The Ritual: A Dark College Romance By Shantel Tessier

Shantel Tessier's gripping standalone romance, "The Ritual," unveils Barrington University's secret society—the Lords, powerful men who demand blood as payment. Set against a backdrop of manipulation, Ryat Alexander Archer offers protagonist freedom from a life dictated by wealth. The vows exchanged between them lead to a dark, twisted world where survival becomes a fight.

The narrative delves into a game that transforms into a battle for life, navigating themes of jealousy, possession, and the overpowering nature of the Lords. Tessier crafts a 152K-word romance, exploring dark motifs that may be triggering. The story unfolds with the intensity of an Amazon Top 10 Bestseller, keeping readers on the edge as they immerse themselves in the tumultuous world of Barrington University, where power, blood, and choice entwine in a compelling dance of desire and danger.

The Ritual is not just a romance; it's a journey through the shadows of manipulation, where vows bind and choices lead to unforeseen consequences. 📚❤️

This book can be read as a standalone but the timeline of the Lords books is as follows:

• The Ritual
• The Sinner
• The Sacrifice
• Sabotage (the H isn't a Lord but he works for a Lord)
• Carnage