She's a witch who was just looking to get ice cream but finds herself running into an extremely hot and sweet tattooed guy at the store... who just happens to be an infamous Hunter and demon from Hell. Lily Donavon has a tragic past and has done everything in her power to forget about her heritage as a witch. Mishetsumephtai "Mist" is a demon that has been enslaved to the evil demon queen for years, he is forced to be her hunter... he is known as "The Hunter" the best there ever was in Hell... but he finds himself questioning his duty and wanting a companion for himself... so he hides and takes a "leave" of work.... and then he meets Lily. Mist and Lily immediately hit it off and she doesn't know he's a demon... but his clock is running out as his queen is demanding he return to work... and when his secret comes out can Lily still love him? This is the second book in the series and what a delightful one it is! I've loved reading this series so much and each book is such a great time. It's romantic, it's funny, and it's got heart. It's seriously such a fun time to read and a paranormal romance series I would highly recommend!

Release Date: March 25, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

My Demon Hunter was such a fun time! This story is based around a Demon named Mist who has gone rogue from his duties as Demon Hunter for the Queen of Hell, but is still bound to her against his will. When he meets a seemingly ordinary woman, Lily, his world turns upside down because she too has a tormented past and a secret she’s tried to forget.
I fell in love with Mist the second he meets Lily and asks for her help choosing an ice cream flavor for another “menstruating woman”. Mist’s lack of human customs and primal demeanor give him an element of innocence that make me want to hug him. And once he started to let his guard down and express his own struggles, I melted. I’m a sucker for a tormented soul who needs fixing… and a good, rumbling chest growl.

"I'm purchasing ice cream for a menstruating female. She demanded chocolate. But both have the word "chocolate' in the title, and I don't know which she would prefer"

"But you should refuse because it's not wise to allow a stranger to discover your lair"

This series is so funny, yet so heart warming! I love the awkwardness of Mist and the shyness of Lily. In this installment of the series the demons not only continue to fight for their freedom but a set of twins as well. The continuous episodes of "Mine" were pretty cute as well.

The main couple and their journey are extremely sweet. It was great that they were patient with each other, explained things and problems to each other, and evolved as characters. The ending was extremely sweet. I do wish there was more of the magic/witch content.

Spice 4/5

This goes extremely slow at the 60% mark. I wasn't a fan of the lagging and it going nowhere for a good portion of the middle. It was really annoying as well that at EVERY instance of danger the characters stopped and bickered or asked questions. Seriously, SHUTUP AND MOVE!

Tropes:
Grumpy Sunshine
Witch
Demon
Found Family
Curve Representation

There’s just something about a demon pretending to be human, but having no clue how a human talk, acts, or engages with other people…I will eat this up every single time!!

Mishetsumephtai aka Mist (thank GOD for the nickname because that is a mouthful) just wants freedom from his hunting binds, to understand what love is, and to exist as his own being for the first time in millennia. Enter Lily, a fashion designer who’s not quite as mortal as she seems, the human of Mist’s dreams. The two find each other, find acceptance of themselves, fighting both inner and outer demons in the name of love!!

This was such a fun second book, I loved getting to see the demon brothers back again, expand our paranormal world, and build the bigger mystery of what the Hell is happening in Hell!! Thanks so much to Aurora Ascher and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 (4.5/5)

Aurora Ascher delivers a gripping paranormal romance in My Demon Hunter, blending dark intrigue, sizzling chemistry, and a world teeming with danger and desire. This book hooked me from the very first page with its rich world-building and compelling characters.

I loved how the author crafted a dynamic relationship that evolves naturally, with trust hard-won and betrayals lurking at every corner. The writing is immersive, the pacing tight, and the twists kept me turning pages late into the night. Fans of enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, and paranormal intrigue will devour this book!

✨ Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so fun...I read it in one sitting. Mist was such a marshmallow for Lily. I liked that there was adventure and suspense, not just romance. I never buy e-books but I bought My Funny Demon Valentine after reading My Demon Hunter. That's how much I loved the world that Ascher has created.

