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Legacy of Gods

by 6 books in this series
God of Ruin
God of Ruin
Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.
Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners.

But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences.

Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding.

Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected.

But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her.

She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her?

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.
God of Wrath
God of Wrath
Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.

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When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she’s confident she can slip through the night unnoticed.

But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she’s made a fatal error. The devil has seen her.

Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily’s concerned, he’s close enough.

He’s not just a member of the Heathens—he’s their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva.

And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily.

He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his.

But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she?

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.
God of Pain
God of Pain
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From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE grumpy sunshine college romance.


Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile. Annika Volkov still has a crush on him. She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party. What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul.

Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite. But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her especially after he uncovers her wilder side. Now that he’s obsessed, she will never escape him.

Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?
God of Malice
God of Malice
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new dark romance about a villain and his new obsession.

Killian Carson is a predator cloaked in charm. His charisma fools everyone—except Glyndon King. She sees the psychopath beneath and knows she should run. But a dark part of her craves the danger, knowing he’ll chase her . . . and she might just want to be caught.

Glyndon has never been anyone’s favorite, always falling short of her family's expectations. But Killian? He doesn’t expect anything except that she’s his now. Their schools are rivals, their families lifelong enemies, but none of that matters to him.

Can two broken souls heal each other, or will their twisted desires tear them apart? As their pasts collide in more disturbing ways than they imagined, it could either strengthen their bond or be their undoing.

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.
God of Fury
God of Fury
Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.


Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men.

Truthfully, he’d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir.

Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother.

They couldn’t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon’s world, he refuses to let him go.

Now, Brandon’s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling.

Will Nikolai’s obsession destroy him—or ignite something far more intense?

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.
God of War
God of War
Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.

Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash’s teenage heart, the pair have hated one another. That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they’re married.

Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he’s determined to make her his for good.

As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy.

What she doesn’t realise is that there’s no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what’s his.

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

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