The Path of Temptation Series by Auryn Hadley

Everyone wants to give in to temptation, but no one wants to pay the price.I was a child when my father surrendered me to the Temple of All Gods. No one gave me a choice. No one even bothered to explain. I was simply tossed aside, unwanted.That was the day the God of Temptation claimed me as his.Now, I'm studying how to become the perfect priestess. Life in the temple means embracing my emotions and learning to harness each type of desire... moreEveryone wants to give in to temptation, but no one wants to pay the price.I was a child when my father surrendered me to the Temple of All Gods. No one gave me a choice. No one even bothered to explain. I was simply tossed aside, unwanted.That was the day the God of Temptation claimed me as his.Now, I'm studying how to become the perfect priestess. Life in the temple means embracing my emotions and learning to harness each type of desire. Power, fear, lust, and rage are the most common, but not the only ones. Each has a power. Each has its place. I just have to figure out which kind of priestess I'll become.Before I decide, I have questions - yet no one seems willing to give me answers. My only option is to leave it in my god's hands. This won't be easy, and my instructors think I'm a fool, but Temptation has been listening. Asking. Offering it all.In exchange, he intends to use me.I have demands. The priest and priestess who took me in have become my family. The guys? They taught me to love. How am I supposed to give this up? Why should I? Not even a god can make me walk away from them! All I have to do is stand my ground.In this temple, there's always a temptation.The question is if I'm stubborn enough to resist...Or brave enough to pay a god's price.Possible Triggers: Minor bullying, some sexual harassment, consensual pain and battery. Minor violence.Book 1 of 5 less

To find temptation, we must lay our own path.For the last ten years, I thought I was nothing special. I was just another priestess in the Temple of Temptation. One of many. Little did I know that my god has plans for me. He intends to make me powerful.But what I will become is up to me.For centuries, things here have always been done the same way - and the gods are now paying for it. Somehow, I'm expected to revive the faith... moreTo find temptation, we must lay our own path.For the last ten years, I thought I was nothing special. I was just another priestess in the Temple of Temptation. One of many. Little did I know that my god has plans for me. He intends to make me powerful.But what I will become is up to me.For centuries, things here have always been done the same way - and the gods are now paying for it. Somehow, I'm expected to revive the faith. I'm their last hope, but no one is quite sure how I'm supposed to do that.That means I'm making this up as I go. My god is begging me to become something new. My temple wants me to respect traditions. My instructors want to force me to follow their rules.I just want to save my god.With my three men, I know I'll figure it out. That is not the same as this being easy, though. Even worse, being "special" makes those around me jealous, and giving in to temptation is a part of our nature. When my guardian's family gets involved, things get infinitely more complicated.The temple wants to break me.My success or failure depends on the path I choose.I just hope I find the right one.Possible Triggers: Discussions of rape and assault, domestic violence, minor bullying, harassment, consensual pain and battery. Minor violence.The Path of Temptation series features a strong woman and the men who love her. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included.This is a love story, but sometimes love comes with a price. less

Release dates are set. The preorders for the entire series are available for those who want them. The description? Yeah, you'll have to wait for that. Wouldn't want to spoil the fun, now would we?Book 3 of 5

Release dates are set. The preorders for the entire series are available for those who want them. The description? Yeah, you'll have to wait for that. Wouldn't want to spoil the fun, now would we?Book 4 of 5

Release dates are set. The preorders for the entire series are available for those who want them. The description? Yeah, you'll have to wait for that. Wouldn't want to spoil the fun, now would we?Book 5 of 5

As priests, we are meant to obey - but our duties are to our gods, not mere men.Zeal is back, and he's seen by more people every day. The God of Temptation grows stronger, but High Priest Kinen has found the one thing that can stop a god: disbelief. The return of our gods means an end to his power.And Kinen isn't ready to lose.Over time, the priests of our temple have surrendered their power in the name of our god... moreAs priests, we are meant to obey - but our duties are to our gods, not mere men.Zeal is back, and he's seen by more people every day. The God of Temptation grows stronger, but High Priest Kinen has found the one thing that can stop a god: disbelief. The return of our gods means an end to his power.And Kinen isn't ready to lose.Over time, the priests of our temple have surrendered their power in the name of our god. We're trained to obey, to help, and to be Zeal's tools when he cannot help himself - and now that has become a problem.Because power is given, never taken, and we have surrendered far too much. It's time for things to change, before our complacency destroys our gods. And yet, habits are such hard things to break.What we need is a rebellion - and I'm going to start it.Our gods never expected blind obedience, so it's time to give into the temptation to fight back. But will the price for this be more than I can pay? I just can't believe this is what my path was meant for - or is this all just a game between gods and men? Because we, the Priests of Temptation, have been betrayed.I have prayed.I have obeyed.Now I'm doing it my way.Possible Triggers: Discussions of rape and assault, domestic violence, bullying, harassment, consensual pain and battery, shaming, sexual sadism, minor violence, and more adult themes.The Path of Temptation series features a strong woman and the men who love her. Graphic language, adult situations, and potentially triggering violence that are suitable for a mature audience are included.This is a love story, but sometimes love comes with a price. less