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Love After Life
Delphi Deceived : The Death Trials
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.
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 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.
March 17, 2026
She’s finally did it! She’s cracked my wicked heart & brought me to tears lol. Deflowering Delphi is the 2nd book in the Love After Life series by Holly Guy & MWAH it was absolute perfection. Same as the first one it’s a dark, erotic fantasy romance but OMG it hits deep, I didn’t want to put it down & I ABSOLUTELY loved it from beginning to end! I’m full of excitement for what’s next.
When reading Deflowering Delphi, it gave me a completely different vibe compared to Death’s New Pet, regardless of them being in the same world. Unlike the first book which is seemed more of a desire to possess, insight pleasure & torture, Deflowering Delphi felt more complex, like underneath all the darkness was a deeper connection of similar love, not that we hear the word mind lol It’s more of a burning feeling.
Delphi our FMC name gained from her captivity goes by multiple names; High priestess of time & fortune but her original name, the one given to her in Heaven is Pytho. She’s spent centuries in Hell on a noble & heroic mission with dignity, but unfortunately things don’t go according to plan when she is Kidnapped from her previous captor “Success”, into the hands of someone much darker & more dangerous, “Power” our MMC. But Power has his own motives, one more honourable than the other.
One thing I noticed whilst reading was occasionally there was a printing error where the occasional word would overlap with another word underneath during printing, completely out of her control but don’t panic it doesn’t take away from ANYTHING, I find it personally unique and a true first edition whilst she is still an Indie Author. You never know when some big company will snatch her up and we won’t see this! There was also the odd spelling error or a word I felt was missing to string the sentence together, but once again it didn’t take away any of the experience for me. Once again it made me feel special to support someone so early on in their career. It shows how hard-working Indie authors strive and how much effort they put in to bringing their work to life and working with limited people involved in the process. They should be proud regardless of what us reviewers spot along the way.
When reading Deflowering Delphi, it gave me a completely different vibe compared to Death’s New Pet, regardless of them being in the same world. Unlike the first book which is seemed more of a desire to possess, insight pleasure & torture, Deflowering Delphi felt more complex, like underneath all the darkness was a deeper connection of similar love, not that we hear the word mind lol It’s more of a burning feeling.
Delphi our FMC name gained from her captivity goes by multiple names; High priestess of time & fortune but her original name, the one given to her in Heaven is Pytho. She’s spent centuries in Hell on a noble & heroic mission with dignity, but unfortunately things don’t go according to plan when she is Kidnapped from her previous captor “Success”, into the hands of someone much darker & more dangerous, “Power” our MMC. But Power has his own motives, one more honourable than the other.
One thing I noticed whilst reading was occasionally there was a printing error where the occasional word would overlap with another word underneath during printing, completely out of her control but don’t panic it doesn’t take away from ANYTHING, I find it personally unique and a true first edition whilst she is still an Indie Author. You never know when some big company will snatch her up and we won’t see this! There was also the odd spelling error or a word I felt was missing to string the sentence together, but once again it didn’t take away any of the experience for me. Once again it made me feel special to support someone so early on in their career. It shows how hard-working Indie authors strive and how much effort they put in to bringing their work to life and working with limited people involved in the process. They should be proud regardless of what us reviewers spot along the way.
February 8, 2026
Deflowering Delphi is up there with Nympho Notes for me. It served up the tension, possessive alpha God, strong and inexperienced FMC and enemies to lovers 🔥.
When Delphi, the Priestess of time and fortune finds herself captured by the God of Power, forced against her will to complete a mission for him, it quite literally takes both of them on a journey of destruction and self discovery.
When the two most unlikely characters connect, the magic truly happens and the chemistry is insane. One spicy scene between these two characters towards the end of the book when the power dynamic shifted was executed perfectly…chefs kiss 😙.
This story was incredible, but for me the biggest standout of the whole book, was the character development of Power and Delphi, and the shift in dynamic between them.
It’s safe to say this book had me falling for a hellish being 🤭.
When Delphi, the Priestess of time and fortune finds herself captured by the God of Power, forced against her will to complete a mission for him, it quite literally takes both of them on a journey of destruction and self discovery.
When the two most unlikely characters connect, the magic truly happens and the chemistry is insane. One spicy scene between these two characters towards the end of the book when the power dynamic shifted was executed perfectly…chefs kiss 😙.
This story was incredible, but for me the biggest standout of the whole book, was the character development of Power and Delphi, and the shift in dynamic between them.
It’s safe to say this book had me falling for a hellish being 🤭.
March 14, 2026
I really loved this dark romance. While it didn’t quite reach the heights of Death’s New Pet, it was definitely stronger than Nympho Notes for me. Once the story found its footing, it delivered exactly what I want from this genre: tension, character development, and a satisfying happily ever after.
The dynamic between the evil god and his priestess was especially compelling. There’s something irresistible about a terrifying, powerful character who still has a soft spot for one person, and that contrast worked beautifully here. And yes, the spice absolutely be spicing.
That said, the book does have a slow start, and it could have benefited from a tighter edit in places. But once it really dives into the story, the payoff makes the wait worthwhile.
Dark, intense, and deliciously dramatic, a very enjoyable read despite a few rough edges.
The dynamic between the evil god and his priestess was especially compelling. There’s something irresistible about a terrifying, powerful character who still has a soft spot for one person, and that contrast worked beautifully here. And yes, the spice absolutely be spicing.
That said, the book does have a slow start, and it could have benefited from a tighter edit in places. But once it really dives into the story, the payoff makes the wait worthwhile.
Dark, intense, and deliciously dramatic, a very enjoyable read despite a few rough edges.
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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April 10, 2026
Delphi Deceived by Holly Guy (also known now as Deflowering Delphi) is the second book in the Love After Life series, though after reading the first two, I think they can easily be enjoyed as standalones.
I liked the overall plot and really enjoyed the dynamic between Power and Delphi. There was a twist I genuinely didn’t expect, and it actually made me feel quite sorry for Power. Compared to Death’s New Pet, this one is definitely more of a slow burn. I’m not sure which I preferred, but I think Death’s New Pet edges ahead for me—just slightly.
The story follows Delphi, the Priestess of Time and Fortune, a heavenly being who ends up kidnapped by Power and taken to Hell to help him complete a mission. It’s very much a dark paranormal romance, with gods, demons, and a mythic tone.
I enjoyed it, but it didn’t haunt me after I finished. Fun, but not unforgettable.
I liked the overall plot and really enjoyed the dynamic between Power and Delphi. There was a twist I genuinely didn’t expect, and it actually made me feel quite sorry for Power. Compared to Death’s New Pet, this one is definitely more of a slow burn. I’m not sure which I preferred, but I think Death’s New Pet edges ahead for me—just slightly.
The story follows Delphi, the Priestess of Time and Fortune, a heavenly being who ends up kidnapped by Power and taken to Hell to help him complete a mission. It’s very much a dark paranormal romance, with gods, demons, and a mythic tone.
I enjoyed it, but it didn’t haunt me after I finished. Fun, but not unforgettable.
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