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Hotter than Hell
Summoning Mr. Wrong (Or Maybe Right)
A broke college grad with bad luck. A demon who refuses to leave my couch.
I was just trying to manifest some abundance. Light a candle, chant a little, maybe get lucky with rent money.
Instead, I woke up to six feet of smug, tattooed demon lounging in my living room, eating my cereal and mocking my life choices.
Apparently, I signed some kind of contract, and now he can’t leave until he fulfills a “favor.” Which, so far, has meant reorganizing my kitchen, sabotaging my dating apps, and making suggestive comments every time I so much as look at him.
Asmodeus is arrogant, ridiculously hot, and way too domestic for someone who claims to be an ancient being of darkness. And the longer he sticks around, the more suspicious I get.
Because his idea of a “favor” doesn’t look like torment at all. It looks a lot like trying to win my heart.
I was just trying to manifest some abundance. Light a candle, chant a little, maybe get lucky with rent money.
Instead, I woke up to six feet of smug, tattooed demon lounging in my living room, eating my cereal and mocking my life choices.
Apparently, I signed some kind of contract, and now he can’t leave until he fulfills a “favor.” Which, so far, has meant reorganizing my kitchen, sabotaging my dating apps, and making suggestive comments every time I so much as look at him.
Asmodeus is arrogant, ridiculously hot, and way too domestic for someone who claims to be an ancient being of darkness. And the longer he sticks around, the more suspicious I get.
Because his idea of a “favor” doesn’t look like torment at all. It looks a lot like trying to win my heart.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2025
223 people are currently reading
315 people want to read
About the author
Callie Colby
20 books23 followersCallie is a romance author who believes every love story deserves a happy ending — and a little heat along the way. Known for her lighthearted, swoony, and steamy novels, she delights in creating characters who make readers laugh, blush, and believe in love. When she’s not writing, Callie can be found hunting for the perfect vintage teacup, baking wildly over-decorated cupcakes, and choreographing impromptu kitchen dance parties to 80s pop hits. She lives with an ever-growing collection of romance paperbacks, a mischievous cat named Biscuit, and a firm conviction that love — like sprinkles — makes everything better.
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April 7, 2026
author uses Virtual Voice
Dnf- started reading this and thought it was cute, but when I went to look at the authors other books, some of the covers looked suspiciously like they were done by ai. Add in that there’s no cover credit in this book, author has no social media presence and uses Virtual Voice for the audiobooks, I am definitely dnfing.
Eta: I’m not saying this cover is AI- I’m just saying there’s enough here to make me wonder about their stance on using ai, especially if they’re using virtual voice.
Dnf- started reading this and thought it was cute, but when I went to look at the authors other books, some of the covers looked suspiciously like they were done by ai. Add in that there’s no cover credit in this book, author has no social media presence and uses Virtual Voice for the audiobooks, I am definitely dnfing.
Eta: I’m not saying this cover is AI- I’m just saying there’s enough here to make me wonder about their stance on using ai, especially if they’re using virtual voice.
January 2, 2026
Okayyyyy pause the cover is sooooo hotttttt and so intriguing.
Then going into the book I wasn’t expecting it to be sooooooo cute like this was such a fast paced book with aspects of smut he basically was teaching him stuff like pop off Mr demon.
Then later on they were definitely made for each other I think, they completed each other I think their connection was strong from the day they met. Even if it was on accident.
Like I highly recommend if you want a little demon like him and have a thing the devil but more cute then demonic this is perfect, not a lot of spice but enough spice.
Overall, if you want something that’s very real with everyone gets lonely, all I wanted was to be loved, etc this really felt real in general and it was so cute and really have to read the other 2 in the series cause this was phenomenal.
Then going into the book I wasn’t expecting it to be sooooooo cute like this was such a fast paced book with aspects of smut he basically was teaching him stuff like pop off Mr demon.
Then later on they were definitely made for each other I think, they completed each other I think their connection was strong from the day they met. Even if it was on accident.
Like I highly recommend if you want a little demon like him and have a thing the devil but more cute then demonic this is perfect, not a lot of spice but enough spice.
