4.4 (1,322 ratings)

Don't Eat Your Human Boyfriend

Name: Don't Eat Your Human Boyfriend
Rating: 4.4 (1322 reviews)
Author: Lily Mayne
ISBN: B0GR82HZKQ

by Lily Mayne

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About this book

Working as an ethical ghoul at the Creepy Court Mall is a delicate balancing act. For eight years, I have served up specialized meals in the hidden kitchen of Broth with a Bite, keeping my distance from the human staff and my own predatory urges. Life is simple and hunger is managed, until the new hire, Ricky, walks in with his rad hair and a shy smile that makes my heart race and my stomach growl.

Set against the neon-soaked, nostalgic backdrop of the 1980s, this MM monster romance turns the workplace crush trope on its head. As a ghoul, I am supposed to view humans as nothing more than a five-course meal, yet Ricky is everything I never knew I wanted. The tension between my innate, monstrous cravings and my growing, genuine affection for him creates a delicious internal conflict that is as sweet as it is dangerous.

Lily Mayne masterfully blends paranormal intrigue with the charm of a retro mall setting to deliver a story that is equal parts spicy and adorable. If you are looking for a quick, heartwarming escape filled with quirky monster dynamics and undeniable chemistry, this charming novella is the perfect bite-sized treat for your next obsession.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GR82HZKQ

Reader Reviews

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April 13, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 This is a fun MM monster romance novella set in the ’80s. It was originally published in the Creepy Court Monster Mall Anthology but was revamped and released as a standalone. Set in an 80’s mall food court, MMC Elliot is a ghoul working at a restaurant that has a side business “ethically” catering to ghoul diets (it’s people). Human MMC Ricky starts working on the human side of the restaurant, and Elliot is instantly obsessed. I really enjoyed this book. It was full of fun ’80s vibes,...

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April 13, 2026

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 This is a fun MM monster romance novella set in the ’80s. It was originally published in the Creepy Court Monster Mall Anthology but was revamped and released as a standalone. Set in an 80’s mall food court, MMC Elliot is a ghoul working at a restaurant that has a side business “ethically” catering to ghoul diets (it’s people). Human MMC Ricky starts working on the human side of...

Sweet

May 21, 2026

Lily delivers a sweet story about the 80s and I felt right at home in that mall environment. These two are too sweet, cute and rad. )

Grab a snack and enjoy!

March 28, 2026

Elliot really wants to take a bite out of Ricky, maybe literally. He mostly just wants to kiss him though. 😏 Spoilers ahead! This is a cute and quick read. The chemistry between these two is on fire right away. And Elliot calling Ricky muffin is the cutest thing!! I was very worried how Ricky was gonna take the whole ghoul thing, I didn't want these two sweethearts to fight!Thankfully that doesn't happen. On a serious note: I also appreciated showing how the ideals other people/society put on...

I like it and….

April 23, 2026

The book was good but the pace of the relationship and the way it ended is why it’s 3 stars for me. The relationship felt like it progressed really quickly and considering both their hangups it felt unbelievable. The ending made me feel like there should have been at least 2 more chapters. We didn’t get a glimpse into parent or coworker perspectives on the relationship and honestly it felt like they both were deciding to hide it from their personal lives which would have been great to expand...