3 books. 1,104 pages. Dark energy from start to finish. The Empire series by Rina Kent is the kind of dark romance commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Rina Kent intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, forbidden Adult dark romance built around guardian/ward, age gap, forbidden. 348 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, angsty Adult dark romance built around enemies to lovers, revenge, college. 380 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around power play, dark hero, obsession. 376 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Empire of Desire is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Empire of Desire →Read the Empire series in publication order: 1. Empire of Desire, 2. Empire of Hate, 3. Empire of Sin. This is the intended reading order by Rina Kent.
The Empire series has 3 books totaling 1,104 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Empire series averages 5/5 spice, with heat ranging from 5/5 to 5/5 across the series.
The Empire series is a dark romance series by Rina Kent with dark, steamy, forbidden vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Empire of Desire — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Empire of Desire breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.