Cruel King

*Book One in the Royal Elite Series

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

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. Kneel.
You can fight me, claw at me, but in the end, you’ll say,
long live the king.

Astrid

One day I’m nothing but a shadow at the Royal Elite school.
The next, I’m prey. Hunted. Cornered.
He tears my world apart piece by piece,
and now he wants my heart.
He thinks he owns me. He thinks he'll break me.
But this princess will drag the king to his knees.

Format: Paperback
Imprint: Evermore
Published: February 2026
ISBN: 9781911746430