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Dark Kingdom #2
Titan
TITAN
I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for. A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.
I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one.
I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left.
Now she’s returned, needing someone to save her. Emilee York was always meant to be mine, and I’ll see to it that happens. I always get what I want, even if that means I have to take it.
And she’s no different. She’ll be my queen, one way or the other.
EMILEE
When I left Sin City behind me, I had no plans to return. I avoided everyone, even my friends, to stay in my bubble. I’ve always been the kind to pull away and run when things get difficult.
But one phone call changed everything, and I was racing back. If only I had known what was waiting for me.
Titan reappeared like a ghost haunting me. One look and I knew he recognized me. I never forgot him or what we shared. Those feelings that no one else knew existed between us.
I ignored them back then, but now they are more intense than ever. “Get on your knees…” He demanded I kneel for him.
I tried to act like he didn’t affect me, but he knew. He remembered the way I reacted when he would touch me. And just like he was taught to do—he used my weaknesses against me.
He staked his claim, and I became his queen to use how he saw fit. What makes it worse is that I crave him, and when I kneeled, it was willingly. But was it for nothing?
TITAN is the second book in The Dark KIngodm Series and can be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.
I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for. A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.
I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one.
I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left.
Now she’s returned, needing someone to save her. Emilee York was always meant to be mine, and I’ll see to it that happens. I always get what I want, even if that means I have to take it.
And she’s no different. She’ll be my queen, one way or the other.
EMILEE
When I left Sin City behind me, I had no plans to return. I avoided everyone, even my friends, to stay in my bubble. I’ve always been the kind to pull away and run when things get difficult.
But one phone call changed everything, and I was racing back. If only I had known what was waiting for me.
Titan reappeared like a ghost haunting me. One look and I knew he recognized me. I never forgot him or what we shared. Those feelings that no one else knew existed between us.
I ignored them back then, but now they are more intense than ever. “Get on your knees…” He demanded I kneel for him.
I tried to act like he didn’t affect me, but he knew. He remembered the way I reacted when he would touch me. And just like he was taught to do—he used my weaknesses against me.
He staked his claim, and I became his queen to use how he saw fit. What makes it worse is that I crave him, and when I kneeled, it was willingly. But was it for nothing?
TITAN is the second book in The Dark KIngodm Series and can be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2020
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Shantel Tessier
85 books37.3k followersShantel is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. She lives in Oklahoma with her high school sweetheart, who is a wonderful, supportive husband and their two daughters. She loves to spend time cuddled up on the couch with a good book. Although she has a passion to write, her family is most important to her.
Email her at: Shanteltessierassistant@gmail.com
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June 22, 2020
'TITAN' is the first full length book in new to me author's Shantel Tessier's 'Dark Kings' series. This story focuses on Emilee and Titan, (Titan is one of the Dark King's)
What a complex tantalising story this one turned out to be, though I was expecting it to be a little bit darker than it was I was still engrossed with the story throughout. The twisty little twist and turns this threw up had me rejoicing with how blindsided I was, I never saw them coming!!
From start to finish I loved everything this author threw at me. And I really can't wait to read more of these guys stories.
So we have the four guys which make up the 'Dark King's they all go way back. They were trained to take over this world from a young age and were prepared with all it entailed.
Emilee has been living in New York the last few years but has had to come home due to the death of her father, this is the catalyst which set the ball rolling into unknown territory. Like a domino effect her world started crumbling down around her feet. Her mother is also on deaths bed, cancer has got its claws into her, so Emilee has the world on her shoulders with no one to lean on.
To make it even more unbearable she learns that she's been left nothing, everything her father owned has been handed over to his business partner, right down to the house her mother is living in.
Now she's at the mercy of George her father's business partner. Now he's got a proposition for Emilee, if she does what he's demanding he'll pay for her mother's care.
May 29, 2020
I wanted to like this book. I really, really did. And maybe it's because I haven't read COS yet, but I was just lost throughout the entire book. But that's not even my main problem; the problem was the supposed romance between Titan and Emilee.
Some background:
So Titan has always wanted Emilee, but she was in a relationship with his best friend Bone, so he acted like he couldn't stand her but really he's been in love with her for years. Emilee had something tragic happened to her and she left town, only to come back a broken shell of the woman she was. Now that she's back, Titan can't help but have the overpowering need to possess and own her (which borders on creepy for me, but to each their own) but be does agree to help Emilee with her situation.
Okay, now that's all out of the way, here is what didn't work for me:
-Titan and Emilee was more lust than love. There was no emotional connection, no pull between them, it was all sex.
-It felt like this book was pushing to be an MFM menage, but then pulled back at the last minute. Emilee would go and fuck Titan, but then kiss Bone. But when she was with Bone, she would fantasize about Titan. Girl couldn't function unless some dick was involved.
- And the absolute thing that I couldn't get past? It felt it was more Bones book than it was Titan's, and Titan is the freaking main character! He was just completely overshadowed in the suspense and his relationship.. Bone and Emilee had an insane amount of chemistry AND emotional connection, whereas Emilee and Titan just felt forced.
