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Sweet Venom

Rina Kent · 2025

<p><b>I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder.</b><br> <br> So to protect myself, I pretended I saw nothing.<br> <br> But my plan backfired. And now I'm the target of cold-blooded revenge.<br> <br> Jude Callahan isn't just a hockey god-he's a devil no one dares to cross.<br> <br> He's also determined to make me pay for my moment of silence.<br> <br> Now, no matter how much I try to hide from him, Jude finds me.<br> <br> I thought he'd stop at the stalking.<br> <br> Or even better, kill me and finally end my misery.<br> <br> But Jude has other plans.<br> <br> He says I can't die. That I must pay for my sins.<br> <br> <b>And just like that, he drags me into his depraved world, kicking and screaming.</b></p>

Hunt the Villain

Rina Kent · 2026

God of Ruin A Dark College Romance

Rina Kent · 2023

<p>I'm out for revenge.</p> <p>After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine.</p> <p>I thought it'd end there.</p> <p>It didn't.</p> <p>Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare.</p> <p>He's decided that I'm the new addition to his chess game.</p> <p>Too bad for him, I'm no pawn.</p> <p>If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility.</p> <p>He says he'll ruin me.</p> <p>Little does he know that ruination goes both ways.</p> <p><br></p>

Kiss the Villain

Rina Kent · 2025

<p><b>From <i>New York Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of <i>Legacy of Gods.</i></b><br> <br> I've always been the golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to my family's empire, and a dutiful son.<br> <br> Or, at least, that's what everything thinks. Inside, I want to set the world on fire.<br> <br> So I let myself indulge in the mayhem for one night. Which was enough to get caught by a villain.<br> <br> A villain who just so happens to be my new professor- Kayden Lockwood. A criminal teaching criminal law.<br> <br> I can't expose what Kayden has done without unmasking my secret life. But I can force him to taste his own poison.<br> <br> In a clash of titans, Kayden and I soon break and crumble.<br> <br> Until we're stuck in a dangerous game where there will be no winners. . .<br> <br> <i>Kiss the Villain</i> is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the <i>Legacy of Gods</i> series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.</p>

God of War

Rina Kent · 2024

From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes an enemies-to-lovers, marriage-of-convenience romance. I fell for the villain. It happened back when I was a clueless girl. But he ruthlessly broke my heart and trapped it in a jar. Since then, I've sworn to hate him to the end of my days. Eli King might be a savage devil, but I'm out of his way. And league. That is until I wake up in a hospital and find him holding my hand. He tells me the words that change my life forever. "We got married two years ago, Mrs. King." So I set out to investigate how I landed myself into this marriage. Turns out, my memories are darker than my present. I thought I was ready for the hurricane. I thought I could handle his soulless eyes and cold shoulder. I thought wrong. Nothing can stop my husband. Not the secrets surrounding us. Not the hatred between us. Not even me. This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

God of Wrath A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance

Rina Kent · 2022

<p>From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers college romance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I'm trapped by the devil.</p> <p>What started as an innocent mistake turned into actual hell.</p> <p>In my defense, I didn't mean to get involved with a mafia prince.</p> <p>But he barged through my defenses anyway.</p> <p>He stalked me from the shadows and stole me from the life I know.</p> <p>Jeremy Volkov might appear charming, but a true predator lurks inside.</p> <p>He's out to possess, own, and keep me.</p> <p>But I have no plans to stick around in his blood-soaked world.</p> <p>Or so I think.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.</p>

God of Malice

Rina Kent · 2022

<p>From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE dark romance about a villain and his new obsession.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I caught the attention of a monster.</p> <p>I didn't ask for it.</p> <p>Didn't even see it coming.</p> <p>But the moment I do, it's too late.</p> <p>Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm.</p> <p>He's cold-blooded, manipulative, and savage.</p> <p>The worst part is that no one sees his devil side.</p> <p>I do.</p> <p>And that will cost me everything.</p> <p>I run, but the thing about monsters?</p> <p>They always chase.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This book is not a conventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note before reading.</p>

God of Pain A Grumpy Sunshine College Romance

Rina Kent · 2022

<p>From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE grumpy sunshine college romance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I made a terrible mistake.</p> <p>Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.</p> <p>But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.</p> <p>Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.</p> <p>He's silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.</p> <p>So I thought it was over.</p> <p>Until he awakens a beast inside me.</p> <p>My name is Annika Volkov, and I'm Creighton's worst enemy.</p> <p>He won't stop until he breaks me.</p> <p>Or I break him.</p>

