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Tempted by Poison
Dive into this dark, intense, adventure in the lethal love series. Deadly, Sexy and full of chaos, you will not want to miss this thrill.
The Expendables meet Extraction comes to Temped by Poison.
Venom
He was my enemy, until I saved his life.
My name is Venom — no, scratch that. My name is Anita. The vow I swore to my father should be the only thing on my mind, but the man whose touch sparks my blood and ignites my soul is set on destroying every brick I have placed around my stone vessel.
At first, my goals were simple; finish this mission, finally destroy everyone who had a hand in my brother's death, and leave.
Somewhere along the way, lines blurred and our bond grew.
But I can't allow myself to give into him, which is easier said than done when his poison has already consumed me.
Poison
You’re mine, little snake. My venom.
The Expendables meet Extraction comes to Temped by Poison.
Venom
He was my enemy, until I saved his life.
My name is Venom — no, scratch that. My name is Anita. The vow I swore to my father should be the only thing on my mind, but the man whose touch sparks my blood and ignites my soul is set on destroying every brick I have placed around my stone vessel.
At first, my goals were simple; finish this mission, finally destroy everyone who had a hand in my brother's death, and leave.
Somewhere along the way, lines blurred and our bond grew.
But I can't allow myself to give into him, which is easier said than done when his poison has already consumed me.
Poison
You’re mine, little snake. My venom.
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Published May 22, 2025
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September 16, 2025
2.5⭐️
No idea why I bothered with book 2 but anyways
No idea why I bothered with book 2 but anyways
June 6, 2025
okay my queen, you’ve got to get a new editor. one of my very many useless skills is being able to spot a typo in a book and there were more than there should be. also i fully guessed the plot twist so that kinda made it less fun. 2/5
July 29, 2025
Hmmm so I thought this series was a duology but it left it on another one of its little “cliffhangers”. Why “cliffhanger” bcz it was so damn obvious it felt like one of those endings in a kids show where it says “DUN DUN DUUUUNNNN” like an acc cliffhanger leaves you shocked I was just like yep I guessed it kinda. But the characters were cute sometimes icl (also wtf w the Megan and MGK scenes - judging) but like do I care tk read on? Errrmmmm no not if there’s so much weird cliffhangers low-key could’ve ended at the second book so I’ll pretend it did end :)
December 12, 2025
Ummm YEAH. I will need more. The second installment in the lethal love series picks up right where book 1 leaves off and it’s action, spice, and ahhhhh drama! If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed story with some of the most delicious spice, then.. this is a must! I can’t wait for book 3!
May 17, 2025
Akita did it again with another ending making you want more !!!! And the slow burn form book one was worth the wait!!
Poison aka Ronan and Venom aka Anita work together to get the revenge for his best friend and her brothers death, while navigating a hot romance that is new for both of them .
Poison aka Ronan and Venom aka Anita work together to get the revenge for his best friend and her brothers death, while navigating a hot romance that is new for both of them .
May 22, 2025
✨ARC Review✨
Akita, thank you for giving me what I needed after that cliffhanger from book 1! I desperately needed more Anita and Ronan and that’s exactly what I got! Don’t get me wrong, I had so much fun when they were enemies, but Anita and Ronan working together to get revenge was so good!🔥
The tension continued, the action was packed, and I was so giddy when they couldn’t hold back any longer and finally gave into each other and their feelings. The spice hit just right and I loved the way they talked to and taunted each other.😏
I loved seeing Anita and Ronan come together and be so fiercely protective of one another. Working together to avenge the death of her brother and Ronan’s best friend. She once wanted to kill Ronan, now she wants nothing more than to kill the man who tormented him and her brother.
The found family aspect and how Anita bonded so closely with Mal, was so heartwarming.❤️ She also continued to be so strong, yet so vulnerable when it came to Ronan. And what can I say about Ronan, other than he is perfect and has always been down so bad for Anita! We got to see the raw emotion behind the lethal man and I loved everything he gave us! 🖤
If you enjoy dark romance with a great revenge plot, lots of action, and spice that hits just right, go read this book!
It is recommended that you read Sweet Touch of Venom first, since book 1 ends on a cliffhanger and Tempted by Poison picks up where it left off.
Thank you to Akita Sparks for another amazing ARC! I need book 3 bad!!!
Akita, thank you for giving me what I needed after that cliffhanger from book 1! I desperately needed more Anita and Ronan and that’s exactly what I got! Don’t get me wrong, I had so much fun when they were enemies, but Anita and Ronan working together to get revenge was so good!🔥
The tension continued, the action was packed, and I was so giddy when they couldn’t hold back any longer and finally gave into each other and their feelings. The spice hit just right and I loved the way they talked to and taunted each other.😏
I loved seeing Anita and Ronan come together and be so fiercely protective of one another. Working together to avenge the death of her brother and Ronan’s best friend. She once wanted to kill Ronan, now she wants nothing more than to kill the man who tormented him and her brother.
