Kiss the Villain

Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance novel by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent. It is a standalone story set in the Legacy of Gods universe, focusing on a professor/student dynamic. The protagonist is depicted as a 'golden boy,' a genius law student and heir to a family empire who hides a desire to break free and set the world on fire. The story offers a blend of unapologetic anti-heroes, villainous characters, and intense emotional experiences, embodying elements of angst and darkness typical of Rina Kent's writing style. Published on August 26, 2025, by Cornerstone under the Evermore imprint, this paperback edition spans 560 pages and weighs approximately 385 grams.