If you love age-gap romances laced with obsession, power play, and a psychotic hero whose only solace is the man he craves, Kiss the Villain is a must-read. Rina Kent once again delivers an enthralling dark romance that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go.
Gareth Carson is chaos personifiedโdangerous, unstable, and utterly devoted to Kayden. His psychotic tendencies are both terrifying and mesmerizing, but the way Kayden becomes his anchor makes their relationship beautifully twisted. The unintentional nickname "Kayde,"
the tattoo on Kayde's chest, and later the compass with two arrows engraved with Little Monsterโevery tiny detail felt like a permanent mark of their connection.
One of the most fascinating aspects of their relationship is Garethโs white roomโhis safe space, the one place that truly belongs to him and Kayden. The significance of that alone speaks volumes. Their dynamic is a perfect balance of obsession and submission, with Gareth yielding in ways no one would expect, even accepting the name "baby" from Kayden. And letโs not forget the taser and knife moment and entering into Kayden's den, which adds an extra layer of intensity.
Beyond the dark and delicious tension, Gareth's quirksโhis love for strawberries, his role as Kayden's personal stalker, and his soft spot for and love for Mokaโmake him all the more captivating. Even the text exchanges were addictive, filled with possessiveness, jealousy (Kayden vs. Medusa was hilarious), and a raw need that practically set the pages on fire.
Every moment, every word in Kiss the Villain felt like something to be highlighted and cherished. This book wasnโt just a story for mwโit was an experience. I loved this dark MM romance with an unhinged yet utterly devoted hero, this one made to pick the book again and re-read.
But Nikolai is still the best!!!!!