The found family aspect and how Anita bonded so closely with Mal, was so heartwarming.❤️ She also continued to be so strong, yet so vulnerable when it came to Ronan. And what can I say about Ronan, other than he is perfect and has always been down so bad for Anita! We got to see the raw emotion behind the lethal man and I loved everything he gave us! 🖤
If you enjoy dark romance with a great revenge plot, lots of action, and spice that hits just right, go read this book!
It is recommended that you read Sweet Touch of Venom first, since book 1 ends on a cliffhanger and Tempted by Poison picks up where it left off.
Thank you to Akita Sparks for another amazing ARC! I need book 3 bad!!!
August 11, 2025
That plot twist? that was supposed to be an plot twist??? i’m irritated just thinking about it lowkey if the plot twist was actually an good twist i would’ve rated this at least 3 stars now it’s 2 stars because what the fuck was that? But, i absolutely love Ronan x Anita they match each other energy so well fr that’s it because im still mad about how it ended fr like bro why??? it doesn’t even make sense fr
May 27, 2025
I finished this book in less than 24 hours it’s just too damn good. If you are looking for a diverse dark romance with mr. And Mrs smith vibes pick up this series
May 21, 2025
Oh. My. God! That cliffhanger! I was not expecting that at all! I’m so ready for the next book already! I need answers and I need them now!
May 24, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 5 Star Rating
Multi First Person POV (Venom & Ronan)
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Age Rating: 18+
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀 🖤
Oh my god!! Alright, first of all SWEET TASTE OF VENOM left us readers off with a little spicy cliffhanger that had us left with our jaw dropped. And then this one just placed us right where we left off! Their enemies to lovers plot having them work together after trying to assassinate each other was just bliss. But I feel like this one gave us more of an emotional connection to our characters, as Anita binds to her newly found family.
🖤 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽 🖤
This takes off exactly where the first book left us. Anita (Venom) has been hunting Ronan down, believing him to be the reason her brother was killed. But he’s been looking for the ones that had kidnapped him and her brother, ultimately ending in his death. After finding out that they’re out for the same people to take down to avenge his death, they decide to work together to take down all the people who were responsible. This one digs a little more into Ronans past and really brings the emotional and sexual relationship between Anita and Ronan closer and spicier. You will absolutely love the banter between the two.
🖤 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 🖤
Akita (Venom) is still the unhinged badass fmc you grew to love from the first book. She just keeps growing as a person, Ronan is just a sexy, obsessive, demanding mmc that will have you swooning over him throughout the book. But my fave character in the sequel was Mal. She is just as chaotic and unhinged as she was in the first book and I absolutely loved her!
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼 🖤
🖤 assassins/both unhinged
🖤 possessive/obsession
🖤 morally grey
🖤 age gap
🖤 brothers best friend
🖤 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 🖤
This was the perfect sequel to our favorite Venom and Poison. A true enemies to lovers story that will have you captivated from the start and carries you along with these characters that you will absolutely fall in love with. Akita Sparks did a superb job writing a great next chapter (as this ends on another cliffhanger) and I cannot wait to see how the series continues.
Multi First Person POV (Venom & Ronan)
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Age Rating: 18+
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀 🖤
Oh my god!! Alright, first of all SWEET TASTE OF VENOM left us readers off with a little spicy cliffhanger that had us left with our jaw dropped. And then this one just placed us right where we left off! Their enemies to lovers plot having them work together after trying to assassinate each other was just bliss. But I feel like this one gave us more of an emotional connection to our characters, as Anita binds to her newly found family.
🖤 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽 🖤
This takes off exactly where the first book left us. Anita (Venom) has been hunting Ronan down, believing him to be the reason her brother was killed. But he’s been looking for the ones that had kidnapped him and her brother, ultimately ending in his death. After finding out that they’re out for the same people to take down to avenge his death, they decide to work together to take down all the people who were responsible. This one digs a little more into Ronans past and really brings the emotional and sexual relationship between Anita and Ronan closer and spicier. You will absolutely love the banter between the two.
🖤 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 🖤
Akita (Venom) is still the unhinged badass fmc you grew to love from the first book. She just keeps growing as a person, Ronan is just a sexy, obsessive, demanding mmc that will have you swooning over him throughout the book. But my fave character in the sequel was Mal. She is just as chaotic and unhinged as she was in the first book and I absolutely loved her!
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼 🖤
🖤 assassins/both unhinged
🖤 possessive/obsession
🖤 morally grey
🖤 age gap
🖤 brothers best friend
🖤 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 🖤
This was the perfect sequel to our favorite Venom and Poison. A true enemies to lovers story that will have you captivated from the start and carries you along with these characters that you will absolutely fall in love with. Akita Sparks did a superb job writing a great next chapter (as this ends on another cliffhanger) and I cannot wait to see how the series continues.
