How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates - Paperback

by Shailee Thompson (Author)

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates - Paperback by Shailee Thompson is a humorous, romantic, and terrifying slasher rom-com for readers who enjoy sharp heroines, horror-movie twists, and unconventional love stories.

Jamie Prescott attends a speed-dating event with her best friend, Laurie, expecting an evening of forgettable dates and street food. Instead, one of Jamie’s dates is murdered at their table during a blackout. When the lights return and more bodies are discovered, the remaining participants realize they are trapped with a killer.

This entertaining paperback is a compelling choice for horror-romance readers, slasher fans, and customers searching for unique books at a Pittsburgh bookstore. Pair it with book journals, journaling pens, pens and notebooks, or curated stationery gifts from Pen & Page for a memorable bookish gift.

Book Highlights

• Written by Shailee Thompson
• Paperback edition
• Instant national bestseller
• Combines romantic comedy with slasher horror
• Features a deadly speed-dating event
• Includes a smart, horror-loving heroine
• Features mystery, survival, romance, and dark humor
• Includes a love-triangle storyline
• Suitable for fans of unconventional romantic suspense
• Ideal for pairing with a journal and pen, bookish accessories, or other stationery and gifts
• Number of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 0.87 × 8.19 × 5.39 inches
• Publication date: February 3, 2026

Author Biography

Shailee Thompson is the nationally bestselling author of How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates. She's always had a penchant for women with smart mouths, soft hearts, and strong wills going up against extraordinary odds. Based in Brisbane, Australia, you can find Shailee on Instagram @ShaileeWrites.