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The Royal Elite Series

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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. 
 
He's no fairy tale king. 
 
Levi 
Here, little princess. I'm your king. 
You have three rules. 
Bow. Break. Bend the knee. 
Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king. 
 
Astrid 
One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die. 
He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart. 
He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees. 
 
Cruel King is a complete standalone prequel in the Royal Elite world. No book should be read before this. 
 
Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series: 
'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review 
'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review 
'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review 
'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review 
'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review 
'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

Rina Kent is a New York Times, USA Today, international and No. 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 herself. 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.

The first in a dark romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.

Cruel King

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series. 
 
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. 
 
Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series: 
'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review 
'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review 
'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review 
'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review 
'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review 
'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

The second in a dark romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.

Deviant King

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series. 
 
The princess isn’t supposed to dethrone the king. 
 
Elsa 
He told me he’d 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. 
But 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: you follow mine or none at all. 
By all means, show me what you got, sweetheart. 
 
Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series: 
'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review 
'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review 
'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review 
'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review 
'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review 
'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

The third in a dark romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.

Steel Princess

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series. 
 
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? 
 
Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series: 
'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review 
'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review 
'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review 
'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review 
'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review 
'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

The fourth in a dark romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.

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