My Funny Demon Valentine

I received this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher
Series: Hell Bent #1
Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation on April 29, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Fantasy
Pages: 368
Format: ARC
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The sizzling chemistry of Brynne Weaver and laugh-out-loud humor of Kimberly Lemming meet Jenna Levine and Jeneane O'Riley's fresh spin on paranormal tropes in this wickedly funny, warm-hearted demon romance with just the right amount of spice from the bestselling author of SANCTUARY OF THE SHADOW.

Asmodeus, Prince of Hell, just wants to make music. Jazz, specifically. Unfortunately, he's a demon. And he's supposed to be evil.

Clearly, for Ash, a career as a musician isn't exactly an option. Plus, he's cursed.Sick of playing by the rules, Ash and his three brothers escape Hell in search of freedom on Earth. But it's harder than they thought to keep their enemies off their tail . . .

The four rogues quickly become the Underworld's Most Wanted, and if they're caught, the consequences will be dire. Yet everything changes for Ash when he meets a beautiful violinist who can see through his curse. It must be too good to be true, but, no matter the risk, he has to have her.

Evangeline Gregory is just your average human. She works at a jazz bar, plays gigs on weekends . . . and, apparently, hallucinates demons.

At least that's what Eva tells herself when, moments after she meets the man of her dreams, she sees him shift into a 7-foot-tall monster. Not believing her own eyes, Eva decides to investigate and soon finds herself caught in the middle of a supernatural clusterf**k of epic proportions. But Ash isn't the only one keeping secrets, and the search for answers reveals a shocking truth that will change the course of her life forever. Or maybe just doom it. Eva and Ash will learn the path to love can be complete Hell.

This was fun! I had a great time getting to know the characters and loved how humor was woven throughout the story. I liked that this book never seemed to take itself too seriously. I found this a very entertaining, sometimes steamy romance featuring incredibly likable characters.

Eva and Ash meet at a club, and Eva is immediately attracted to Ash. Ash is a demon that carries a curse that makes him seem unremarkable to women, but it appears that Eva is the exception. The pair are drawn to each other but Ash must deal with some demon business before he can devote time to Eva. When the pair are together, their chemistry is undeniable and they make beautiful music with each other both on and off the stage.

There is plenty of action involving Ash and his demon brothers since they are in hiding after escaping Hell. I really enjoyed seeing the dynamic between the quartet of demon brothers and loved the way that Eva didn’t seem phased by everything they threw at her. I would recommend this book to others and look forward to reading more of the series.

I received a review copy of this book from Kensington Publishing.

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