Cruel King (Deluxe Edition) by Rita Kent

This title will release on January 27th, 2026

*The limited deluxe edition will include sprayed edges*

From New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent comes the first in a dark new adult romance series following the villains and secrets of the Royal Elite school.

He's no fairy tale king.

Levi

Here, little princess. I'm your king.

You have three rules.

Bow. Break. Bend the knee.

Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king.

Astrid

One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die.

He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart.

He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees