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Monsterville, USA #10

Who Let the Demon Out?

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Do gruff, growly demons deserve second chances?

Four years ago, I fell in love with a demon. Then he bailed on me, leaving me with a broken heart and a big secret. When I see a news article about Monsterville’s new demon sheriff, I recognize Venom. My heart may have healed, but our past isn’t over.

I present him with our daughter, and he’s stunned and overjoyed. He’s still the gruff, growly demon I fell for with a soft, squishy inside he hides from the world.

He has a good excuse for leaving me.

He’s putting on the heat, making me fall for him all over again.

And he wants a second chance.

Do I dare trust my heart to the demon who hurt me?

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2023

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Ava Ross

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AVA ROSS fell for men with unusual features when she first watched Star Wars, where alien creatures have gone mainstream. She lives in New England with her husband (who is sadly not an alien, though he is still cute in his own way), her kids, and assorted pets, including a yorkie pup and three cats.

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Profile Image for ꧁ᙏᗣᙃⱿꙆᗣ꧂.
1,215 reviews
October 21, 2023
A great ending to the entire series 😉👍

IT WOULD BE MONSTERVILLE - AVA ROSE:
• Book #01 : "Candy for my Orc Boss" - READ ➕ 4⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Book #02 : "Orc Me Baby One More Time" - READ ➕ 4⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Book #03 : "Gargoyles Just Want to Have Fun" - READ ➕ 3.5 ⭐
• Book #04 : "Don’t Go Knotting My Heart" - READ ➕ 3.5 ⭐
• Book #05 : "Whose Bed Have Your Claws Been Under?" - READ ➕ 4⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Book #06 : "Uptown Ogre" - READ ➕ 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Book #07 : "Oops, I Elf’d it Again" - READ ➕ 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Book #08 : "My Orc-y Breaky Heart" - READ ➕ 3.5 ⭐
• Book #09 : "Hold Me Closer, Fiery Phoenix" - READ ➕ 3.6 ⭐
• Book #10 : "Who Let the Demon Out?" - READ ➕ 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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2,191 reviews5 followers
January 4, 2024
Awwwwww

My favorite among favorites. But finally hearing about the demon sheriff is amazing. Learning his story and why he was so sad. Bre took the story to a whole new level, not only was she the cutest little half demon but she had some serious powers… I won’t give anything away. It’s a must read.
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1,052 reviews16 followers
September 1, 2023
Venom and Ali
I was waiting for Venom's book for a while because I knew it would be amazing. He is this super strong Monster that keeps the peace but also has a golden heart. I was só happy to see him with his daugther and Ali. It's just perfect. Ava Ross trully is an artist!
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5,837 reviews
May 25, 2024
No es de mis lecturas habituales. Sin embargo, me gustó y me entretuvo un rato.
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927 reviews27 followers
August 15, 2023
🔥 “Remember, sweet. When I play, I win.”
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Venom is the sheriff of Monsterville. And I’ve had my eye on the smoking-hot demon since he first appeared in the series. Venom is big, burly, strong, confident and fiercely protective. Even more, despite being a bit grumpy and snarly, he’s also kind, sweet and so helpful. But after losing the love of his life, he doesn’t let people in easily. Nevertheless, Venom is one magnificent male and I adored every single thing about him!

Ali is a wonderful woman! She’s kind, caring and compassionate. And she’s such an amazing mother. Even more, I loved how feisty she was and that she never hesitated to state her demands and needs. I loved her so, so much!

I absolutely loved everything that happened between Ali and Venom! Years ago they met and fell hard in love. But then they were torn apart by Venom thinking Ali is dead, and she believing that he left her for another woman. Now, when they meet again Venom is presented with an even bigger surprise - his daughter Bre. I loved the growly demon’s determination to prove to Ali that the old flames are far from extinguished and they all deserve a second chance, especially after discovering all the forces behind what happened in the past. I adored Ali and Venom together! I loved their banters and teasing. I also loved all the moments they spent together, and with Bre. And when they couldn’t resist the undeniable need for one another, the passionate moments they shared were so hot! Venom and Ali were so perfect for each other and, after everything they went through, they more than deserved a second chance in happiness, family and love.

In addition, the storyline was fantastic! I adore the people of Monsterville! I loved how the whole town came together to help Ali, Bre and Venom. And Venom’s mother was the absolute best. Even more, we get to attend one very, very special wedding. And last, but not least, I want a hellhound! Buttercup was just the sweetest!

Overall, the story is another wonderful addition to the series and a spectacular series finale! It’s filled with suspense, danger, twists, humor, drama, action, magic, blazing hot passion and magnificent characters.

I absolutely loved it!
Profile Image for Lori.
361 reviews3 followers
June 5, 2024
Great series!

