Kiss the Villain

Rina Kent's dark MM professor/student romance — Villain series #1, connected to the Legacy of Gods series. The outwardly dutiful heir to the Carson empire and brilliant law student secretly craves chaos; when a night of debauchery spirals out of control, Kayden Lockwood — the one man who witnessed his secrets — turns up as his new criminal law professor. Neither can expose the other without destroying himself, and a dangerous game of power and obsession begins. Baddies Book Box October 2025 pre-order exclusive hardcover: redesigned exclusive cover; "Reverse Dust Jacket: Designed"; sprayed edges; full-color end sheets; ribbon bookmark; digitally signed by the author. Preorder closed 10/31/25; not expected to ship until end of March 2026.

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. My darkness meets a darker soul. I'm a golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to the Carson empire, and the dutiful son. Or, at least, that's what it looks like from the outside. Deep inside, I have the urge to set the world on fire. I keep these impulses in check, rarely indulging in mayhem. Until one night of debauchery backfires, and I'm caught by a villain. I bury the entire ordeal with the rest of my skeletons. That is, until that night walks into my classroom in the form of my new professor. Kayden Lockwood. A criminal who's teaching criminal law. I can't expose what he's done without unmasking my secret life. What I can do, however, is force him to taste the poison he gave me. In the clash of titans, Kayden and I break and crumble. And I'm starting to realize this dangerous game may have no winners. Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note or visit the website for content warnings before diving in. While this can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

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. My darkness meets a darker soul. I'm a golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to the Carson empire, and the dutiful son. Or, at least, that's what it looks like from the outside. Deep inside, I have the urge to set the world on fire. I keep these impulses in check, rarely indulging in mayhem. Until one night of debauchery backfires, and I'm caught by a villain. I bury the entire ordeal with the rest of my skeletons. That is, until the villain walks into my law school and becomes my new professor. One glance is all it takes for him to recognize me. One smirk and I know exactly what he wants in exchange for his silence. Now I just have to survive the semester without giving in to him. Because falling for a villain is a dangerous game, and one wrong move can cost everything. This deluxe limited edition paperback features a spot-gloss deluxe cover treatment, designed page edges, and a full-color character art tip-in.

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. My darkness meets a darker soul. I'm a golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to the Carson empire, and the dutiful son. Or, at least, that's what it looks like from the outside. Deep inside, I have the urge to set the world on fire. I keep these impulses in check, rarely indulging in mayhem. Until one night of debauchery backfires, and I'm caught by a villain. I bury the entire ordeal with the rest of my skeletons. That is, until that night walks into my classroom in the form of my new professor. Kayden Lockwood. A criminal who's teaching criminal law. I can't expose what he's done without unmasking my secret life. What I can do, however, is force him to taste the poison he gave me. In the clash of titans, Kayden and I break and crumble. And I'm starting to realize this dangerous game may have no winners. Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note or visit the website for content warnings before diving in. While this can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

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