Heart of My Monster A Dark Mafia Romance

Rina Kent · 2023

<p>I'm a man with no morals or feelings.</p><p>The only reason I made it this far is to reign.</p><p>Nothing and no one will stop me.</p><p>Or that should've been the plan.</p><p>Now, my only goal is to get back the woman who belongs to me.</p><p>Sasha thinks it's all over, but we're only getting started.</p><p>She's my woman. My partner. My wife.</p><p>Mine.</p><p><br></p>

Lies of My Monster

Rina Kent · 2023

My forbidden husband.I kissed my father's best friend and it kind of didn't go well.Not only because he's eighteen years older than me-but he also didn't like it.Not one bit.In my defense, I didn't mean to fall for him. It just happened.Nathaniel Weaver is the most attractive man I've ever seen with enough charisma to blind the sun.He's bigger than the world, owns half of it and conquered the other half.He was forbidden.Wrong.So I totally got over him. Or so I told myself.Until we're forced to get married.Now I'm trapped.But maybe he's trapped too.Because we're both reaching for that forbidden fruit dangling between us.Empire of Desire is a complete STANDALONE. No other books should be read prior to this.

Consumed by deception

Rina Kent · 2023

La vérité n'est pas toujours ce qu'elle semble être. Lia ne le réalise pas, mais elle le fera. Bientôt.<br/>J'ai choisi cette vie. Cette route. Cet arrangement tordu entre nous.<br/>Pour elle, j'ai fait un pacte avec le diable. Pour elle, j'ai joué avec le destin et la mort.<br/>Il n'y a pas de retour en arrière possible. Je l'ai volée et comme tout voleur, je ne la rendrai pas. Lia est ma dépendance, mon obsession, mon amour.<br/>Elle est mienne pour toujours.<br/><br/>*<br/>UNE SERIE QUI A DEJA CONQUIS LES LECTEURS (source GOODREADS)<br/>« Ce livre m'a donné tout ce dont j'avais besoin, des réponses à mes questions, des émotions, la confusion suscitée par le dernier livre n'a pas seulement été dissipée, mais maintenant, en regardant en arrière, je réalise que tout s’emboîte parfaitement. »<br/><br/>« Ils s'aiment, mais chacun d'eux a des raisons de ne pas se faire confiance. Ils se cachent des choses et pourtant ils ne peuvent pas rester éloignés l'un de l'autre. Ce livre est brûlant et sauvage. Je ne vais rien dévoiler, mais cette série est formidable si vous aimez les héros dominants, possessifs et protecteurs. »<br/><br/>« Je le hurle depuis le début, mais si vous voulez un livre qui vous ruine complètement, alors lisez cette trilogie ! C'est sombre, mais je jure que c'est la meilleure intrigue que j’ai jamais lue. »

Vow of Deception A Dark Marriage Mafia Romance

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>My husband. My Tormentor.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The most notorious man in the city offers me a job.</p><p>Act as his dead wife.</p><p>Adrian Volkov isn't the type of person who takes no for an answer.</p><p>He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met.</p><p>When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options.</p><p>Go to prison or put myself under his wrath.</p><p>I choose to have a roof over my head. What's so hard about acting, right?</p><p>Wrong.</p><p>The moment I step into his wife's shoes, everything spirals out of control.</p><p>My only way of survival is through Adrian.</p><p>Or is it?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This book is part of a trilogy and is not standalone.</p>

Tempted by Deception

Rina Kent · 2021

My husband. My villain. We started with death and blood. We started with games and carnal pleasure. Adrian and I shouldn’t have been together. He’s wrong. I’m wrong. What we have is the epitome disaster. Yet, it’s impossible to stop. My husband will either destroy me or I’ll destroy him. --

Empire of Lust An Enemies with Benefits Romance

Rina Kent · 2022

<p>From the internationally bestselling author, Rina Kent, comes a new standalone book about a power couple who are each other's villains.</p> <p>My boss. My hell.</p> <p>When I slept with a faceless jock as a teen, I didn't think I would become pregnant.</p> <p>I also didn't think I would lose that child.</p> <p>Several years later, I find out that my daughter is alive and I'm given a second chance.</p> <p>One problem, though.</p> <p>The faceless jock isn't so faceless anymore.</p> <p>He has a name everyone fears; Kingsley Shaw.</p> <p>A ruthless bastard. A heartless devil. And most importantly, my daughter's father.</p> <p>Oh, and he hates me as much as I hate him.</p> <p>We're out to destroy one another with all methods available.</p> <p>Including a dangerous game of lust that might lead to our downfall.</p> <p>Empire of Lust is a complete STANDALONE. No other books should be read prior to this.</p>

