From New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent comes the third book in the Vipers series, a dark hockey romance set in a glamorous secret world.
When two ruthless enemies collide.
My name is Preston Armstrong, and I'm the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet.
I take what I want, ruin what I don't, and live exactly how I please.
That is, until I crash into the force of nature that is Marcus Osborn.
Captain of our rival hockey team and the perpetual thorn in my side.
A migraine in human form and the one person who refuses to play by my rules.
He's my brand of heartless and just as deranged.
I set out to crush him, his career, and his infuriatingly gorgeous face.
But Marcus hits back with equal force, turning our rivalry into a violent, addictive dance neither of us can walk away from.
We were supposed to annihilate each other.
Instead, we spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path.
In this battle of two unhinged souls, our bodies become collateral damage.
But I never expected our stone-cold hearts to get involved.
The series
The world inside this series is sleek on the surface, all bright lights and roaring crowds, yet beneath that shine lies something colder. A secretive circle of elite hockey players holds power that reaches far beyond the rink, a quiet empire built on loyalty, manipulation, and desire that turns every victory into a warning. The moment an outsider steps into their orbit, the rules shift. What begins as a hunt for truth or revenge twists into a collision of obsession, vulnerability, and the kind of attraction that can ruin a person if they are not careful.
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Each book circles a different pair caught in this charged atmosphere. Their stories unfold in the shadows around locker rooms, private lounges, and late night encounters where nothing feels safe. The men at the center of this world guard their secrets with sharp edges, yet something in them falters when confronted by someone just as determined and just as damaged. The women who push back against them do so with grit shaped by trauma, purpose, or simple survival. That balance creates tension that never fully settles, a push and pull thick with danger and longing.
The series has already gathered a large and vocal readership. Many are drawn to the combination of dark romance and secret society intrigue, a blend that adds weight to the relationships and gives the stories a sense of pressure that never quite lets up. Violence, betrayal, and psychological warfare sit alongside heat and emotional intensity, creating an atmosphere that feels charged even in quieter moments.
This world does not trade in gentle promises. It thrives on characters who make mistakes, cross lines, and find themselves trapped between desire and consequence. For readers who seek dark romantic suspense shaped by obsession, power play, and secrets, this series offers a place where every connection feels dangerous, every choice carries a cost, and every emotion hits with unexpected force.
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