This book was so cute 😍

I liked the modern setting without it being too overpowering (no mention of Taylor Swift or tiktok, thank god). The characters are all likeable, even the bad guy funny enough, and everyone has distinct personalities and quirks.

I enjoyed the pacing of this story and found that everything wrapped up pretty nicely so that you could read this as a stand alone if you wanted, but there is enough linger intrigue to entice you to read on in the series.

My only gripe was that the pov flips and sometimes it would take a sentence or two to figure out who we were following at that moment.

Overall I had a really nice time with this read and would definitely look into reading the rest of the series in the future.

This was a really cute book! It was a different take on demons and how they interact with humans, and I really enjoyed the story. I liked learning about Ash and his brothers—Bel loving to cook was the best!—and then learning about Eva’s heritage. Ash and Eva are very cute together and I love that they are both musicians.
I hope that we’ll learn more about all of the brothers and see more of Eva’s parents in future books.

This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a wickedly funny, warm-hearted, and steamy romance with a dash of paranormal adventure, featuring themes of found family, love at first sight, and the thrill of discovering the unknown, all set against a backdrop of demons, bad boys, and music.

I had a great time reading this book, and that's really all I could ask for. The characters were likeable, the banter was adorable... the premise of the story felt unique and I was invested! Already ordered copies and have them on the shelf in my shop. Can't wait for my customers to read it so we can talk about it!

My Funny Demon Valentine, is the first book in the Hellbent series by Aurora Asher. in the book Ash and his brothers have escaped Hell,, and when we meet them, they’re at a Canadian nightclub. this is where the cursed Ash meets Eve the attraction is immediate, but soon after meeting a gorgoyle comes to get the runaways. it seems hell wants the brothers back, but they defeat the bounty hunter from Hell. during the fight, Eve sees the real ash, but this doesn’t stop her from wanting to be with him. One would think Demons tracking your every footprint would be enough stress, but it seems the the one woman Ash is obsessed with has secrets of her own. has Eve met her forever love or will Ash and his brothers be sent back to hell to suffer their punishment? I was looking so forward to reading this book and it’s not that I was disappointed because I found the book interesting minus the sex scenes which aren’t that long and you can just pass those up but I wish they would’ve had a better more structured origin story although I did appreciate the ones about the brother and ashes curse hopefully the future books outlines it better than it was in this one and so I say if you like paranormal love stories the new definitely like this book the sex scenes aren’t that detailed and they’re pretty fast from what I saw. I did not read all of them and I did like that Eve and Ash shared the love of music and so I definitely recommend it. #NetGalley, #KensingtonBooks, #AuroraAsher, #HellBent, #MyFunnyDemonValentine,

WOW this was a fun read! I'm so happy I got to read this ARC. My Funny Demon Valentine is the perfect spicy paranormal rom-com and it's available now just in time for Valentine's Day. 

Eva is a free spirited musician who meets Ash a cursed demon prince one night at a club and things get a little crazy, when she sees his true form Eva thinks she might have been hallucinating but she wants to get to know Ash more. They bond over music and she can deny the chemistry between them, it's hot 🔥 

There is a demon hunter, some action, adventure and secrets that I did not see coming! I love Ash's brothers, I want more of them! It gets me excited for the next book in this series, you really fall in love with all the characters in the book. The spice in the book was perfect! So steamy! I found a new demon book boyfriend 😏😍

I absolutely love monster romances, and this story was no exception! This was my first book by Aurora Asher, and it definitely won’t be my last. Ash and Eva’s story was not only filled with sizzling spice but also a beautifully heartfelt love story not just between the main characters but also between Ash and his brothers.

Eva’s parents played such an impactful role, even as side characters, and her mother completely stole my heart with her kind and beautiful soul. The balance of spice and engaging storytelling was perfection, and I can’t wait to dive into the rest of the series. I just know Ash’s brothers, and a certain special guest 😉, are going to have a time finding their own matches!

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the ARC of this novel for me to read in exchange for my own honest opinion and review.

Eva is a musician that works at a jazz bar when she meets Asmodeus, a tall hot musician with a strange name. Unbeknownst to her, Ash is a demon that has escaped from hell with his three brothers and is on the run. Asmodeus, aka Ash, is cursed to be ignored by females and to have dulled senses, when one night in a jazz club he meets Eva, a gorgeous musician that is clearly attracted to him and sees through his curse. After a shooting in the club, Eva sees Ash turn into a large red 7 foot demon and believes she hallucinated the whole thing. She decides to investigate what she saw and ends up involved in a supernatural clusterf&@k that will change her life forever.

