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Moonlight, Movies, and Monsters: A Time for Monsters Romance
Lorraine Cooper, a wannabe Hollywood starlet in the small town of Pine Ridge, New York, works at the telephone exchange during the week and sneaks off to Blue Moon Lake to practice her swimming skills, convinced that one day she'll leave this town behind and become the next Esther Williams.
Imagine her surprise when she meets Herman at the lake, a former movie monster man, practicing his own aquatic moves in his full costume. Not only is he surprisingly sweet, shy, and willing to listen to her dreams of Hollywood stardom, he's also willing to help her rehearse everything from monster movie chases to swoony romance scenes.
Herman has worked in Hollywood, but he's not in costume, something he is sure that Lorraine will realize as they spend more and more evenings together. The brunette bathing beauty seems so starstruck and grateful for his help (and to have someone who listens to her and takes her seriously) that she never questions why she never sees him out of costume or in town. As their acting sessions become real, Herman realizes his heart is on the line. When Lorraine realizes the truth, she'll run in terror, won't she? Even if she doesn't, choosing a monster over a man will mean she can never pursue her dreams in distant California.
Can the aspiring starlet and the sweet swamp monster find their happily ever after, or is this romance destined to end up on the cutting room floor?
Monsters have always existed. They walk amongst us or live in the shadows. Hungering. Craving. Looking for love. Are you ready to meet these swoon-worthy specters and creatures of the night? It's time for monsters...
Moonlight, Monsters, and Movies is a spicy historical monster romance with a steamy happy ending! It is also a Pine Ridge standalone!
Imagine her surprise when she meets Herman at the lake, a former movie monster man, practicing his own aquatic moves in his full costume. Not only is he surprisingly sweet, shy, and willing to listen to her dreams of Hollywood stardom, he's also willing to help her rehearse everything from monster movie chases to swoony romance scenes.
Herman has worked in Hollywood, but he's not in costume, something he is sure that Lorraine will realize as they spend more and more evenings together. The brunette bathing beauty seems so starstruck and grateful for his help (and to have someone who listens to her and takes her seriously) that she never questions why she never sees him out of costume or in town. As their acting sessions become real, Herman realizes his heart is on the line. When Lorraine realizes the truth, she'll run in terror, won't she? Even if she doesn't, choosing a monster over a man will mean she can never pursue her dreams in distant California.
Can the aspiring starlet and the sweet swamp monster find their happily ever after, or is this romance destined to end up on the cutting room floor?
Monsters have always existed. They walk amongst us or live in the shadows. Hungering. Craving. Looking for love. Are you ready to meet these swoon-worthy specters and creatures of the night? It's time for monsters...
Moonlight, Monsters, and Movies is a spicy historical monster romance with a steamy happy ending! It is also a Pine Ridge standalone!
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2026
About the author
S.C. Principale
100 books143 followersAuthor of romance with bite.
Especially fond of monster and paranormal romance, but she'll write some all-human romances, too!
Especially fond of monster and paranormal romance, but she'll write some all-human romances, too!
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April 12, 2026
Oh how can I explain how truly incredible this read was without giving too much away? It drew be in from the first page as Sc always does with her books! The characters are so lovable and easy to read and enjoy! You root for them especially in the time era they are in and only want the best for them! Grab your copy and enjoy this incredible book!
April 12, 2026
It was a unique read. There were steamy scenes.
It was really rough reading about the death of beloved family members and friends of the heroine.
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It was really rough reading about the death of beloved family members and friends of the heroine.
Spoilers.
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.The hero can release "eggs" when he finishes. He explained everything so the heroine wouldn't be surprised.
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