Sunday, May 17, 2026

Book Review: My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher (Hell Bend Book 1)

 Genre: Paranormal Romance • Dark Fantasy Romance

Tropes: Demon Prince, Cursed MMC, Touch Her and Die, Escaped From Hell, Fated Mates Vibes, Brothers in Exile, Protective Hero, Jazz Musician FMC, Forced Proximity

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Format: eBook

Series: Hell Bent Book 1


    Asmodeus is a Prince of Hell, and feelings are supposed to be beneath him. Love, joy, music—those are human weaknesses. After centuries cursed to exist in a dull, colorless world where no one can truly see him, Ash has accepted that emptiness is simply his reality.

    Now living in London alongside his equally dangerous brothers after escaping Hell, Ash spends his nights hiding in jazz clubs, clinging to one of the few things that still makes him feel something. Then he meets Evangeline. Talented, beautiful, and somehow completely unaffected by his curse, Eva sees the real him immediately—and the curse begins to crack. Unfortunately, Hell wants its princes back. And by getting close to Eva, Ash may have just painted a target on her back.

    This was my book club’s pick of the month and I ended up enjoying it way more than I expected. I’m always weak for demon romances, and this one absolutely delivered on the vibes. Broody immortal demon prince obsessed with a talented woman who sees past his curse? Immediate yes.

    The chemistry between Ash and Eva is intense from the start, and the book wastes absolutely no time bringing the spice. Their relationship is packed with tension, emotional vulnerability, and plenty of explicit scenes while they try to stay one step ahead of the forces hunting Ash and his brothers.

    I also loved the curse aspect of the story. Watching Ash slowly rediscover joy, color, and emotion through Eva was honestly my favorite part of the book. Underneath all the spice and action there’s a surprisingly emotional core about loneliness, identity, and finally being seen for who you truly are.

    The humor throughout the book caught me off guard too. Between the brothers’ banter, Ash trying to navigate emotions after centuries of emptiness, and the supernatural chaos unfolding around them, there were quite a few moments that genuinely made me laugh. Some twists were pretty easy to predict early on, especially surrounding Eva, but honestly it didn’t take away from the enjoyment for me. The fun was in watching everything unfold and seeing how the characters handled it.

    The romance wraps up nicely by the end, but the larger conflict is clearly just beginning, and I’m very interested to see where the rest of the brothers’ stories go from here. I’ll absolutely be continuing this series.

You’ll Love This Book If You Enjoy:

  • Demon romances with morally gray MMCs
  • Super spicy paranormal romance
  • Protective heroes obsessed with the FMC
  • Jazz club aesthetics and moody London settings
  • Escaped-from-Hell storylines
  • Cursed immortals learning to feel again
  • Brothers who banter while causing chaos
  • Fast-paced fantasy romance with humor and action
  • Romance mixed with supernatural politics and danger

A sexy, emotional demon romance packed with curses, chaos, jazz clubs, and a surprisingly heartfelt story about learning how to feel alive again.

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $8.99 by clicking here

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