- PLUS Bone KNEW how Titan felt about Emilee when he was boning her all those years ago, and just didn't care. It just all annoyed me.
Even the epilogue is from Bones POV! I felt like Shantel has a major lady boner for Bones (ha!😂) but this was just a hot mess. I was actually rooting for Bone and Emilee, ans now I have no desire to read about who he ends up with.
Obviously this was a huge miss for me, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions.**
Some background:
So Titan has always wanted Emilee, but she was in a relationship with his best friend Bone, so he acted like he couldn't stand her but really he's been in love with her for years. Emilee had something tragic happened to her and she left town, only to come back a broken shell of the woman she was. Now that she's back, Titan can't help but have the overpowering need to possess and own her (which borders on creepy for me, but to each their own) but be does agree to help Emilee with her situation.
Okay, now that's all out of the way, here is what didn't work for me:
-Titan and Emilee was more lust than love. There was no emotional connection, no pull between them, it was all sex.
-It felt like this book was pushing to be an MFM menage, but then pulled back at the last minute. Emilee would go and fuck Titan, but then kiss Bone. But when she was with Bone, she would fantasize about Titan. Girl couldn't function unless some dick was involved.
- And the absolute thing that I couldn't get past? It felt it was more Bones book than it was Titan's, and Titan is the freaking main character! He was just completely overshadowed in the suspense and his relationship.. Bone and Emilee had an insane amount of chemistry AND emotional connection, whereas Emilee and Titan just felt forced.
- PLUS Bone KNEW how Titan felt about Emilee when he was boning her all those years ago, and just didn't care. It just all annoyed me.
Even the epilogue is from Bones POV! I felt like Shantel has a major lady boner for Bones (ha!😂) but this was just a hot mess. I was actually rooting for Bone and Emilee, ans now I have no desire to read about who he ends up with.
Obviously this was a huge miss for me, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions.**
May 25, 2020
Titan is the first book in the highly anticipated Dark Kings series by Shantel Tessier. When I first heard about it, I knew that I HAD TO HAVE IT. Everything that Shantel writes is like kindle crack to me, and I just can't get enough. Her books are dark and thrilling, angsty and suspenseful, completely addicting and steamy as hell. And Titan was no different. It's a dangerously dark and delicious tale that will have your heart racing while keeping you on the edge of your seat.
From the very start, this book blew me away. I absolutely loved it! Titan and Emilee had crazy hot chemistry and intense push and pull. I loved the whole Dark Kings crew. Especially Titan who was intense and unapologetic with his take no prisoner's attitude. But I also loved his sweet and protective side for the strong and sassy Emilee. And the sex scenes? OH MY GAWD! SO DAMN HOT!
All in all, Titan is a fantastic read that more than checked off all the marks for me. If you're into dark and suspense filled stories with a lot of twists & turns, nail biting angst and heaps of heat, then this book is for you. I simply cannot recommend it enough. I loved each and every single second of it from the beginning to the end. Five stars and so many more for Titan, Emilee and the Dark Kings!
From the very start, this book blew me away. I absolutely loved it! Titan and Emilee had crazy hot chemistry and intense push and pull. I loved the whole Dark Kings crew. Especially Titan who was intense and unapologetic with his take no prisoner's attitude. But I also loved his sweet and protective side for the strong and sassy Emilee. And the sex scenes? OH MY GAWD! SO DAMN HOT!
All in all, Titan is a fantastic read that more than checked off all the marks for me. If you're into dark and suspense filled stories with a lot of twists & turns, nail biting angst and heaps of heat, then this book is for you. I simply cannot recommend it enough. I loved each and every single second of it from the beginning to the end. Five stars and so many more for Titan, Emilee and the Dark Kings!
June 5, 2020
Titan was everything I had hoped for and more. Dark, gritty, and steamy, with a perfect blend of romance and angst. Shantel has created an amazing new world in the Dark Kings and four hot alphaholes I cannot get enough of. Bring on book two!
September 26, 2020
I don’t understand this book at all! I’m so confused. So Emilee, the main character, is a prostitute, slept with Bones and now dating Titan but he’s also an asshole who treats her bad? But why the constant Bone stuff? This book is weird because it’s about Emilee and her ex Bone who is Titans best friend but then Titan and Emilee are dating? I don’t get it and I can’t finish it ugh! I’m confused on the 4 star review
May 24, 2020
4.5 Stars!!
Umm. Let's just let it be known that Shantel Tessier can write one hell of a hot af book. I wasn't sure what to expect from Titan and the new Dark Kings series but Lord once I started reading...this book BLEW ME AWAY!! It was crazy crazy sexy and the chemistry between Titan and Emilee was FIREEEE. I loveeeed the Dynamic between all the Kings and Queens but I was in loveeeee!!
