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New York Times Bestselling author of Chaotic
NOW AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER
An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier
HIS LADY
A Lord is to marry after he graduates from Barrington University, an elite college for the rich. A Lady’s job is to help him fit into a world unaware of his secret society. The Lord does not get to choose who he spends the rest of his life with. But there is always an exception to the rule. And I just so happen to be his.
I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.
I was to wed a Lord of my parents’ choosing. Wealth can’t buy you everything, or I would have had freedom years ago. Instead, my strict parents made sure I lived a dull life in a mansion resembling a prison.
But on my wedding day, I was handed over to another man-an even more ruthless Lord that my family hated.
Tyson Riley Crawford only wanted me for his revenge. I’m nothing more than a debt to be paid. I didn’t have a say in the matter. So when I said my vows before the congregation, I knew I’d break them. Consequences be damned.
Too bad I underestimated my husband and didn’t realize he was more determined to punish me than I was to succeed at escaping. He’ll make me choke on those words I used to bind myself to him.
Yet even he couldn’t have seen what our future held. Ultimately, we’re all just pawns in a game that none of us can win unless you’re willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice … and even that may not be enough.
Things to know about The Sacrifice
Secret society
MF (no sharing the h)
J/P (jealous/possessive) Hero
OTT (over the top) Hero
Complete standalone
Told in dual POV
TWs listed inside the book
ASIN : B0D4WHGNMN
Publisher : Dark Angel Creations LLC
Publication date : May 5, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 566 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8988704928
Item Weight : 1.65 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.15 x 9 inches
Book 3 of 6 : The Lords
Best Sellers Rank: #169,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #64 in Romantic Suspense (Books) #622 in Literature & Fiction (Books) #1,548 in Crime Thrillers (Books)
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New York Times Bestselling author of Chaotic
NOW AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER
An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier
HIS LADY
A Lord is to marry after he graduates from Barrington University, an elite college for the rich. A Lady’s job is to help him fit into a world unaware of his secret society. The Lord does not get to choose who he spends the rest of his life with. But there is always an exception to the rule. And I just so happen to be his.
I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.
I was to wed a Lord of my parents’ choosing. Wealth can’t buy you everything, or I would have had freedom years ago. Instead, my strict parents made sure I lived a dull life in a mansion resembling a prison.
But on my wedding day, I was handed over to another man-an even more ruthless Lord that my family hated.
Tyson Riley Crawford only wanted me for his revenge. I’m nothing more than a debt to be paid. I didn’t have a say in the matter. So when I said my vows before the congregation, I knew I’d break them. Consequences be damned.
Too bad I underestimated my husband and didn’t realize he was more determined to punish me than I was to succeed at escaping. He’ll make me choke on those words I used to bind myself to him.
Yet even he couldn’t have seen what our future held. Ultimately, we’re all just pawns in a game that none of us can win unless you’re willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice … and even that may not be enough.
Things to know about The Sacrifice
Secret society
MF (no sharing the h)
J/P (jealous/possessive) Hero
OTT (over the top) Hero
Complete standalone
Told in dual POV
TWs listed inside the book
ASIN : B0D4WHGNMN
Publisher : Dark Angel Creations LLC
Publication date : May 5, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 566 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8988704928
Item Weight : 1.65 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.15 x 9 inches
Book 3 of 6 : The Lords
Best Sellers Rank: #169,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #64 in Romantic Suspense (Books) #622 in Literature & Fiction (Books) #1,548 in Crime Thrillers (Books)
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MrsHReadsALot –
Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty
