Ritual

At Barrington University, the LORDS rule everything—and becoming one of them requires blood, loyalty, and a chosen woman of their own.

Barrington University is home to the LORDS, an elite secret society made up of some of the most powerful men in the world.

They live by their own rules.

They demand loyalty.

And during their senior year, each LORD is given a chosen one.

Blakely has spent her entire life surrounded by wealth but trapped by other people's expectations. Every part of her future has already been decided for her—until Ryat Alexander Archer offers her something she's never truly had.

A choice.

Ryat promises freedom, but entering his world means becoming part of something much darker than Blakely ever imagined.

As she's drawn deeper into the secretive world of the LORDS, the lines between desire, possession, manipulation, and devotion begin to blur. What initially feels like an escape soon becomes a dangerous game of power and control.

And in the world of the LORDS, walking away may not be an option.

Dark, obsessive, and unapologetically intense, The Ritual launches Shantel Tessier's L.O.R.D.S. series with a provocative story of secret societies, power, possession, betrayal, and dangerous desire.

Perfect for readers who love: dark romance, secret societies, possessive heroes, morally dark MMCs, obsession, BDSM themes, college romance, power dynamics, romantic suspense, and extremely spicy reads.

Author: Shantel Tessier
Genre: Adult Dark Romance / Romantic Suspense
Series: L.O.R.D.S. #1
Audience: Adult / Mature Readers
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 552
Publisher: Dark Angel Creations LLC
Publication Date: May 1, 2023
EAN/ISBN: 9798218160197

Romance: M/F
Spice Level: Very High / Explicit

Tropes & Themes:

• Secret society

• Possessive / controlling MMC

• Morally dark MMC

• Obsession

• BDSM / dominance

• Power dynamics

• College setting

• Romantic suspense

• Wealth and power

• Antihero

• Chosen one

• Interconnected standalone

⚠️ Content Note: This is an extremely dark romance intended for mature readers. It contains explicit sexual content, BDSM and dominance/submission dynamics, violence, manipulation, coercive themes, stalking/obsessive behavior, trauma, and other potentially disturbing material. Readers sensitive to dark content should review the author's complete trigger warnings before reading.