May 26, 2025
4.5/5 ⭐️
These cliffhangers are going to be the death of me! I fucking knew who it was going to be too, but now I have to wait to see what happened!!
This book had so much going on and progressed relatively fast. We start where we left off, in London, as they hunt down the guy who kidnapped and tortured Ronan and Anita’s sister, Carter, killing him while Ronan escaped. There’s a lot of death and gore and more people are discovered to be apart of this fucked up little cult. In the process, Anita and Ronan’s relationship slowly blossoms into more.
I love these characters even more after this book, how they go soft for each other and see the darkness in each other but don’t care. Where one falters, the other uplifts and encourages, it’s a truly beautiful relationship.
And while that’s all lovely, I just want to talk a second to talk about how down bad Ronan is for Anita. How submissive he gets for her, and he fucking moans and isn’t scared to, talk about hot 🥵.
Outside of Ronan and Anita’s relationship, we see more progress between Anita and Mal, and they’re like twisted sisters now, love to hate each other but at the end of the day they still care about each other and it’s all in a light hearted way. They’re come so far from almost killing each other to being able to insult each other and laugh.
I can’t wait for the next book, seeing what happens with the real villain of the story. I need answers.
Tropes:
🐍Touch Him/Her and 💀
🗡️Rivals to Lovers
🐍Revenge
🗡️Blood/Knife Kink
🐍He Begs for Her
🗡️Action Packed
Thank you to the author for this ARC in return for an honest review.
~ARC Review
These cliffhangers are going to be the death of me! I fucking knew who it was going to be too, but now I have to wait to see what happened!!
This book had so much going on and progressed relatively fast. We start where we left off, in London, as they hunt down the guy who kidnapped and tortured Ronan and Anita’s sister, Carter, killing him while Ronan escaped. There’s a lot of death and gore and more people are discovered to be apart of this fucked up little cult. In the process, Anita and Ronan’s relationship slowly blossoms into more.
I love these characters even more after this book, how they go soft for each other and see the darkness in each other but don’t care. Where one falters, the other uplifts and encourages, it’s a truly beautiful relationship.
And while that’s all lovely, I just want to talk a second to talk about how down bad Ronan is for Anita. How submissive he gets for her, and he fucking moans and isn’t scared to, talk about hot 🥵.
Outside of Ronan and Anita’s relationship, we see more progress between Anita and Mal, and they’re like twisted sisters now, love to hate each other but at the end of the day they still care about each other and it’s all in a light hearted way. They’re come so far from almost killing each other to being able to insult each other and laugh.
I can’t wait for the next book, seeing what happens with the real villain of the story. I need answers.
Tropes:
🐍Touch Him/Her and 💀
🗡️Rivals to Lovers
🐍Revenge
🗡️Blood/Knife Kink
🐍He Begs for Her
🗡️Action Packed
Thank you to the author for this ARC in return for an honest review.
~ARC Review
May 13, 2025
I. Am. Obsessed.
Book two picks up right where the first left off, and it is every bit as chaotic, action-packed, and addictive—maybe even more. I threw everything aside the second I got the ARC email and dove in, and let me tell you: ZERO regrets.
Anita (aka Venom) is still an unhinged, unapologetic queen and I love her even more this time around. She's dangerous, fierce, and so deeply layered—it’s impossible not to root for her. And Ronan? Holy hell. Obsessive, broken, hot-as-sin MMC who wears his pain like armor? Sign me all the way up. His moments of vulnerability hit hard, and yes, I cried.
Their chemistry is off-the-charts explosive, and the spice? SPICY spicy. Akita really turned the heat way up in this one, and I was living for every single scene. It’s steamy, raw, and emotional in all the best ways.
And let’s talk about the side characters—Mal, my chaotic fave, is back and just as unhinged as ever. Her friendship with Anita is such a highlight. The bond, the banter, the loyalty? Chef’s kiss.
This story has everything: revenge, pain, love, violence, plot twists, and characters that crawl under your skin and refuse to leave. Akita Sparks has created something truly special with this series, and I already know it’s going to live rent-free in my heart forever.
Thank you again, Akita, for the ARC—I feel so lucky to be on this wild ride with these incredible characters. Counting the seconds until book three.
Book two picks up right where the first left off, and it is every bit as chaotic, action-packed, and addictive—maybe even more. I threw everything aside the second I got the ARC email and dove in, and let me tell you: ZERO regrets.
Anita (aka Venom) is still an unhinged, unapologetic queen and I love her even more this time around. She's dangerous, fierce, and so deeply layered—it’s impossible not to root for her. And Ronan? Holy hell. Obsessive, broken, hot-as-sin MMC who wears his pain like armor? Sign me all the way up. His moments of vulnerability hit hard, and yes, I cried.
