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The Sinner by Shantel Tessier

Book 2 in the series, im nervous to read more because of how we went from the first mmc being not so bad to this one being kind of a dick 😭 #shanteltessier #lordsseries #booktok #darkromance #thesinner

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The Sinner by Shantel Tessier

this is my review so far 🖤 #darkread #shanteltessierbooks #thesinner #booktok #reading #darkromance #eastonsinnett

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The sinner by Shantel Tessier

The best part of re-reading this series is reading out of order 🤩 #thesinnershanteltessier #eastonsinnett #ellingtonasher #lords #spadebrothers

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The Sinner | Shantel Tessier

Reading the LORDS series has been a TRIP let me tell you 😵‍💫 look up TW!!! #booktok #bookrecommendations #bookrec #darkromance #shanteltessier

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A hand with glittery nail polish holds the book 'Chaotic' by Shantel Tessier. The black and white cover features a tattooed man in a hoodie, with text indicating it's 'A DARK ROMANCE' by a 'USA TODAY & WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR'.

Chaotic by Shantel Tessier

Hello beautiful 😩😭😭😭😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I’ve missed you so much!!!😭😭🙌🙌🙌 #darkromancebooks #fyp #lordseriesshanteltessier currently reading chaotic by Shantel Tessier the seventh book in the lord series 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I’m so freaking excited 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 okay that’s all😊 #nospoilers

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The sinner W/ custom sprayed edges

Do you love the lord series by Shantel tessier? Do you love sprayed edges? Then check out these beautiful edges I have done on the sinner🖤🔥 #booktok #fyp #thelordsseries #shanteltessierbooks #sprayededges

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Great Advice Kris

Books Don’t Stop By Lauren Biel, Gratify by Katelynn Taylor, Pucking Wrong Number by CR Jane, To Peen Or Not To Peen by Tanya Lynn, Pucking Around by Emily Rath, The Sinner by Shantel Tessier #booktok #bookreccomendation

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A book cover for 'The Sinner' by Shantel Tessier, a USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, is centered on a black crumpled background. Surrounding the cover are red text labels indicating tropes: Somnophilia, Self Bondage, Stalker, Dual POV, Forced Body Mod, Forced Orgasms, Dubcon Noncon, and Secret Society, connected by arrows. Social media handles @lspars19 and @darkwhychoosereads are also visible.

The Sinner by Shantel Tessier Trope Map

I know there's a lot of hate on this book, but Sin is just 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #bookstagram #tropemap #darkwhychoosereads #forcedproximity #secretsociety #darkromance #darkromancebooks #darkromancereaders #shanteltessier

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Six dark romance book covers from Rina Kent's 'God of Malice', 'God of Pain', 'God of Wrath', 'God of Ruin', 'God of Fury', and 'God of War' series are displayed against a gothic building. The text reads 'IF YOU LIKED THESE BOOKS'.

If you liked these books….

I love the Legacies of Gods series if you can’t already tell. If you love the series too I highly recommend these books to read as well that give the same vibe. Pretty Little Savage by Lucy Smoke series, Rina Kent spin off Beautiful Venom, and Lords series by Shantel Tessier. All have the college r

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😢 Them LORDS men know how to yank the heartstrings. #shanteltessier #lordsseries #thesinner #booktok #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #darkromance

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The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

Finally got to listening to this book! I’ve read it but never listened to the audio!! Sooooo good! #spicybookswithjess #bookrecs #spicyreads #bookreview #audiobooks

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Happy Valentine’s Day to me 💘

Archers Voice by Mia Sheridan God of Pain by Rina Kent Twisted Love by Ana Huang The Sinner by Shantel Tessier #books #valentinesday #archersvoice #godofpain #twistedlove #thesinner #rinakent #anahuang #shanteltessierbooks #miasheridan

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Do you really think I loved you ? 🤧

This part is why I didn’t give the book 5 stars, I honestly had a good time reading it, the vibes were giving. But my biggest pet peeves in books are when theirs a breakup and they use their insecurities against them, even if it’s to protect the other, I just can’t stand it. I understand that t

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#creatorsearchinsights #booktok #thelordsseriesbyshanteltessier

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Just spending some time with my current book boyfriend #tysonrileycrawford #thesacrifice #shanteltessierbooks #bookboyfriend #books #itssmut

