Sweet Venom

A Dark College Hockey Romance (Vipers, Book 2)

By: Rina Kent

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Mackenzie Cartwright

From the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a dangerously dark stalker hockey romance.

Can I outrun his merciless obsession?

I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder. I froze, pretended I saw nothing, hoping I could leave it behind. But my plan backfired, and my life spiraled downward. Now, I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge.

Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross. My existence disrupts his stardom, prestige, and possible serial killer career choice. And he’s set out to make me pay for that moment of silence.

No matter how much I run or hide, he finds me, watching from the shadows. Like a predator. I thought he’d stop at the stalking. Or even better, he’d kill me and finally end my misery. But Jude has other plans.

He says I can’t die. I have to pay for my sins. And just like that, he drags me into his depraved world, kicking and screaming.

This book is a dark romance. Please check the author's website for content warnings before listening.

This book can be listened to on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, it's recommended to listen to Beautiful Venom first.

©2025 Rina Kent (P)2025 Rina Kent

What Dreams Are Made Of!

Tears and Pterodactyl Screams!! This story was absolute perfect and I couldn’t be anymore in love! And the duet style narration was PHENOMENAL from both of these narrators!

I was on the edge of my seat for this entire read, and consumed! From the MH rep, to the immaculate dark romance vibes, the found family, you will leave this book wrecked in the best way and with a full heart! Wanting for nothing except to read | listen their story all over again and feral Tempting Venom!

Jude 🫠

The narrators were phenomenal! I love Jude and everything he did and the growth he had while helping violet. Twists you don’t see coming were 🔥

Sweet Venom time, besties.

Sweet Venom time, besties. 🖤 This one can be read as a standalone, but if you wanna fully unlock the chaos of this world, reading Beautiful Venom first is the move. If you’ve been here since Book 1, you already know Violet spent three months in a coma — but THIS book actually shows us the before, the during, and the messy aftermath.

After she accidentally witnesses a murder, her whole life goes off the rails and she becomes the target of Jude Callahan — hockey legend, nightmare fuel, professional menace. He’s determined to make her pay for what she saw… and no matter how hard she bolts, Jude stays right on her heels, dragging her into his dark little universe.

Violet? My girl deserved a hug and a vacation. And seeing what really led to the coma?? Emotional damage.
Jude + Violet together though? Yeah… I’m feral. No notes.

AND PRESTON??? Hello??? The way he’s instantly my emotional support king?? His friendship with Violet was so precious my heart did a lil backflip. And the Marcus + Preston crumbs?? I’m inhaling them like a gremlin.

Also, let’s talk audio because WOW. Teddy Hamilton and Mackenzie Cartwright didn’t just show up—they dropped an entire masterclass. The heat? The angst? The vibes?? Audio girlies, grab your headphones and hydrate. 🎧🔥

Outstanding

What a roller coaster of emotions! Loved it cant wait for the next book! I loved that Preston finally had someone who loved him other than Kane and Jude. Him and Violets friendship made me giggle so much!

A sweet time with Jude

Audio Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: ⭐️⭐️
Pov: 1st person
Style: Dual
Tropes: Dark Romance, Secret Society, Traumatic Childhood, Found Family, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive MC, FMC Sexual Awakening.

Sweet Venom is Book 2 in this interconnected series, and this time we’re following Jude Callahan and Violet Winters.

Listen… I fully did not expect to like Jude. After Beautiful Venom, I was borderline offended that the book with my favorite cover color (teal FTW) belonged to him.
But let me tell you....Jude won me over in record time. The man delivers a top tier sexual awakening, isn’t shy about a little Good Girl praise, and had me kicking my feet like a teenager.

And that plot twist toward the end? Yeah… Rina had my emotions in a chokehold. I was stressed out and shooketh.