Their chemistry is off-the-charts explosive, and the spice? SPICY spicy. Akita really turned the heat way up in this one, and I was living for every single scene. It’s steamy, raw, and emotional in all the best ways.
And let’s talk about the side characters—Mal, my chaotic fave, is back and just as unhinged as ever. Her friendship with Anita is such a highlight. The bond, the banter, the loyalty? Chef’s kiss.
This story has everything: revenge, pain, love, violence, plot twists, and characters that crawl under your skin and refuse to leave. Akita Sparks has created something truly special with this series, and I already know it’s going to live rent-free in my heart forever.
Thank you again, Akita, for the ARC—I feel so lucky to be on this wild ride with these incredible characters. Counting the seconds until book three.
June 4, 2025
Action-packed and Spice
An explosive sequel to one of my favorite reads of last November.
Venom and Poison are back and badder than ever. After deciding to form an uneasy alliance, Anita and Ronan continue to pursue the ones responsible for Carter’s death.
As sparks continue to fly between our favorite assassins, they soon discover conspiracy that is way bigger than they thought.
The stakes are higher than ever and I loved every bit of it. The action scenes were very well done and the spice left me fanning myself 🌶️🌶️🥵🥵😮💨.
I loved seeing Anita and Ronan finally open up to each other and confront the lingering feelings they had while also working through their trauma. I also loved how we got more interactions with Mal (aka Wicked) and Bedford, save for Boone but got a feeling we’ll be seeing more of him soon. The introduction to Jax was interesting and I can’t wait to see more of him.
I really loved how they found a family in each other and the people around them; it was a nice moment in between the bloodshed and violence (which I enjoyed as well 🖤🔪🩸)
Overrall, I enjoyed this and will be highly anticipating the third book.
I encourage everyone who picks this up to check out Sweet Touch of Venom first, as this book picks up right after that one ends.
If you enjoy a revenge plot with an enemies to lovers twist with as much spice as there is action, with a found family dynamic, then this book is for you.
An explosive sequel to one of my favorite reads of last November.
Venom and Poison are back and badder than ever. After deciding to form an uneasy alliance, Anita and Ronan continue to pursue the ones responsible for Carter’s death.
As sparks continue to fly between our favorite assassins, they soon discover conspiracy that is way bigger than they thought.
The stakes are higher than ever and I loved every bit of it. The action scenes were very well done and the spice left me fanning myself 🌶️🌶️🥵🥵😮💨.
I loved seeing Anita and Ronan finally open up to each other and confront the lingering feelings they had while also working through their trauma. I also loved how we got more interactions with Mal (aka Wicked) and Bedford, save for Boone but got a feeling we’ll be seeing more of him soon. The introduction to Jax was interesting and I can’t wait to see more of him.
I really loved how they found a family in each other and the people around them; it was a nice moment in between the bloodshed and violence (which I enjoyed as well 🖤🔪🩸)
Overrall, I enjoyed this and will be highly anticipating the third book.
I encourage everyone who picks this up to check out Sweet Touch of Venom first, as this book picks up right after that one ends.
If you enjoy a revenge plot with an enemies to lovers twist with as much spice as there is action, with a found family dynamic, then this book is for you.
May 14, 2025
Hi!!!! I want to thank Akita Sparks for letting me not only arc but beta for her!! Akita, your work is truly phenomenal, you have a true talent! I hope to beta and arc for your next book as well!
Also thank you so much for adding the summery from the last book! It helps new and old readers understand the plot and makes the read more engaging!
Tropes
Assassins🗡️
He is possessive 💀
Morally grey 🩶
Age gap ❤️🔥
HE IS OUR SUBMISSIVE KING 👑
I said before and I'll say it again, Akita's books are just amazing.
The MMC is a MUCH better version of Zade Meadows. He shuts down abusive rings aswell but, he would never force the FMC to do anything she did want. He ALWAYS ask for consent.
I love how in every book how much character development everyone goes through! The FMC learned that she can be independent while still having people close to her. The MMC learned that despite how ugly he thinks he is, someone finds him beautiful, inside and out.
I love how they are both like the haunting Adeline series but WAY BETTER. THIS should be the famous book on instagram and TikTok!!!!!
Also our girl AKITA, the queen of cliffhangers. 😭 At two I. The morning I gasped so loud that my cat looked at me like I was a crazy person!!!!
Every single one of Akita's books pulls you into the world of her own creation. I seriously debated becoming an assassin because of her!
Also thank you so much for adding the summery from the last book! It helps new and old readers understand the plot and makes the read more engaging!
Tropes
Assassins🗡️
He is possessive 💀
Morally grey 🩶
Age gap ❤️🔥
HE IS OUR SUBMISSIVE KING 👑
I said before and I'll say it again, Akita's books are just amazing.
