Thank you NetGalley and the author for the audio arc. 3.5 rounded up, this is the kind of book that is my guilty pleasure and a great palate cleanser from my usual read. This reminds me a lot of "the villains apprentice" but with more spicy. The beginning was a little cringe but got better for me as the book went on. The narrator was great and really brought the story to life. I enjoyed the original premise (I don't see Angels/demons done very often), the spice was good and the characters grew on me. Hoping to listen to the next book soon because I can't get enough of ash/Eva.

This was a fun and interesting story. I was intrigued since the beginning. At the end of the book, I was sad for her father. I hope they reconcile in another book. Mature language and explicit sex. Looking forward to book 2.

I received the audiobook for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This book was cute and funny. I really enjoyed that the FMC and MMC were both into music and that music was a big part of book.

It was fast paced and enjoyable. I loved getting to know all the characters.

The relationship between the FMC and her parents was so sweet. I loved those parts.

The twist at the end was expected but the show down was shocking to me.

I would definitely recommend this book for romcom lovers.

The narrator did a great job portraying the characters.

I ARC reviewed the book as well and I enjoyed the audio! I wish I would have had the audio first, I think I enjoyed the story, banter and characters more through the audiobook. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Oh this book was a breath of fresh air for my paranormal loving heart. I loved Ash and his brothers the mystery with Eva who is the ONLY female in 3000 Years to see through Ash’s curse. The story pace was extremely fast in a good way and I couldn’t put it down. I loved the multi povs as well and Im adding rest of the series to my tbr. I throughly enjoyed this one and highly recommended the audiobook.

Narrator Kirsten Leigh is a great fit for this series.

I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Promising 'funny' and 'steamy,' 'My Funny Demon Valentine' unfortunately delivered neither. The humor fell flat, relying on tired demon tropes, and the romance felt rushed and unconvincing. The 'clothes-ripping-hot' scenes were more awkward than anything, and the plot, a supposed 'supernatural clusterf**k,' devolved into a messy, confusing tangle. Also, the constant swearing felt less edgy and more like filler. The concept had potential, but the execution was a chaotic disappointment. 💔

This was an entertaining read.

Aurora is a new to me author and I vow to read everything she writes/has written.

I requested this on a whim and I'm so glad that I did. I experienced all of the emotions while reading this story. I love the redemption arc and this was really really well written.

I don't think I'd have finished the book if I hadn't listened to this on audiobook but the narrator did a great job with the various characters and voices and banter.I was thrown slightly by the majority of the book being from two characters POV and then random other POVs showing up here and there.

I liked the premise, but honestly my main beef was that once you've told us they're demons, you don't need to KEEP emphasizing it! Just have them act like demons! It was like this with a lot of parts of the book, Eva's ass, Bel's temper, Meph's tattoos. How hot everyone was.

Three stars because I wanted to like it? And the concept was fun, the characters are fun, but I also got reallllly annoyed 3/4 of the way through the book and was rolling my eyes a lot.

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook!

The language used in this book read more YA than NA in my opinion. This made the characters sound and act more like teenagers than adults, and made the sex scenes feel uncomfortable. While it is overall well-written, I think that Ascher should have cut the sex scenes and written it for a YA audience.

I also didn't buy the relationship between Ash and Eva. The bonding we see on page is mostly sex, and all the actual in-depth bonding occurs off-page, and we're just told about it. So yeah... their relationship isn't that convincing to me.

The mythology system was my favourite part about this book. I'm always interested in how different people interpret Abrahamic mythology, and the way Ascher did it was unique. I'm interested to see how she develops it in following books.

What happens when a crew of Demon Escape, hell, and come to earth Party and enjoy life?

Well, in Aurora Asher’s My Funny Demon Valentine, you get some trash clubs a lot of horned up humans and a curse breaking love match!

I was pretty excited when Kensington started mass rereleasing this series since I had seen a lot of hype for it back in the day and was very curious- so you know when an ALC popped up, I had to have it!