I hate that this is the last book in the series, but, as they say, “All good things must come to an end.”
I have enjoyed every minute spent with the people of Monsterville! They have become very special to me, and I know I will be visiting them again.
I’ve been patiently, (sort of), waiting to hear Venom’s story. I found him to be an intriguing character and just knew I would be fascinated with his backstory. I was right!
Believing his mate to be dead, only his mother’s love and determination pulled him from the abyss; literally.
Finding purpose in being sheriff of Monsterville, he is so busy keeping busy, he doesn’t realize how much the people of his community have come to appreciate him. He’s helped more people than he will admit, and they have come to not only admire him, but to claim him as their friend.
The last thing he expects to happen is for the woman who will always own his heart and soul, to walk into a celebration and tell him he has a daughter; a three year old daughter!
Ali believes he cheated on her, without remorse; he believes she died.
Obviously, someone wants to separate them. But why? More importantly, who?
With help from Venom’s friends and mom, they are determined to find out and end the threat for good.
Can they find their way back to each other, and the love they shared, or has their chance passed them by?
A three year old cutie has decided daddy belongs with them, and with every adorable smile and hug, Venom is wrapped tighter and tighter around her tiny little fingers!
Now, if he can just convince Ali…
Note: This book, and series is meant for mature readers. Explicit sex.
Read them in order to keep the continuity.
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5,706 reviews228 followers
September 5, 2023
Venom, the somewhat surly sheriff, is up and there are a few complications with his lady love. The biggest one being that he believed Ali was dead. Yeah, he was a closed-off, snarly mess of a demon because of it and having her show up in town with a wee one who's CLEARLY his throws him for a loop. Not in a bad way, mind you. The big guy just has to wrap his head around the fact his one and only WASN'T dead and he had an adorable daughter to boot.

On Ali's end, circumstances had her believing the worst about Venom, but she's big-hearted enough to give him a chance to meet his daughter when she finally tracks him down. Given what she believed, she definitely didn't expect him to be overjoyed to see her, so their reunion takes a little mental reorganizing on her end when it happens.

Because Venom is VERY happy be reunited. But he's also concerned that the person who orchestrated their breakup before will strike again. So he has to figure out how to keep both Ali and his daughter safe while working on eliminating the threat against them.

Yeah, it's a little complicated. But Venom has made friends in his time as sheriff and it doesn't take long before the entire town is rallying around them and doing their level best to help.

More than a little danger, a lady who ADORES being a grandmother, a protective pup, friends who will do anything they can to help, a demon who has a second chance with the woman he believes he lost, and a lady who is willing to listen to her heart and trust her demon with the safety of her family. Good stuff!

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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63 reviews7 followers
August 31, 2023
Well… let’s just say that this final Monsterville, USA story ended on such a high note! I can’t believe this is the end of the magnificent town of Monsterville that I have come to love. I have adored every couple that we’ve encountered along the way. I didn’t know what to expect with this book after all the Venom sightings we’ve had over the past several book, but turns out that he is one of my favorites. Our hero, Venom, may be a growly sheriff on the outside… but he’s truly a lovable sweetheart on the inside. Although, that is probably more due to our heroine, Ali, who saw the real him… yet loved him all at the same time. The highlight of this story, however, is the love that Venom has with his daughter Bre… Oh my heart!!! So happy with this book and very glad to have been able to read it! This is definitely one in a series I will always hold dear. Thank you, Mrs. Ava Ross!!
Profile Image for Valerie.
71 reviews
April 29, 2024
Continuity is important

I've read all the books in this series, and I felt that all of them were kind of fun but not very polished. There's a definite Wattpad vibe in her writing, like she's picturing fight scenes and jokes you'd find in anime aimed at teens.

This book, compared to all the others, had the worst continuity problems. It's a huge example of why authors should never self-edit. Hire an editor. Or at the VERY least, keep notes. If you're going to write a series about a community, PLEASE keep track of who is mated to whom and what powers different beings have and whose story involved what plot.

