My Demon Hunter (Hell Bent, Bk. 2)
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Overview
From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Sanctuary of the Shadow comes a steamy, laugh-out-loud paranormal romance about a demon hunter who never expected to become the hunted.
For millennia, Mishetsumephtai has served one purpose. Enslaved to an evil demon queen, he is the Hunter — the one who drags the guilty back to Hell. He has never questioned his duty. Until now.
A taste of freedom on Earth changes everything. When Mist encounters a human woman who smiles at him with no idea what kind of monster he is, something shifts inside him. He should walk away. Instead, he follows her through the ice cream aisle.
Lily Donovan thought the most dangerous part of a late-night snack run would be the junk food. She didn't expect to find a brooding stranger with unusual tattoos and beguiling amber eyes tracking her through the corner store. Lily has spent years running from what she truly is, ever since the death of her parents. But denial has a way of catching up with you.
The pull between Mist and Lily is immediate and undeniable. Yet Mist's freedom was never meant to last. His reprieve from Hell was always temporary, and the punishment for disobedience promises to be worse than death. Letting himself want something — someone — was never part of the plan.
But he can't let her go.
"This book had everything I was hoping for; magic, witty banter, a possessive hero, an equally possessive, curvy heroine, secrets, good friends, steamy love scenes, nasty villains, laugh-out-loud moments as well as a few nail-biting moments, ending with a few twists and a happily ever after. If you have been searching for a sexy, paranormal rom com, you can stop looking because this is that book!" — Flippin' Pages Book Reviews
Series Information
Series Name: Hell Bent
Series Reading Order
This series includes a prequel novella and a short story, and is best read in the following order: My Demon Romance (Prequel), My Funny Demon Valentine, My Demon Hunter, Mistified (Short Story), Demon With Benefits, Guardian Demon, Beauty and the Demon, and Fallen Demon. The series is ongoing.
Prequel Novella - My Demon Romance
Book 1 - My Funny Demon Valentine
Book 2 - My Demon Hunter
Optional Short Story, 2.5 - Mistified
Book 3 - Demon With Benefits
Book 4 - Guardian Demon
Book 5 - Beauty and the Demon
Book 6 - Fallen Demon
Reviews and Author Praise
"My Demon Hunter is a treasure for anyone craving an adventure filled with humor, heart, and some steamy moments. If you appreciate stories rich in emotional nuance and complex characters—including a lovable, protective hero and a relatable, strong heroine—this book will undoubtedly find a place in your heart."
— Literature for Lunch
"This book was so much fun. It featured a reluctant witch and sweet demon. I couldn't put it down. I loved all the characters and can't wait for more books featuring more of the demons. THE DEMON HUNTER was fun, spicy, and a great story. I'd recommend it for paranormal lovers that like a little humor with their romance."
— Reading in Pajamas
"I read this in almost a day. It is fast-paced, witty, humorous, all while having a more serious overall plot with the witch prophecy and Mist's servitude being major conflicts. Lovers of adult paranormal romance will certainly devour this one."
— Teresa Crider, Review Writer
"This book had everything I was hoping for; magic, witty banter, a possessive hero, an equally possessive, curvy heroine, secrets, good friends, steamy love scenes, nasty villains, laugh-out-loud moments as well as a few nail-biting moments, ending with a few twists and a happily ever after. If you have been searching for a sexy, paranormal rom com, you can stop looking because this it that book!"
— Flippin' Pages Book Reviews
Topics and Key Themes
Narrative Tropes
Grumpy/Sunshine
Forbidden Love
Opposites Attract
He Falls First
Hidden Identity
Key Themes
Freedom tasted too late — a millennia-enslaved demon discovers want, then risks everything to keep it.
Denial catching up — a woman running from her witch identity can't outrun destiny or Mist.
Monster learning tenderness — an enforcer built for Hell is undone by one human smile.
Servitude versus selfhood — choosing one person means defying an evil queen's punishment worse than death.
Secrets as armor — both hero and heroine hide their true natures until love demands honesty.
Who is this book for?
Primary Genre: Paranormal Romance
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5: Very Spicy
Turning up the heat! Multiple steamy scenes with clear, descriptive detail and strong chemistry. Romance and spice share the spotlight here.
Fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Hannah Nicole Maehrer will enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor, steamy open-door romance, and emotionally rich slow-burn tension between a reluctant demon hunter and a woman hiding her true nature.
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 lives in British Columbia, and can be found online at AuroraAscher.com.
Similar Authors
Jennifer L. Armentrout, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, K.F. Breene
Reader FAQs
The tone leans comedic. The book balances laugh-out-loud moments and witty banter with a serious underlying plot involving Mist's servitude and Lily's hidden identity. Readers looking for paranormal romance with genuine humor alongside emotional stakes will find both here.
Both feature steamy open-door romance and supernatural heroes with emotional depth. My Demon Hunter leans more comedic and moves at a faster pace, with lighter world-building than Armentrout's longer series. The emotional tension is similar, but the overall register is more playful.
The attraction between Mist and Lily is immediate, but the emotional development builds with tension throughout. Reviewers describe it as fast-paced overall, so readers should expect a story that moves quickly while still earning its romantic payoff.
The book is written for adult readers. It carries a high spice level — rated 4 out of 5 — with open-door romantic scenes. It is not suitable for younger or young adult audiences.
The book contains explicit sexual content, villain-related threat and peril, themes of enslavement and servitude, and references to parental death in a character's backstory. Readers sensitive to any of these elements should take note before purchasing.
Info
ISBN: 9781496755865
Published Date: March 25, 2025
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Language: English
Page Count: 335
Size: 8.26" l x 5.52" w x 0.88" h
Category
Fiction