This story was beyond epic but what I loved more than anything was how sassy and strong Emilee was. She might not have been in control of some aspects of her life with her shady family but when it came to Titan.. she knew what she wanted! Gah! The secrets in this story were unbelievable and non stop!! Tessier did the damn thing and I for one am SO ready for the next book. LOVED THIS!! 4.5 stars! ~Ratula
Umm. Let's just let it be known that Shantel Tessier can write one hell of a hot af book. I wasn't sure what to expect from Titan and the new Dark Kings series but Lord once I started reading...this book BLEW ME AWAY!! It was crazy crazy sexy and the chemistry between Titan and Emilee was FIREEEE. I loveeeed the Dynamic between all the Kings and Queens but I was in loveeeee!!
This story was beyond epic but what I loved more than anything was how sassy and strong Emilee was. She might not have been in control of some aspects of her life with her shady family but when it came to Titan.. she knew what she wanted! Gah! The secrets in this story were unbelievable and non stop!! Tessier did the damn thing and I for one am SO ready for the next book. LOVED THIS!! 4.5 stars! ~Ratula
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December 4, 2020
how is this romance?
May 29, 2020
***4 "My Queen!!!" stars***
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"Men like us don't fall in love. Not every King needs a Queen."
The truth is that after reading COS, I wanted like crazy Bones's story, but hell, when I found out that Titan was paired with Emilee, i was over the moon!!!
That pairing was about to perlex things. No???
And i was on the edge of my seat, even before i start reading it!!!
I really loved this book and the beginning had me hooked, but I can not hide to you that i was confused on many levels, especially on the romance part.
"She 's a Queen and bows to no one. Why would I be any different?"
Well, Titan was one of the Dark Kings.
These four are so intriguing characters and pant-melting males...
I love how deep is their connection, even though sometimes, the lines are blurred between them.
Titan is ruthless and successful in what he is doing...
He never got an interest to a woman, except for one particular woman in the past...
A woman that was boning his best friend, but whom Titan wanted always for himself.
"I've loathed this woman since grade school, but a part of me has always wanted her. She was like an itch you can't scratch. A high you could never reach. She was unobtainable. Until now."
Emilee is returning back to Las Vegas after two years that she was away...
Unfortunately, her whole world is trembling down around her and she is standing on a dead end.
She just have to accept what little someone is offering her in order to survive...
Yes, Emilee had proven to us that she can go in very deep and shady depths in order to survive!!!
Unfortunately, all of this situation is bringing her back on the Dark Kings's radar, and especially, Titan's, a man that she was always attracted to...
"I think you're desperate."
"Aren't we all desperate for something?"
"What does that mean?"
"What you have always wanted, Titan? What have you always wanted that you would do anything for?"
"You."
Well, the things were complicated in here!!!
There were happening too many shits... and Emilee was in very deep inside of them!
She needed help from someone powerful and with connections in order to get her life back on track!!!
At the same time, that thing between her and Titan is brewing in epic proportions...
But the things are very complicated between them as well!!!
"She's mine now. I've waited long enough for her."
"I have nothing to offer him. He owns a Kingdom."
To be totally honest with you, i really don't know how I'm feeling about Emilee...
I liked her, but she frustrated me on so many levels...
The same goes for Titan!!! The man was... impressive in every aspect and thankfully, he had a better hold on what he wanted, but still... some things i can not understand...
Yep, in here, we were having some freakin' hot scenes, but they were also so confusing!!!!
I couldn't really feel the sentiments that these two were sharing, and i needed something more from this couple!!!
"I'm going to own her. Just like Bones used to but only I'm not going to stop where he did. I'm going to demand more because I'm nowhere near done with her."
Overall, the frustrating parts, i really loved both Titan and Emilee, even though the last one was making so many wrong decisions!!!!
And now, i can not wait for the rest of the Kings... especially, Bones, whom frustrated the hell out of me as well!!!
Honestly, for some reason the thing between these three were making me hot, but bothered!!!
Oh, also I can not wait for Jasmine!!! Her crazy ass is very intriguing.
I would love to see her pairing with Bones, but honestly, i don't know how well could work that for both of them!!! Hmmmm....
"The reality is far worse -we both love her. Just in completely different ways."
*I recieved an advanced copy of this book in exchange of an honest review*
AVAILABLE NOW
"Men like us don't fall in love. Not every King needs a Queen."
The truth is that after reading COS, I wanted like crazy Bones's story, but hell, when I found out that Titan was paired with Emilee, i was over the moon!!!
That pairing was about to perlex things. No???
And i was on the edge of my seat, even before i start reading it!!!
I really loved this book and the beginning had me hooked, but I can not hide to you that i was confused on many levels, especially on the romance part.
"She 's a Queen and bows to no one. Why would I be any different?"
Well, Titan was one of the Dark Kings.
These four are so intriguing characters and pant-melting males...
I love how deep is their connection, even though sometimes, the lines are blurred between them.
Titan is ruthless and successful in what he is doing...
He never got an interest to a woman, except for one particular woman in the past...