Overall, if you want something that’s very real with everyone gets lonely, all I wanted was to be loved, etc this really felt real in general and it was so cute and really have to read the other 2 in the series cause this was phenomenal.
October 22, 2025
so first off I will say it was cute! However, Julian has blonde hair in the book cover? Right! So why does he say “my dark hair” when describing how he looks in the mirror..nope doesn’t match so that irked me, I know it’s probably just a me thing but stuff like that gets to me 🥲
I also wish the ending would’ve been at the year point and not the 6 months, kinda felt open ended to me. So you don’t really get that closure
I also wish the ending would’ve been at the year point and not the 6 months, kinda felt open ended to me. So you don’t really get that closure
December 9, 2025
2 ⭐
This was a quick read. After reading a lot of books, you really start to notice how predictable certain plot points are. Which is to say that this book was quite predictable but that was what I expected and that's fine. It was a bit corny but in that feel-good way. I think I would've liked this more when I was younger.
This was a quick read. After reading a lot of books, you really start to notice how predictable certain plot points are. Which is to say that this book was quite predictable but that was what I expected and that's fine. It was a bit corny but in that feel-good way. I think I would've liked this more when I was younger.
September 17, 2025
3.5☆ Really not much to it, just a quick bit of no angst feel-good fluff... whoch is sometimes exactly what I need 🤣
October 29, 2025
cute and light, loving the gay romance
January 25, 2026
Didn’t realize there was AI involved until after finishing, so will not be reading more by this author. Oops.
November 12, 2025
Ai written. It’s definitely taking plotting, scenes, character design, & even some dialogue from other books. It’s such a Deja vu to read it after reading so many other PNR novels.
October 9, 2025
Here's Callie Colby's "Summoning Mr. Wrong (Or Mr. Right)." It's the first book in her Hotter Than Hell series.
["A broke college grad with bad luck. A demon who refuses to leave my couch.
I was just trying to manifest some abundance. Light a candle, chant a little, maybe get lucky with rent money.
Instead, I woke up to six feet of smug, tattooed demon lounging in my living room, eating my cereal and mocking my life choices.
Apparently, I signed some kind of contract, and now he can’t leave until he fulfills a “favor.” Which, so far, has meant reorganizing my kitchen, sabotaging my dating apps, and making suggestive comments every time I so much as look at him.
Asmodeus is arrogant, ridiculously hot, and way too domestic for someone who claims to be an ancient being of darkness. And the longer he sticks around, the more suspicious I get.
Because his idea of a “favor” doesn’t look like torment at all. It looks a lot like trying to win my heart."]
I swear I read this story before, but I don't have it written down anywhere. Either way, I highly enjoyed myself.
These two were adorable as hell. They helped each other grow, helped each other become stronger. They appreciated each other's passions. They supported each other's talents. They fell in love so deeply that Hell (well, The Between) changed their rules.
#summoningmrwrong #summoningmrwrongormrright #hisinfernalpurr #calliecolby #hotterthanhell #hotterthanhellseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks
["A broke college grad with bad luck. A demon who refuses to leave my couch.
I was just trying to manifest some abundance. Light a candle, chant a little, maybe get lucky with rent money.
Instead, I woke up to six feet of smug, tattooed demon lounging in my living room, eating my cereal and mocking my life choices.
Apparently, I signed some kind of contract, and now he can’t leave until he fulfills a “favor.” Which, so far, has meant reorganizing my kitchen, sabotaging my dating apps, and making suggestive comments every time I so much as look at him.
Asmodeus is arrogant, ridiculously hot, and way too domestic for someone who claims to be an ancient being of darkness. And the longer he sticks around, the more suspicious I get.
Because his idea of a “favor” doesn’t look like torment at all. It looks a lot like trying to win my heart."]
I swear I read this story before, but I don't have it written down anywhere. Either way, I highly enjoyed myself.
These two were adorable as hell. They helped each other grow, helped each other become stronger. They appreciated each other's passions. They supported each other's talents. They fell in love so deeply that Hell (well, The Between) changed their rules.