I feel like the best way to describe this book is a contemporary romance. The features demon heroes within a real world timeline. Personally, I like a bit more of a fantasy element with my demons, monsters and fae- but these characters were compelling and the romance between Asmodeus, the jazz loving Prince of Hell and Evangeline felt like a valid connection. I also really loved the inclusion of the chosen brothers of Asmodeus who added a fun and lighthearted element to the story.

The narration completed by Kristen Leigh has a very lighthearted feel and it’s easy to listen to. She does a good job doing subtle variations for the differing characters. I found that the narration not only fit the story and added to its contemporary/funky vibe.

Thanks to RBmedia for my ALC via NetGalley.

Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶

Thank you to NetGalley, RB Media, Recorded Books, Kensington Books, Aurora Ascher, and Kirsten Leigh (audio narrator) for the opportunity to read and listen to the audiobook of My Funny Demon Valentine in exchange for an honest review.

My Funny Demon Valentine is the first book in the Hell Bent series, interconnected novels featuring various FMC and MMC's with a paranormal, hellish twist. This novel has a spicy scene approximately every ten percent of the book, give or take (for the first 50%, then there's some serious plot, then spice again near the end), and has an air of seriousness around the plot, but also has the kind of humor that makes me laugh aloud. This book is an absolutely adorable pleasure.

The story follows Evangeline, or Eva for short, when she encounters, basically what she deems as the hottest man in the universe, at a bar. She also sees some other paranormal things and thinks it was just a strange hallucination. It wasn't; Eva has the sight, and her sights are on Prince of Hell Asmodeus, or Ash for short. With a curse of unfeeling, he and his brothers look to make a place for themselves on Earth after escaping the confines of Hell. The guy is awkward, not knowing many of the human norms, which is off-putting for Eva, but hey, hot is hot!

The two hit it off rather quickly and bond over shared music taste. Of course, Asmodeus is a demon, and there are some ramifications to come: about his true form, his escape from Hell, and Eva's sight, leading to more serious issues in the plot progression.

Mist is a demon sent to get the four brothers and bring them back to Hell. After battling Ash, as well as an unexpected being, Mist relents to wanting his own "pet" human. His story is next!

I absolutely loved this novel! It has great writing craft, quippy dialogue, humor cleverly added amongst the serious scenes, and plenty of spice. A super enjoyable paranormal romance read sure to please. I am hooked and ready to read the rest of the Hell Bent series!

My Funny Demon Valentine is one hell of a supernatural ride. Kirsten Leigh is fantastic at narrating this devilishly spicy and addictive romance.

Eva and Ash are from different worlds, but music brings them together! Ash might be a demon, and Eva should be afraid, but she can't help but want to spend more time with him. As she gets involved in his world along with his brothers, she discovers more than she bargained for....at least it's not all bad. She does get the benefit of sleeping with a hot demon.

I thought it was such a fun read and highly recommend this to readers/listeners who enjoy comedy, romance, fantasy, and spicy scenes!

My Funny Demon Valentine throws us right into the chaos as the four horsemen of the apocalypse escape from hell, ready to experience the human world on their own terms. But their grand entrance takes an unexpected turn when they cross paths with a woman who isn’t easily swayed by their supernatural charms. There’s something different about her, something even they can’t quite explain. As she gets pulled into their mysterious world, she starts uncovering secrets not just about them—but about herself. And when she finds herself falling for one of these otherworldly beings, things really start to heat up.

Watching the push-and-pull between her and her demon love interest was such a fun ride, especially as he slowly realizes that he might actually have feelings too. The mix of romance, humor, and apocalyptic chaos made this book such a unique and entertaining read. I was hooked from start to finish and can’t wait to dive into the love stories of the other horsemen. If this book is any indication, we’re in for an exciting (and steamy) ride with the rest of them!

