Review: Beautiful Nightmare by Katee Robert
💋 Part of the Scared Sexy Collection (Amazon Original Stories)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 stars)
Genre: Paranormal Romance / Monster Romance
Length: Short Story (~60 pages)
Only Katee Robert could make a sleep paralysis demon kind of adorable.
Beautiful Nightmare follows Gemma, a nervous, pink-skinned demon-in-training sent on her first solo assignment: terrify a human and feed on their fear. Easy enough—except her assigned human, Caleb, isn’t scared at all. He’s charmed. He’s flirty. And before Gemma can say “boo,” she’s breaking every rule in the underworld handbook by feeding on his lust instead of his fear.
The concept? Genuinely clever and fun. A little Monsters, Inc. meets Monster Smash. The execution? Awkward but oddly endearing. Gemma’s anxious energy makes her lovable, and Caleb’s cinnamon-roll patience keeps the story grounded. But the chemistry leans more cute than convincing, and the abrupt ending leaves things feeling unfinished.
Still, if you’re here for a quirky, low-stakes monster romance that blends humor, heat, and Halloween vibes, this one’s a quick, cheeky read that will make you grin—even if you’re cringing half the time.
💋 Tropes & Themes
- 😈 Monster Romance / Demon x Human
- 💞 First Mission / First Time Energy
- 🌙 Sleep Paralysis Demon (supernatural twist!)
- 💗 Awkward x Cinnamon Roll Pairing
- 💋 Forbidden Attraction
- 👩⚕️ Human Hero (Pediatrician MMC)
- 🔥 Lust vs. Fear Feeding Dynamic
- 🫣 “Not Supposed to Want You” Tension
- 💀 Humor + Heat Combo
- 🎃 Light Halloween Vibes
⚠️ Content Notes
Explicit sexual content, mention of nightmares/sleep paralysis, light BDSM undertones, brief power imbalance (consensual).
👹 Final Thoughts
Beautiful Nightmare is like a sexy Monsters, Inc. fanfic with a dash of infernal chaos. It’s awkward, flirty, and not particularly scary—but it’s also sweet in a totally offbeat way. Not Katee Robert’s strongest story, but it’s charming enough to keep you from turning the lights off too soon.
