She’s off limits. He has none.
There’s a girl.Beautiful. Popular. Fake.And my obsession.My fall.Probably my damnation.Did that stop me? Do I care? No and no.There’s a line between right and wrong. Moral and immoral.And then there’s her.I cross every limit with blood-coated fingers.She says she hates me.I say I hate her too as I trap her, own her.Make her all mine.Ruthless Empire is part of Royal … trap her, own her.
Make her all mine.
Ruthless Empire is part of Royal Elite Series but could be read on its own. For better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a mature new adult and contains situations that some readers might find offensive.
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I seriously can’t put the epicness of this book in a simple review.
I was so excited for Silver and Cole and Rina really blew my mind. Their story is extremely hot, crazy and dangerous. It can’t be compared to the other novels because it is different and more intense.
From the beginning I was always fascinated by Cole’s behavior. He is quite different from the other horseman. A real gentlemen in public but a monster in private. His mind is so complex and intriguing. I really loved to be inside of his head. There are so many memorable quotes, which I had to highlight. I love that Cole is a little bookworm. Also a certain scene with a Kindle was totally adorable!
Who really surprised me was Silver, who always seemed like a bitch (pardon my words) but her mind is complex as well. She hides her real feelings so good and tries to be the perfect daughter. However Cole sees the real Silver beneath the pretty smile and fancy clothes. Their relationship was full of anger, hate and passion. For me this book was the hottest in the series because Cole and Silver share this unique bond. Their banter was awesome and I loved how passionate their scenes turned into. There were also gentle scenes which made my heart flutter. The relationship has so many ups and downs it was a rollercoaster.
I really wish I would be better with words because my review doesn’t give justice to their story. I loved every single minute of this book. Rina also turned this into an angsty and shocking read. We finally get to know about Silvers problems with Adam. There are monsters lurking everywhere and I seriously can’t wait for the next book. I loved the plot twists and flashbacks. There has been so many different theories about Cole and Silver’s relationship and they were all kinda wrong. Rina really came up with many surprises! The end was breathtaking ( I didn’t not see it coming, holy moly!) and I am already so excited for the novella because I love these characters so much!!! This book turned out completely different from what I expected. After finishing it I was just breathless and couldn’t stop thinking about the plot. I am already feeling a book slump coming up because right now nothing can compare. This was an excellent enemies to lovers, forbidden love (step siblings), philosophical, mind blowing story, which also was a bit creepy. I highly recommend this book, it is now my favorite of the series, followed by Kim x Xander and Ronan x Teal. Sorry Aiden x Elsa, you are far away from the awesomeness of the other couples. This series got better with each book!
Kent takes the time to build the back story between Cole and Silver in order for us to not only better understand her, but him as well as their relationship dynamic. Each of the characters from the RES series have all had their own brand of trauma, and heartache growing up and these two are no different.
These two are like yin and yang constantly seeking each others good and dark side, and striving to bring out the best/worst of each. While each book is a standalone featuring each couple in order to best understand this book a re-read of the series or a first read of the previous books is probably needed unless you have a great memory. This book covers the duration of each of the other books. We get a unique perspective of each of the other characters relationship developments through this book told through the eyes of silver and cole.
This was a perfect conclusion to the core group of characters we first met six books ago. I’m glad we haven’t left the Elite’s and will be getting Johanthan’s books soon. I’m on the edge of seat to see who is going to be his love interest.
Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent is from her Royal Elite series, and let me tell you, it is addictive and will have you hooked from the start!
Cole and Silver? Holy moly! Both beautifully damaged, both fascinating, both fighting the inevitable, both leaving so much of themselves on the page. They’re complicated and it is enthralling and captivating to read.
This is one heck of an emotional rollercoaster ride of a journey with twists and turns and darkness and deviousness and an irresistible charm that draws you in and doesn’t let go.
It is dark and dangerous and ruthless and engaging and oh so dirty and twisted, in the best possible way.
You’ll think you know what’s coming and then it’ll completely turn everything on its head, and the whiplash is thoroughly worth it! This book had me riveted from start to finish, and I know it will have you on tenterhooks too!
This takes off at lightening speed, I am still waiting for my mind to process everything. I knew Cole and Silver would be a dark dance but hells teeth Rina Kent I have been on a journey to hell and back, this is the best, 10 stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
I have been waiting so darn long for Cole’s story and it was, oh so worth the wait! The quiet, smart, knowledge seeking…antagonist?!? Silver, the villain in so many of The Royal Elite’s books! Does she redeem herself?
Ms. Kent, I really am in awe! I found you one day with the Team Zero series, and I’m never letting you go! You satisfy my dark, my romantic, my thought processes, my tingles, my cringes, my smiles, my scowls, my tears, my laughter.