The MMC is a MUCH better version of Zade Meadows. He shuts down abusive rings aswell but, he would never force the FMC to do anything she did want. He ALWAYS ask for consent.
I love how in every book how much character development everyone goes through! The FMC learned that she can be independent while still having people close to her. The MMC learned that despite how ugly he thinks he is, someone finds him beautiful, inside and out.
I love how they are both like the haunting Adeline series but WAY BETTER. THIS should be the famous book on instagram and TikTok!!!!!
Also our girl AKITA, the queen of cliffhangers. 😭 At two I. The morning I gasped so loud that my cat looked at me like I was a crazy person!!!!
Every single one of Akita's books pulls you into the world of her own creation. I seriously debated becoming an assassin because of her!
May 18, 2025
Tempted by Poison takes everything that Sweet Touch of Venom built and dials it all the way up. It’s darker, steamier, and more emotionally raw, proving that Akita Sparks knows exactly how to escalate tension while deepening character connection.
Anita (Venom) continues to be the definition of feral strength and power. But this time, we see her layers peel back- there’s vulnerability in her ruthlessness, and it makes her even better. Ronan absolutely shattered me in this book. He’s still as intense and dangerous as ever, but his emotion were heart-wrenching. Watching him unravel was beautifully painful, and it added so much dimension to his character.
Their chemistry is charged with unresolved tension and scorching heat. The push and pull between them feels even more urgent, and the payoff is everything. Sparks balances action, spice, and emotion without ever letting up on the pace.
Mal is once again a standout- her chaotic energy and loyalty to Anita provide the perfect counterbalance to all the blood and betrayal. And the found family vibes woven into the carnage were unexpected and so well done.
And that ending... Akita Sparks is truly the queen of cliffhangers. I yelled. I gasped. I am considering bribing someone for an early copy of book three. This series owns me and I’m not even mad about it.
Anita (Venom) continues to be the definition of feral strength and power. But this time, we see her layers peel back- there’s vulnerability in her ruthlessness, and it makes her even better. Ronan absolutely shattered me in this book. He’s still as intense and dangerous as ever, but his emotion were heart-wrenching. Watching him unravel was beautifully painful, and it added so much dimension to his character.
Their chemistry is charged with unresolved tension and scorching heat. The push and pull between them feels even more urgent, and the payoff is everything. Sparks balances action, spice, and emotion without ever letting up on the pace.
Mal is once again a standout- her chaotic energy and loyalty to Anita provide the perfect counterbalance to all the blood and betrayal. And the found family vibes woven into the carnage were unexpected and so well done.
And that ending... Akita Sparks is truly the queen of cliffhangers. I yelled. I gasped. I am considering bribing someone for an early copy of book three. This series owns me and I’m not even mad about it.
May 20, 2025
Tempted by poison is book 1, Sweet touch of Venom must be read beforehand. This does end on a cliffhanger, so you have been warned. And what a cliffhanger it was, I screamed. I kinda had a feeling it was someone he knew but not that person.
Anita became an assassin after her brother was kidnapped and murdered, with one goal in mind, to kill Ronan, her brothers best friend who was also kidnapped and tortured, believing it was his fault she lost her brother (find all this out in book 1, but follows into this book), and the men that kidnapped and killed her brother. Anita aka Venom. Roman aka Poison, but both have the same mission at hand.
Finally giving into their attraction and letting themselves become sexual, and let me tell you, them together, wowwww. The night they finally have sex and she sees his scars, you can feel through the pages the pain she feels for him.
They work so well together, they are like the same person split into two. And the way he comes so possessive of her instantly, gosh I need a fan. I cannot wait for the next book now.
Anita became an assassin after her brother was kidnapped and murdered, with one goal in mind, to kill Ronan, her brothers best friend who was also kidnapped and tortured, believing it was his fault she lost her brother (find all this out in book 1, but follows into this book), and the men that kidnapped and killed her brother. Anita aka Venom. Roman aka Poison, but both have the same mission at hand.
Finally giving into their attraction and letting themselves become sexual, and let me tell you, them together, wowwww. The night they finally have sex and she sees his scars, you can feel through the pages the pain she feels for him.
They work so well together, they are like the same person split into two. And the way he comes so possessive of her instantly, gosh I need a fan. I cannot wait for the next book now.
June 24, 2025
Thank you Akita Sparks for the ARC!
