Beautiful Venom

Discover the steamy new dark hockey romance from the bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series 
 
IN A DEN OF VIPERS, REVENGE IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON. 
 
After my sister was attacked and hospitalised, my world was shattered. 
 
Now, all I have left is vengeance. 
 
The problem? I have no idea who did this to her. 
 
My only lead is The Vipers, an elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it. 
To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link: Kane Davenport, the Viper’s charismatic captain. 
 
But too late, I realise I’ve enticed the most venomous snake. 
 
Behind Kane’s perfect mask lies something far more dangerous than I ever imagined. 
 
AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A LETHAL GAME WITH NO ESCAPE.

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.

IN A DEN OF VIPERS, REVENGE IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON. 
 
After my sister was attacked and hospitalised, my world was shattered. 
 
Now, all I have left is vengeance. 
 
The problem? I have no idea who did this to her. 
 
My only lead is The Vipers, an elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it. 
To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link: Kane Davenport, the Viper’s charismatic captain. 
 
But too late, I realise I’ve enticed the most venomous snake. 
 
Behind Kane’s perfect mask lies something far more dangerous than I ever imagined. 
 
AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A LETHAL GAME WITH NO ESCAPE.

God of War

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
‘Amazing banter, fiery chemistry, extra hot spice… Rina outdid herself again’ 5* Reader review 
'Dark and delicious' 5* Reader review 
'BookTok did not disappoint' 5* Reader review 
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Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash’s teenage heart, the pair have hated one another. 
 
That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they’re married. 
 
Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he’s determined to make her his for good. 
 
As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy. 
 
What she doesn’t realise is that there’s no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what’s his. 
 
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. 
 
Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 
'Just phenomenal' 5* Reader review 
‘One of the best series I've ever read.' 5* Reader review 
‘This book is a perfect blend of spice, possessiveness, romance and bit of mystery…Eli King is the best MMC I have ever read.’ 5* Reader review 
'This book was a masterpiece' 5* Reader review 
‘I was hooked’ 5* Reader review 
‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! 5* Reader review 
'Unhinged' 5* Reader review 
'Genius' 5* Reader review 
‘Absolutely outstanding' 5* Reader review 
 
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.

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash’s teenage heart, the pair have hated one another. That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they’re married. 
 
Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he’s determined to make her his for good. 
 
As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy. 
 
What she doesn’t realise is that there’s no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what’s his. 
 
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.

God of Fury

Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 
'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review 
'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review 
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Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. 
 
Truthfully, he’d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir. 
 
Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother. 
 
They couldn’t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon’s world, he refuses to let him go. 
 
Now, Brandon’s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling. 
 
Will Nikolai’s obsession destroy him—or ignite something far more intense? 
 
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. 
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Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 
 
'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader review 
I was hooked’ ***** Reader review 
'Unhinged' ***** Reader review 
'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review 
'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review 
'Genius' ***** Reader review 
‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review 
 
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.

Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. 
 
Truthfully, he’d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir. 
 
Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother. 
 
They couldn’t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon’s world, he refuses to let him go. 
 
Now, Brandon’s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling. 
 
Will Nikolai’s obsession destroy him—or ignite something far more intense? 
 
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.

God of Ruin

Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 
'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review 
'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review 
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Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. 
 
But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences. 
 
Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding. 
 
Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected. 
 
But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her. 
 
She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her? 
 
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. 
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Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 
 
'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader review 
I was hooked’ ***** Reader review 
'Unhinged' ***** Reader review 
'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review 
'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review 
'Genius' ***** Reader review 
‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review 
 
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. 
 
 
Rina Kent, New York Times bestseller, November 2024

Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. 
 
But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences. 
 
Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding. 
 
Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected. 
 
But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her. 
 
She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her? 
 
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.

God of Wrath

Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 
'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review 
'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review 
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When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she’s confident she can slip through the night unnoticed. 
 
But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she’s made a fatal error. The devil has seen her. 
 
Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily’s concerned, he’s close enough. 
 
He’s not just a member of the Heathens—he’s their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva. 
 
And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily. 
 
He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his. 
 
But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she? 
 
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. 
________________________________ 
 
Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 
 
'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader review 
I was hooked’ ***** Reader review 
'Unhinged' ***** Reader review 
'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review 
'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review 
'Genius' ***** Reader review 
‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review 
 
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.

Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark. 
 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 
'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review 
'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review 
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When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she’s confident she can slip through the night unnoticed. 
 
But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she’s made a fatal error. The devil has seen her. 
 
Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily’s concerned, he’s close enough. 
 
He’s not just a member of the Heathens—he’s their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva. 
 
And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily. 
 
He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his. 
 
But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she? 
 
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.

God of Pain

Discover the standalone grumpy sunshine dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 
 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 
'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review 
'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review 
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Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile. 
 
Still, Annika Volkov has a crush on him. What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul... 
 
She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party. 
 
Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite. 
 
But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side… 
 
Now that he’s obsessed, she’ll never escape him. 
 
Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him? 
 
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. 
________________________________ 
 
Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 
 
'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review 
'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 
‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader review 
I was hooked’ ***** Reader review 
'Unhinged' ***** Reader review 
'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review 
'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review 
'Genius' ***** Reader review 
‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review 
 
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.

*TOP 2 BESTSELLER IN THE ENTIRE STORE!* 
 
From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE grumpy sunshine college romance. 
 
Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile. Annika Volkov still has a crush on him. She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party. What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul. 
 
Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite. But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her especially after he uncovers her wilder side. Now that he’s obsessed, she will never escape him. 
 
Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?

Rina Kent

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

Rina Kent

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