#summoningmrwrong #summoningmrwrongormrright #hisinfernalpurr #calliecolby #hotterthanhell #hotterthanhellseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks
October 20, 2025
“Summoning Mr. Wrong (Or Maybe Right)” is everything I hoped for and more!!! It’s a perfect mix of humor, sweetness, and heat.
The premise hooked me right away, an accidental demon summoning that turns into something far more complicated than expected ?? Sign me in please!!
Deus is the sweetest demon I have encountered and since the start of the book tries to do everything and anything for the wellbeing of his human!!! And the banter?? God it had me laughing out loud more than once.
I’ll definitely be rereading this and recommending it to anyone who loves stories with a little bit of infernal charm
Favourite quotes:
1. “We don’t want souls. What would we even do with them ? Display them on a shelf ?”
2. “Sleep well my unexpected human”
3. “Somethings are worth the pain of losing them”
The premise hooked me right away, an accidental demon summoning that turns into something far more complicated than expected ?? Sign me in please!!
Deus is the sweetest demon I have encountered and since the start of the book tries to do everything and anything for the wellbeing of his human!!! And the banter?? God it had me laughing out loud more than once.
I’ll definitely be rereading this and recommending it to anyone who loves stories with a little bit of infernal charm
Favourite quotes:
1. “We don’t want souls. What would we even do with them ? Display them on a shelf ?”
2. “Sleep well my unexpected human”
3. “Somethings are worth the pain of losing them”
October 19, 2025
2.5 ⭐
Another дивна книжка на фон під час прибирання, another day to think what am I doing with my life.
Але якщо серйозно, саме ця історія змусила мене замислитися, а чого саме бажаю Я. Від життя, від інших людей, від себе. Що є таке непомітне, що стримує мене? Чому всі ті творчі починання залишають в прихованому ящику, ідеї не реалізуються на повну, а кожен день стає like groundhog day.
Короче, щось далеко я пішла в себе, поки слухала це. Коротко. Оці всі повтори слів що в нього (демона) був досвід від millennium, або який же гг невпевнений в собі були зайвими чи що. Діставало під кінець. Але якщо слухати на 1.5х, то ок.
Дякую за причину самокопання, шо.
Історія з феями мені сподобалась більше, бо там хоч була хімія між персонажами 😶
Another дивна книжка на фон під час прибирання, another day to think what am I doing with my life.
Але якщо серйозно, саме ця історія змусила мене замислитися, а чого саме бажаю Я. Від життя, від інших людей, від себе. Що є таке непомітне, що стримує мене? Чому всі ті творчі починання залишають в прихованому ящику, ідеї не реалізуються на повну, а кожен день стає like groundhog day.
Короче, щось далеко я пішла в себе, поки слухала це. Коротко. Оці всі повтори слів що в нього (демона) був досвід від millennium, або який же гг невпевнений в собі були зайвими чи що. Діставало під кінець. Але якщо слухати на 1.5х, то ок.
Дякую за причину самокопання, шо.
Історія з феями мені сподобалась більше, бо там хоч була хімія між персонажами 😶
February 28, 2026
This was a short, easy read about a human who accidentally summons a demon… and then falls in love with him ✨
There isn’t a ton of plot happening, it’s mostly focused on the relationship between the two leads. That said, you can definitely see the potential for future books in this series and where the world could expand 🤷♀️
I did appreciate the theme of realizing you’re worthy of love 💘 That part felt sincere and sweet. And you can absolutely tell this was written by someone who’s a fan of Good Omens (which, same… though recent events have made that a bit complicated, cough cough Neil). 💀
Overall, it’s a quick, low-commitment read, perfect for filling an afternoon 👀
There isn’t a ton of plot happening, it’s mostly focused on the relationship between the two leads. That said, you can definitely see the potential for future books in this series and where the world could expand 🤷♀️
I did appreciate the theme of realizing you’re worthy of love 💘 That part felt sincere and sweet. And you can absolutely tell this was written by someone who’s a fan of Good Omens (which, same… though recent events have made that a bit complicated, cough cough Neil). 💀
Overall, it’s a quick, low-commitment read, perfect for filling an afternoon 👀
October 20, 2025
I liked it
This was a good book. I’m not sure I liked the ending. I feel like the Epilogue should have wrapped everything up. It did but I felt like it was a missed opportunity to really finish the book. Like they should have finished with a year after instead of 6 months. I would have liked to see the lives the characters created for themselves.