If you want to delve into a remarkably written, highly emotional, bully romance series, the Royal Elite series is a MUST!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Another Royal Elite book another weekend spent binge reading
Cole and silver shocked me to the core with their wicked ways and love. Their secret affair had me sitting on the edge of my chair in anticipation.
Rina has me speechless every time she serves another dark and mind blowing romance book. I always need more and can’t wait for the next book.
100% reccomend this book for anyone who’s a lover of dark and devious love story’s.
Omg! I’m not ready to let this world go…
I knew Cole and Silver would screw me up but I did NOT see that twist coming. WOW
I fell hard for Cole early in the series because of his quiet nature, the reading (good lord, the reading) and I just knew there was more to Silver than what we were shown.
I actually have a lot of respect for her now after reading her story. The crazy that was her life explains so, so much.
I’m so glad there will be a novella coming, I am looking forward to revisiting all the couples.
5+ read (and a few tears because I don’t want to let these guys go)
My heart…I have read every book in this series, and I am selfish and don’t want it to end. I know eventually my ADD will kick in though and I would be bored. This last book took it out of me y’all. Talk about messed up couple. I would feel bad for them, but, I just can’t. They are a product of their upbringing. This book has so much angst, you can fill the ocean with it.
The characters just like the previous books are what drives this book, plus added twists that you don’t see coming. This was a page turner that I could not put down. The authors words, and world building are par none. You are immediately drawn into the book and it doesn’t stop even once you put the book down, you still wonder how they are. Totally worth the lack of sleep. told in multiple pov.
Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent was everything I hope for and so much more!!!!
Once I think I have read everything, I am surprised once again. This author knows how to write a dark romance. Let me tell you, that these novels aren’t for everyone, yet, they are absolutely perfect for me.
Cole Nash is a character that is highly intriguing. I have always wanted to know more about him, because I felt as though he may have been an incredibly dynamic character once we got more information about him. This information is provided heavily in this novel. Cole has many demons from his past, that all play a part in his emotions, actions, and beliefs. Not only does his past effect him personally, but it also effects his relationships and interactions with others. Yet, when he meets his match they just fit together as a couple. They are able to understand one another in a way that not many others can, or would be able to. It is because of their complexity that you will understand why they work together.
I certainly recommend reading Ruthless Empire. I cannot wait to read the final novel in this series! I know I will be enthralled!
5/5 Stars!
Rina has done it again. Cole and Silver’s story is just as emotional as her other books. She steps out of the comfort zone in this book and it makes this book absolutely phenomenal to read. The ability to give characters a voice and to make you change your opinion of them is an amazing feat, and Rina does this so beautifully. There’s rawness, happiness and tragedy that swallows you whole. The story flows beautifully and you can picture every scene, every dialogue and every feeling as clear as day. I’m speechless with this story, Rina is an amazing writer and it shows with her stories. Cole and Silver are those characters that you never expected to shock you as they do, yet they become so real in your mind. I absolutely loved this book and look forward to more from these characters in the future and for books from this author! If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. One of the best books of the series for me!
Ruthless Empire is book six in the Royal Elite Series.
Ever since we met Cole in the previous books, I knew that this guy needed a book. We don’t know an awful lot about him, and now the time is finally here to see him explode.
The moment I started this book, without a doubt I knew it was gonna be a banger. It was gonna be amazing. It was that and more. Everything about this book will have you captivated and will hold your attention throughout. This author has a way with her writing that she just sucks you in mind, body and soul.
You won’t be prepared for the chaos and the storm that these two are going to raise, these characters are not as they seem. I mean this in the sense that they truly hide themselves and portray themselves as a certain image when deep down they are these two, multi layered people with deep rooted issues.
These are two people that could see through each other and they were a pair that I wanted to peel back layer by layer just like an onion. I wanted to gobble up all the eye watering moments.
From the beginning of this series you knew that cole and silver have known each other since their younger childhood. They both had this mutual dislike until one day they connected in the most darkest times. That day they formed this bond, this forever connection. A promise was made and it has locked them together real tight and in all hindsight it won’t ever be broken.
Silver is labelled as the ice queen but in here it is where we really dig deep and meet the real silver. Not the ice queen persona she has portrayed herself to be. She’s gorgeous inside and out and has such a big caring streak inside her body, and quite frankly she couldn’t be more perfect.
Cole is the silent type, you know that saying “Silent and Deadly”. He is always plotting inside his mind and is always thinking forward. It’s the quiet ones you need to watch out for as they watch you and learn to read your every move. Just like a chess board.
Have you ever wanted someone so badly that you’ve had to keep your secret desires, wants and feelings hidden as it could affect your families title.
This is what Cole and Silver face on the regular. Cole and Silver together are chaos and sometimes you need that bit of chaos in your life to survive.