Just want to start off by saying, that by 80% in, I HAD KNOW! I was waaaaaiting for the reveal, but I had already figured it out, because it would have been plot twist worthy! I enjoyed following along as Venom and Poison turn from enemies to lovers. The way their relationship developed from the first book was definitely a big u-turn and quite comical. I was over here kicking my feet and laughing, because I couldn’t believe that Ronan is now so smitten over her. It’s honestly too cute not to mention. The character development was goo. The plot was also good. I just feel like the book was a bit drawn out after they took down the first half of the operation.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the madness that is to come with book 3. If you enjoy dark romance, enemies to lovers, he falls first and falls hard, then this a read for you. Romantic suspense might just be a genre that I like now!
Just want to start off by saying, that by 80% in, I HAD KNOW! I was waaaaaiting for the reveal, but I had already figured it out, because it would have been plot twist worthy! I enjoyed following along as Venom and Poison turn from enemies to lovers. The way their relationship developed from the first book was definitely a big u-turn and quite comical. I was over here kicking my feet and laughing, because I couldn’t believe that Ronan is now so smitten over her. It’s honestly too cute not to mention. The character development was goo. The plot was also good. I just feel like the book was a bit drawn out after they took down the first half of the operation.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the madness that is to come with book 3. If you enjoy dark romance, enemies to lovers, he falls first and falls hard, then this a read for you. Romantic suspense might just be a genre that I like now!
May 19, 2025
—ARC Review—
Spice: 3.5/5
The chemistry between Anita and Ronan was absolutely perfect; what started as a simmer in Book 1 was now boiling over, and I couldn’t get enough. Anita’s character development stood out the most; seeing her walls slowly come down, not just with Ronan but with others too, was incredibly satisfying. Her growing bond with Mal added a much-needed emotional layer, and Mal continued to be the chaotic source of amusement I loved from Book 1. Ronan’s backstory added even more depth, and I really hope we get more of it in Book 3. The side plot with Boone was super intriguing, and I’m so excited to see where Akita takes it next. I had my suspicions about the big twist, but the final reveal was so dramatic and well-done, I didn’t even mind being right; I just want more!
Tropes Include:
-Touch Him/Her & ☠️
-Brother’s Best Friend
-Revenge Plot
-Rivals to Lovers
Spice: 3.5/5
The chemistry between Anita and Ronan was absolutely perfect; what started as a simmer in Book 1 was now boiling over, and I couldn’t get enough. Anita’s character development stood out the most; seeing her walls slowly come down, not just with Ronan but with others too, was incredibly satisfying. Her growing bond with Mal added a much-needed emotional layer, and Mal continued to be the chaotic source of amusement I loved from Book 1. Ronan’s backstory added even more depth, and I really hope we get more of it in Book 3. The side plot with Boone was super intriguing, and I’m so excited to see where Akita takes it next. I had my suspicions about the big twist, but the final reveal was so dramatic and well-done, I didn’t even mind being right; I just want more!
Tropes Include:
-Touch Him/Her & ☠️
-Brother’s Best Friend
-Revenge Plot
-Rivals to Lovers
May 18, 2025
ARC Read (Thank you so much for the Arc for my honest review) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tempted by Poison is Book 2 in The Lethal Love Series. This picks up right where we left off in Sweet Touch of Venom, with once rivaled assassin/mercenary Anita (Venom) and Ronan (Poison) seeking revenge.
Addicting, irresistibly chaotic steamy wild ride. The chemistry between Anita and Ronan is literally 🥵. I love the banter between the two of them. Mal is top tier side character. Although, I called the ending, it didn't make it any less diabolical and I cannot wait for book 3 & 4, they can't come soon enough!
-- Quotes --
"Show me how you like it, Baby."
"Will you be a good boy for me?"
"Poison cures poison, my sweet venom."
"A toast. To utter chaos." - "To mayhem."
Tempted by Poison is Book 2 in The Lethal Love Series. This picks up right where we left off in Sweet Touch of Venom, with once rivaled assassin/mercenary Anita (Venom) and Ronan (Poison) seeking revenge.
Addicting, irresistibly chaotic steamy wild ride. The chemistry between Anita and Ronan is literally 🥵. I love the banter between the two of them. Mal is top tier side character. Although, I called the ending, it didn't make it any less diabolical and I cannot wait for book 3 & 4, they can't come soon enough!
-- Quotes --
"Show me how you like it, Baby."
"Will you be a good boy for me?"
"Poison cures poison, my sweet venom."
"A toast. To utter chaos." - "To mayhem."
May 26, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Let me just say, being blessed with this ARC was a treat—and this book definitely left its mark. We pick up right where Sweet Touch of Venom left off and babyyyy, Akita Sparks did not come to play.
This time around, we get a deeper, more intimate look at Ronan and his past. The pieces of his trauma finally start to fall into place, and you really begin to understand the why behind the man. His pain. His path. His poison. And while Ronan is opening up, our girl Anita is doing some healing of her own—thawing that icy exterior and actually letting someone in.
