2 books. 546 pages. Steamy energy from start to finish. The Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert 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 Katee Robert intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, dark Adult dark romance built around beauty and the beast, monster, captive. 266 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, dark Adult dark romance built around throuple, forbidden, power dynamics. 280 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Desperate Measures is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the steamy energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Desperate Measures →Read the Wicked Villains series in publication order: 1. Desperate Measures, 2. Learn My Lesson. This is the intended reading order by Katee Robert.
The Wicked Villains series has 2 books totaling 546 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Wicked Villains series averages 5/5 spice, with heat ranging from 5/5 to 5/5 across the series.
The Wicked Villains series is a dark romance series by Katee Robert with steamy, dark, gothic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Desperate Measures — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Desperate Measures breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.