Monster Trilogy · 2023
Lies of My MonsterSpice level, tropes & is it dark romance?
by Rina Kent
Spice 4/5 (Explicit) · Darkness 4/5 (Pitch) · 3 trigger warnings flagged
From Rina Kent, 2023: Lies of My Monster, book 2 of Monster Trilogy. The pull here is mafia, morally grey and enemies to lovers. We score it spice 4 (explicit) and darkness 4 (very dark). Its author-listed warnings include torture, kidnapping and trauma. Our scores lean on what readers report, not on a full reread, so treat them as a guide. This note is ours. It is not a publisher blurb.
First published: 2023. Book 2 of Monster Trilogy.
Lies of My Monster tropes
On this shelf, Lies of My Monster is filed under Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes and Enemies to lovers. Each tag opens more books with that trope.
Lies of My Monster spice level
Is Lies of My Monster dark romance?
Yes, firmly. Lies of My Monster scores 4 of 5 on our darkness scale (Pitch).
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Lies of My Monster trigger warnings
Verified from author's content notes · Source: Rina Kent's content warning page (one list for the Monster Trilogy), checked 14 October 2026. Flags grouped by us. Also on that list: harassment. Read the author's list.
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Monster Trilogy reading order
Lies of My Monster is book 2 of 2 in Rina Kent's Monster Trilogy series. Start with Blood of My Monster.
- Book 1 Blood of My Monster · 2023
- Book 2 Lies of My Monster (this book) · 2023
Order checked against the StoryGraph Monster Trilogy series page on 13 October 2026. The Monster Trilogy series in order.
Who it's for
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Books like Lies of My Monster
Matched on shared tropes, then the closest spice and darkness scores. Other books in the same series are listed above, not here.
- A London Villain
A London Villain
Catherine Wiltcher
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Anastasia
Anastasia
Sophie Lark
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes
- Bad Blood
Bad Blood
Catherine Wiltcher
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Barbi and the Villain
Barbi and the Villain
Veronica Lancet
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes
- Bloody Heart
Bloody Heart
Sophie Lark
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes
- Sinner's Secret
Sinner's Secret
K. Loraine, Meg Anne
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- When He Desires
When He Desires
Gabrielle Sands
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes
- Burn With Me
Burn With Me
Lucy Smoke
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes
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Questions readers actually ask
What is the spice level of Lies of My Monster?
Lies of My Monster spice level is 4 of 5 (Explicit). On-page sex, clearly written. Darkness is a separate score: 4 of 5 (Pitch).
What are the Lies of My Monster trigger warnings?
Graphic: Torture. Moderate: Kidnapping. Minor: Trauma. These are book-specific flags from the author's own content notes, grouped by us, plus any community-sourced additions. Read the full list before you start.
Is Lies of My Monster dark romance?
Yes, firmly. Lies of My Monster scores 4 of 5 on our darkness scale (Pitch). Bleak on purpose. Comfort is not the job.
What tropes are in Lies of My Monster?
On this shelf Lies of My Monster is filed under Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes and Enemies to lovers.
Who is Lies of My Monster for?
Pick this up if you want mafia and morally grey with explicit spice. Check the trigger warnings before you start. Start earlier in Monster Trilogy if you can.
What are some books like Lies of My Monster?
Matched on shared tropes and similar spice and darkness: A London Villain by Catherine Wiltcher; Anastasia by Sophie Lark; Bad Blood by Catherine Wiltcher; Barbi and the Villain by Veronica Lancet; Bloody Heart by Sophie Lark; Sinner's Secret by K. Loraine, Meg Anne. More read-alikes, each with a reason, are on zademasked.com/like/lies-of-my-monster.
Is Lies of My Monster a standalone?
No. Lies of My Monster is book 2 of 2 in the Monster Trilogy series by Rina Kent. The series starts with Blood of My Monster.
What order should I read the Monster Trilogy series in?
1. Blood of My Monster; 2. Lies of My Monster.
How many books are in the Monster Trilogy series?
The Monster Trilogy series by Rina Kent has 2 main books.
What is the Lies of My Monster age rating?
We'd say 18+. Spice sits at 4/5 (explicit) and darkness at 4/5 (pitch). That's our recommendation, not an official rating, so read the trigger warnings as well.
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