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Delphi Deceived
I am cursed for eternity.
He is using me for his personal gain.
There should be nothing erotic between enemies. And yet there is.
Roughly six centuries ago, a war wrecked chaos in the kingdom of Heaven and Hell. Laws were written in the blood of those fallen in a desperate cry for peace. Restrict the Original Beings, force them into submission, and no more war or suffering would occur.
Ideal on paper. A death sentence for Delphi, the High Priestess of time and fortune.
And then things got worse for her.
Kidnapped by Power, the God of strength and power, she is forced to help him on a dangerous mission he refuses to disclose. Power is an allusive, mysterious, and ruthless Original Being, and nothing will get in the way of what he wants.
Even if that includes Delphi herself.
He is using me for his personal gain.
There should be nothing erotic between enemies. And yet there is.
Roughly six centuries ago, a war wrecked chaos in the kingdom of Heaven and Hell. Laws were written in the blood of those fallen in a desperate cry for peace. Restrict the Original Beings, force them into submission, and no more war or suffering would occur.
Ideal on paper. A death sentence for Delphi, the High Priestess of time and fortune.
And then things got worse for her.
Kidnapped by Power, the God of strength and power, she is forced to help him on a dangerous mission he refuses to disclose. Power is an allusive, mysterious, and ruthless Original Being, and nothing will get in the way of what he wants.
Even if that includes Delphi herself.
281 pages, Paperback
Published October 20, 2022
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Holly Guy
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October 24, 2022
My fav book to write!
Do you like possessive alpha Gods who abuse their power? Do you like a sexy and powerful female lead? Do you like close proximity and the MC's forced to work together to overcome something? This book is defo for you! What are you waiting for?!
Do you like possessive alpha Gods who abuse their power? Do you like a sexy and powerful female lead? Do you like close proximity and the MC's forced to work together to overcome something? This book is defo for you! What are you waiting for?!
March 30, 2023
This book was so good that i finished it in a day. Seriously couldn’t put this down. The angst, the tension.. truly amazing. Holly guy knew what she was doing the whole time.
October 24, 2022
I am obsessed with Holly's books. This series I've read twice now- yes, twice! And this book only just came out 2 weeks ago in paperback.
It is very erotic, so watch out if you're not into this! But a strong woman with a possessive alpha male- what more could you want??
It is very erotic, so watch out if you're not into this! But a strong woman with a possessive alpha male- what more could you want??
June 24, 2025
Absolutely no words for how good this book was, Normally I post a quote but this book had me so invested to the point I didn't even realize I hadn't highlighted a single word. I highly recommend this series.
April 11, 2024
Just like Death's New Pet, I love the premise of the plot and the characters, and it was ALMOST there but I think again it just felt slightly rushed.
I really loved Power and Delphi's characters developments and was definitely rooting for Power by the end. The spice was definitely there alongside other tumultuous feelings which really added a better level of slow burn compared to Death's New Pet.
What I really couldn't overlook was the number of grammatical errors and mistakes. There were a lot of issues with misused words, missing filler words and unfinished sentences. I think the the author could have focused a little more on using synonyms which would have helped some sentences read better.
I really loved Power and Delphi's characters developments and was definitely rooting for Power by the end. The spice was definitely there alongside other tumultuous feelings which really added a better level of slow burn compared to Death's New Pet.
What I really couldn't overlook was the number of grammatical errors and mistakes. There were a lot of issues with misused words, missing filler words and unfinished sentences. I think the the author could have focused a little more on using synonyms which would have helped some sentences read better.
December 28, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
The speed at which I devoured this whole series was unholy. I feel like I sound like such a fan girl, but I was honestly left with such a hole when I finished this series, I fear nothing will be as good again 😭
Delphi Deceived is the second book in the love after life series, but they can really be read in any order, this was by far my favourite.
The story follows Delphi, the priestess of time and fortune, a heavenly being who is kidnapped by the God of Power and taken to hell to complete a mission for him.
This book had it all, forced proximity, spicey spice, tension, character development, and an amazing storyline.
I'm honestly obsessed with Holly's writing, and I'm working my way through her back catalogue now that I've finished this series. 🖤
🌶🌶🌶🌶
The speed at which I devoured this whole series was unholy. I feel like I sound like such a fan girl, but I was honestly left with such a hole when I finished this series, I fear nothing will be as good again 😭
Delphi Deceived is the second book in the love after life series, but they can really be read in any order, this was by far my favourite.
The story follows Delphi, the priestess of time and fortune, a heavenly being who is kidnapped by the God of Power and taken to hell to complete a mission for him.
This book had it all, forced proximity, spicey spice, tension, character development, and an amazing storyline.
I'm honestly obsessed with Holly's writing, and I'm working my way through her back catalogue now that I've finished this series. 🖤
October 24, 2022
Do you like steamy alpha Gods and stubborn/ powerful women? You'll love this book then!
I couldn't get enough! Such a great idea, and delivered beautifully! Well done, Holly, you've continued to keep me hooked on your work!
I couldn't get enough! Such a great idea, and delivered beautifully! Well done, Holly, you've continued to keep me hooked on your work!
March 3, 2023
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
Seriously lads, you MUST read this book! I LOVE Holly Guy's work, and she just keeps on hooking me in with each of her books. My fav!!
Fantasy was on point, as was the smut! I loved it!
Seriously lads, you MUST read this book! I LOVE Holly Guy's work, and she just keeps on hooking me in with each of her books. My fav!!
Fantasy was on point, as was the smut! I loved it!
March 23, 2024
Stop what you’re doing and read this book! It’s so freakin good! It’s like a mix of dark romance + Greek mythology + theology all rolled into an amazing story. Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, “inexperienced” FMC, past trauma are some of the main tropes.
April 19, 2024
Deaths New Pet had me hooked but Delphi Deceived OMGGGGGG I loved the dark delicious depraved story… Power was 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵but now just dying for Sin’s story (book 3) Holly never disappoints with the out of the box spice
October 24, 2022
I am honestly obsessed with Holly and her books- this is by far the best book so far!! I love it so much! Highly rec!
October 24, 2022
If you want a steamy fantasy book- this one is for you!! I cannot rec it enough!
My fav quote: 'there should be nothing erotic between enemies, and yet there fucking is here'. OMGOMG
My fav quote: 'there should be nothing erotic between enemies, and yet there fucking is here'. OMGOMG
March 3, 2023
Seriously, my fav novel of 2023
March 4, 2023
Fantasy: yes.
Smut : most defo.
Will i read again? Already doing it!! hahah
Smut : most defo.
Will i read again? Already doing it!! hahah
April 16, 2023
BRILLIANT!!
January 7, 2024
Loved the book! I loved how Death and Scarlet peak put during this book as well.
Super fast to read and inmensely entertaining!
Super fast to read and inmensely entertaining!
July 7, 2024
4.5 stars. I didn't expect it to be that good but it was, it's not a 5 star because I don't like degradation buuut besides that I actually like it a lot
March 25, 2025
This was such an emotional read! So much was happening with our Delphi and then her in the end being true to herself! Read this in one day i couldn't put it down!
April 8, 2025
Loving this series so far 💕
July 18, 2025
humm bit of a mixed feeling reading this story can not decide if I like the story as a whole or not
November 6, 2025
give me anything from this author and I will lose sleep over it. Perfect ending
December 4, 2023
never sped through a fantasy book so far!!
February 29, 2024
Wow, this was a good read.
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