Plus there's only so much snarling a person can take. An editor would recognize that not everyone snarls everything all the time and suggest alternatives from a thesaurus. And maybe how to spell profusion.
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589 reviews
August 24, 2023
I love Monsterville USA. Who Let The Demons Out is (I believe) the final book in the series and I'm going to miss visiting with my favorite monster town. I honestly wasn't sure I was going to like this story because I don't like books about demons but I decided to trust Ava Ross..i've never regretted it yet. So I started it with a bit of trepidation...a few hours later I was finished with the book having been totally engrossed and unable to put it down. I loved Venom and Ali! And Bre!! Can there be a cinnamon roll Demon? Yes there can! So after all that dragging my feet Ava Ross came through as always..she's never let me down, not once. I loved the story so much! I'm not going to say goodbye to Monsterville because I will be reading these stories over and over.
Profile Image for Stacey Gomez.
1,108 reviews17 followers
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September 1, 2023
4 years ago Ali and Venom parted ways, Ali thinking that Venom cheated on her with another woman. She saw this with her two eyes. And Venom thought she dead those many years ago. But alias, Ali sees Venom as Monsterville's Sheriff. She goes there so that he can meet his daughter that he didn't know about. When they see each others the truths of why they separated for so long comes out. But, who would do that? Not all is what it seems. Venom's mother is all loving towards him and her other son, but when the secret that Ali comes to Montersville to show the excitement can't be contained. Will they get their 2nd chance? I had to admit I didn't understand why at first Ali went to monsterville in the first place. Hence skipping the blurb or ther other book previous shed some light?
Profile Image for Lisa Bing.
6,236 reviews70 followers
September 2, 2023
This was a sweet second chance romance for the finale of the series and I loved Venom and Ali together. Of course, I also loved how gooey he got for his daughter, Bre. That was heartwarming ;D Venom left Ali for good reasons and while she's healed, mostly, having him back in her life becomes necessary when she introduces their daughter to him. However, things aren't simple and there are plot twists to keep you glued to your reader. I loved the humour in this series and while there is angst and hard decisions to be made in this story, the humour is still there. And the residents of Monsterville really rally together to help them out. I really enjoyed how this story unfolded and will be adding it to my re-read shelf, like so many others of this series :D
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Author 4 books21 followers
September 3, 2023
A story that will have you losing sleep to finish it!

Venom and Ali were torn apart by evil subterfuge. They were bamboozled into thinking they had each lost the other. When they're reunited, it takes a lot of forgiveness, even though neither of them were guilty, to find a way forward. I loved all of it! Mother Nature was unexpected and I think Bre is going to be something special. I loved revisiting characters from previous stories, reconnecting and seeing how they all blend into the bigger story. This book does not let you get bored, there's always something going on to make you stay up for " just one more chapter." I just want to tell you, that thought is a liar, lol!
1,353 reviews12 followers
September 5, 2023
No! No, no, no, no! This series cannot end as I have loved them so much. It truly feels like a wrench to leave them all behind. I will be re-reading them though of that there can be no doubt. I am so happy that this last one was Venom getting his mate. I had wondered about him as he popped up here and there and this does not disappoint. There were machinations which prevented both Venom and Ali being together at first and although it sounds inconceivable, neither of them is to blame. Four years and lot of hurt later fixing it all is much harder said than done. I also loved the roll call of the other couples before we have to leave.
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1,279 reviews30 followers
November 20, 2023
Venom and Ali have a great story. They are tricked into believing one died and the other cheated so they stay apart. Venom a demon goes back to hell until his mom pulls him to earth again. He then becomes the sheriff and takes care of all his fellow towns ppl.
That is until Ali a human shows up with their daughter a mixed child in tow. This is a big surprise and very weird since he thought she was dead.
Then trouble comes to try and stir things up again. His mother (who is also a great surprise) helps to defeat the mystery bad guy who is someone know to Venom.
The twist and turns in this book add up to a great story.
Profile Image for T Nelson.
1,879 reviews28 followers
May 10, 2024
HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Paranormal, Second Chance, Secret Baby
Monsterville, USA series Book 10

Trigger/Content warnings
Evil family
Assault/ Violence
Cheating (but not really)

(mmc, monster)
(mfc, human)

She fell in love with a demon when the humans first entertained a treaty. She thought they were in love until she saw him kiss another woman. He thought she had been murdered, and left to go back to the underworld. It was all a setup to break them apart. It's been 4 years and their daughter is now 3. She decided it was time to introduce them after finding out he was topside again. Will they be able to make it work this time? Are they safe?

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123 reviews
February 7, 2025
Delightful!

Monsterville, USA is a delightful place with a wide variety of magical beings often referred to as monsters. Sheriff Venom appeared many times in the other book in the Monsterville, USA series. Ava Ross did a marvelous job of creating a tuff on the outside Squishy on the inside MMC. He gets the chance to see the woman Ali who he thought died years ago again. And lo and behold she is alive and has a 3 year old little girl who has horns and hair like his. Can he find a second chance at love when Ali or will he loose her forever. Excellent story of a second chance, self discovery, and the power of community! Enjoy! I did!
896 reviews2 followers
September 5, 2023
Loved it!