I read this because I wanted an easy, funny, and smutty read and it absolutely delivered! This is the type of book that is not meant to be taken seriously and is all about the vibes. Is there insta lust and some predictability? Sure! But I had a damn good time reading it (or rather, listening to it.) Ms. Ascher knows how to write spice. I hope that at some point in the future we get a book about Belial and maybe a potential love interest for him. I'm also curious about what happens with Eva's parents! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

It's my utmost happiness and gratitude to Netgalley to gift me this most precious gem of all time! Thanks a lot netgalley 💖💖💖

I am filled and fueled of emotions that I can't put in words....because the book has become one of the most closest to my heart 💘
My funny demon valentine is one of the most precious books (audio-books) I have heard so far.
The concept of demons, which is very misunderstood, presenting it in such a sweet,heart touching and extraordinary book!
I have never heard of many of the demons mentioned, but I admire the fact that their history along with their fictional journey was knit together so beautifully.
Asmodeus, the prince of hell, and Ash 🥺
His character is extremely well written and beautifully voices by the narrator! I loved and laughed on all his innocent explorations to know emotions.
The confession 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭 was SOOOO SOOOOO SWEEET
And Evangeline.....darling Eva....she is a total gem....her character was beautifully written...and I never saw the plot twist for her coming....my heart is full of love and energy for her !!
The rest of the characters
The perfect found family and I love all the demons 🥺😭😭😭
It's an INFINITE STAR READ FOR ME!!


Can't wait for mist's story.....he already has a my heart....from the snippets 🥺 🥺 🥺

For the dearest Author- All I can give you is my heart full of love and support for writing such beautiful characters and making them feel home ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

The start of this book had me laughing. I really, really liked this book. I loved the romance in it and I really liked the characters. It left me definitely wanting more!

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Demons escaping h3ll to live their own lives on Earth. What could go wrong? Or maybe, what could go right? Based on there being multiple books within the H3ll Bent series, I’m excited to see everyone’s story take place - especially Mist. The guys seem like baby deers walking around on Earth learning as they go which makes it even funnier. Eva and Ash were the first pair and I loved their story and their common interests. Demons, spice, music and light-hearted entertainment? What’s not to enjoy? I’d definitely recommend this book and audiobook to anyone.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for allowing me an ALC of My Funny Demon Valentine. This was definitely a cutesy rom-com-esque book with spice and hilarious banter. The narrator Kristen does a fantastic job.

4/5⭐

Sweet demon romantasy story. Is it spicy - yes. Is it hot - also yes. Do you read it because of something else - no.

Even though the concept of the wrongly understood 4 greater demons is good, I wouldn't hold on it.

However, I think that the concept of loving can change your soul (and give you one) I would agree and because of this I really liked the book.

It is also funny and you read it/ listen it easy.

The writing style of the author is good and I would recommend this to anyone who wants funny, spicy, supernatural book.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the fun paranormal romance with a bit of spice that you have been looking for! The audiobook narration takes the book to the next level and makes it come even more alive! Great banter, fun action both in and out of the bedroom, a fun paranormal twist and nice spice level to leave those who like it a bit spicier happy while not tipping those who aren't into open door spice over the edge with too much in your face spice. I'd definitely toss this into the rom com category with a bit of spice as it is funny while still allowing for more serious emotions to show through as well. I absolutely can't wait to listen to the next book in this series as these characters are way too much fun and I can't wait to keep the fun rolling! FYI: This is the first book in the series and I can't wait to see how many more are coming!

I had no idea what to expect with this one, but oh boy, this was a ride 😆

😈 paranormal romance
😈 angels & demons
😈 multiple POV

Demons hiding in the human world after escaping hell is quite a premise lol They're at a night club one night where one of the demon brothers (MMC) meets our FMC. She gets dragged into their world and uncovers many-a-secrets that shake her world. Overall, this was just a fun story. I loved the brothers and enjoyed the premise of the story - the magic was cool and the way to get around our MMC's curse was interesting. I do wish there had been more of a build-up between our MCs before they got together and I feel like our FMC could have been way more developed.

In summary: a pretty fast-paced easy read that is fun, but not really the deep.