Beautiful Venom
A Dark Hockey Romance
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Beautiful Venom
Narrated by:
Corvin King, Michelle Sparks
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Narrated by:
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Corvin King
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Michelle Sparks
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Rina Kent
About this listen
From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a sizzling dark hockey romance set in a new glamorous secret world.
In a den of vipers, revenge is the deadliest venom.
They shattered my world; now, I’ll bring down theirs.
The problem? I have virtually no way to trace the puppet master.
My only lead: The Vipers.
An elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it.
To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link.
Kane Davenport.
The charismatic captain and the lone green flag in a nest of serpents.
But too late, I realize I’ve enticed the most venomous snake.
Kane’s friendly façade hides a predator more dangerous than I imagined.
He quickly unveils the monster lurking beneath the surface.
A monster who lured me in only to trap me in a lethal game with no escape.
This book marks the start of a new chapter in the #Rinaverse. No other book should be listened to prior to this.
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Kane’s voice - ooooffff…🔥
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Loved it
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I loved Dahlia & Kane's story. I enjoyed the spice and the plot twists. The narrators were perfect and did a great job bringing the characters to life. I just wish we had seen more stuff from the secret society side of things.
absolutely loved it
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Let’s start with Dahlia Thorne—my queen. This girl is everything. Fearless, strategic, emotionally intelligent, knows exactly how to get what she wants, and isn’t afraid to blackmail to do it. 👑 Her sass? Unmatched. The way she roasts Kane, disappears on him, shows him attitude, demands the best parts of him... iconic. Her transformation from thinking Kane was the “harmless option” to realizing he’s 50 shades of twisted? Hilarious and honestly, one of my favorite arcs.
And Kane Davenport?? Cold, controlled, not cruel, and dangerously protective. From the start, he had this simmering energy without crossing into full psycho-mode (which, let’s be real, is rare in the Rinaverse). He respected her boundaries, got jealous in the best ways, and even when he fumbled, the man groveled. Hard. Weeks of apologies, standing outside in the snow just to see her, helping her sister, sacrificing everything—he really meant it when he said sorry. 🕊
AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE DYNAMIC??? 🔥 The sex was scorching, though yeah… the primal vibe was a bit overdone. Like, we get it, you're animals—but also, maybe chill for five minutes? 😂 That aside, their emotional connection was stunning. He cared for her. Nurtured her. Killed his own father for her (!!!), and still melted at a simple “I like you a lot.” 🥹 Every time he called her wildflower?? I DIED.
Then there’s the supporting cast. First up: Preston & Jude—TELL ME I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO SHIPPED THEM AT FIRST 😭😭😭 Their friendship is elite but it's also giving “mama bear and chaotic child” energy, and I loved every second of it. Preston is all messed up but hilarious and weird in the best way. Hurt Dahlia? Yes. Do I still want more of him? Also yes.
Now… Jude & Violet. God. I knew from the second she slapped him that we were in for a brutal, no-mercy, hate-to-love explosion. And Jude? That psycho side of him peeked right through in that scene—I saw it. He’s cold, calculated, terrifying—and I’m 1000% here for whatever madness is brewing between them. Their story is going to wreck me, I already know.
Marcus and Preston... yeah, we’re in for an enemies to lovers masterpiece. The tension? Already thick. Marcus is chaos personified and I’m READY for it. Also, Julian Callahan—I know he only had like 3 minutes of screentime, but those three minutes? Obsessed. He cares about his wife, even if it’s in a gilded-cage kind of way. Rina, I’m begging: GIVE THEM THEIR OWN STORY. We need it. The world needs it. No peace until then.
The plot? Surprisingly twisty. I didn’t expect the turns it took, and now I’m desperate to know what’s going on with Violet and Jude. Their story smells like pain and obsession and I need it injected into my veins yesterday.
Now... the audio narration. 😬
Corvin King: Deep voice, panty-melting rasp, hot when Kane’s in beast mode or during sex scenes, but... what’s with the constant out-of-breath growl? 😅 Every character sounded the same and sometimes I was like “Bro, are you narrating a dragon? Take a breath.” It got better in the second half though.
Michelle Sparks: Clear character distinction, sure, but she sounded flat and monotone most of the time. Not bad, just… lacked emotional punch.
Still, not a dealbreaker. I’d probably reread the ebook version anyway because Dahlia’s one-liners deserve to be highlighted and worshipped.
Beautiful Venom felt like Rina Kent finally said “let me break my own mold,” and she did. It was raw, dirty, emotional, sharp, and still found space for softness. Kane and Dahlia’s dynamic was everything, and the found family of psychos surrounding them? Chef’s kiss.
10/10 would read again. And again. And again.
Now Rina, if you’re reading this: give us Julian & Annalise. We’re not asking. We're DEMANDING. Don’t make us riot. 😤
Dark, twisted, and totally addicting.
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A dark and addictive read, Beautiful Venom showcases Rina Kent’s talent for crafting intense, emotionally charged stories. With compelling characters and a gripping plot, it’s a captivating journey into love and danger. Highly recommended for fans of dark romance!
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Amazing as always
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The spice🥵🥵🥵
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As a lover of audiobooks, I thought Michelle and Corvin were great choices for Dahlia and Kane. Michelle provides Dahlia emotional depth by oscillating between a tone of fragility and steely resolve, while Corvin conveys the charm and evil of Kane with a “growling/gravelly” voice that adds to his predatory charisma.
You really felt the tension within the story thanks to the narrators themselves.
Beautiful Venom is a captivating and alluring audio experience that is perfect for lovers of sensual tension and dark romance with psychological depth. It is particularly captivating in audio format because of the dual narrative, which heightens the emotional intensity.
While there was action in this book, we saw the darker side. I didn't feel the action as much as I wanted there to be, since the secret society is about 'Killing people'. The ending felt a little anticlimactic, which made this book a four star instead of a five.
But still, I cannot wait to listen to Jude and Violet's book in December
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Narration: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
A great start to a new series
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Michelle Sparks & Corvin King did amazing narrating this book! I listened to it in one go because I couldn't put it down.
The banter between Dahlia and Kane is amazing and hilarious. She reallyt knows how to test his patience and he sure does love punishing her for her obedience. Rina Kent is one of my favorite authors ever and I devour every single book of hers.
Beautiful Venom
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as always rina kent gave us perfection
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