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Madness (L.O.R.D.S book 6) Shantel Tessier

Ig: empress_shabazzreads HIS SECRET A Lord takes what he wants. But like anything else, even he can get greedy and betray his oath. That's where Carnage comes in. A Spade brother runs their prison for those who have wronged their society. It just so happens to be where the Lords have sent me

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January Reading Wrap Up

This month was hard for me to review! I kept going back-and-forth with star ratings! I was very conflicted, so I still haven’t written the reviews 🥲 but I made my final decision! Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux (buddy read) ! Lights Out Audiobook by Navessa Allen! The Sinner by Shantel Tessi

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I read 6 books this month 😊 -The Ritual by Shantel Tessier * This book is to much 🌽 but overall the story between Ryat and Blake is good, the drama and secrets take you by surprise, I enjoyed it. -Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer * I finally know Edward’s perspective, I devour this book. -L

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I have Questions about this book! 📚

I am reading The Sinner by Shantel Tessier and I have questions! Tropes: • Dark College Romance • Secret Society • SPICY 🌶️ 🔥 • Best Friend’s Brother • Possessive MMC #shanteltessierbooks #thesinner #darkromancebooks #romancebookrecs #bookclubbooks

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This is my January reads of the month I have recently finished Vipers and Virtuosos by Sav R. Miller. Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Overall rating: 4/5 #vipersandvirtuosos #savrmiller I am in the process of reading/finishing: 1. Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton 2. The Sinner by. Shantel

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A Review of The Sinner 🩶⛓️

✨ WOW, this book was intense, emotional, and unforgettable. ✨ If you’re into dark romance with deep backstories and HEAVY themes, this one is for you. Let’s get into it because The Sinner had me in an absolute CHOKEHOLD. 🚨SOME SPOILERS🚨 Let’s dive into it! ✨ First things first, this is just m

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The Sinner ~ Shantel Tessier I’ve had the hardest time finding this book and I finally found it last night🙂‍↕️time to dive back into the L.O.R.D.S. world, let’s go🤩 #current read 📚 #thesinnershanteltessier

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A little behind 😅

So I forgot to post my weekly book haul from last week!! So last week I finally got The Sinner by Shantel Tessier and Promise Me Not by Meagan Brandy. I absolutely loved both of the first books in both series so I can’t wait to continue those journeys!! Then we get to this weeks haul!!!! I’m so exc

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Madness by Shantel Tessier

My new favorite ❤️ If you haven’t read The Lords Series or the Spade Brothers you’re missing out! #darkromancebooks #bookish #lemon8bookrecs #booktok #bookreccomendation

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📖: The Sacrifice by Shantel Tessier

Had my stomach flipping in different directions 🤭🫣 #shanteltessierbooks #reading #darkromance #books #booktok

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BOOK REVIEW - CHAOTIC “I’m honored to be your angel in this chaotic world.” Ughhh, just typing this has my wanting to cry.. I always get so sad when I finish one of @shantel_tessierauthor LORDS books, and the Spade brothers are my absolute favorite!! Kash and Everett are now my top favorite!

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L.O.R.D.S Series

Some books make you blush. This one makes you burn. 🔥 Welcome to Barrington University — where the Lords play god, sins are currency, and love is anything but pure. If you liked The Ritual, this one takes it darker, dirtier, and way more twisted.” ✨ Secret societies 💀 Morally grey obsession

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Selfie by Kay Cove

Coming June 17, 2025 #books #reading #booksoflemon8

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🍋📖- The ritual, By: Shantel Tessier

#lords #shanteltessierbooks #theritualbook #booktok #reading📖

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An open book with a bookmark, featuring the text "YOU CAN'T HURT ME... (THE AUTHOR ALREADY DID)" in white, indicating a book-related heartbreak theme.

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You Can’t Hurt Me…❤️‍🩹

Forever recovering from these bookish heartbreaks 1 📚 Under Your Scars by Ariel Anderson 2📚 Wrath by Ellis James 3📚 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 4📚 Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton 5📚 The Sinner by Shantel Tessier #booktok #bookishcommunity #bookishpost

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Talk about one crazy books! 🖤🥵

This book was WILD! 🖤🥵 #bookrecommendations #darkromancebooksrecommendations #shanteltessier #thesinnershanteltessier #thelordsseries #theritualshanteltessier #bookish

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my favorite LORD 🖤🥀 #lords #shanteltessier #darkromance #smut #thesinner

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Book Review - LORDS Series | No Spoilers!