Just screaming my head off and kicking my feet I’m so completely gone for The Sacrifice. It’s everything I was hoping for and everything that I needed it to be. In short, it’s a work of perfection 😘. Phew. Where do I even begin y’all? Let’s see.One: I love me an obsessed Hero. But you know what I love just as much? An obsessed Heroine!!! I was like YES!!! You claim your man!!! Sink your fangs in girl! Get it!!!Two: all the dirty hawt things Tyson did to his wifey. Yep!!! So good.Three: so much revenge. Blood soaking through the pages there was nothing left on the bones kind of revenge. I’m still shaking.Four: I love that all the main characters from this series (Ritual, Sinner and Sabotage) are still very much central and present in this story. Like, oh hey, the whole gangs here! Strap up!I never know what to expect with a Shantel Tessier novel. Just that it’s gonna be dark. It’s going to take me to very uncomfortable places and make me question if I even know what boundaries are anymore. It’s going to make me root for the sinners who work on the fringes of this society because they’re the only ones who know what loyalty is. But please do you and the author a favor and check out her TWs. Her stories are not intended for everyone. But if you can stomach pain,torture, and everything else that comes with a Shantel Tessier book you’ll be greatly rewarded with an epic story. She balances everything out.Gah!!! It’s intense. It was so dang twisty. And even tho the author gives you plenty of breadcrumbs for you to “try” to come up with your own theories, you’re still going to doubt yourself and just hang on to the edge of your seat. Until the very end. I kid you not!Tyson and Lake start out as a means for an end for Tyson’s long awaited revenge on Lake’s family. They did something to him. They took something from him. It changed him. And he has waited three long years for the moment he can say “I do” and ruin them.Poor Lake. She’s so sheltered. So very very innocent and really has no one on her side. No one! She truly believes that Tyson is the devil himself. The villain that shattered her and her family’s life. But what no one knows is that she’s obsessed with her new husband. Always has been. And is now fighting with herself for feeling all the feelings for this wicked man and trying to remain loyal to her family. What’s a girl to do? Hmmm? Do whatever your husband tells you to do because he’s what dreams are made of!!!! Duh!! She’s a smart one, so she’s pretty quick on the uptake. I liked her. She and Tyson were fire!!Oh me, oh my, Tyson Crawford is the King!!! I’ve loved him from the first time he graced us with his presence in The Ritual and he is truly the antihero to end all. He’s ummm,yeah, he’s perfect!!! The amount of women who have gone insane over him should be way higher in my opinion lol!!! He’s delicious. Absolutely mouthwatering. I loved that we get so many chapters of his POV. He’s funny. He’s loyal. He’s deadly. He doesn’t give a F. He will go to the ends of the earth for his little darling wifey and I was done. I love a hero that can only see one woman once he has her. That all consuming OTT need to own. To possess. To protect. I was actually swooning!!!! And it’s totally needed here imo because of the slight ick factor of who he used to be with so his utter devotion for Lake just cinched it for me that these two were endgame.I can’t even try to give away what takes place because it’s a doozy. Just know that this is probably Shantel Tessier’s tightest plot ever. Meaning not a single plot hole. Her writing is top notch here. She delivered and then delivered some more. Do yourself a favor and take your time reading this one so you don’t miss a single detail. Everything is there for a reason. This story is so immersive. I had to take a few breaks in the past 72 hours just to wrap my head around all the crazy going on. It’s good crazy. Like this is addicting and I have real life stuff to do!!!!Also, I’m so ready for Carnage. Like bring me to the brink and just destroy me!!!! And I really love how each three of these connective novels all have similar secondary epilogues dealing with their kids. Like we all know what your kids were up to last night 😉 lmao!!!
ktangora –
Intense, Dark Romance with a Brutal Edge
I’ve ended up deep in spicy dark BookTok territory, and this was one of the recommendations that landed on my download rampage. I can confirm—it is super spicy. If you love dark, depraved romance with all the heat turned up, this will deliver… but a heads-up: the violence was heavier than I expected. That said, there are plenty of warnings, and I went in prepared.The premise is addictive: a young woman, bound by her parents’ rules, is handed over to a ruthless Lord she never expected, Tyson Riley Crawford. From the start, she’s treated as a pawn in his revenge game, and their dynamic is intense, complicated, and extremely dark. The story dives into power, control, and twisted attraction in ways that are thrilling—but at times unsettling.I enjoyed the tension, the high stakes, and the undeniable chemistry between the characters. The world-building around elite society and secret deals added a compelling layer of intrigue. That said, while I usually relish a depraved, dark romance, some of the violent scenes pushed it a bit too far for my personal comfort.Even so, I’m still very interested in reading more of this series. The characters, tension, and dark drama have me hooked, and I want to see where the story goes next.Overall, this is a must-read for fans of intense, dark, and spicy romance who don’t mind a brutal, high-stakes dynamic. I’m giving it 4 stars because it delivered the heat and suspense, though the violence made it a slightly harder read than I expected.
SaltyBeachNSpicyReads –
What a wild ride! This series OWNS me!
