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What readers want to know
How spicy is Once Upon a Lie?
It's 2 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Warm). Some heat, then the scene cuts away.
Does Once Upon a Lie have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 1 content warning, including gun violence. The full list is below.
Is Once Upon a Lie a standalone?
No. It's book 2 of The Protectors, so start with book 1.
Spice level
2 of 5 · Warm
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
1 content warning
About the book
The story
A mobster's daughter who runs a bagel-and-book shop befriends her new neighbor, not knowing he's an undercover detective watching her.
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