A demon and a human had a relationship that produced a baby, but others made sure they weren't together. Years later, she finds him, and he is shocked because he thought he saw her die. The finale of this series brings all the characters back. Because you can be friends with a demon sheriff. I love this series, and I am so sad that it's over. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves a good monster romance. Every single story in this series is worth reading. Loved it!
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1,074 reviews5 followers
September 7, 2023
So sweet😊

I loved everything about this. I was so anxious to read about Venom, and his lost love, ever since he stopped the Orc, and his lady , to try to convince them not to break their mating bond. Now the story is here, and I loved how it came about, and how he finds out just how much he's valued as the Sheriff, and a friend to everyone. Great scenes with his Famous Mother, and his little one's hidden secret. Very powerful scenes with Venom, and Ali. Turn the AC up. More than five stars for this one. I loved it. Oh yeah, I want a Buttercup for my own.
380 reviews3 followers
May 14, 2024
Who let the demon out?

Venom and Ali found each other, mates and then lost each other.
Ali’s heart was broken when she saw Venom, her man and mate kissing and touching a beautiful woman and leading her into a hotel room. He disappeared and she was unable to find him. She was even warned off. She carried on with her life without him but years later a newspaper article sends her to a new town to share important information with Venom. A full emotion filled story, harrowing sequences with lovely surprises and sexy moments.
152 reviews2 followers
August 12, 2023
Who Let the Demon Out by Ava Ross is the last book (I believe) in her wonderfully romantic Monsterville series. I wish this series could last forever! We finally get to hear our Demon sheriff’s story and it is filled with everything you have come to expect from Ava and Monsterville, but especially a town who has your back, no matter the danger!
Every book is filled with romance, fun, and laughter – I highly recommend this entire series!
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5,201 reviews
August 25, 2023
I knew it! Our resident demon, Vemon, may be grumpy, but he is a real softie. The MMC was hiding a few surprises, but they were a welcome surprise.

I am both sad and happy that this is the last book in the series. I enjoyed reading each of the characters in the series, and I loved that they have become a close-knit community. I am going to miss them. I am going to put them on my to-be-reread list.
696 reviews7 followers
August 29, 2023
Twin brothers - demons- one good and one bad. Ali and Venom fell in love 4 years ago, but an incident drove them apart. Ali was pregnant and gave birth to little Bre. Now after seeing an article about Venom it's time for him to get to know Bre. What could go wrong? Well, Ava found quite a few plot twists for her story. She stirred in angst, hard decisions, connections and just the right amount of steam to give her readers an amazing story.
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1,249 reviews6 followers
September 2, 2023
When Venom lost his love, Ali, it changed him. Once a warm hearted demon, he became a major grump. When she shows up on Monsterville four years later, with his daughter Bre in tow, he’s astonished and grateful. Now he needs to not only win her heart back, but protect them both from the evil that separated them. Some much fun seeing the other couples in this series, and some new magical characters as well!
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Author 3 books242 followers
September 4, 2023
fantastic addition to a super fun sweet series

Book 10 really brought this series to a lovely conclusion. Though I hope there are future Monsterville books to come. This series delivers fun sweet stories with steamy love scenes and a good dose of laughter and love. I loved watching Ali and Venom figure out why they were separated years ago. He’s the perfect cinnamon roll. Seeing how the town rallied around him was an oh so satisfying finale. Another awesome read by Ava Ross!
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357 reviews1 follower
October 13, 2023
it was okay

Not my personal cup of tea but I guess I can see the appeal. Everything was a bit too easy and convenient. Venoms mom being Mother Earth was kinda weird to me because you’d think she’d have enough powers to do something about all of this. Bre’s powers were never explained even though she folded the king of demons with a mere thought at like 3. Overall the whole thing was kinda cheesy.
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71 reviews
February 13, 2024
This one hurt. It was a cute story but the continuity errors are horrifying.

First she rushed into town and was so tired, but it turns out she had actually arrived a few days before and asked around about Venom? She’s wearing jeans and specifically mentions tactile sensation about then but then she has half a conversation and she’s wearing a dress suddenly?

It hurt my brain, I couldn’t finish it. Beware all ye who enter.
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67 reviews1 follower
May 5, 2025
I enjoyed this book very much! I loved how Venom was actually this big cinnamon roll! Who would do whatever it took to protect his family. Ali being the type of mom who wanted her daughter to know her father. I loved seeing all the town come together and seeing that their daughter has powers too. And the relationship between Bre and Buttercup was too cute!! I wish the epilogue we got to see them have more children. I wonder if Horicus will get his own book maybe a second chance romance or something. It would be nice to see
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Profile Image for Joy.
299 reviews2 followers
August 13, 2023
This is the 10th book in the Monsterville U.S.A. Series. This book features Venom and Ali. It's a sweet heartwarming second chance romance. I loved how the Monsterville citizens all banded together to help these two out. This was an enjoyable weekend read. I highly recommend this HEA book and this whole series.
92 reviews1 follower
August 31, 2023
Great ending to the series!

I loved seeing Vemon be reunited with his love, and only thing I notice is close to the end of the book so of the names of the couples got mixed up so I got confusing for a minute. But overall it was a great read, I wish we could have seen further into the future for each couple to see how their families grow though
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