Their relationship? It’s no longer just survival—it’s trust. It’s partnership. It’s slow-burn softness mixed with dangerous heat. And it was beautiful to watch Anita slowly begin to embrace the idea of not just being part of a crew—but part of a family. A messy, chaotic, absolutely lovable family of ride-or-dies.
Now let’s talk about that plot twist… it snatched my edges and didn’t even apologize. Like, how dare you, Ms. Sparks?! And even though the book pushes close to 400 pages—which felt a tiny bit long at moments—if you're already hooked on this author's pen (as I am), it won’t matter. You’re locked in.
I am fully here for this merry little band of weirdos and the leaders we now know and love as Poison & Venom. Bring on the next one because I need answers, chaos, and closure.
Let me just say, being blessed with this ARC was a treat—and this book definitely left its mark. We pick up right where Sweet Touch of Venom left off and babyyyy, Akita Sparks did not come to play.
This time around, we get a deeper, more intimate look at Ronan and his past. The pieces of his trauma finally start to fall into place, and you really begin to understand the why behind the man. His pain. His path. His poison. And while Ronan is opening up, our girl Anita is doing some healing of her own—thawing that icy exterior and actually letting someone in.
Their relationship? It’s no longer just survival—it’s trust. It’s partnership. It’s slow-burn softness mixed with dangerous heat. And it was beautiful to watch Anita slowly begin to embrace the idea of not just being part of a crew—but part of a family. A messy, chaotic, absolutely lovable family of ride-or-dies.
Now let’s talk about that plot twist… it snatched my edges and didn’t even apologize. Like, how dare you, Ms. Sparks?! And even though the book pushes close to 400 pages—which felt a tiny bit long at moments—if you're already hooked on this author's pen (as I am), it won’t matter. You’re locked in.
I am fully here for this merry little band of weirdos and the leaders we now know and love as Poison & Venom. Bring on the next one because I need answers, chaos, and closure.
May 14, 2025
Book two explodes out of the gate, it's chaotic, brutal, and utterly addictive. Anita aka Venom, is a feral queen, more dangerous and magnetic than ever. Her ruthlessness and banter make me love her so much! And then there's Ronan, he's obsessive, broken, and definitely irresistible. Their chemistry is off the charts electric. The spice level definitely cranked itself up from the last book. Akita cranks the heat and never lets up. Mal’s back in all her glorious chaos, and her bond with Anita burns bright amid the wreckage. Revenge. Blood. Lust. Love twisted with violence. This book doesn’t ask permission—it grabs you by the throat and drags you under.
May 19, 2025
Ok Akita, you did your thing! You know how long I have been waiting for book 2 and you did not disappoint!! Now I’ll be coming in your inbox for vol 3 😂
Poison and Venom come together to get revenge for Venom’s brother who also happened to be Poison’s best friend.
Also the friendship forming between Mal and Venom(Anita) is such a wonderful thing, and adding Jax to the storyline, broke my heart for him but he came through for them all when they did not expect it. Sooooo…. Mal and Jax 😉
This Brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers volume 2 will not disappoint. The 🌶️ scenes were spicing, the storyline was telling and that cliffhanger at the end, just WOW!
Poison and Venom come together to get revenge for Venom’s brother who also happened to be Poison’s best friend.
Also the friendship forming between Mal and Venom(Anita) is such a wonderful thing, and adding Jax to the storyline, broke my heart for him but he came through for them all when they did not expect it. Sooooo…. Mal and Jax 😉
This Brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers volume 2 will not disappoint. The 🌶️ scenes were spicing, the storyline was telling and that cliffhanger at the end, just WOW!
May 20, 2025
5 starsssss!!!
THE BEST BOOK IVE READ IN 2025 so far. I’m standing beside it i said what i said!!! The romance, the found family the banter the complexity of each character. The storyline the spice it was suchhh a good time i would’ve finished this book in a day hands down but im a MOTHER AND GAD TO DO MOM SHIT!
I need the next book now that cliffhanger wasn’t as bad as last book but it left me needing the second book. I had a feeling that the book was going to in the direction it went but it was still a fun ride and to be left knowing what you know and not have the next book is CRIMINAL.
MORAL OF THE STORY READ THIS BOOK!!!!!
THE BEST BOOK IVE READ IN 2025 so far. I’m standing beside it i said what i said!!! The romance, the found family the banter the complexity of each character. The storyline the spice it was suchhh a good time i would’ve finished this book in a day hands down but im a MOTHER AND GAD TO DO MOM SHIT!
I need the next book now that cliffhanger wasn’t as bad as last book but it left me needing the second book. I had a feeling that the book was going to in the direction it went but it was still a fun ride and to be left knowing what you know and not have the next book is CRIMINAL.
MORAL OF THE STORY READ THIS BOOK!!!!!
May 22, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WHEN I TELL YOU TO GO READ TEMPTED BY POSION BY AKITA SPARKS ASAP SHE DID AGAIN THIS IS A MUST READ.