A woman that was boning his best friend, but whom Titan wanted always for himself.
"I've loathed this woman since grade school, but a part of me has always wanted her. She was like an itch you can't scratch. A high you could never reach. She was unobtainable. Until now."
Emilee is returning back to Las Vegas after two years that she was away...
Unfortunately, her whole world is trembling down around her and she is standing on a dead end.
She just have to accept what little someone is offering her in order to survive...
Yes, Emilee had proven to us that she can go in very deep and shady depths in order to survive!!!
Unfortunately, all of this situation is bringing her back on the Dark Kings's radar, and especially, Titan's, a man that she was always attracted to...
"I think you're desperate."
"Aren't we all desperate for something?"
"What does that mean?"
"What you have always wanted, Titan? What have you always wanted that you would do anything for?"
"You."
Well, the things were complicated in here!!!
There were happening too many shits... and Emilee was in very deep inside of them!
She needed help from someone powerful and with connections in order to get her life back on track!!!
At the same time, that thing between her and Titan is brewing in epic proportions...
But the things are very complicated between them as well!!!
"She's mine now. I've waited long enough for her."
"I have nothing to offer him. He owns a Kingdom."
To be totally honest with you, i really don't know how I'm feeling about Emilee...
I liked her, but she frustrated me on so many levels...
The same goes for Titan!!! The man was... impressive in every aspect and thankfully, he had a better hold on what he wanted, but still... some things i can not understand...
Yep, in here, we were having some freakin' hot scenes, but they were also so confusing!!!!
I couldn't really feel the sentiments that these two were sharing, and i needed something more from this couple!!!
"I'm going to own her. Just like Bones used to but only I'm not going to stop where he did. I'm going to demand more because I'm nowhere near done with her."
Overall, the frustrating parts, i really loved both Titan and Emilee, even though the last one was making so many wrong decisions!!!!
And now, i can not wait for the rest of the Kings... especially, Bones, whom frustrated the hell out of me as well!!!
Honestly, for some reason the thing between these three were making me hot, but bothered!!!
Oh, also I can not wait for Jasmine!!! Her crazy ass is very intriguing.
I would love to see her pairing with Bones, but honestly, i don't know how well could work that for both of them!!! Hmmmm....
"The reality is far worse -we both love her. Just in completely different ways."
*I recieved an advanced copy of this book in exchange of an honest review*
August 23, 2021
uhhhhh what?
This book was so confusing I'm still trying to understand.
Basically, Emilee was in a "relationship" for like 6 years?? with this guy Bone. Turns out his best friend, Titan, was actually in love with her and he knew all along. Fast forward, they meet again and we're supposed to believe that Emilee and Titan are soulmates, even tho in every scene of theirs Bone is involved (even the sex scenes, yes) and they remark how much chemistry they have.
First, the author implies that their relationship was just sex, but then she says that Emilee is the only woman Bone cares about and actually, he does love her???? but that's not the only contradiction. At the beginning Titan doesn't give a shit about Em and sees how she gets beat up and does nothing, oh but actually no, he is in love with her and has been for years??? this just made ZERO SENSE.
The plot was all over the place, somebody always owed money to someone, so interesting 😴 then you have "her best friends", specifically Jasmine whose only personality trait is that she loooooves sex and that's the only thing she talks about with her bff. Oh did I mention that Em was blackmailed and sexually assaulted, has no money and Jasmine thinks it's a great idea for her abused bff to join an (Titan's) Escort Service?? cause come on, be with more men against your will that's just super fun!
The icing on the cake: this four men who are the heroes of this series have inherited their fathers billion dollar business and run it together (ejem Corrupt), but of course you can't just call them by their names so they decided that The Dark Kings was and amazing, not cringe at all, name for them... like people just refer to them as "the kings" all the time, please say sike.
I'm giving this 2 stars solely for the fact that I actually finished the book, it was like a car crash that you know it's bad but you just can't stop looking. This was not it, at all.
This book was so confusing I'm still trying to understand.
Basically, Emilee was in a "relationship" for like 6 years?? with this guy Bone. Turns out his best friend, Titan, was actually in love with her and he knew all along. Fast forward, they meet again and we're supposed to believe that Emilee and Titan are soulmates, even tho in every scene of theirs Bone is involved (even the sex scenes, yes) and they remark how much chemistry they have.
First, the author implies that their relationship was just sex, but then she says that Emilee is the only woman Bone cares about and actually, he does love her???? but that's not the only contradiction. At the beginning Titan doesn't give a shit about Em and sees how she gets beat up and does nothing, oh but actually no, he is in love with her and has been for years??? this just made ZERO SENSE.
The plot was all over the place, somebody always owed money to someone, so interesting 😴 then you have "her best friends", specifically Jasmine whose only personality trait is that she loooooves sex and that's the only thing she talks about with her bff. Oh did I mention that Em was blackmailed and sexually assaulted, has no money and Jasmine thinks it's a great idea for her abused bff to join an (Titan's) Escort Service?? cause come on, be with more men against your will that's just super fun!
