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My Demon Hunter by Aurora Ascher

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My Demon Hunter (Hell Bent, #2)My Demon Hunter by Aurora Ascher

Tracy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: Hell Bent, #2

Release Date: March 25, 2025

Enslaved to a demon queen, Mishetsumephtai “Mist” is bound to her and serves as her hunter – it is his job to track down rogue demons and drag them back to hell. He was sent to find Ash and his brothers, but when he did, instead of taking them back he makes a deal with them and now he is staying with them and taking a much needed break from his duties. He is in a corner store buying ice cream for Ash’s mate Eva, when he meets Lily. Instantly he is captivated and will do anything to possess her. Unfortunately, Mist’s mistress isn’t willing to let him go, and choices will have to be made. Can Mist break the brand that is tying him to hell and find true happiness with Lily or is he doomed to hunt forever?

Blood-born witches, Lily Donovan and her twin sister Iris moved to Montreal nine years ago after the death of their parents. Unlike her twin, Lily has no desire to practice magic and has turned her back on her heritage. When she meets Mist, she too is captivated, but she was completely taken aback when she learns he is a demon. Yet, the connection between them is undeniable and when hell recalls Mist, Lily is willing to embrace her witchiness and brave the depths of hell to save her demon. And doing so will reveal a past that will change her forever and will bind her to Mist for eternity – that is if they can actually escape hell.

This was a great audiobook – the narrator Kirsten Leigh did a wonderful job with the characters and paced the story perfectly. The story itself was amazing, and I will definitely be reading the previous book and looking forward to future installments. 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. This was a new to me author, but I am hooked and will be impatiently waiting for the next book! This was the second book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone title. If you have been searching for a sexy, paranormal rom com, you can stop looking because this it that book!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

A Gentleman’s Touch by Mihwa Lee

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A Gentleman's Touch (Madams and Mischief Book 2)A Gentleman’s Touch by Mihwa Lee

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Madams and Mischief, #2

Release Date: March 31, 2025

When Marshall Craven, Viscount Rochford is summoned to Madame Tansley’s office after a night of debauchery, he never expected his employer to give him an assignment to act as a companion to a young lady, who could not be told of his true occupation, or that he is not being hired for his usual services. The lady in question is a recluse and a suffers from haphephobia. Marshall is being hired to gain her trust and help her overcome her fears. It is an assignment that he at first refuses but is goaded into accepting. He has no idea what to expect but is shocked nonetheless by the young woman he meets. Clearly Adeline Price needs help, but never did Marshall think he would fall in love for the first time in his life and end up having her heal his hidden wounds.

Heiress Adeline Price was orphaned early in life when her beloved parents died of leprosy and left her to care of their solicitor. She was raised by servants and governesses, but the trauma of her parents death left a huge impact on her and caused her fear of touch and as time passed, she got worse and now at twenty three, she hasn’t left her home in nearly ten years. When Marshall shows up, she is at first upset by his presence, but soon she finds herself under his spell and falling in love. Slowly, with his help, she begins to free herself from the fears that have held her captive for so long and for the first time, she has hope for the future. But when she learns Marshall’s true occupation, she begins to doubt everything and insists that he leave. He refuses stating that he won’t go until she can leave the house, so she sets out to do just that. But when he finally does leave, she realizes the mistake she has made and will have to find the strength to overcome her fear and fight for the man she loves.

This was a well-written story with likable characters and several interesting and unique story points by a new-to-me author. And while I appreciated the fresh plot, I didn’t really understand how either Marshall or Adeline ended up where they were in life – that might be due to the length of the novel, which was more like a long novella, so maybe the author just didn’t have space to give the reader their complete backstories. Overall, it was a good read with a happy ending as well as a bit of spice. So, if you are looking for a quick read that isn’t your run-of-the-mill Victorian romance – I would happily recommend this title. This is the second book in the series, but I didn’t read the first book and believe these books can all be read as standalone titles.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *