Reading Order Guide
Royal Elite Reading Order
Complete Order
All 6 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Royal Elite series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Deviant King
A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, enemies, high school. 310 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Twisted Kingdom
A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, obsession, high school. 338 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Steel Princess
A dark, twisty Adult dark romance built around bully romance, revenge, secrets. 332 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Black Knight
A dark, intense Adult dark romance built around stalker, obsession, dark hero. 298 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Cruel King
A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, age gap, power. 316 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Reign of a King
A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around dark hero, older man, power. 316 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Royal Elite Series Questions
Read the Royal Elite series in publication order: 1. Deviant King, 2. Twisted Kingdom, 3. Steel Princess, 4. Black Knight, 5. Cruel King, 6. Reign of a King. This is the intended reading order by Rina Kent.
The Royal Elite series has 6 books totaling 1,910 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Royal Elite series runs 5.0/5 average spice, ranging from 5 to 5. Expect heat.
Start with Deviant King — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Deviant King breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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