Empire of Desire

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>My forbidden husband.</p><p><br></p><p>I kissed my father's best friend and it kind of didn't go well.</p><p>Not only because he's eighteen years older than me-but he also didn't like it.</p><p>Not one bit.</p><p>In my defense, I didn't mean to fall for him. It just happened.</p><p>Nathaniel Weaver is the most attractive man I've ever seen with enough charisma to blind the sun.</p><p>He's bigger than the world, owns half of it and conquered the other half.</p><p>He was forbidden. </p><p>Wrong.</p><p>So I totally got over him. Or so I told myself.</p><p>Until we're forced to get married.</p><p>Now I'm trapped.</p><p>But maybe he's trapped too.</p><p>Because we're both reaching for that forbidden fruit dangling between us.</p><p><br></p><p>Empire of Desire is a complete STANDALONE. No other books should be read prior to this.</p>

Empire of Hate A Second Chance Enemies to Lovers Romance

Rina Kent · 2022

<p>My boss. My enemy.</p> <p>I escaped my life.</p> <p>Leaving everything behind wasn't easy, but I did it.</p> <p>I turned the page and flew over the ocean.</p> <p>This is my new beginning.</p> <p>My new chapter.</p> <p>My new book.</p> <p>Or so I hoped before I met my new boss.</p> <p>Daniel Sterling.</p> <p>Rich as sin, illegally attractive, and the face of every magazine cover.</p> <p>Oh, and the reason why I escaped in the first place.</p> <p>I made his high school life hell.</p> <p>He won't stop until he gives me a taste of my own medicine.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Empire of Hate is a complete STANDALONE. No other books should be read prior to this.</p>

Empire of Sin

Rina Kent · 2022

"My Boss. My sin. I'm not the type who has one night stands. It wasn't supposed to happen, okay? A couple of drinks and a sinful British accent later and I'm in bed with a stranger. Of course, I left first thing in the morning because I'm a responsible adult. An adult who has a new job that I need in order to keep my double life a secret. Little did I know I'm not, in fact, responsible. Because the stranger I left in bed? Yeah, he's not a stranger after all. He's my new boss. Knox Van Doren might have a charming smile, but a true villain lurks beneath it all. And like any villain, he'll use my sin against me ..."--Page 4 of cover

Black Thorns A Dark New Adult Romance

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>A bet turned into a nightmare.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>She broke my heart.</p><p>Broke me.</p><p>Broke us.</p><p>Only one thing could mend the gaping wound she left behind.</p><p>Her.</p><p>Naomi.</p><p>All mine for the taking.</p><p>All mine for owning.</p><p>All mine.</p><p><br></p><p>Black Thorns is a dark romance book that contains dubious situations some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. This is the last part of a duet and is not standalone.</p>

Red Thorns

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>A bet turned into a disaster.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sebastian Weaver is the star quarterback and the college's heartthrob.</p><p>Rich. Handsome. Bastard.</p><p>Everyone's attention flocked toward him and all the girls dreamed to be with him.</p><p>Not me.</p><p>At least, not until he made a move on me.</p><p>See, I thought I was stronger than Sebastian's charms.</p><p>I thought I could survive being his target.</p><p>I thought wrong.</p><p>Little did I know that he will make my most twisted fantasies come true.</p><p>Fantasies I didn't know existed...</p><p><br></p><p>Red Thorns is a dark new adult book that contains dubious situations some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.</p><p><br></p><p>This is part of a duet and is not standalone.</p>