Firstly I would love to thank Akita for giving me the opportunity to read this series like this book had me smiling so much like after you gave me the chance to read book one and I was hooked the cliffhanger from that one was desperate for book two when I tell you I finished in one sitting like that fmc is badass girlboss we need her badly the tension was on point and the spice hit just right and I loved the way they talked and taunted each others.
Anita and Ronan have my whole heart I can’t wait to buy these soon also happy release day beautiful.
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WHEN I TELL YOU TO GO READ TEMPTED BY POSION BY AKITA SPARKS ASAP SHE DID AGAIN THIS IS A MUST READ.
Firstly I would love to thank Akita for giving me the opportunity to read this series like this book had me smiling so much like after you gave me the chance to read book one and I was hooked the cliffhanger from that one was desperate for book two when I tell you I finished in one sitting like that fmc is badass girlboss we need her badly the tension was on point and the spice hit just right and I loved the way they talked and taunted each others.
Anita and Ronan have my whole heart I can’t wait to buy these soon also happy release day beautiful.
May 30, 2025
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5⭐️ 4🌶
Ah book 2 in the lethal love series picks up where book ones cliffhanger leaves is hanging with Ronan & Anita where they continue their mission on finding the man who killed her brother who was also Ronans best friend all the while trying to fight their own feelings towards each other but when they finally collide sparks fly. I enjoyed their witty banter while working together almost as much as when they played 😉 together. Glad to see Mal finally come around also & that her & Anita get along as well. But of course we get left on another cliffhanger LOL to see where this wild ride will lead us next with the real villain.
5⭐️ 4🌶
Ah book 2 in the lethal love series picks up where book ones cliffhanger leaves is hanging with Ronan & Anita where they continue their mission on finding the man who killed her brother who was also Ronans best friend all the while trying to fight their own feelings towards each other but when they finally collide sparks fly. I enjoyed their witty banter while working together almost as much as when they played 😉 together. Glad to see Mal finally come around also & that her & Anita get along as well. But of course we get left on another cliffhanger LOL to see where this wild ride will lead us next with the real villain.
May 31, 2025
Akita left me needing more of Poison and Venom with the ending of book one and man did she deliver with this book! That slow burn from book one was worth the wait because once these two collided it was like fireworks! Poison and Venom work together to get revenge for not only his best friend but her brother's death as well as navigating through this new to them romance. Akita leaves us once again with another ending making you desperate for more. I can't wait for the next book! And I can't recommend this series enough!
June 3, 2025
Book 2 in the Lethal Love series and WOW! This book was insane and intense from the prologue to the very end. Venom and Poison are the epitome of dark romance in the most delicious way. The author really us able to portray their viciousness in such a sexy way! I was on the very edge of my seat all the way through, heart pounding! And the end had me staring at my kindle in disbelief. And the spice... the spice was really spicing and had me absolutely stunned! The character building is absolutely phenomenal and I can't wait for book 3!
May 13, 2025
This series has me feral. Did I scream at the end because of that cliffhanger? YES, yes I did. This is Volume 2 of the Lethal Love series, and if you haven’t read it yet, stop everything and do it now 😈. Trust me when I say the tension and spice in this book are perfectly balanced. The storyline, I really enjoy the found family aspect. and character development are so gripping. I’m completely locked in. And the ending is DIABOLICAL! I can not wait for three.
May 13, 2025
*arc review*
This one was a lot more emotional than the first. It felt like in the first we’re introduced and in this one we know them. The highs and lows I went through with this couple was intense ( AND ID DO IT AGAIN)
When Ronan let his pain out I was a MESS. This ends on a cliffhanger and I’m so ready to read the third. Akita sparks is definitely one of my favorites and these two books came together so perfectly.
This one was a lot more emotional than the first. It felt like in the first we’re introduced and in this one we know them. The highs and lows I went through with this couple was intense ( AND ID DO IT AGAIN)
When Ronan let his pain out I was a MESS. This ends on a cliffhanger and I’m so ready to read the third. Akita sparks is definitely one of my favorites and these two books came together so perfectly.
June 22, 2025
Hot and dangerous alert!!!
No more teasing and straight to business...no complain here. They rekindle their friendship based on trust and overtime she realized, she'd fallen in love...but Ronan fell even harder.
Now they are after the same enemies, working together as a "family". Saving innocent life and destroy all the MFs behind all the dirty business. The topics were heavier, more complicated and the plot is...urggh.
No more teasing and straight to business...no complain here. They rekindle their friendship based on trust and overtime she realized, she'd fallen in love...but Ronan fell even harder.
Now they are after the same enemies, working together as a "family". Saving innocent life and destroy all the MFs behind all the dirty business. The topics were heavier, more complicated and the plot is...urggh.
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