The icing on the cake: this four men who are the heroes of this series have inherited their fathers billion dollar business and run it together (ejem Corrupt), but of course you can't just call them by their names so they decided that The Dark Kings was and amazing, not cringe at all, name for them... like people just refer to them as "the kings" all the time, please say sike.
I'm giving this 2 stars solely for the fact that I actually finished the book, it was like a car crash that you know it's bad but you just can't stop looking. This was not it, at all.
May 26, 2020
Candy Apple Red Maserati
Or I’m Looking For The One, Have You Seen Her?
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
What’s this book about? (I'm trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Titan isn’t a sweetheart. He’s a ruthless King. He doesn’t bow to no one. There’s one person that has always escaped his hold. Emilee York. But it’ll be her turn soon.
Emilee left Las Vegas, but when tragedy struck, she made a return. What will keep her in Sin City?
Shantel Tessier is… Well, she leaves me speechless. This is my third book by her and the spell does not wear off. I love her sexually liberated sassy heroines and the (anti-)heroes that accompany them. I found them cute and adorable together and as solo entities, but I think that’s the Dark Romance addict in me speaking HEHE. She makes it so easy to fall for these guys. If you liked Code of Silence, this story is definitely for you. I was highly entertained by this fast-paced steamy read! The characters endure a smoking hot second chance of some sorts romance. There were angsty elements. Limits of friendships were once again attested and explored. Bones couldn’t be any hotter. Jasmine was hilarious. The environment we find ourselves in is cutthroat and there are unexpected twists and turns everywhere.
I recommend this to anyone who read Code of Silence, lovers of sassy strong and tortured lead girls and smoking hot men that take up any challenge.
Original comment: Smoking hot. Cute second chance. Cut throat.
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June 3, 2020
I absolutely love this author. I couldn't wait to read this book. But here's the thing... I freaking HATE when an "alpha" shares the woman he loves. And with her ex at that. That's not cute. I freaking hated this book. It should have been about Bones and Emilee. That would have made a lot more sense. Also, Titan was WEAK. I almost want my money back.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2020
Reread! EXCELLENT! So whatever happens in Vegas DOESN'T stay in Vegas!
This was my first time reading Shantel Tessier and OMG can she weave a story! The drama, the suspense, the characters and the raw sexual tension were all there in this dark tale! This was one book that I couldn't tell where this story was going and I really enjoyed the surprises ingrained throughout this intense story!
Titan was a force to be reckoned with but absolutely nothing is what it seems in Titan and Emilee's story in Titan (Dark Kings) and I love it! It's dark, mysterious and very very intense! Great first book in a author's latest series. I loved the secondary character: Jasmine, Haven, Bones, Graves and Cross but I'm so curious who's story is next! I also would love to find out who falls for Nite!
Now I'm going to read "Code of Silence" which is Luca and Haven's story! Luca is Mafia! These two characters were in Titan and Em's story!
This was my first time reading Shantel Tessier and OMG can she weave a story! The drama, the suspense, the characters and the raw sexual tension were all there in this dark tale! This was one book that I couldn't tell where this story was going and I really enjoyed the surprises ingrained throughout this intense story!
Titan was a force to be reckoned with but absolutely nothing is what it seems in Titan and Emilee's story in Titan (Dark Kings) and I love it! It's dark, mysterious and very very intense! Great first book in a author's latest series. I loved the secondary character: Jasmine, Haven, Bones, Graves and Cross but I'm so curious who's story is next! I also would love to find out who falls for Nite!
Now I'm going to read "Code of Silence" which is Luca and Haven's story! Luca is Mafia! These two characters were in Titan and Em's story!
January 19, 2024
”She can try to hide all she wants, but I’ll find her. No matter where she goes. A King always finds his queen.
4.5 ⭐️!! This was 🥵HOTTTT AF! Like make sure your thang in the bedside drawer is charged and ready for full power.
”Emilee is the full package. She’s the kind of woman you use in the bedroom but parade her around as a fucking queen in the streets of peasants.”
This 10000% should’ve been the first in the series. This was SO much better than the first and I bet alot of people read the first and don’t make it to this absolute deliciousness! This was everything the first should have been so read this FIRST.
July 29, 2022
Emilee must return home to help care for her ill mother. Who should be there to help her, has instead made her a pawn in a game she didn't sign up for. She refuses to bend to this hideous man... this man that demands her to heel and obey. To give in to him despite him being a disgusting pig.
Now enters in the Dark King. Titan is dark, delicious and dangerous - for your life and your panties!
He runs Kingdom, a casino in Las Vegas with his closest friends - Bones, Cross and Grave. They are ruthless and hot in their own way. The friendship they have is strong and nothing will unravel it.
Em and Titan have loathed each for years. She even hooked up with his bestie Bones for a while in high school. Sometimes you just covet what others have, ya know. Was that case for him or was there real feelings involved despite hate? There's a thin line between hate and like and he is straddling that B.