Throne of Vengeance

Rina Kent · 2025

Kyle è un assassino che vive per un unico scopo: distruggere chi ha ridotto la sua vita in cenere. Ma il prezzo della vendetta è alto, e questa volta rischia di perdere l’unica cosa che non aveva previsto di desiderare: sua moglie.<br><br>Rai è abituata a combattere per il potere, ma mai avrebbe immaginato di dover lottare contro il suo stesso marito. Il loro matrimonio, nato dalla necessità e alimentato da una passione pericolosa, si trasforma in un campo di battaglia dove amore e odio si intrecciano, e la fiducia è un lusso che nessuno dei due può permettersi.<br><br>Mentre i segreti emergono e le alleanze si sgretolano, Kyle e Rai si trovano intrappolati in una danza mortale fatta di tradimenti, passione e sacrifici. Per vincere la guerra contro i loro nemici, dovranno prima decidere se il loro amore è abbastanza forte da sopravvivere al fuoco della vendetta.<br><br><br>Avvertenze:<br><i>Throne of Vengeance</i> è il romanzo conclusivo della dilogia <i>Throne</i>.<br>Nel testo troverete violenza fisica e psicologica, scene di dubbio consenso sessuale e informazioni mediche fuorvianti.

Throne of Power

Rina Kent · 2025

All The Truths A Dark New Adult Romance

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>The truth doesn't set you free</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Revenge shouldn't be rushed. It needs to be savored.</p><p>Reina ruined my life and it's only fair I ruin hers back.</p><p>Or that was the plan.</p><p>That was before she got under my skin and flowed into my blood.</p><p>Life as we know it crashes and burns.</p><p>All we have left is revenge.</p><p>Or is it?</p><p><br></p><p>All The Truths is a dark new adult book that contains dubious situations some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. If you're looking for a hero, you won't find him in Asher Carson. Please don't read if any of that bothers you.</p><p><br></p><p>All The Truths is the second part of a duet and is not standalone.</p>

Rise of a Queen

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>Nothing is fair in love.</p><p><br></p><p>This is my kingdom. My territory.</p><p>I own everything and control everyone, Aurora included.</p><p>She shouldn't have barged into my world with no armour.</p><p>She shouldn't have caught my attention with no warning.</p><p>Alas, she did.</p><p>Then she thought she could disappear.</p><p>If a battle is what it'll take to protect and own her, I'll shed blood.</p><p>Wars aren't fair, and neither am I.</p><p><br></p><p>Rise of a Queen is the second part of a duet and is not standalone.</p>

Reign of a King

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>Nothing is fair in war.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Jonathan King is every bit his last name.</p><p>Powerful.</p><p>Untouchable.</p><p>Corrupted.</p><p>He's also my dead sister's husband and way older than me.</p><p>When I first met him as a clueless child, I thought he was a god.</p><p>Now, I have to confront that god to protect my business from his ruthless grip.</p><p>Little did I know that declaring a war on the king will cost me everything.</p><p>When Jonathan covets something, he doesn't only win, he conquers.</p><p>Now, he has his sights on me.</p><p>He wants to consume not only my body, but also my heart and my soul.</p><p>I fight, but there's no escaping the king in his kingdom...</p><p><br></p><p>Reign of a King is the first part of a duet and is not standalone.</p>

Royal Elite Epilogue

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>One final game.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>All five couples of Royal Elite series come to life again in this long extended epilogue.</p><p>Levi & Astrid.</p><p>Aiden & Elsa.</p><p>Xander & Kimberly.</p><p>Ronan & Teal.</p><p>Cole & Silver.</p><p>This epilogue is set after the end of Royal Elite Series so all the previous books need to be read before this.</p><p>Cruel King.</p><p>Deviant King.</p><p>Steel Princess.</p><p>Twisted Kingdom.</p><p>Black Knight.</p><p>Vicious Prince.</p><p>Ruthless Empire.</p>

Ruthless Empire

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>She's off limits. He has none.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>There's a girl.</p><p>Beautiful. Popular. Fake.</p><p>And my obsession.</p><p>My fall.</p><p>Probably my damnation.</p><p>Did that stop me? Do I care? No and no.</p><p>There's a line between right and wrong. Moral and immoral.</p><p>And then there's her.</p><p>I cross every limit with blood-coated fingers.</p><p>She says she hates me.</p><p>I say I hate her too as I trap her, own her.</p><p>Make her all mine.</p><p><br></p><p>Ruthless Empire is part of Royal Elite Series but could be read on its own. For better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a mature new adult and contains situations that some readers might find offensive.</p>

