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What readers want to know
How spicy is Madness?
It's 5 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Scorching). Explicit scenes are a big part of the book.
Does Madness have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 9 content warnings, including murder, rape and violence. The full list is below.
Is Madness a standalone?
No. It's book 6 of L.O.R.D.S., so start with book 1.
Spice level
5 of 5 · Scorching
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
9 content warnings
About the book
The story
A dark L.O.R.D.S. novel about a Spade brother who runs a prison for society's worst, and the Lord who breaks his oath to take what he wants.
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