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Deviant King

Name: Deviant King
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781911746447
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By Rina Kent

Series: The Royal Elite Series

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The second 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. The villain isn't... Read More

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Description

The second 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.

The villain isn't supposed to be king.

I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and secure a place at my dream university. But one glance from the school's king blows my strategy up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. Because 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. And now, I'll pay the price. Being hated by Aiden King is dangerous. But being wanted by him is lethal.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911746447

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Evermore

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

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.

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