’s best
Definitely one of my favourite works by Virgil I would highly suggest giving it a read, it’s certainly worth it.
Definitely one of my favourite works by Virgil I would highly suggest giving it a read, it’s certainly worth it.
October 30, 2023
super fun and cozy
It’s a fun read. Lots of love, little spice and a few action scenes. I enjoyed it like a nice piece of candy!
It’s a fun read. Lots of love, little spice and a few action scenes. I enjoyed it like a nice piece of candy!
October 31, 2023
a one and done but I need more
An interesting take on the classic vampire/slayer trope. The story wraps up nicely but I hope that a sequel may come one day
An interesting take on the classic vampire/slayer trope. The story wraps up nicely but I hope that a sequel may come one day
November 26, 2023
This jumped around too quickly for me and honestly, I didn’t take to the main characters. You might like it, I couldn’t possibly comment.
February 19, 2024
Masterpiece of Yandere and mono romance writing. It was fun and spicy, but also filled with amazing twists and turns and funny reactions from Dracula to the modern world.
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February 28, 2024DNF@19%
September 1, 2024
This had me cackling like an idiot throughout the whole audiobook and I couldn't stop listening. Loved it, Enough said.
June 1, 2025
Thoroughly disappointing, especially after how hyped up it was on Reddit and on here. The concept itself is good and a little surreal, which does lend itself to some very funny moments throughout. The quality of the writing is also good and easy to read. That's the best I can say about it.
It's a shame there's not more romance novels aimed at men that have actual development and plot.
It's a shame there's not more romance novels aimed at men that have actual development and plot.
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