Though I like the concept of the story, I feel like the overall story was a bit lackluster for me. Nothing about the story kept me coming back for more, I didn’t really feel myself get attached to any one character or multiple characters, and there really wasn’t much depth to the character development. For a book about demons and angels, I expected more world development and more development in the magic/powers of the characters. I felt like the climax of the story and conclusion were rushed, and that that the overall ending just fell flat.

Aside from a few small comedic moments and some average spicy scenes, the book overall was just average. I liked it enough to read the whole thing, but not enough to recommend it.

Full disclosure, I am still reading this, but I wanted to go ahead and send my thoughts for what I've read so far since it will archive soon. I'm really enjoying this book! Not a fan of the cover, if I would have judged from the cover, I wouldn't have picked it up but I'm liking the characters and the story.

this was not for me unfortunately… i was really lookin forward to this one as the premise sounded very fun and a few of my friends had been enjoying it but i quickly found myself not enjoying my time reading it.

i dont know if its the writing style which felt a little choppy and that it forced dialogue/attraction to one another or it just feeling very chaotic and all over the place. i was just very underwhelmed over all, these demons felt like normal dudes????

Thank you to Kensington for an ARC of this book!

My Funny Demon Valentine is a PNR book that hits a lot of high notes for the genre. It’s got demons and angels, delightful side characters, as well as fun as heck main characters. It’s spicy and a tad bit sweet and it’s got a plot (ish).

This book was a fun romp from beginning to end - Asmodeus the demon of lust has been cursed, and Eva (a mortal) somehow can see through his curse? Enter major, steamy attraction between the two of them. Like, Eva cannot resist. (Neither can Ash to be honest).

From there we get to meet Ash’s brothers, Raum, Meph, and Bel. Who are all hilarious. There are some pure gold moments in this book that had me chuckling out loud.

It was a fast paced read that kept me interested from beginning to end, and it included some amazing banter between the characters.

Overall, this is a fun PNR read that you can get lost in for a few hours.

While this book might not have been for me personally, I can understand why someone would enjoy this story.

The love interest, Ash, is very swoon-worthy. It's insta-love, but the plot allows their relationship to develop and gives a bit of background to their "natural" bond to one another. The spicy scenes are very spicy, but there aren't many of them. And if you like ensemble casts, you'll appreciate the bond between Ash and his brothers. The ending also tied itself together well.

I did feel like the book was a bit predictable, and the jokes were lackluster for me. It was definitely in the "popcorn" category for me, which is why I don't give it a higher rating. It was one of my most anticipated (re)releases of 2025, so I was disappointed to see it didn't take itself more seriously because I think it could've been a great story if wasn't trying to be as silly as it did.

As long as you keep your expectations lower than I did, you will enjoy this book. The Kimberly Lemming comp makes a lot of sense looking back.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

This book is pure fun.

When I read the synopsis for this book I was intrigued by the demons and jazz hook. What was happening? My Funny Demon Valentine is a paranormal romance with some heft to it, but is also an entertainable read. Set in today’s world, we quickly meet Ash and his brothers, demons who’ve escaped Hell and want to live with humans on earth. Ash is cursed. He once was the demon prince of lust and now an angel has made him unforgettable to all who would desire him. And, on his first night out Montreal as a free-demon he finds a gorgeous woman who is obsessed with him. Eva is fun, fearless, and comes from bohemian artists. She wants to be loved but is tired of playing games, is focused on her career as a musician, and just wants the same sweet and loyal love her parents have.

Ash seems too good to be true when she meets him. And then, during a bad ending to the night, she watches him turn into a demon? Lucky for her, demons don’t exist. Unfortunately for Eva, Ash and his brothers are demons who are just dying to survive. Over their millennia in hell, somehow the men? Demons? Have evolved and found a conscience. They no longer wish to cause chaos and pain and want to find happiness and peace. Oh yah, and their human forms are all totally hot.

The demon brothers are a hoot. They are dysfunctional, not sure how to pass as humans, and have some serious trauma and anger issues as would be fitting of kings and princes of Hell who’ve done some stuff they aren’t ready to admit easily. Somehow this scrappy band of brothers won me over. They are sweet, funny, and focused on trying to survive. Eva, of course, gets lost in Ash and falls deeply in love. The big problem? I mean other than Ash being a literal demon from hell? Well, hell doesn’t like when demons go missing and hunters are out for them, and they have Eva’s scent. The problem is, she also has some family secrets that are deep in the demon world and are going to cause problems for Eva and the demon brothers.

Throughout the book is a bass line of music, art and the meaning of life. Why do we create? Is to create a human instinct? Do you need a soul to make art? Eva and Ash and their families throw this around as they try to keep the demon brothers hidden and safe from Hell’s hunters.