Black Knight

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>Love is impossible. Hate is an open game.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Kimberly</p><p>He was once my best friend, now he's my worst enemy.</p><p>Xander Knight is heartbreakingly beautiful.</p><p>Ridiculously popular.</p><p>Brutally cruel.</p><p>He's a knight but won't do any saving.</p><p><br></p><p>Xander</p><p>We started as a dream, now we're a nightmare.</p><p>Kimberly Reed is pathetically fake.</p><p>Terribly innocent.</p><p>Secretly black.</p><p>She can hide but never from me.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Black Knight is part of Royal Elite Series but could be read on its own. For better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a high school bully romance, mature new adult, and contains visceral mental health situations that some readers can find triggering.</p>

Vicious Prince

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>He's prince charming. Just not hers.</p><p><br></p><p>I have a secret</p><p>.I stole a heart, or rather a marriage contract.</p><p>It wasn't mine to own, to look at or to even consider.</p><p>But it was there for the taking so I took it.</p><p>Huge mistake.</p><p>Ronan Astor is a nobility in this world.</p><p>Arrogant player.</p><p>Heartless bastard.</p><p>Vicious prince.</p><p>Now, he's out to destroy me.</p><p>What he doesn't know is that I'm out to destroy him too.</p><p>My name is Teal Van Doren, and I'm where princes go to die.</p><p><br></p><p>Vicious Prince is part of Royal Elite Series but could be read on its own. For a better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a mature new adult and contains situations that some readers might find offensive or triggering.</p>

Twisted Kingdom

Rina Kent · 2020

The kingdom isn't supposed to fall. The truth screws you over before it sets you free. Masks drop. Secrets unravel. Elsa's race after the past blinds her from the present. I'll fight for her. I'll bring her back. I'll protect her even if it's the last thing I do. We made a promise. She's mine. Are you ready for one final game, sweetheart?

Steel Princess

Rina Kent · 2019

The princess isn't supposed to dethrone the king. Elsa He said he'll destroy me, and he did. I might have lost the battle, but the war is far from over. They say it starts with one move to dethrone the king. No one mentioned he'll yank me with him on the way down. Aiden If Steel's little princess wants a war, then war it is. There's only one rule: my rules or none at all. By all means, show me what you got, sweetheart. Steel Princess is book two of Royal Elite series and should be read after Deviant King. This is a dark high school bully romance, mature new adult, and contains dubious situations that some readers might find offensive.(Amazon.).

Cruel King

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>He's no fairy tale king.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Levi</p><p>Here, little princess. I'm your king.</p><p>You have three rules. Bow. Break. Bend the knee.</p><p>Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king.</p><p><br></p><p>Astrid</p><p>One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die.</p><p>He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart.</p><p>He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees.</p><p><br></p><p>Aside from the previously published book, this version contains a never-published-before bonus scene.</p><p>Cruel King is a complete standalone in Royal Elite world. No book should be read prior to this. </p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: This is a mature new adult romance, and contains dubious situations that some readers might find offensive. If you've been looking for a hero, then you won't find it in Royal Elite. If you, however, have been itching for anti-heroes and villains, then welcome to their royal court.</p>

Deviant King

Rina Kent · 2019

The villain isn't supposed to be king. I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and get into my dream university. One glance from the school's king blows my plan up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. One glance and he issues his death sentence. His first words spiral my life into irreparable chaos. "I will destroy you." Everything about Aiden King is black. Black mind. Black heart. Black soul. I should've remained quiet and endured the time I have left. I didn't. I made the irrevocable mistake of provoking the king on his throne. The devil in his hell. And now, I'll pay the price. Being hated by Aiden King is dangerous. But being wanted by him is lethal.

All the Lies

Rina Kent · 2021

<p>When lies become truths.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>My name is Reina Ellis.</p><p>Popular.</p><p>Beautiful.</p><p>Untouchable.</p><p>Problem is, I remember none of it.</p><p><br></p><p>His name is Asher Carson.</p><p>Gorgeous.</p><p>Silent.</p><p>Dark.</p><p>Oh, and my future husband.</p><p><br></p><p>He has three rules for me: </p><p>I'll bow.</p><p>I'll break.</p><p>I'll pay for what I've done.</p><p><br></p><p>Problem is, I don't remember what I've done, but I have a clue.</p><p>There was a fire.</p><p>A dead girl.</p><p>And I was there.</p><p><br></p><p>All The Lies is a dark new adult book that contains dubious situations some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. If you're looking for a hero, you won't find him in Asher Carson. Please don't read if any of that bothers you.</p><p><br></p><p>All The Lies is part of a duet and is not standalone.</p>