Love is complicated. Surviving speed dating? Even harder.

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson is a laugh-out-loud, adrenaline-filled slasher rom-com that perfectly blends horror, romance, and mystery into one unforgettable page-turner. Perfect for fans of Butcher & Blackbird, Love in the Time of Serial Killers, and horror movies with a witty twist.

Jamie Prescott expected an evening filled with awkward conversations, questionable dating prospects, and street food afterward. Instead, one of her speed dates is brutally murdered during a blackout—and when the lights return, several more bodies have joined him.

Trapped inside the venue with a masked killer on the loose, Jamie relies on her encyclopedic knowledge of slasher films to keep herself—and the remaining survivors—alive. But as the body count climbs, she realizes the murderer may be trying to create a real-life Final Girl... and Jamie may be at the center of the story.

Between dodging a machete-wielding psychopath, solving a murder mystery, and unexpectedly finding herself caught in a love triangle, Jamie must decide whether she'll survive long enough to get her happily ever after.

Funny, romantic, terrifying, and endlessly clever, How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates is the perfect read for romance lovers who enjoy a little blood with their butterflies.

Why You'll Love How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates

• National bestseller
• Hilarious slasher rom-com
• Fast-paced mystery
• Horror movie references
• Strong Final Girl heroine
• Forced survival with strangers
• Romantic love triangle
• Perfect blend of suspense and humor

Tropes & Themes

• Final Girl
• Love triangle
• Speed dating gone wrong
• Romantic comedy
• Slasher horror
• Locked-in survival
• Murder mystery
• Friends to allies
• Dark humor
• Pop culture references

Perfect For Fans Of

• Butcher & Blackbird
• Love in the Time of Serial Killers
• Scream
• The Final Girl Support Group
• Horror romance
• Dark romantic comedy
• Cozy horror
• Thriller book clubs

Book Details

Title: How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates

Author: Shailee Thompson

Format: Paperback

Genre:

• Romantic Comedy
• Horror
• Mystery
• Thriller

Pages:
368

Publication Date:
February 3, 2026

Dimensions:
8.19 × 5.39 × 0.87 inches

About the Author

Shailee Thompson is the nationally bestselling author of How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates. Based in Brisbane, Australia, she writes sharp, witty stories featuring fearless women, unforgettable romance, and extraordinary adventures. Her love of horror, rom-coms, and strong heroines shines through every page.