
In 'Power of Lies', author Auryn Hadley crafts a captivating tale of power, magic, and complex relationships in a world where mages derive their power from a single emotion. The story follows Jaeda, a black woman who is outcast for falling for a man's lies and now travels across lands claimed by conquering mages. When Jaeda is captured by a mage and becomes the Chosen, her life takes a drastic turn as she navigates a world of lust, power struggles, and intricate connections between characters.
The book is praised for its brilliant world-building, detailed magic system, and rich character development. Readers are drawn into a world where emotions fuel power, relationships are complex, and the boundaries between good and bad are blurred. The story unfolds with a mix of steamy scenes, intense action, and surprising twists that keep readers engaged from start to finish.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers include explicit sexual content, violence, and themes surrounding prostitution and emotional manipulation.
Has Romance?
The book contains a strong romantic subplot centered around polyamorous relationships.
From The Publisher:
Everyone lies. When working for a sex mage, it's the only way to stay safe.
That's the first thing Jaeda learns when she's named as the Chosen. The mage needs a sacrifice, and she's willing to give it. Maybe too willing. After all, this man is lust incarnate; a woman would have to be insane not to want him, even if he is dangerous.
But desiring someone's body is very different from falling in love. In her line of work, the two must never be confused. She doesn't even know his name! He's simply The Jackal, a terrifyingly powerful sex mage, and she's his altar. Her lust fuels him. He needs it.
And that puts her in control.
Now, she gets to spend her days with a mage who wields sex like a weapon and his assistant who's as irresistible as some long-lost god brought to life. The things they do to her body are amazing, and the rest? These men want to spoil her with the kind of riches she's always dreamed of. It's the best job she can imagine.
Unfortunately, it's never that easy. This is supposed to be about making magic - that's it. Feelings have no place in a mage's temple. Affection is a curse. But when the enemy decides she'll make the perfect weapon to steal the Jackal's power, what's she supposed to do? After all, she's just a stupid girl caught in the middle. Her job is to just lie back and take it.
Except, someone's been lying.
It might even be her.
The Dark Orchid series is intended for a mature audience due to the presence of consensual adult scenes, group adult scenes, M/M scenes, and plenty of vulgar language - as well as some potentially triggering violence - since the bad guys don't always play nice.
While this is a love story, it may not be right for all readers.
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