The plot to this book was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. There were so many things that I didn’t see coming and I was completely left with my mouth opened towards the end when the biggest twist of them all presented itself. I kid you not, I had to put my kindle down, look around the room and quickly message my book friend from Abstract to rant to her.
I wasn’t expecting that to happen. I am usually one who can pick on clues but with this book, it slayed me and pulled me in many different ways.
Their book was everything I expected but completely didn’t expect at the same time. I was so absorbed into their story that there was no escaping.
Guys, Read. This. Book. I can’t get enough of these characters. If you haven’t picked up this series yet then I don’t know what your waiting for. It’s absolutely phenomenal .
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Are you ready for Cole Nash and his damnation?
I may only be halfway through this incredible story but holy mother of all things captivating, dark and gritty. Rina Kent is a Queen and this just might be my favorite Rina Kent book of all time!
I mean seriously, hands down, Rina Kent has absolutely outdone herself, not just with this book but the entire Royal Elite series.
Go read them all now, you won’t be disappointed!
5 CHAOTIC STARS
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I love Rina Kent. I love her writing and the darkness and twists she brings out in each of her stories that leaves me completely captivated. And although I am so sad this series has come to an end, Rina really saved the best for last.
I was desperate for Cole Nash and Silver Queens since “Deviant King”, the first book in the series. There are so many layers to their relationship but their connection was so raw and deep and they were perfect for each other.
What I also appreciate is how Rina managed to answer all of our questions and theories on Cole and Silver that lingered throughout the series. And I loved seeing how each of the stories are all somehow connected and each book gives perspective into the previous book.
I will miss these Royal Elite Horsemen dearly and am looking forward to their epilogue in December.
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I HAVE NO WORDS!!! NONE! Rina Kent BLEW MY MIND with Cole & Silver’s story! I was beginning to think I had it all worked out…then Rina went and RIPPED that rug right from underneath me with all her secrets, hints and then revelations. MIND BLOWING! INSANE!! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor! SHOCKED doesn’t begin to describe the emotion coursing through me
I couldn’t get enough of these characters! The back and forth with the Cole & Silver along with him and his friends! The banter between these 4 main guys is 50% hilarious and 50% possessive. As a reader, I love a book where the Hero is possessive with his heroine. Cole pretty much told Aiden to hold his beer while he took Aiden’s possessiveness to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!
Both of these characters, the struggles & trauma both have experienced in life…the way they connected is one reason I love romance. The dark entities that surrounds this series and the couples shows that not every couple that can live a happily ever after have live amongst rainbows and fairies! Rina took the hard brutal truths of life and showed romance in a way that some might not appreciate. I love that she takes this leap as a writer, it’s one thing that keeps her on my TBR constantly.
It amazes me that Rina Kent took a character that I hated for the first few books of this series and turned her into one that I needed to know why, how, what…EVERYTHING! Even the most vain and horrible villains have a story to be told. THANK YOU RINA for telling Silver’s! You’ve turned what was once hate into love and that takes a lot of work as an author….so KUDOS to YOU!!!
Cole & Silver’s book is pretty much the end of the Royal Elite series, Rina has a finale book coming out that includes all of the Royal Elite couples.
Royal Elite reading order
Cruel King
Deviant King
Steel Princess
Twisted Kingdom
Black Knight
Vicious Prince
Ruthless Empire
Royal Elite Epilogue – COMING SOON
Cole and Silver for the win!!!!! I was surprised at how my perception of Silver totally changed for the better. Yes she was a mean girl but not for the reasons you think and you learn that very early on and it might truly truly love her character cause label her what you want but as long as she can protect you is what matters to her. Cole how I love thee lol. He was also different then he lets on, he doesn’t want people to see the real him but he can past Silvers fake persona. These two together are explosive
You guys I’ve been waiting for Coles story since the beginning and it’s finally here and Mrs .Rina Kent did not disappoint!!! Ruthless Empire is book 6 in the Royal Elite series by Rina Kent . This is Cole and Silvers story and it can be read as a stand-alone but I recommend reading books 1-5 for better understanding of there story . This series is seriously so good I was captivated from the first book and sucked into this world of the Royal Elite I’ve been highly invested in these characters all throughout this amazing journey this author has taken us on . I’m so sad that it’s come to an end but I’m also very satisfied with how it ended. I’m not going to even go into this story as I don’t want to give any spoilers away but I will say this author has done it again she’s taken a female character that was the least liked the mean girl out of the bunch and made us fall in love with her by the end . At least I did . And Cole is deliciously dark and twisted and everything we’ve come to love in her psycho hero’s and I just can’t say enough about these two they were made for each other . This story is a definite must read and I can’t wait for more from this author !