• I recently finished reading the L.O.R.D.S. Series by Shantel Tessier and this entire series was easily a 5 star read for me! These books are by far the spiciest books I have ever read, but there is so much more to them than that and I could’ve get enough. I’m all for smut but I need a good storyl

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The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

At first, I couldn't get too into this book, but as I pushed on, the plot dragged me in more than the spice! My man Ryat is a top-tier book boyfriend. 👌 Plot ~ THE CHOSEN ONE I vow. You vow. We vow. Barrington University is home of the Lords, a secret society that requires their blood

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Madness By Shantel Tessier

this book is EVERYTHING!. #shanteltessierbooks #madness #darkromance #possesivebookboyfriend

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The Ritual By Shantel Tessier

Book Review Book name: The Ritual Author:Shantel Tessier Genre: Dark College Romance My rating:10/10 My review: 🖤I VOW YOU VOW WE VOW🖤 Lemme tell you this is my first book by this author and man this was a good book! AND TO BE A CHOSEN ONE 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 THE SPICE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Definitely there.

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We started this one a little after midnight… AHHH!! I’m so excited to finally get to Tyson’s story #booktok #lemon8bookclub #darkrevengeromance #thesacificeshanteltessier

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Top 5 Challenges 💜

✨ Books ✨ Movies ✨ Tv shows ✨ Podcasts ✨ Audiobook ✨ Songs 🌸Post yours in the comments 🌸 #shanteltessierbooks #outlander #mgk #jessiemurph #podcast

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Myers by Zepphora

#books #reading #bookrecommendations #booksoflemon8 #bookdedication

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Unhinged men is what i like

#theritual #the sacrifice #thesinner #shanteltessierbooks #hauntingadeline #hdcarlton #godofmalice #godofwrath #rinakent #denofvipers

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Shantel Tessier 🫠🫠🫠

I CAN NOT WAIT for this box set! It’s necessary 🖤🖤🖤🖤 #shanteltessier #darkromancebooks #books #thelordsseriesbyshanteltessier #books 🫶🏼

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A collage of six dark romance book covers from Shantel Tessier's 'The Lord Series,' including 'Sabotage,' 'Carnage,' 'Madness,' 'The Ritual,' 'The Sacrifice,' and 'The Sinner.' Each cover features intense imagery, often with male figures, and the author's name. 'Book Review' is overlaid in the center.

Lex’s Review: THE LORD SERIES 👑 by Shantel Tessier

Okay. Deep breaths. No, actually forget that. I need to SCREAM. 😭🔥 Because The Lord Series …by Shantel Tessier absolutely wrecked me* in the best, most unholy way possible. If you love dark romance that’s actually dark possessive, powerful men, chaos, obsession, betrayal, and jaw dropping twist

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Read With Me: DARK ROMANCE EDITION ☠️

Update on my rant about: The Sinner by Shantel Tessier TROPES: • Dark College Romance • Secret Society • Spicy 🌶️ 🔥 • Best Friend’s Brother • Possessive MMC #spiciestbooks #darkromancebooks #darkromancerecs #shanteltessierbooks #romancebookrecs

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Get ready for my newest read with me!

#Lemon8Diary #books #reading #readersoflemon8 #thesinner #shanteltessierbooks #darkromance #spicybooks

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📖 • 𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Some of these have been on my TBR for quite some time so I think it’s time I sat down and read them. My TBR is way too long so my goal for this year is to read fewer ARCs (it might be impossible to get me to stop applying, no self-control over here) and read more of the books that I own on Kindle,

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My review on The L.O.R.D.S series

Highly recommend if you love extremely dark romance to the point of questioning your morals. Look now further to reading Shantel Tessier Lords series. I loved this series and will be going to her other books in the future. I made a tiktok edit for them as well. Link in my bio. Stay spicy 😏💋 Pennsy

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Slaughter by Shantel Tessier

Its Journal Book Review Time! #bookjournal #bookreview #bookrecommendations #darkromance #shanteltessierbooks

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