4.0 (81 ratings)

Can’t Refuse Him: A Paranormal Second Chance MM Rom Com (Monsters & MENaces Book 1)

Name: Can’t Refuse Him: A Paranormal Second Chance MM Rom Com (Monsters & MENaces Book 1)
Rating: 4 (81 reviews)
Author: B.J. Twigg
ISBN: B0FR1MB7J9

by B.J. Twigg

ghosts

About this book

Oscar is just a guy trying to survive a curse that makes his daily life a series of humiliating supernatural mishaps. As a janitor, he is used to dealing with the grime of the world, but he never expected his latest dumpster dive to result in a literal monster. Meet Eddy, a grouchy, undead bin-spirit who has spent decades haunting the shadows of discarded trash. When their paths collide, an unconventional spark ignites between the cursed human and the spectral outcast.

This paranormal romance masterfully blends laugh-out-loud humor with a surprisingly tender core. While the premise leans into the absurd, the story evolves into a touching slow-burn exploration of two broken souls finding solace in one another. It is the perfect pick for readers who enjoy a unique twist on the classic haunted-romance trope, offering a refreshing departure from standard supernatural fare.

Beyond the quirky, trash-themed antics, this second-chance story captures the ache of longing and the messy reality of healing. It is a deceptively emotional journey that proves even those discarded by society deserve a shot at love. If you are looking for a queer ghost story that manages to be both delightfully weird and deeply heartfelt, this unconventional romance is waiting for you.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FR1MB7J9

Reader Reviews

Deceptively emotional

November 28, 2025

This was a quick read. Queer ghost story? A janitor with a trash kink? I figured it would be an awesome, funny, trashy romance. It is all that, but it's also deceptively emotional. Readers journey into Eddy’s past and learn the truth about what made him the bin spirit he is now. We also dig deeper into Oscar's history and the curse that plagues him. The story is a deeper look at loving ourselves and others for who we are. To understand that being broken or different doesn't mean we are...

Unexpected and delightful

May 11, 2026

The way this story had me sobbing was unexpected. Silly premise turned heartfelt longing between two broken men. )

Interesting premise, rough execution

January 31, 2026

This book has an interesting premise, and it has the potential to be a fun, quirky book. It falls short on the execution, though. The emotional beats of the story fell flat for me since the characters were underdeveloped to the point that they felt incomplete. This book needed a lot more work and maybe another 150 or so pages to be really good, I think. It has the outline of loveable characters and a moving storyline without enough detail or finesse to make them come to life and compel the way...

Oscar the grouch romance

February 14, 2026

If you ever wanted a murder mystery Oscar the grouch romance I present you this beautiful book. It is worth ever second of reading. If you loved books like Unhinged and Get In My Swap, you’ll love this book )

i love trash

May 3, 2026

this is a cute, campy, trash filled read. “you just need someone who sees you. really sees you. and sometimes, miraculously, that someone crawls out of a bin.” )