We look into Cole and Silver relationship since they were kids. As always, I liked the dark themes that Kent does well. I loved all the build-up, emotions, angst in this book.
I can’t believe this series is ending. It’s my favorite series from Kent and it’s definitely one of my all-time favorite series. I can’t pick a favorite couple as each couple is so great!
Arc in exchange for an honest review.
If it was possible to give a book multiple stars I would do so for this one in a second. I have been eagerly anticipating Cole and Silver’s stalker since the very beginning and I was not disappointed. The amount of excitement I felt when I got the message that they were waiting on my kindle this morning was unreal and I devoured this book in 4 hours it had me that invested. As you know mean-girl redemption is my favourite trope too.
I have to admit that Silver has got to be one of my favourite heroines, I loved being able to dive into her mind and see the inner workings of it. We got to see her reasoning behind who she was and what she became. I just hope we are able to see more of her redemption in the final epilogue in December!
Cole I knew from the beginning he was going to absolutely blow me away, and did he just. I was still not prepared and omg was he just so hot. I loved him and I loved how he was with Silver, it completely threw me off guard and wasn’t what I expected but I loved it anyway.
You will all fall in love with both Cole and Silver. They were perfect and meant to be from the very beginning. I loved their relationship in this, I love how different and yet matched they were from one another. I love how they both saw through each other and looked deeper. It was great to see their story come alive on the page and I couldn’t be more happier with this book.
The plot was AMAZING, there were so many things I just didn’t see coming and I was so shocked by the big reveal in the end – my mouth was open for so long. I had to put my kindle down and look around my room in disbelief I was not expecting it – and this is from someone who religiously watches CSI and Criminal Minds and can normally guess a plot twist. Rina did extremely well with this book!
The only tidbit I have is I wish it was longer, I wanted more – I feel starved still and desperate for more of Silver and Cole I loved them that much! Everyone read this book when it comes out August 20th, you won’t regret it!
kinda bittersweet to finally read about the last couple – cole and silver. i’ve enjoyed colesilver’s breadcrumbs from the previous books and i was soo excited to dive into their book. Ruthless Empire is filled mystery, angst, and a very dark plot twists that will make you go “oh shit.”
i have always been intrigued by cole from the previous books. and i’m glad i was able to learn more about the mysterious cole. he has a dark, silent nerd, mysterious vibe that i liked. he’s such a big softie tbh!! the fact that he knew his endgame was silver from the beginning made me love him even more. silver has been portrayed as the mean, bitchy character from the previous books. there’s nothing i enjoy reading than learning more about her and the way she is. cole and silver’s relationship is complex, forbidden, and complicated but honestly, i wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I might be his chaos, but he’s also mine.
My chaos and my safety.”
tbh colesilver didn’t really have a lot outside the whole sexcapade. yes, they had intense sexual connection, but i feel like that was it. not really much more. cole and silver’s relationship felt the same as the previous books. what was different about this book was there was more mystery and thrill to it. i’m sooo glad there was a plot twist in this book bc it made me enjoy the book even more. the whole doll thing was freaking creepy, but it definitely keeps you entertained. overall, rina wrote cole and silver’s book really well. definitely better than her previous books in the series, in my opinion.
i’m sad this is close to the end of saying goodbye to our RES family. i can’t wait for the novella!
[arc provided in exchange for honest review]
Cole, the one we have been waiting for and he was dark and delicious!
Cole along with Aiden, Xander, Ronan and Silver had all been friends from a young age. At eight years old, Cole comes across a crying Silver and comforts her the best he can and making her agree to be each other’s first.
Over the years they play a game of being enemies, but deep down, have a need for each other. Cole always demanding things from Silver and I loved the way he got under her skin just to be around her. I also loved all the hair-pulling from an early age, like he always wanted her to know he was his.
Silver. She’s the girl we love to hate, from the previous books, we know she’s queen bee and a character that we didn’t like. This book however, will change your opinion, bringing through a strong and resilient character that you can’t help but love.
Cole, he’s so dark and I loved him. From the previous books, he’s been around, providing great rebuttals and being the quiet one in the corner but in his book, he is something else, a whole lot crazy, possessive and hot!
One of the things I loved about this book it how the story went back into previous scenes, giving a different viewpoint, so make sure you have read the other books in the series.
I don’t want to say too much about the story, except that it’s insane and dark romance at it’s best. There are twists and turns and one that will leave you with your mouth hanging open. I’m still turning my mind over with it.
With Cole and Silver, Kent has once again left me in awe of her with her fantastic writing and story skills, her mind is insane. I could have read Cole and Silver for days and I’m now sad this series has come to an end, but can’t wait for the epilogue. A must-read series!
ARC received for an honest review.
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First Sex Scene – 31%
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