My Funny Demon Valentine (Hell Bent, Bk. 1)
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Overview
From the bestselling author of Sanctuary of the Shadow comes a wickedly funny, warm-hearted demon romance that's steamy as hell and impossible to put down.
Asmodeus, Prince of Hell, has one dream: play jazz. Not exactly a career path available to a demon cursed to embody evil. Tired of the rules and the underworld's expectations, Ash and his three brothers make a break for it — escaping Hell entirely to find a life of freedom on Earth. It doesn't take long before the four of them land on the Underworld's Most Wanted list, hunted by enemies who will stop at nothing to drag them back. The stakes couldn't be higher. Then Ash meets a violinist, and suddenly the stakes get even more complicated.
Evangeline Gregory works at a jazz bar, plays weekend gigs, and considers herself a completely ordinary human. That all starts to unravel the moment she lays eyes on the most magnetic man she's ever seen — and then watches him transform into a seven-foot monster. Eva does what any rational person would do: she tells herself she's hallucinating. She is not hallucinating. Unable to leave well enough alone, she starts digging for answers and stumbles straight into a supernatural mess of epic proportions. What she uncovers hints at a truth far bigger than she ever expected — and far more dangerous.
Ash is drawn to Eva for a reason he can't quite explain. She can see through his curse, and that shouldn't be possible. He knows getting close to her puts them both at risk. He can't seem to stay away anyway. Two musicians, one demon prince on the run, and a whole lot of secrets standing between them — the road to love, it turns out, can be complete Hell.
"Holy hot grand piano keys! This one hooked me from the first chapter and didn't let go until the very end. Ash was so sweet and lovable but still had the vibe of a man that would bring you the head of their enemies. Eva was strong and held her own. Combined, these two make for a deliciously devilish romance." — Kimberly Lemming, USA Today bestselling author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon
Series Information
Series Name: Hell Bent
Series Reading Order
The Hell Bent series is best read in the following order: the prequel 'Eligos' (Hell Bent: The Prequel), followed by Book 1, 'My Funny Demon Valentine'. Then read Book 2, 'My Demon Hunter', followed by the short story 'Mistified' (Hell Bent, #2.5). Continue with Book 3, 'Demon With Benefits', Book 4, 'Guardian Demon', Book 5, 'Beauty and the Demon', and finally Book 6, 'Fallen Demon'. The short story 'Mistified' and the prequel 'Eligos' are digital-only and can be read at their respective positions for a complete experience. The series is ongoing.
Prequel, Eligos (Hell Bent: The Prequel) - Eligos
Book 1 - My Funny Demon Valentine
Book 2 - My Demon Hunter
Book 3 - Demon With Benefits
Book 4 - Guardian Demon
Book 5 - Beauty and the Demon
Book 6 - Fallen Demon
Reviews and Author Praise
"A spicy supernatural good time with endearing characters and humor baked into a fun and unique love story."
— Hannah Nicole Maehrer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain
"Holy hot grand piano keys! This one hooked me from the first chapter and didn't let go until the very end. Ash was so sweet and lovable but still had the vibe of a man that would bring you the head of their enemies. Eva was strong and held her own. Combined, these two make for a deliciously devilish romance."
— Kimberly Lemming, USA Today Bestselling author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon
"My Funny Demon Valentine is a delightfully escapist paranormal romp that's utterly hilarious and steamy as hell. I had the time of my life reading about Ash's and Eva's path to each other and cannot wait for the rest of this series."
— Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate is a Vampire
"My Funny Demon Valentine goes from a cute and sexy paranormal romance to a book with our characters on the run and facing shocking revelations. It's campy, spicy, and a ton of fun to read."
— Amanda's Book Corner
Topics and Key Themes
Narrative Tropes
Slow Burn
Touch Her and Die
Forbidden Love
Opposites Attract
He Falls First
Key Themes
Freedom costs everything — a demon prince abandons Hell and discovers what he's truly running toward.
The curse that couldn't fool her — Eva sees through Ash's monstrous form when no one else can.
Jazz as a lifeline — two musicians find each other through the art that defines their humanity.
Hunted hearts on the run — supernatural enemies close in, turning new love into a survival gamble.
Ordinary life, impossible truth — Eva's normal world cracks open into dangerous supernatural reality.
Who is this book for?
Primary Genre: Paranormal Demon Romance
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5: Spicy
Open-door romance with balance. You’ll find some on-page intimacy with moderate detail, woven into the story. A sweet spot for readers who enjoy both emotional depth and a bit of steam.
Fans of Jenna Levine's My Roommate is a Vampire will enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor, swoony supernatural romance, and endearing human-meets-demon dynamic wrapped in a warmhearted paranormal adventure.
About the Author
Aurora Ascher is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and paranormal romance novels including Sanctuary of the Shadow and the Hellbent series. She loves misunderstood monsters, redeemable anti-heroes, and epic happily-ever-afters. A woman of many creative pursuits, Aurora is also a professional musician and visual artist. She was born and raised in British Columbia, but now lives in Montreal and can be found online at auroraascher.com.
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Reader FAQs
It leans firmly toward romance. The supernatural premise drives the plot, but the emotional core is the relationship between Ash and Eva. World-building is light and accessible rather than complex, keeping the focus on character dynamics and romantic tension.
My Funny Demon Valentine shares a similar comedic tone and human-meets-supernatural dynamic with My Roommate is a Vampire, but adds higher narrative stakes, a fugitive storyline, and a slower romantic build with more overt danger threading through the story.
The book is written for adult readers. It contains mature content, including steamy scenes and some violence tied to the supernatural threat. It is not recommended for younger teen readers.
The book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and supernatural peril. Characters are hunted by dangerous enemies, and there is a persistent threat of harm throughout the story. Readers sensitive to these elements should bear that in mind.
The jazz musician backdrop is distinctive — both leads are musicians, and music functions as a genuine thematic thread rather than decoration. The humor is also unusually consistent, balancing warmth and comedy against real supernatural stakes without undercutting either.
Info
ISBN: 9781496755858
Published Date: January 21, 2025
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Language: English
Page Count: 359
Size: 8.25" l x 5.50" w x 1.00" h
Category
Fiction