One part rally flew me for a loop though. I wasn't quite sure where the author was going with it. I'm not sure it was needed to enhance the story for *ME*, but it probably was perfect for others.
We also get some more glimpses into the couple from Code of Silence. Loved that and was excited about that!
If you're in the mood for a dark romance, with super smexy scenes, broody alphas and girls that have a backbone even when faced with the D - this is your read! Enjoy!
Now enters in the Dark King. Titan is dark, delicious and dangerous - for your life and your panties!
He runs Kingdom, a casino in Las Vegas with his closest friends - Bones, Cross and Grave. They are ruthless and hot in their own way. The friendship they have is strong and nothing will unravel it.
Em and Titan have loathed each for years. She even hooked up with his bestie Bones for a while in high school. Sometimes you just covet what others have, ya know. Was that case for him or was there real feelings involved despite hate? There's a thin line between hate and like and he is straddling that B.
One part rally flew me for a loop though. I wasn't quite sure where the author was going with it. I'm not sure it was needed to enhance the story for *ME*, but it probably was perfect for others.
We also get some more glimpses into the couple from Code of Silence. Loved that and was excited about that!
If you're in the mood for a dark romance, with super smexy scenes, broody alphas and girls that have a backbone even when faced with the D - this is your read! Enjoy!
July 1, 2026
Enemies to lovers, unrequited love, literal touch her and be unalived, high heat with multiple why choose sharing scenes, a love triangle,… higly recommend to my dark romance book besties🤗
Another betrayal from the one who’s supposed to protect. You guessed right, some men are pieces of sh!t• The unexpected twist and turn here made this book really captivating and goshhh I can’t wait for Jasmine’s story, that girl is nuts and I love her!🤩
This was really fun read and I really want Bones story so bad, wanna see if he gets soft for his woman 🤭
Titan and Emilee have such interesting dynamics but I won't be saying too much, to avoid spoilers. Trust me, it's an enjoyable read! So many unexpected reveals, betrayals, and the spice is ins@nely goood, you'll be hooked!
Thank you Shantel for am enjoyable read.🌸 I'm locked in, reading up all the other books in this series, instantly.
Another betrayal from the one who’s supposed to protect. You guessed right, some men are pieces of sh!t• The unexpected twist and turn here made this book really captivating and goshhh I can’t wait for Jasmine’s story, that girl is nuts and I love her!🤩
This was really fun read and I really want Bones story so bad, wanna see if he gets soft for his woman 🤭
Titan and Emilee have such interesting dynamics but I won't be saying too much, to avoid spoilers. Trust me, it's an enjoyable read! So many unexpected reveals, betrayals, and the spice is ins@nely goood, you'll be hooked!
Thank you Shantel for am enjoyable read.🌸 I'm locked in, reading up all the other books in this series, instantly.
June 15, 2020
Picked this up because that cover. End of.
I think I enjoyed the book because I do remember reading it in one sitting. But now that it's been a week or two since I read it,I dont remember much about it to be honest.
But I remember I had enjoyed reading it.
I think I enjoyed the book because I do remember reading it in one sitting. But now that it's been a week or two since I read it,I dont remember much about it to be honest.
But I remember I had enjoyed reading it.
May 29, 2020
A King always finds his queen.
I have been dying for the dark kings books ever since I fell in love with them in Code of Silence and Titan did not disappoint.
Men like us don’t fall in love. Not every King needs a Queen.
These guys are mossy, broody, sexy, possessive alphas and when it comes to their women they will do anything to protect them.
Titan was no different. The sexual chemistry between Titan and Emilee was off the charts and there were some scenes where I needed to take a minute because I was getting so hot and bothered!
If you are ready for twists and turns, fire sexual chemistry, dark and addictive stories then check out Shantel Tessier because she always delivers.
I have been dying for the dark kings books ever since I fell in love with them in Code of Silence and Titan did not disappoint.
Men like us don’t fall in love. Not every King needs a Queen.
These guys are mossy, broody, sexy, possessive alphas and when it comes to their women they will do anything to protect them.
Titan was no different. The sexual chemistry between Titan and Emilee was off the charts and there were some scenes where I needed to take a minute because I was getting so hot and bothered!
If you are ready for twists and turns, fire sexual chemistry, dark and addictive stories then check out Shantel Tessier because she always delivers.
May 21, 2020
“No matter where she goes. A King always finds his queen.”
I first read Shantel last year with her Dare series and ever since then, I have been quick to 1-click all of her books. They’re always dark and intense, addicting and thrilling, insanely hot and utterly captivating.
Titan is the very anticipated beginning of the Dark Kings series. We have all been dying to read more about these men ever since meeting them in Code of Silence.
Emilee and Titan are FIRE! Their chemistry is unmistakeable. Their story is unputdownable. You won’t be able to stop reading once you start!!
Titan is intense. His persona is brutal and unforgiving. He gives no second chances and takes crap from N O B O D Y. Don’t cross the Dark Kings, you wont like where you end up.
