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Tempting Venom

Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Preston Armstrong is, by his own account, the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet: he takes what he wants, ruins what he doesn't, and answers to no one. Then he crashes into Marcus Osborn — captain of the rival hockey team, a permanent thorn in his side, and the one person who refuses to play by his rules. Marcus is exactly as heartless and as deranged as Preston is.

Preston sets out to crush Marcus and his career. Marcus hits back with equal force, and the rivalry curdles into a violent, addictive dance neither man can walk away from. They were supposed to annihilate each other; instead they spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path.

Tempting Venom is the third book in Rina Kent's Vipers series — a dark enemies-to-lovers MM hockey romance.

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About the author

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Rina Kent

Writing under a pen name, Rina Kent is a New York Times, USA Today, and number-one bestselling author of dark romance, known for centering anti-heroes and villains: characters readers are not supposed to fall for but do. She grew up in London in a multilingual household where English, French, and Arabic were all spoken, and she still leads a deliberately private life there. By her own account she traces the fascination back to childhood, when an early attachment to a villain set her on a lifelon...

Characters

Preston ArmstrongProtagonist

A ruthless hockey captain determined to destroy his rival.

Marcus OsbornProtagonist

The equally ruthless captain of the rival hockey team.

All characters in Tempting Venom

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the previous books in the Vipers series to understand this story?

    While this title functions as a standalone, reading the preceding books in the series provides necessary context for the world and the dynamics between characters.

  • What kind of musical accompaniment is provided for this book?

    The author has curated an official playlist for this title, which is available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

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