If you're about to start the Royal Elite series, you're in for 6 books of dark, steamy dark romance by Rina Kent. Average spice: 5/5. Total investment: 1,910 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Rina Kent intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, enemies, high school. 310 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, obsession, high school. 338 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, twisty Adult dark romance built around bully romance, revenge, secrets. 332 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, intense Adult dark romance built around stalker, obsession, dark hero. 298 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, age gap, power. 316 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around dark hero, older man, power. 316 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Deviant King 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 Deviant King →Read the Royal Elite series in publication order: 1. Deviant King, 2. Twisted Kingdom, 3. Steel Princess, 4. Black Knight, and 2 more. This is the intended reading order by Rina Kent.
The Royal Elite series has 6 books totaling 1,910 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Royal Elite series averages 5/5 spice, with heat ranging from 5/5 to 5/5 across the series.
The Royal Elite series is a dark romance series by Rina Kent with dark, steamy, intense vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Deviant King — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Deviant King breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.