Definitely read this hot, intense, EPIC story. You don’t want to miss the craziness that is The Dark Kings.
“I’ll make her mine tonight and face the consequences for that tomorrow.”
I first read Shantel last year with her Dare series and ever since then, I have been quick to 1-click all of her books. They’re always dark and intense, addicting and thrilling, insanely hot and utterly captivating.
Titan is the very anticipated beginning of the Dark Kings series. We have all been dying to read more about these men ever since meeting them in Code of Silence.
Emilee and Titan are FIRE! Their chemistry is unmistakeable. Their story is unputdownable. You won’t be able to stop reading once you start!!
Titan is intense. His persona is brutal and unforgiving. He gives no second chances and takes crap from N O B O D Y. Don’t cross the Dark Kings, you wont like where you end up.
Definitely read this hot, intense, EPIC story. You don’t want to miss the craziness that is The Dark Kings.
“I’ll make her mine tonight and face the consequences for that tomorrow.”
June 3, 2020
I'll begin saying Shantel Tesssier previous books were awesome but this one was a big mess.Let's say the main couple have the worst chemistry I've read so far, you never understood why they are together I mean I get it hot sex and is great insentive but that's all. Also Emilee's friend Yasmine is a pathetic copy of Samatha of sex and the City, I'm all for women who own their sexuality and don't give a shit what people think about them but this girl saying love dick every chapter through all the book was tiresome and repetitive, the fact she slept with a marry man and doesn't care made me pray Shantel never give her a book .
May 29, 2020
5 DARK, DELICIOUS AND PERFECT STARS!! I freaking devoured this book and loved every word. Titan and Emilee were PERFECTION...I loved them both equally. Their story was DARK, BEAUTIFUL and touched my heart and soul. I will be dreaming of these two tonight. I can't wait for the other guys stories. You must read the DARK KINGS.
December 10, 2021
The story takes place in Las Vegas which is a nice change from the typical NYC or LA stories.
There's a gang of 4 alpha dudes that make up a group of billionaire casino owners called the Kings and one mafia don. These 5 rule the city of Las Vegas.
The (h) Emilee dated Bones one of the 4 Kings in college but they went their separate ways.
She's currently a rich girl down on her luck.
What was unique is that while the (h) Emilee is down on her luck, she is used and abused and we expect that H's (Titian and Bones) to step in but they don't. This was painful to read but necessary b/c if the Kings were as ruthless as we say there were then it makes sense.
But what doesn't make sense is that it's not explained how and why the H and h develop feelings to get them from where they started to how they ended.
What also keeps this from being a 4-star book for me is that I believe the Bones and Titian and Emilee should be a couple but that's not what happens. She does choose someone but only half-heartedly and I think that was unsatisfactory.
I found it interesting to read about an h that's very free sexually. There is no other man in the traditional sense.
I really liked Emilee's best friend Jasmine - it would be interesting if I saw her with Bones and I'm looking forward to her story.
There's a gang of 4 alpha dudes that make up a group of billionaire casino owners called the Kings and one mafia don. These 5 rule the city of Las Vegas.
The (h) Emilee dated Bones one of the 4 Kings in college but they went their separate ways.
She's currently a rich girl down on her luck.
What was unique is that while the (h) Emilee is down on her luck, she is used and abused and we expect that H's (Titian and Bones) to step in but they don't. This was painful to read but necessary b/c if the Kings were as ruthless as we say there were then it makes sense.
But what doesn't make sense is that it's not explained how and why the H and h develop feelings to get them from where they started to how they ended.
What also keeps this from being a 4-star book for me is that I believe the Bones and Titian and Emilee should be a couple but that's not what happens. She does choose someone but only half-heartedly and I think that was unsatisfactory.
I found it interesting to read about an h that's very free sexually. There is no other man in the traditional sense.
I really liked Emilee's best friend Jasmine - it would be interesting if I saw her with Bones and I'm looking forward to her story.
June 29, 2020
DNF @ 13%
I’m not reading this. I already don’t like anybody and I’m getting sick of the poor girl at every man’s mercy trope.
Not being funny but if my parents were that whacked to leave me in that position I’d just leave them to die. The characters don’t make sense. Emilee lives in New York barely sees her parents doesn’t even know they got divorced but rolls over immediately even though her Mum is TERMINALLY ILL and a selfish piece of cheating shit (I assume). Anyone who can love a man like George deserves to rot.
So I don’t like Emilee. She doesn’t even try to find a way out. Just drinks and bends over. Fuck right off. I know it’s rape and I feel for the girl but I can’t read a book about someone I don’t root for. And I especially can’t read a book about a girl whose family for no apparent reason fails her so massively. Why was her Dad in business with such a sleaze ball anyway? Emilee says they were best friends but that doesn’t make George a good person. News flash babe if your Dad’s best friend is this sack of shit then your Dad was likely a sack of shit too. Sorry bout it.
