Books Like 'Legacy of Gods': If You Love Rina Kent, Read These

Books Like 'Legacy of Gods': If You Love Rina Kent, Read These

Rina Kent’s Legacy of Gods series has captivated readers with its morally grey characters, intricate relationships, and darkly compelling plots. If you’re yearning for more books that echo the same intensity, complexity, and addictive drama, this curated list will guide you to your next dark romance obsession.

1. North Shore Series by Lola King

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• Beautiful Fiend: Set in the crime-ridden North Shore, this gripping story introduces a world where survival is a battle of wits and strength. The protagonist, a fierce and resilient woman, finds herself blackmailed by the unhinged and dangerous Caden King, leader of the Kings crew. As she struggles to escape her grim reality, Caden's hold on her grows tighter, blurring the lines between hatred and forbidden attraction. Beautiful Fiend is a dark tale of betrayal, power, and survival.

• Heartless Beloved: In this explosive continuation, a hardened soldier of the North Shore Crew crosses paths with Alexandra Delacroix, a sweet and innocent girl from the affluent neighboring town of Stoneview. His mission? Manipulate her to gain leverage over her senator father. But as their lives intertwine, he begins to question everything he stands for. Heartless Beloved is a story of unlikely connections, dangerous secrets, and forbidden love set against the backdrop of gang wars.

• Delightful Sins: No one escapes the Kings. When a former member of the gang flees the North Shore to protect herself, she leaves behind the people she once loved, including the ruthless Elliot and Ethan. Years later, the brothers track her down, dragging her back to a world of vengeance, manipulation, and unresolved emotions. As they seek to make her pay for her betrayal, darker truths emerge, threatening to destroy them all. Delightful Sins explores loyalty, revenge, and the haunting power of love and regret.

• Lawless God: Kayla King, the Queen of the North Shore, has clawed her way to the top, ruling the Kings crew with ruthless precision. But her reign is threatened when Nathan White, a psychopath she once sent to prison, returns for revenge. As Nathan dismantles her world piece by piece, Kayla must confront her deepest fears and darkest desires. Torn between survival and unexpected feelings for her captor, Lawless God is a high-stakes tale of power, obsession, and forbidden romance.

The North Shore series delivers intense, high-stakes storytelling filled with morally gray characters, twisted dynamics, and dark, dangerous love stories. It’s perfect for readers who crave gritty romance with a heavy dose of angst, suspense, and passion.

2. The L.O.R.D.S Series By Shantel Tessier

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The L.O.R.D.S. Series by Shantel Tessier delves into a world of wealth, power, and darkness, where elite members of a secret society control everything from behind the scenes. Set at Barrington University, the Lords are bound by blood and violence, with their senior year marking the moment they must claim their "chosen one." Each installment introduces new characters and explores their dangerous, twisted, and forbidden relationships as they navigate love, loyalty, and betrayal.

• The Ritual – The Chosen One: The series begins with Ryat Alexander Archer, a Lord whose life revolves around control, secrets, and a promise to his chosen one. After being pulled into the Lords' dark world, his chosen, who once believed in freedom, finds herself caught in a deadly game of power and survival. As the lines blur between obsession and devotion, the only escape seems to be death.

• The Sinner – Little Demon: Easton "Sin" Sinnett has always lived a life of reckless pleasure and limitless power. When his world collides with a woman obsessed with his darkness, their fiery connection turns into an all-consuming storm. But love in their world is cruel, and obsession can come at the ultimate cost.

• The Sacrifice – His Lady: In a world where Lords marry for power rather than love, Tyson Riley Crawford becomes the ultimate exception to the rule. When he claims a bride intended for another, it’s not out of love but revenge. Bound by a union steeped in hatred, their twisted relationship evolves into a battle of wills and a devastating exploration of power and submission.

• Sabotage – Colton: This dark and steamy college romance follows the explosive dynamic between Colton Remington Knox and his stepsister, Raylee. Their toxic, forbidden relationship is fueled by jealousy, possessiveness, and a shared craving for chaos. As their games intensify, betrayal and obsession threaten to destroy them both in their relentless pursuit of dominance.

• Carnage – A Puppet: In this sinister installment, Saint Beckham Carter claims his chosen as his own, only to trap her in a nightmare of control and torment. When she runs to escape his clutches, Saint drags her back to Carnage, the Lords’ hidden prison for those who have fallen from grace. Bound by her past and his power, she faces the ultimate reckoning for her sins.

• Madness – His Secret: The story shifts to Haidyn Jamison Reeves, a Spade brother who rules Carnage, the Lords' prison. When a woman determined to prove herself as a Lord's equal falls into his web of manipulation, she is forced to choose between surrendering her freedom or facing the Lords’ wrath. Their dark connection uncovers secrets that threaten their fragile balance of power, leading to an inevitable collision of love and betrayal.

3. Hollow Boys Series by Monty Jay

This dark and twisted series takes readers to the haunting seaside town of Ponderosa Springs, where secrets lurk in every shadow, and vengeance fuels the lives of its tormented characters. At the heart of it all are the infamous Hollow Boys, a group steeped in treachery, pain, and a thirst for revenge.

