Reading Order Guide
Empire Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Empire series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Empire of Desire
A dark, forbidden Adult dark romance built around guardian/ward, age gap, forbidden. 348 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Empire of Hate
A dark, angsty Adult dark romance built around enemies to lovers, revenge, college. 380 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Empire of Sin
A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around power play, dark hero, obsession. 376 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Empire Series Questions
Read the Empire series in publication order: 1. Empire of Desire, 2. Empire of Hate, 3. Empire of Sin. This is the intended reading order by Rina Kent.
The Empire series has 3 books totaling 1,104 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Empire series runs 5.0/5 average spice, ranging from 5 to 5. Expect heat.
Start with Empire of Desire — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Empire of Desire breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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