So far this is my favorite book in the series. I really enjoyed Mist’s character. And there was a lot more world building and Hell politics which really added to the story. I might be hooked and want to know what will happen.
* I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*

You can’t hide from your destiny. Lily has always kept away from her powers and she never wanted to believe in them. But now that she has met Mist who happens to be a demon. She realises that she can use them to save him from hell. Mist knows that he will never be free from the queen of hell but he wanted to live a normal life on earth. But everything is lost now as he will rather die that let Lily be taken by her. But he forgets how strong Lily is & with the help of a friend she is able to save him. But can they really ever be free from Hell?
A great read. Excellent storyline and characters. Lily is a fierce plus size witch that doesn’t give up on saving the demon that she loves. No matter how stacked the odds are against her she refuses to give up on Mist.
Mist has been the queen of hell’s hunter forever and he has always known that he could never be free. But he will fight to the death if needed to keep Lily safe. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for the ARC copy. This is my voluntary review.

I am thoroughly enjoying the Hell Bent series. My Demon Hunter was even better than My Funny Demon Valentine. I’m a sucker for demonology stories, and these are filled with all kinds of interesting characters. This one features a plus-sized FMC, and I’m so excited about this because I identify as a curvy girlie. There is something about reading characters with whom you connect and share the same experiences that change your whole perspective. These books have such great banter, and the spice is SO GOOD. Mist has a tail, btw 🥴 If you’re looking for a fun read, I highly suggest this series.

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc. I love this series, following demon brother each falling in love in their own still stories. This one follows Mist as he falls for Lily but she’s a witch and he thinks she is repulsed by him. He decides to go back to hell and serve out his penitence. She decided to summon him and tell him the truth. The banter and spice make this series 5 stars, and defiantly a book you can binge.

Loved it! I honestly didn’t think it could get any better than the first book! I was wrong. Truly amazing. Loved mist! Can’t wait for the next book!!!

My Demon Hunter by Aurora Ascher is the follow-up in the series.
It is also written in third-person POV. The pacing and style kept me focused throughout the story.

Mishetsumephtai, or Mist, is the hunter from My Funny Demon Valentine. He was previously tracking Ash and after observing them realized he might want what they were enjoying. Enter Lily Donovan, and everything Mist thought he knew shifts.

The way that Lily sees herself was so raw and realistic to me. I felt like I could see myself in her, and I am so appreciative for those moments.

I loved watching their story unfold, and yet again the banter and friend group was top tier. Aurora is such a talented author and I love this series so much!!!

I am a die-hard fan of paranormal romance and you better believe I ate this book up! Aurora Ascher has such a witty writing style and voice that you can't help, but laugh at every page. The characters are all-around lovable and snarky, which is definitely a plus to any story (at least, in my opinion). The romance between the characters was also very tender and light-hearted. Their personalities were polar opposites, yet the chemistry was scorching hot. This was an overall fun, quick, and swoony-worthy read! I would highly recommend this book if you are in the mood for a fast-paced paranormal romance read with hilarious characters.

I'm still new to this genre of book haven't really read much that crossed the line of being human, but I read the first book in the series, and it got my attention, I wanted to know more, and this book still kept my attention. I will be continuing on in the series, I need to finish it out.

Firstly I would like to say thank you for sending me the arc for this book.

I liked the plot of this book overall the start of it was a bit slow but that's expected when its doing world building etc, got to understand or picture what you're visioning. ,
I enjoyed the world building and following the story along, I liked the multi povs and the characters all presented in the book.

I loved that this fantasy book reminded me of a few others I have read not in a bad way but as in it got me hooked in and then I was flying through it like no tomorrow!

Will definitely be recommending to my friends to read when its out.

This book was highly entertaining and very well written. I hate to say it. I enjoyed it more than the first. The banter was epic. The relationship with Mist and lily was epic. Slightly jealous actually. I adored the banter between the demons. Can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released.

