Vow of Deception (2021)

The first book in Rina Kent's Deception Trilogy, Vow of Deception introduces us to a woman who is thrust into a life of danger and deception after being forced into a marriage with Adrian Volkov, a cold, calculating mafia leader. The marriage is not one of love but rather a way for her to save her sister from an unthinkable fate. What begins as a transactional arrangement soon spirals into a tense and obsessive relationship as the protagonist tries to navigate Adrian's world of power, control, and manipulation. Themes of psychological dominance and submission run through the narrative, as the protagonist struggles to hold on to her sense of self. Adrian’s possessiveness and dark past add layers of complexity to their interactions, turning this into a high-stakes romance with thriller elements. Vow of Deception expertly plays with the tension between love and fear, making it an addictive read for fans of dark romance.