Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Villain’s Beast | 2025 | Kate Hawthorne | Buy |
| 2 | The Hitman’s Prince | 2025 | Kate Hawthorne | Buy |
The Thorned Vows series by Kate Hawthorne is a dark MM romance duology published in 2025. The Villain’s Beast and The Hitman’s Prince both feature characters operating in morally gray territory, with titles that hint at the power dynamics at play.
The series leans into the darker end of Kate Hawthorne’s range, pairing intense romantic tension with dangerous circumstances. Readers who enjoy villain romances and antiheroes will find this duology in their wheelhouse.