Step into the wild, wacky world of the Hot Damned series, where vampyres sip Prada-flavored blood, Hell rocks a Journey soundtrack, and Satan might just be your quirky uncle! Robyn Peterman’s paranormal romance saga blends steamy love stories, laugh-out-loud humor, and supernatural chaos, following accidental vampyre Astrid and reluctant demon Dixie through a fantastical realm of demons, angels, and baby demons with a penchant for mischief.
Since its debut in 2013, this series has hooked readers with its irreverent charm and heart-pounding romance, offering a fresh take on the paranormal genre. Whether you’re a fan of sassy heroines or devilish plots, Hot Damned delivers a rollercoaster of emotions and giggles.
How Hot Damned Began
Robyn Peterman, a former Broadway actress turned bestselling author, launched the Hot Damned series with Fashionably Dead in 2013. Inspired by her love for snarky humor and sexy supernatural tales, Peterman crafted a world where the undead face existential crises and designer dilemmas. Her theatrical background shines through in vivid characters and dialogue that pops like a vampire’s fangs, making the series a standout in paranormal romance.
Peterman’s goal was simple: create stories that make readers laugh, swoon, and escape. Drawing from her knack for comedy and romance, she built a universe where Heaven and Hell are as dysfunctional as any family reunion, setting the stage for Astrid’s undead adventures.
The Heart of Hot Damned
The series kicks off with Fashionably Dead, where Astrid, a health-conscious human, becomes a vampyre after a hypnosis session gone wrong. As the Chosen One, she navigates her new undead life, dodging cannibalistic demons and falling for warrior prince Ethan. Fashionably Dead Down Under sends Astrid to a Hell where the Seven Deadly Sins are Facebook addicts, and she battles family drama to find a mythical sword.
Hell on Heels shifts to Dixie, a demon virgin with iffy magic, tasked with saving the world from Eden, Kentucky. Fashionably Hotter Than Hell follows Heathcliff and Raquel, whose 200-year love-hate dance erupts in steamy chaos amid a vampire-angel summit. Themes of self-discovery, found family, and defying fate weave through the series, all wrapped in Peterman’s signature humor and a setting where Mother Nature pole-dances and Hell Hounds smell like brownies.
Peterman’s style is fast-paced and unapologetically zany, blending romance with action and pop culture references. The series’ world-building, from Hell’s quirky bureaucracy to Kentucky’s magical underbelly, keeps readers hooked across 16 books, with fans praising its unpredictable plots and foul-mouthed charm.
Why Hot Damned Resonates
Hot Damned has carved a niche in paranormal romance with its blend of humor, heart, and heat, earning a loyal fanbase. Readers rave about Peterman’s ability to balance steamy romance with laugh-out-loud moments, making characters like Astrid and Dixie feel like snarky best friends. The series’ irreverent take on supernatural tropes—think vampires obsessing over fashion or Satan writing a romance novel—sets it apart in a crowded genre.
Its lasting appeal lies in its celebration of imperfection and resilience, as characters embrace their flaws to save the day (or Hell). Fans on Goodreads and Amazon call it a “hilarious escape,” with some rereading the series multiple times for its wit and warmth, cementing Hot Damned as a beloved gem in paranormal fiction.
- First Book: Fashionably Dead (2013)
- Latest Book: Fashionably Dead and Demonic (2021)
- Total Books: 16
- Genre: Paranormal Romance/Comedy
Grab Fashionably Dead and dive into the Hot Damned series’ uproarious, sexy world of vampyres, demons, and devilish fun!