💥📖 𝑅𝐸𝒱𝐼𝐸𝒲 📖💥💀 The Sacrifice – Shantel Tessier💀⭐️ Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️First off—WOW. I have read this series several times now…and every time I read it, I find something more to love about it. I had been anticipating Tyson’s story since The Ritual and it does not disappoint! This series is a chokehold I will never escape and I cannot recommend the L.O.R.D.S. series enough. Every installment has been somehow a little more dark, addictive, and deliciously twisted—but The Sacrifice may just be the sharpest dagger yet.Tyson Riley Crawford. 🫠 Completely u~n~h~i~n~g~e~d—morally gray, possessive, obsessive, twisted, brilliant, and hotter than sin itself. He plays the long game better than anyone I’ve ever seen, and the way Tessier builds his character arc is PHENOMENAL. She takes the mysterious, borderline villain—cocky, entitled, and cruel at first—and slowly, masterfully transforms him into a compelling, layered antihero that you can’t look away from. I wanted to punch him in the throat for half the book and then, holy hell…he delivers the goods in the end!The suspense and plotting here? NEXT LEVEL. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out—BAM—another secret explodes onto the page. The revenge storyline can sometimes be predictable. But this one? Not even close. It’s layered, shocking, and so twisty I was gasping, frustrated, yelling at the characters, and sprinting through chapters to see what would unravel next. Shantel Tessier really tightened the screws on this plot, and it shows—this is her most airtight, twist-heavy book yet.And I LOVE that all my faves from earlier books are still central—Ryat, Sin, Ellie, the Spade brothers—it feels like a reunion of chaos. The gang’s all here, which grounds the madness and keeps the LORDS universe growing and evolving.The romance between Tyson and Laikyn is fire and fury. What begins as calculated revenge morphs into something raw, messy, and consuming. Their dynamic is angst-filled, toxic, and utterly magnetic. Tyson may have started out using Lake, but once his obsession with her takes root? Game over. He is loyal, deadly, protective, and ALL-IN on his girl. I adore an obsessed hero—but an obsessed heroine too? YES. Laikyn claiming Tyson right back was everything.🌶️ And the SPICE?! Tessier doesn’t hold back on this one. 🥵 This book is filthy hot from start to finish. Dark kinks, explicit creativity, and so much steam it fogs up your Kindle. There were definitely a few moments where I questioned what I was reading—but that’s part of the fun with Tessier. She drags you to the edge of your comfort zone, makes you squirm, then rewards you with smut that is imaginative, raw, and ridiculously hot.Overall, this is a wild, spicy, delicious rollercoaster. The blood-soaked revenge, the unraveling secrets, the obsessive romance, the nonstop suspense—The Sacrifice is a ride you won’t recover from. And the epilogue? Perfection. Just like the others in this series, it teases the next generation in a way that makes me crave even more.Final thoughts:Tyson Crawford is THE antihero to end all antiheroes.The plot is Shantel’s twistiest and most airtight in the series thus far.The spice? Off the charts. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️The revenge? Brutal, bloody, and oh-so-satisfying.The obsession? Mutual. All-consuming. Delicious.This series owns me. Shantel Tessier is an automatic one-click for me, and I am SO READY for Carnage. Destroy me, please!𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦:💀dark romance💀enemies to lovers💀revenge romance💀secret society💀arranged marriage💀jealous/possessive MMC💀OTT MMC
TinyVenusAfterDark –
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This is my third rendezvous with Shantel Tessier’s work, and once again, she has left me breathless. “The Sinner” (L.O.R.D.S. #3) is an intense rollercoaster of emotions that I never saw coming. This book has officially claimed its spot among my favorites.Right from the start, Tessier warns readers with significant trigger warnings, urging them to tread carefully into the dark and suspenseful world she’s crafted. And let me tell you, it’s a world you won’t easily forget. The narrative delves deep into BDSM and other intense themes, creating an atmosphere that’s both thrilling and heart-wrenching.Just when you think you have the story figured out, Tessier throws curveballs that will make you question everything. I found myself riding the waves of frustration, tears, and even yelling at the characters – a testament to the author’s ability to engage and surprise her readers.The suspense in this series is masterfully executed. Each chapter introduces new twists, keeping you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the next revelation. Tessier’s storytelling prowess shines as she weaves a complex narrative that explores the boundaries of love, revenge, and sacrifice.Despite the challenging themes, the characters are compelling, and their development is nothing short of captivating. “The Sinner” introduces Tyson Riley Crawford, a ruthless Lord seeking revenge, and the Lady who becomes an unwitting pawn in his game. Their dynamic is intense, filled with passion, turmoil, and unexpected turns that will leave you hooked until the very end.This book isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those willing to brave its storm, the reward is an unforgettable reading experience. Shantel Tessier has once again proven herself as a maestro of suspense and emotion. I’m eagerly anticipating more from this author in the future, ready to be swept away by her words once again.
Sara –
I love this series. I was really excited for Tyson’s story and it didn’t disappoint. Not only is my favourite out of the 3, but It’s been a while since I’ve read such a compelling plot. I just wished we had a badass killer heroine for once to match the heroes level of madness. I don’t know if we are going to get a Carnage book, I hope so (Kashton is 👑), and if we do I have we get a fmc as deadly as them.
Andrii Shapovalov –
Good book for my GF!
Renny –
Por un lado me gustó más que The Sinner pero por el otro siento que fue un poco más mmm enredado (?) a Tyson creo que no se le termina de conocer, al menos me hubiera gustado expresar más amor/cariño por Lake,,, tipo esta bien que estés loco, lo que sea, pero necesito esa obsesión con ella, algo que estuvo presente pero no en la cantidad que quería… tengo que admitirlo tho, tiene de las mejores escenas spicy. Amé el cameo de Ryat. Quién diría, Ryat es mi top de los Lord.Por cierto, Lake tiene que ser de las protagonistas más normales en este mundo, al menos a ella no la sentía como Barbie desbaratada lmao.
Sabina Glimfjäll Hallkvist –
Den var i bra skick när jag fick den.