Who is Rina?
Rina Kent is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 bestselling author of all things dark romance.
Better known for writing unapologetic anti-heroes and villains, Rina weaves tales of characters you shouldn’t fall for but inevitably do. Her stories are laced with a touch of darkness, a splash of angst, and just the right amount of unhealthy intensity.
When she’s not busy plotting mayhem for her ever-expanding Rinaverse, she leads a private life in London, travels, and pampers her cats in true Cat Lady fashion.
How Did it Start?
At the tender age of five, I fell hopelessly in love with a villain from an obscure indie film. When he met his untimely end, I sobbed inconsolably, wailing that it simply wasn’t 'fair.' My family watched, half-amused, half-bewildered, as I stood up for the misunderstood bad guy.
From that moment on, I realized that anti-heroes, villains, and society's outcasts were the characters that fascinated me the most. As I grew up, my vivid imagination and natural gift for storytelling led me down a path where morally grey men became my muse. I made it my mission to be their voice and give them the endings they deserve.
It began with tales of monsters but soon evolved into stories about the fierce women brave enough to love them.
A Few Facts About Me
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I'm a polyglot who's fluent in multiple languages.
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I come from an academic medical research background. I completed my master's degree and had just begun my PhD when writing unexpectedly called to me.
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Traveling is my form of catharsis—it's hard for me to reset without taking a trip.
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I wrote my first short story when I was seven years old.
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I write my best chapters early in the morning.
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Every character I create has a tic that either I or someone close to me possesses.
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When it comes to writing, I'm highly disciplined and fiercely goal-oriented. I'm also an intense sort of a method writer, meaning the book I’m working on consumes my life entirely until it’s finished.