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Villain

The Villain series in reading order: 2 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2025 and 2026.

Book 1 in one line: Kiss the Villain is not a love story. It’s a descent into obsession, lust, and twisted attraction between two power-hungry men who see weakness as an opportunity to dominate. This is Rina Kent at her most brutal and unapologetic.

Books reviewed2
Series average3.8★
Where to start
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Book 1Kiss the Villain2025 · ★ 4.0

A Dark MM Romance Drenched in Obsession, Power, and Twisted Redemption

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Kiss the Villain cover
Start hereKiss the Villain2025 · ★ 4.0

A Dark MM Romance Drenched in Obsession, Power, and Twisted Redemption

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LatestHunt the Villain2026 · ★ 3.5

Two Mafia Heirs. One Cave. Four Years of Denial — and a Reckoning Neither Man Can Outrun

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Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Villain series?

Kiss the Villain, Hunt the Villain.

Where should I start the Villain series?

Start with Kiss the Villain, first published in 2025.

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