Cruel King

Cruel King is a contemporary dark romance novel by Rina Kent, published in paperback with 416 pages under the Evermore imprint. The book is listed with Cornerstone as publisher and appears in retailer and bibliographic records under the Royal Elite/Legacy of Gods universe, indicating it is connected to Kent’s wider dark romance world. The story is described by retail listings as the first in a dark romance series from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, and Google Books notes it as a complete standalone prequel in the Royal Elite world. The premise centers on intense relationship conflict, power dynamics, and emotional tension typical of the author’s style. The promotional blurb on Google Books characterizes the male lead as a domineering figure and frames the female lead’s arc as one of resilience and reversal, suggesting themes of revenge, obsession, and overcoming abuse of power. The book’s metadata is consistent across sources: paperback format, 416 pages, English language, and publication in 2026. Retail listings also identify the ISBN-13 as 9781911746430, matching the requested ISBN exactly.