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Love Me, Love My Monster
Dating can be murder — literally!
Dr. Anthony "Tony" Hinch, a brilliant but lonely scientist, lost his wife a few years ago and now is ready to dip his toe back into the dating pool. There's just one minor problem: his most ambitious creation — a hulking, grotesque monster who lives in his basement — keeps killing off his dates.
Meanwhile, deep in the bowels of the Philadelphia Institute of Scientific Advancement, janitor Alan Cooper dreams of escaping his mop and bucket and making it to the big time as a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately, his path to comedic glory is blocked by a corrupt union boss (and his inability to remember his jokes.)
As Dr. Hinch's dating life spirals out of control and Alan's comedic aspirations face sabotage, their lives unexpectedly intertwine. Can Dr. Hinch control his monstrous creation, find love, and help Alan achieve his dreams? Or will the monster and the union goons succeed in keeping them both down?
Dr. Anthony "Tony" Hinch, a brilliant but lonely scientist, lost his wife a few years ago and now is ready to dip his toe back into the dating pool. There's just one minor problem: his most ambitious creation — a hulking, grotesque monster who lives in his basement — keeps killing off his dates.
Meanwhile, deep in the bowels of the Philadelphia Institute of Scientific Advancement, janitor Alan Cooper dreams of escaping his mop and bucket and making it to the big time as a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately, his path to comedic glory is blocked by a corrupt union boss (and his inability to remember his jokes.)
As Dr. Hinch's dating life spirals out of control and Alan's comedic aspirations face sabotage, their lives unexpectedly intertwine. Can Dr. Hinch control his monstrous creation, find love, and help Alan achieve his dreams? Or will the monster and the union goons succeed in keeping them both down?
165 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2026
About the author
Floyd Jones
3 books15 followersFloyd Jones writes stories about mad scientists and monsters, leavened with philosophy and the occasional pie fight.
His first book, a novella about a religious scientist and the monster who keeps killing the women he dates, combines science fiction, horror, and comedy. His latest is a zombie story perfect for Halloween.
A lifelong fan of horror, science fiction, and old B-movies, he enjoys stories that are creepy, ridiculous, or — preferably — both.
His first book, a novella about a religious scientist and the monster who keeps killing the women he dates, combines science fiction, horror, and comedy. His latest is a zombie story perfect for Halloween.
A lifelong fan of horror, science fiction, and old B-movies, he enjoys stories that are creepy, ridiculous, or — preferably — both.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 3, 2026
I received this book in return for a review.
"Love Me, Love My Monstor" is a humorous novel in the science fiction genre which intertwines a few stories. The main story is about a scientist who runs a lab dedicated to creating new, mostly quirky, inventions. Think ignoble prize type inventions. In the basement of his home he keeps a creature he's created, in a vaguely Frankensteinish manner. The creature is able to discern whether individuals it meets have a good or bad nature, and deals with them appropriately. There's a subplot about a janitor who works in the offices of the scientist's company. This individual strives to be a stand up comedian, but has the unfortunate problem of losing his memory when on stage. He's also having a problem with the union he doesn't want to join in his employment as a janitor. Overall, this is an entertaining story which can be read in an hour or two.
"Love Me, Love My Monstor" is a humorous novel in the science fiction genre which intertwines a few stories. The main story is about a scientist who runs a lab dedicated to creating new, mostly quirky, inventions. Think ignoble prize type inventions. In the basement of his home he keeps a creature he's created, in a vaguely Frankensteinish manner. The creature is able to discern whether individuals it meets have a good or bad nature, and deals with them appropriately. There's a subplot about a janitor who works in the offices of the scientist's company. This individual strives to be a stand up comedian, but has the unfortunate problem of losing his memory when on stage. He's also having a problem with the union he doesn't want to join in his employment as a janitor. Overall, this is an entertaining story which can be read in an hour or two.
February 23, 2026
This was a very cute short book about a group of scientists who like to "invent" things. Dr. Tony Hinch developed a "monster" who was very discerning about his dates and associates. Also part of this story is the caretaker/janitor of the building where the scientists work who aspires to be a comedian, but has a problem remembering his jokes. Several interesting ladies make their way through the pages of this chaotic and funny book. Note: This book was written by my son, and I downgraded my stars for this reason. It's really good for a first book.
April 29, 2026
This is the most ridiculous book I’ve ever read. I think the author missed a few tropes. He clearly used conspiracy information as his research. My eye sockets are sore from rolling them so much. Yikes! At least it is short.
March 10, 2026
Loved the premise but the writing style was frustrating for me.
Too many characters you don’t care about
Too many characters you don’t care about
April 7, 2026
Rambling garbage
On and on waxed the suedo-intelectual parrot. On and on and on. If there was a point to all of this...
On and on waxed the suedo-intelectual parrot. On and on and on. If there was a point to all of this...
Did Not Finish
April 30, 2026I won a ebook of this never received but yet keep getting told to review it so here it is "...................."
Did Not Finish
May 5, 2026DNF
This story is all over the place, jumping from characters to characters, storyline to storyline. I have no idea what the book is about.
This story is all over the place, jumping from characters to characters, storyline to storyline. I have no idea what the book is about.
July 7, 2026
Terrible. Lacks depth of any kind. Why was my previous review deleted? The book description promises a great stylized story. It fails. It's like being inside a one person echo chamber of rambles
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