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Cruel King: A Dark New Adult Romance (Royal Elite)

Name: Cruel King: A Dark New Adult Romance (Royal Elite)
SKU: 1769596023
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By: Rina Kent

Sku: 1769596023

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From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series.

A FAN-FAVORITE NEW ADULT HIT

“Twisted, addictive, and utterly unforgettable.”
—Praised by dark romance readers worldwide

A breakout novel that launched a wildly popular series, delivering obsession, power, and intense enemies-to-lovers tension that keeps readers hooked to the very last page.

Power, obsession, and control—some kings don’t wear crowns, they claim them.

In Cruel King: A Dark New Adult Romance by Rina Kent, dominance isn’t just a trait—it’s a weapon. Set within the elite world of wealth and privilege, the story follows a young woman who finds herself trapped in the orbit of a man who rules his domain with cold precision and ruthless authority.

He’s untouchable. Feared. Worshipped. And dangerously obsessed.

What begins as a clash of wills quickly spirals into a toxic, magnetic connection neither of them can escape. He pushes, she resists—but every confrontation pulls them deeper into a relationship built on tension, secrets, and control.

Yet beneath the cruelty lies something far more complicated. Hidden wounds, past betrayals, and unspoken desires blur the line between hate and need. The more she fights him, the more entangled she becomes in his world—a place where power dictates everything and vulnerability can be exploited.

As their battle intensifies, the stakes rise beyond pride or dominance. Because falling for him could destroy her… but walking away might be impossible.

In a game ruled by a cruel king, love isn’t safe—it’s a risk.

Will you dare to play?

About this book

320 Pages

7 - 8 Hours to read

99k Total words

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From the Author

All of Rina Kent’s books take place in the same interconnected universe, known as the #Rinaverse. Each series stands on its own and can be read independently.

DARK NEW ADULT ROMANCE

Legacy of Gods Series

God of Malice — Killian Carson & Glyndon King

God of Pain — Creighton King & Annika Volkov

God of Wrath — Jeremy Volkov & Cecily Knight

God of Ruin — Landon King & Mia Sokolov

God of Fury — Brandon King & Nikolai Sokolov

God of War — Eli King & Ava Nash

Vipers Series

Beautiful Venom — Kane Davenport & Dahlia Thorne

Sweet Venom — Jude Callahan & Violet Winters

Tempting Venom — Preston Armstrong & Marcus Osborn

Villain Series (Male x Male)

Kiss the Villain — Gareth Carson & Kayden Lockwood

Hunt the Villain — Vaughn Morozov & Yulian Dimitriev

Crave the Villain — Cyrus & Eduard/Jethro

Royal Elite Series

Cruel King — Levi King & Astrid Clifford

Deviant King — Aiden King & Elsa Steel

Steel Princess — Aiden King & Elsa Steel

Twisted Kingdom — Aiden King & Elsa Steel

Black Knight — Xander Knight & Kimberly Reed

Vicious Prince — Ronan Astor & Teal Van Doren

Ruthless Empire — Cole Nash & Silver Queens

Royal Elite Epilogue — All couples from Royal Elite

Lies & Truths Duet

All The Lies & All The Truths — Reina Ellis & Asher Carson

Thorns Duet

Red Thorns & Black Thorns — Sebastian Weaver & Naomi Chester

MAFIA ROMANCE & ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Throne Duet

Throne of Power & Throne of Vengeance — Kyle Hunter & Rai Sokolov

Deception Trilogy

Vow of Deception, Tempted by Deception & Consumed by Deception — Adrian Volkov & Lia Morelli

Monster Trilogy

Blood of My Monster, Lies of My Monster & Heart of My Monster — Kirill Morozov & Alexandra Ivanova

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Kingdom Duet

Reign of a King & Rise of a Queen — Jonathan King & Aurora Harper

Empire Series

Empire of Desire — Nathaniel Weaver & Gwyneth Shaw

Empire of Sin — Knox Van Doren & Anastasia Sokolov

Empire of Hate — Daniel Sterling & Nicole Adler

Empire of Lust — Kingsley Shaw & Aspen Leblanc

About the Author

Rina Kent is a New York Times, USA Today, international, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of everything enemies to lovers romance. She’s known to write unapologetic anti-heroes and villains because she often fell in love with men no one roots for. Her books are sprinkled with a touch of darkness, a pinch of angst, and an unhealthy dose of intensity. She spends her private days in London laughing like an evil mastermind about adding mayhem to her expanding universe. When she’s not writing, Rina travels, hikes, and spoils cats in a pure cat lady fashion.