Look, sometimes you just want a book that delivers exactly what the title promises—demons, hunters, and a whole lot of unhinged tension. And My Demon Hunter? Oh, it delivers.

This book is basically what happens when you take a reluctant-but-powerful protagonist, throw in a bunch of hot (and possibly morally questionable) demon brothers, add some laugh-out-loud banter, and crank up the heat until your Kindle starts sweating. It’s a perfect mix of action, spice, and a “Wait, am I the bad guy?” identity crisis.

If you love steamy paranormal romances that don’t take themselves too seriously but still give you all the tension, drama, and oh-no-there’s-only-one-bed moments you crave, this one is for you.

Aurora Ascher has got me addicted to this series. I continue to see why this series was picked up by a major publisher. My Demon Hunter is the second book in the Hellbent series and is the story of Mist and Lil,y.
Now we met Mist in this first book and now all we know is that he wants free from Hell. Branded to a Queen of hell, all Mist wants it to find a woman for himself and to live his out the rest of his life. Lily is a Blood Born witch. Rare she and her sister are from Ireland and she really doesn’t want to have anything to do with the coven. She will leave that to her sister. But when she visits the corner store, the dep (this is a new term for me), she see a strikingly handsome man.
This gave me a lot of the feel so the first book but also with a little bit more adventure. While each of the books has its own story for the couples each book has an over arching plot being told throughout the books so these books do need to be read in order. Looking for what I am in store for next it looks like IRIS is up… and I’m actually really excited for her!!! It is nice to see that we are getting the other twin that we meet in this book in further books and as a FMC. If the trend continues and she threw the little twists in the next book like she did in this Aurora Ascher is going to have me eating out of the palm of her hand.
Thank you Kensington Publishing and netgalley for the advance reader copy in exhchange for an honest review!

We met Mist in the first book of this series, where he decided he wanted a human female for himself. So he has decided to stay and hang out with the 4 brothers (Belial, Meph, Raum, and Ash) to find himself a human (not a pet).

As Mist is out getting ice cream for Eva one evening, he comes across a human female that smells extremely good. Being the hunter, smell is a huge part of his existence, and someone who smells as good as Lily does, is something he cannot ignore. Lily never expected to be pursued by such an attractive guy that she ran into in a convenience store, but there he is in the middle of the night leaving her a letter...

I have to say while I enjoyed book 1, I liked this book like ten times better, and that is saying a lot, because I really enjoyed book 1. Mist and Lily's relationship is just so crazy, chaotic, and wonderful.

I felt that Lily's character is so relatable, chastising herself for buying sweets late at night, because she should be worried about her weight. Don't we all feel that way at some point, guilty for eating things that taste good? I enjoyed how Lily pushes herself out of her comfort zone and her self consciousness about her body, basically saying F it, this Mist guy is too hot to let escape.

Mist is this demon, who has existed for thousands of years, and here he is trying to figure out how to talk to a human. It is amusing, and I laughed out loud multiple times from the things Mist says and his personality. He also exhibits self-consciousness that he too breaks free from by the end of the story.

This book has humor, spice, spice, spice, anguish, grief, lots of action, strong FMC, protective MMC, and was almost impossible to put down at bed time (only my fatigue won out). I highly reccomend!

Fav Quotes:
"For example, if he wanted a human friend - they were called "friends," not pets - it wasn't as easy as picking one out from a crowd, though he still thought it ought to be."

"A dark possessiveness unlike anything he'd felt before filled him, and, had anyone tried to take her in that moment, he knew he'd be capable of a level of violence that transcended anything he'd done in the past."

"He needed to make it very clear to every single living being that if anyone, anyone, tried to take what was his, they would die begging for mercy they would not receive."

"Of course I will. You know I'll follow you anywhere. Even to the pits of Hell."

"Mine."

Thank you to Netgalley, Kensington, and Aurora Ascher for a review copy of this book!

More spicy fun.
Sophisticated? Heck no. Entertaining? Heck yes. Will I continue with the series? More than likely.
Belial's story is the one I am really waiting for.