I won’t be reading from this author again. Her characters are either mind numbingly boring or plain stupid with a slice of idiot.
I’m not reading this. I already don’t like anybody and I’m getting sick of the poor girl at every man’s mercy trope.
Not being funny but if my parents were that whacked to leave me in that position I’d just leave them to die. The characters don’t make sense. Emilee lives in New York barely sees her parents doesn’t even know they got divorced but rolls over immediately even though her Mum is TERMINALLY ILL and a selfish piece of cheating shit (I assume). Anyone who can love a man like George deserves to rot.
So I don’t like Emilee. She doesn’t even try to find a way out. Just drinks and bends over. Fuck right off. I know it’s rape and I feel for the girl but I can’t read a book about someone I don’t root for. And I especially can’t read a book about a girl whose family for no apparent reason fails her so massively. Why was her Dad in business with such a sleaze ball anyway? Emilee says they were best friends but that doesn’t make George a good person. News flash babe if your Dad’s best friend is this sack of shit then your Dad was likely a sack of shit too. Sorry bout it.
I won’t be reading from this author again. Her characters are either mind numbingly boring or plain stupid with a slice of idiot.
January 30, 2026
I love the deliciously arrogant book heroes. You know the ones, you start out semi-despising them?! That’s Titan and before you know it you’re obsessed with him. He is unapologetic for who he is and he’s alpha AF! He’s dark, and borderline dangerous and you definitely don’t want to cross him. He is protective of Emilee beyond measure. Which she finds confusing because he has always hated her.
This book is full of jaw-dropping, heart pounding heat filled intense moments. Titan has wanted Emilee since she first hooked up with Bones and it was no secret. He has his chance now and this time he's taking it. This time, he's not letting her go. The chemistry is straight up explosive! Emilee is a very lucky girl because every fantasy she ever had is about to come true.
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This book is full of jaw-dropping, heart pounding heat filled intense moments. Titan has wanted Emilee since she first hooked up with Bones and it was no secret. He has his chance now and this time he's taking it. This time, he's not letting her go. The chemistry is straight up explosive! Emilee is a very lucky girl because every fantasy she ever had is about to come true.
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May 27, 2020
I love this world and so happy to be back!
Shantel delivers yet another suspenseful, fast paced and VERY sexy book!
Titan is every bit the alpha you crave and on top of that you still get a dose of the other kings— I seriously can’t wait for Bones’ book 🙌🏼
Emilee is at rock bottom and is trying to dig herself out and she happens to end up with the help of the King’s.
There’s history, sizzling hot moments, twists, turns, blood shed and happy endings!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book
Shantel delivers yet another suspenseful, fast paced and VERY sexy book!
Titan is every bit the alpha you crave and on top of that you still get a dose of the other kings— I seriously can’t wait for Bones’ book 🙌🏼
Emilee is at rock bottom and is trying to dig herself out and she happens to end up with the help of the King’s.
There’s history, sizzling hot moments, twists, turns, blood shed and happy endings!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book
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June 1, 2020After finding out she used to fuck bones I skimmed the whole thing. Ended up liking bones a hell of a lot so I decided I wouldn’t stand for any other pairing. I am therefore finished with this series : ) probably. Maybe? Ok I lied, I will most likely read bones book when it comes out.
September 20, 2026
Fighting Fair
Titan and Emilee didn’t always fight verbally fear but all is fair in love and war. The levels of manipulation that Emilee went through should be criminal. Titan was always waiting in the shadows bidding his time for her especially when his best friend Bones is very familiar with Emilee. The spicy scenes were hot like omg. I caught myself smiling through certain scenes get cringing through some because some crazy things happened in this book. I loved how everything played out and the plot surely didn’t disappoint because that reveal towards the end was ridiculous. I would recommend this book to all dark romance readers. I gave this book 5 stars because I love how unique this story was and the spice was on point. Ready for the next book.
Titan and Emilee didn’t always fight verbally fear but all is fair in love and war. The levels of manipulation that Emilee went through should be criminal. Titan was always waiting in the shadows bidding his time for her especially when his best friend Bones is very familiar with Emilee. The spicy scenes were hot like omg. I caught myself smiling through certain scenes get cringing through some because some crazy things happened in this book. I loved how everything played out and the plot surely didn’t disappoint because that reveal towards the end was ridiculous. I would recommend this book to all dark romance readers. I gave this book 5 stars because I love how unique this story was and the spice was on point. Ready for the next book.
May 8, 2025
Poor Emilee! But honestly I really enjoyed this story! I loved Titan and his whole protective energy! I love getting to read from a Queen’s perspective! Poor Emilee just couldn’t catch a break though! But, it all turns out ok in the end! Can’t wait to read the next one!
May 26, 2020
Dark, mafia romance. Oh man, I was left confused reading this one because there's just so much drama and so many things going on! I liked Titan, he was your typical arrogant alpha male. He showed his soft side here and there too but the other characters fell flat for me and this story was a little bit of a mixed for me.
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