This was a good book. I’m not sure I liked the ending. I feel like the Epilogue should have wrapped everything up. It did but I felt like it was a missed opportunity to really finish the book. Like they should have finished with a year after instead of 6 months. I would have liked to see the lives the characters created for themselves.
October 30, 2025
I don't know what it is with me and demon romances this year, but I've sure read a bunch of them. This one is cute and plays on the accidental summoning trope. It's pretty straightforward, and you know where it's going from the beginning, but I find that comforting.
November 5, 2025
I rarely give a book 5 stars. I just think it’s so crazy that I felt such a strong connection between Julian and Deus in just 111 pages, more than some of the books that are 300-400 pages.
The book made me laugh, smile, and cry, happy tears. I cannot wait to start the second book.
The book made me laugh, smile, and cry, happy tears. I cannot wait to start the second book.
November 23, 2025
2.75⭐️
This was fine. It was entertaining enough and it was a quick read. I have read this trope a lot, of someone accidentally summoning something they didn't mean to, and this one was a good one. It had a demon that was obsessed with the main character and a main character that was having a rough time in life. And they fall in love. It was definitely one of those paranormal romances were the conflict get resolved within a couple seconds, but besides that it was a fine book.
This was fine. It was entertaining enough and it was a quick read. I have read this trope a lot, of someone accidentally summoning something they didn't mean to, and this one was a good one. It had a demon that was obsessed with the main character and a main character that was having a rough time in life. And they fall in love. It was definitely one of those paranormal romances were the conflict get resolved within a couple seconds, but besides that it was a fine book.
November 25, 2025
DNF. Sadly this one wound down quickly for me. Having read a couple of 'Demon visiting' stories lately that were rather good I approached this one eagerly, sadly, after a great start, it fell a little flat. No disrespect to the author, just not my thing I guess.
December 19, 2025
Meh
This could have been very good, but it reads like a first draft. Lots of inconsistencies in the story, total lack of depth to all the characters, and actually very low spice. Enjoyable but not great.
This could have been very good, but it reads like a first draft. Lots of inconsistencies in the story, total lack of depth to all the characters, and actually very low spice. Enjoyable but not great.
January 20, 2026
I think 3.5. It was comprehensive for a novella and I ahd a fun time reading it. It was really cute and had a solid plot line. It did start out a little bland for me but then it got going! I liked how it ended also, the reasoning for it made sense and it was so so cute!
February 5, 2026
2.25/5 plot
2.5/5 characters
1.75/5 world building
2/5 spice
A short, fun, MM monster romance. Would i recommend? Maybe. Would i read again? Probably not. Am I upset i read it? No. It is what it is, not terrible, not great. Take it at face value.
2.5/5 characters
1.75/5 world building
2/5 spice
A short, fun, MM monster romance. Would i recommend? Maybe. Would i read again? Probably not. Am I upset i read it? No. It is what it is, not terrible, not great. Take it at face value.
August 29, 2025
Diabetes
This book is too sweet. It'll give you diabetes. The characters are perfect for each other. You definitely won't regret reading this book.
This book is too sweet. It'll give you diabetes. The characters are perfect for each other. You definitely won't regret reading this book.
August 30, 2025
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There was less than no relationship development. It had potential, but the beginning and end were both rushed. L l
There was less than no relationship development. It had potential, but the beginning and end were both rushed. L l
September 2, 2025
Sweetness overload but I loved it
October 13, 2025
Wimpy human. No world building.DNF.
October 16, 2025
Just a cute and fun little romp. 5 stars for what it is. I enjoyed Deus so much! Such a sweet and funny demon!
October 20, 2025
This was a great feel good book, a different take on Demons than usual but it was sugary sweet and i loved Julian and Deus together, so sweet and i just wanted to hug them both.
October 29, 2025
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November 13, 2025
4 ⭐️
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Cute and cozy and pulled the heartstrings just enough.
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Cute and cozy and pulled the heartstrings just enough.
Did Not Finish
November 15, 2025dnf @ 14%
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