Monster Mash: A Monster Dating Show

by Delia Wilde

Claire never planned on spending her Halloween night locked in a gothic mansion, much less starring in a monster dating show she didn't sign up for. One minute, she's looking for a little distraction, the next she's sitting under spotlights with an invisible audience cheering as she's introduced to her eligible a swamp creature with kind eyes, a brooding vampire with a tragic past, a howling heartthrob, and a mummy with a flair for drama.

At first, Claire thinks it's all elaborate costumes and special effects. But she soon realizes the fangs and claws are real and she's the only human contestant.

With each bizarre round, she is pulled deeper into the game and into untangling her heart's true desires. Between the campy challenges, the unexpected sparks, and the chaos of falling for a monster, Claire starts to wonder if this bizarre nightmare is exactly what she's been missing.

Perfect for fans of paranormal romance and campy romantic comedies.

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2025

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won't lie, I've never been so bored reading a novella 😅🫣

[Mel Rivers · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute Halloween read

We follow Claire the only single friend in her group. Who is peer pressured into what she thinks is a singles Halloween mixer, but when she arrives she finds herself as the contestant on a show like bachelorette but with real monsters!! Claire just good naturally goes along with it with little to no questions or fight.

Cozy, feel good vibes. It had me giggling in places and aww-ing at the ending!

No spice.

[Candace Munoz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars ⭐️
0 spice 🌶️

I read this book for Bookmark Baddies Tic-Tac-Toe game. Who knew it would be so hard to find a novella with a ghost on it that is not a children’s book. 😂

If you love watching the bachelor or dating shows, then this novella is for you.

1 Human Girl 🚶‍♀️ and 4 Monsters 🧛🐺🧌🥷….

Who will she choose ?

[Tamara Dyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picture this, a speed dating game show with the classic horror monsters as the bachelors. I saw this and thought it sounded fun, and oh boy was it. It’s only a small read but it left me wanting more. I wanna know how things work out with the guy (monster) she chooses. This was such an enjoyable and quick read.

[Rachael Magruder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monster Mash

This was a really cute, quick read full of Halloween fun. I finished it in less than an hour, so it's a perfect little palate cleanser between darker/heavier books. It's also clean, with no spice which was refreshing.

[Stephanie Abelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Halloween novella

Claire’s friends set her up for a dating event. She thought she was going speed dating or something. It ends up being a monster dating show. This was a really cute Halloween novella.

[Courtny ShadyChapters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super quick fun read !!!

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little Halloween novella. It was a bit cheesy at times but it fit with the theme of the story, so it worked.