• The Lies We Steal: The story begins at Hollow Heights University, where a new student finds herself entangled in the dangerous web of the Hollow Boys. Their darkness, deceit, and haunting allure create a turbulent connection that is as terrifying as it is irresistible. This is a tale of love born from pain and fear, where falling for the monsters seems inevitable.
• The Truths We Burn: Ghosts of the past resurface as a lost sweetheart returns to uncover the mystery behind her sister’s death, dragging grim memories and unanswered questions with her. The Hollow Boys are caught between their vendetta and the secrets she threatens to expose, setting the stage for a fiery battle of wills and an even deadlier obsession.
• The Blood We Crave: A tale of infatuation and obsession as Thatcher, a man raised in the shadow of a serial killer, crosses paths with a girl hiding a dark and dangerous secret. Their connection deepens against the backdrop of a copycat killer stalking the town, testing their fragile loyalty and drawing them closer to the brink of madness.
• The Blood We Crave Part 2: Obsession spirals into desperation as the copycat killer closes in, unraveling lives and pushing boundaries. The stakes are higher than ever, and blood-soaked revenge becomes the only option. For these characters, love and vengeance are two sides of the same coin, and they’re ready to flip it at any cost.
• The Oath We Give: Two years of fragile peace are shattered when old enemies rise from the grave. Returning to Ponderosa Springs, the Hollow Boys must confront their past and protect Coraline Whittaker, a woman bound to their shared enemy. Fueled by vengeance and desire, this installment delves into the violent ties that bind them, proving that their fight is far from over.

The Hollow Boys Series masterfully blends dark romance, suspense, and chilling twists to create a world where love and revenge are deeply intertwined.

4. Devil’s Night Series by Penelope Douglas

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A thrilling dark romance series filled with revenge, passion, and dangerous games, Devil’s Night follows a group of boys known for their wicked deeds and a girl caught in their twisted world. Each book delves deeper into the dark secrets and turbulent relationships that define the characters' lives, with a blend of angst, suspense, and fiery attraction.

Books in the Series:

• Corrupt: Erika Fane finds herself entwined in a dangerous game with Michael Crist, her boyfriend’s older brother. The book explores vengeance, dark desires, and twisted fates.
• Hideaway: Kai Mori and the woman who once eluded him are forced to confront their pasts and secrets, with tension between them threatening to boil over into something explosive.
• Kill Switch: Damon has spent years plotting his revenge on Winter. When the time comes to finally make her pay, the truth behind their pasts unravels, leading to a dark and thrilling climax.
• Nightfall: Will Grayson and Emory find themselves at a secluded mansion where their pasts collide, making for an intense and passionate journey of love, revenge, and everything in between.

5. All Saints High by L.J. Shen

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In the All Saints High series, high school drama gets taken to a whole new level with rebellious characters, steamy romance, and intense power struggles. Set in an elite high school, this series explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and second chances as characters navigate their pasts, passions, and the ever-turbulent waters of high school.

Books in the Series:

• Pretty Reckless: Rivalry, revenge, and undeniable attraction—Penn Scully and Daria Followhill’s high school history sets the stage for a stormy relationship that will keep you hooked.
• Broken Knight: Knight Cole and Luna Rexroth’s painful pasts bring them back together, leading to an emotional journey of healing and rediscovery.
• Angry God: Vaughn Spencer’s reputation as the "angry god" of All Saints High comes with a dark side, but when he meets the girl he can’t stop wanting, everything begins to unravel.
• Damaged Goods: Bailey Followhill’s life is anything but perfect, and when Lev Cole enters the picture, their shared journey toward self-acceptance becomes a touching and intense story of redemption.

6. Crooked Sinners by Callie Hart

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Crooked Sinners Series by Callie Hart

A gripping and intense dark romance series, Crooked Sinners follows the twisted lives of a group of students at Wolf Hall Academy, where secrets, lies, and dark desires run rampant. As the residents of the infamous Riot House are pulled into dangerous relationships and personal battles, the line between love and hate becomes ever more blurred. Each book in the series features a standalone romance but interwoven with the larger, darker storyline that connects them all.

Books in the Series:

• Riot House: Elodie Stillwater is thrust into the dark, dangerous world of Wolf Hall Academy, a place ruled by morally bankrupt boys from Riot House. Among them is Wren Jacobi, who sees Elodie as an easy target, unaware of the fierce strength and dark past that she harbors. As Wren pushes her to her limits, Elodie reveals a side of herself more dangerous than anyone could have expected. A thrilling battle of wills ensues, and no one is prepared for the chaos that follows.

• Riot Rules: Carrie may seem like the quirky, reliable girl, but beneath her friendly exterior is a past she’s desperate to hide. When she meets Dash, the charming and arrogant golden boy of Wolf Hall, their connection pushes Carrie to break every rule she’s ever lived by. As Dash becomes increasingly protective, Carrie finds herself caught between a dangerous attraction and the secrets that threaten to unravel her.

• Riot Act: Pax Davis is the anti-hero everyone fears. A resident of Riot House, he's been keeping his distance from relationships—until Presley Maria enters his world. A timid girl with her own dark demons, Presley’s obsession with Pax has haunted her for years. As the two are forced together, they face a dark and twisted bond where love, pain, and danger collide in a deadly dance. Will Pax destroy Presley, or will she be the one to save him from himself?

• Riot Reunion: After graduation, the residents of Riot House have gone their separate ways, but the events of the past year continue to haunt them. This reunion brings the story full circle, as the characters reflect on their tumultuous relationships, dark pasts, and the bonds they can’t escape. Told from multiple perspectives, Riot Reunion brings closure and explores the characters’ futures while reminding them that the past is never truly gone.

 

If you’re a fan of Rina Kent’s Legacy of Gods series, these books are sure to satisfy your craving for dark, intense, and addictive romance. From morally grey characters to gripping storylines, each recommendation offers a unique yet equally enthralling journey into the world of dark romance. Happy reading!

 

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