I requested this book on a whim and really loved this introduction to the series which currently has five books, with this being the first. The book is partially set in Montreal, Quebec and British Columbia. If you’re a fan of Lucifer the TV show or Charlaine Harris’s vampires then you will love these demons.

This was such a cute read. Eva and Ash instantly had chemistry and watching the hurdles they had to overcome (I mean he is a demon after all) provided some great entertainment.

I did feel that I would get thrown off by the switch to certain characters and felt maybe it didn’t need to be included, but overall this was a good read

Overall

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"My Funny Demon Valentine" is the first book I've read by Aurora Ascher. The story begins with four demons walking into a bar, which sounds like the start of a bad joke. Asmodeus, also known as Ash, is a Prince of Hell who is passionate about jazz but struggles with his evil nature. Alongside his three brothers, he escapes Hell in search of freedom on Earth, becoming the Underworld's Most Wanted.

Everything changes for Ash when he meets Evangeline Gregory, a human violinist who seems to see past his curse. Despite the dangers involved, he feels an undeniable attraction to her. Eva, who works at a jazz bar, begins hallucinating demons after meeting Ash. Doubting her sanity, she investigates and becomes caught in a supernatural conflict. As secrets are revealed, Eva and Ash realize their path to love may lead them straight to Hell.

Eva is an ordinary girl who spends her days working at a jazz bar and playing gigs on weekends. She doesn't expect that her potential boyfriend can transform into a seven-foot-tall demon with wings—or that he is being hunted by other demons. Ash is surprisingly sweet and charming despite being a demon, and his brothers are fun and caring. But can a demon indeed be in love? Furthermore, can Ash and his brothers escape being Hell's most wanted?

This book is the first in a series, and it turned out to be a surprisingly cute and fun romantic comedy with a bit of spice and plenty of swoon-worthy moments. I loved getting to know Ash and his brothers. I'm excited to read about each brother's romance in the future! The romance in this story is fun to experience. If you enjoy paranormal demon romances, you should definitely pick this up. Overall, this book is a delightful and entertaining demon romance with a well-developed plot, engaging characters, intriguing side characters, and world-building.

This book is now available for purchase. Thank you to Aurora Ascher, Kensington Publishing, and NetGalley for the advance reader copy!

I’d describe this as a silly, over the top rom-com with a heavy fantasy element. This is my first demon romance and I’m not sure what I was expecting, but this was enjoyable enough. It is definitely heavy in the insta-love, insta-spice which isn’t my favorite as I prefer more of a slow burn. The fantasy elements are interesting though it’s not the typical world building type of fantasy. A quick, easy read. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to provide my honest review.

Asmodeus, Raum, Belial, and Mephistopheles are all demons and they got tired of what they had to do in Hell so they escaped. They were done with that whole life, they wanted to live on Earth and have lives but Lucifer isn't going to just let them walk away and so they have to be careful and make sure where they live in warded against hunters and others coming to look for them. Only problem is Asmodeus (Ash) meets Eva who can actually see through his curse and see him. She's a musician and he loves that since he likes to play the piano. His brothers are happy for him that he's met a human female who can actually see him but that also puts her and the rest of them in danger.

Once Eva realizes that Ash and his brothers are actual demons and a hunter is out to nab them and take them back to Hell, the action ratchets up a whole lot. But Ash and his brothers aren't the only ones with a huge secret that's about to pop wide open and change Eva's life forever.

This was such a great story! I love demons, especially when they turn into good guys which these guys really were trying to do. Yes, they might be demons but even demons get tired of being bad all the time, at least these ones did. I loved getting to know Ash's brothers, especially Belial, he had such a bad temper. I can only hope he meets someone who is good for him when he gets his own book. I can't wait to read more of this series and find out what happens to the rest of them.

Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was a super cute and fun demon romance! I liked the plot and the characters. We got quite a bit with side characters and world building. The spice was good. And all in all, just a fun read! It is written in third person, which is not my favorite, but it wasn't terrible.

this was cute, just a fun little demon romp. i fear it may have been a bit long for the amount of story happening but pretty easy to read.

I've seen the preview for this re-release for about a year now and I was ecstatic to be chosen! Absolutely devoured this book!

This group of stories is a different POV per couple in each book.

This book is about a group of demons who escape hell and try to find refuge on earth. They are hunted down by gargoyles and demon hunters. One of them starts to fall for the female MC. She can see past a curse and starts falling for the male MC. They have to find safety and avoid being caught. However, someone's dad is not going to let that happen. The ending is kinda funny and great! Gave off A Soul to Keep Vibes :)

Needs Book Art:
I really wish there was book art in the Kindle Version because some of the descriptions got mixed up or easily confused. All I could picture were guys looking like Hellboy.

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