Mothman Is My Boyfriend, McKayla Coyle
Mothman Is My Boyfriend, McKayla Coyle
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Mothman Is My Boyfriend
Ten Tales of Cryptid Love and Lust

Author: McKayla Coyle

Narrator: Lindsey Dorcus

Unabridged: 5 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2026

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Lgbtq+, Fantasy


Synopsis

Fall in love with a secret town and its mysterious inhabitants in ten charming tales of human–cryptid romance.

Welcome to Cryptid Creek, an invitation only a rare few receive! Stumble into this hidden place full of undiscovered creatures, from yetis to lake monsters, who will lure you into their cozy community. Stay for the hospitality, the enigmatic fantasy locale, and—most of all—the sense of belonging.

Allow ten of your new neighbors to share their most intimate stories and heart-racing trysts, like:
Lucy’s coffee-shop meet-cute with MothmanSloane’s sweet skate-park romance with Fresno, a nightcrawlerSasquatch’s butch/femme karaoke bar encounter with June

Cryptid Creek chose you, chose to let you in—so if you loved Legends and Lattes and That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf, dust off your cutest outfit and delight in all it has to offer.

About McKayla Coyle

McKayla Coyle is a lesbian writer from Anchorage, Alaska. They’re the engagement editor for Literary Hub, and they hold an MFA in fiction from the New School. In their free time they read fantasy novels and make a lot of jam.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosie on March 05, 2026

((review from an ARC)) this book is for lovers and fun-lovers only!! everyone else go home!! if you’ve ever wanted to date a cryptid or felt like a cryptid (on the outside of everyone else, different, etc.) this book is here to let you know that you’re not alone and that there’s a beautiful community......more

Goodreads review by Jac on November 01, 2025

"Mothman Is My Boyfriend" was a different read for sure! Composed of vignettes that follow various townsfolk from Cryptid Creek, Coyle introduces us to a really dynamic set of characters (both human and cryptid). It is a fresh spin on cryptid tales that is so perfectly cozy. The vignette style made......more

Goodreads review by Bryanna on October 18, 2025

This was not at all what I was expecting, but it was an adorable surprise, though a bit too brief for me to feel fully engaged. Mothman Is My Boyfriend is not like other monster romances. It's not incredibly steamy. It's not very comedic. It's not full of adventure. It is mostly understated, cozy, an......more

Goodreads review by Shandi on October 20, 2025

This book is a lot of fun. It is unique, creative and heartwarming. I really appreciated the inclusivity/diversity in these stories. I would love to see the author expand on these characters and concepts! Each story left me wanting more, but in a good way. My favorite one of the collection was Rippl......more

Goodreads review by Sam on April 11, 2026

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read the e-ARC! The title for this book immediately had me request it from NetGalley. I also saw that is was a short story collection and I was like SIGN ME UP. I like the way the stories take place in the same little town and the character......more


Quotes

One of LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2026
One of Fated Mates Most Anticipated Spring Romances

"McKayla Coyle delivers a totally joyous collection of cryptid erotica. It’s unapologetically horny, utterly charming, by turns hilarious and sweet…”—LitHub

"Quirky and bighearted… The inclusive vibe, gentle humor, and endearing cast of creatures will appeal to anyone seeking cozy monster romance.”—Publishers Weekly

"Coyle packs a lot of sweetness and heart-melting warmth into each tale… A fun and cozy collection that offers a queer take on monster romance.”—Library Journal