Deception Trilogy · 2021
Tempted by DeceptionSpice level, tropes & is it dark romance?
by Rina Kent
Spice 4/5 (Explicit) · Darkness 4/5 (Pitch) · 4 trigger warnings flagged
Tempted by Deception is book 2 of Deception Trilogy by Rina Kent. It came out in 2021. It sits in the mafia and enemies to lovers corner of the shelf. Spice is explicit (4 of 5) and the darkness is pitch dark (4 of 5). We took the warnings from the author's content warning page. This note is ours. It is not a publisher blurb.
First published: 8 April 2021 (first publication, per Goodreads). Book 2 of Deception Trilogy.
Tempted by Deception tropes
On this shelf, Tempted by Deception is filed under Mafia dark romance and Enemies to lovers. Each tag opens more books with that trope.
Tempted by Deception spice level
Is Tempted by Deception dark romance?
Yes, firmly. Tempted by Deception scores 4 of 5 on our darkness scale (Pitch).
Spice and darkness are separate scores. More pitch books. How we rate.
Tempted by Deception trigger warnings
Verified from author's content notes · Source: Rina Kent's content warning page (one list for the Deception Trilogy), checked 14 October 2026. Flags grouped by us. Also on that list: mental illness or depression and pregnancy. Read the author's list.
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Deception Trilogy reading order
Tempted by Deception is book 2 of 1 in Rina Kent's Deception Trilogy series. Start here.
- Book 2 Tempted by Deception (this book) · 2021
Order checked against the Goodreads Deception Trilogy series page on 13 October 2026.
Who it's for
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Books like Tempted by Deception
Matched on shared tropes, then the closest spice and darkness scores. Other books in the same series are listed above, not here.
- Awakening
Awakening
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Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Buttons & Hate
Buttons & Hate
Penelope Sky
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 1
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K.A. Merikan
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- By Fate I Conquer
By Fate I Conquer
Cora Reilly
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- By Virtue I Fall
By Virtue I Fall
Cora Reilly
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- He Hates Me
He Hates Me
Isabella Starling
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Heartless Beloved
Heartless Beloved
Lola King
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Keeping Lily
Keeping Lily
Izzy Sweet
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
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Questions readers actually ask
What is the spice level of Tempted by Deception?
Tempted by Deception spice level is 4 of 5 (Explicit). On-page sex, clearly written. Darkness is a separate score: 4 of 5 (Pitch).
What are the Tempted by Deception trigger warnings?
Graphic: Dubious consent. Moderate: Kidnapping. Minor: Trauma, Kink. 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 Tempted by Deception dark romance?
Yes, firmly. Tempted by Deception scores 4 of 5 on our darkness scale (Pitch). Bleak on purpose. Comfort is not the job.
What tropes are in Tempted by Deception?
On this shelf Tempted by Deception is filed under Mafia dark romance and Enemies to lovers.
Who is Tempted by Deception for?
For a reader who wants made men and a family business you do not walk away from. Spice is explicit. Darkness is pitch. Read the warnings on this page before you start.
What are some books like Tempted by Deception?
Matched on shared tropes and similar spice and darkness: Awakening by Lee Savino; Buttons & Hate by Penelope Sky; Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 1 by K.A. Merikan; By Fate I Conquer by Cora Reilly; By Virtue I Fall by Cora Reilly; He Hates Me by Isabella Starling. More read-alikes, each with a reason, are on zademasked.com/like/tempted-by-deception.
Is Tempted by Deception a standalone?
No. Tempted by Deception is book 2 of 1 in the Deception Trilogy series by Rina Kent.
What order should I read the Deception Trilogy series in?
2. Tempted by Deception.
How many books are in the Deception Trilogy series?
The Deception Trilogy series by Rina Kent has 1 main book.
What is the Tempted by Deception 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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