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The Sinner

Shantel Tessier

LITTLE DEMON I was raised in a world where money and power are at your fingertips. My father is a LORD, a very respected member of a secret society that knows no bounds. When tragedy struck my family, we discovered we weren’t untouchable. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any worse, I was shown what hell is really like. Then he came and saved me. The devil disguised as my personal hero. But of course, nothing is for free. Not when a soul is up for grabs. I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW. Easton Bradley Sinnett—Sin—uses his power for his own sick pleasure. Like a typical Lord, he never thought about the consequences of his actions. I grew up with him, obsessed over him, craved him. He was who I pictured when I imagined doing things my body shouldn’t want. One day, I realized he was not who I thought he was. It didn’t change anything, though, because I was already too far gone. If anything, I fell for him harder. Every now and then, someone enters your life who flips it upside down. Sin wrecked me in the worst way, and I thanked him for it by serving on my knees. As they say, nothing lasts forever. Men like him never stay with a woman like me. I’m what they use, not keep. So when he threw me away, I shouldn’t have been all that surprised. My body had always craved the darker side of love. The kind that left bruises and scars. I was what most would call unholy. And when the devil whispered in my ear that he loved me, I was more than determined to show him just how devoted I could be.

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Aug 19, 2026

The Ritual

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0Audiobook: 5.0

5 ⭐️ 5 🌶 🎧 Audiobook (duet) 5 ⭐️

Reread and still completely unhinged for this book 🤌🏻✨

Two years later and Ryat Archer is STILL owning my soul. Returning to the L.O.R.D.S. universe had me straight back on my knees where I belong 🧎🏼‍♀️🖤

Shantel Tessier is the absolute QUEEN of pure dark filth, twisted plot, and MMCs who belong in prison, yet here I am, willingly begging for more 🔥

Shhh… do not disturb, Sin is waiting for me 🤫💀

"I vow. You vow. We vow." 🖤

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The Ritual

Shantel Tessier

THE CHOSEN ONE I vow. You vow. We vow. Barrington University is home of the Lords, a secret society that requires their blood in payment. They are above all—the most powerful men in the world. They devote their lives to violence in exchange for power. And during their senior year, they are offered a chosen one. People think growing up with money is freeing, but I promise you, it’s not. My entire life has been planned out for me. I never got the chance to do what I wanted until Ryat Alexander Archer came along and gave me an option for a better life. He offered me what no one else ever had—freedom. I chose to be his. He made me believe that anyway, but it was just another lie. A way that the Lords manipulate you into doing what they want. After being sucked into the dark, twisted world of the Lords, I embraced my new role and allowed Ryat to parade me around like the trophy I was to him. But like all things, what started out as a game soon became a fight for survival. And the only way out was death. 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)

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The Ritual

Shantel Tessier

THE CHOSEN ONE I vow. You vow. We vow. Barrington University is home of the Lords, a secret society that requires their blood in payment. They are above all—the most powerful men in the world. They devote their lives to violence in exchange for power. And during their senior year, they are offered a chosen one. People think growing up with money is freeing, but I promise you, it’s not. My entire life has been planned out for me. I never got the chance to do what I wanted until Ryat Alexander Archer came along and gave me an option for a better life. He offered me what no one else ever had—freedom. I chose to be his. He made me believe that anyway, but it was just another lie. A way that the Lords manipulate you into doing what they want. After being sucked into the dark, twisted world of the Lords, I embraced my new role and allowed Ryat to parade me around like the trophy I was to him. But like all things, what started out as a game soon became a fight for survival. And the only way out was death. 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)

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One Dark Window

Rachel Gillig

Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. And the highwayman? He just so happens to be the King’s nephew, Captain of the most dangerous men in Blunder…and guilty of high treason. Together they must gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

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Aug 14, 2026

Rites of the Starling

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0Audiobook: 5.0

5 ⭐️ 4 🌶 🎧 Audiobook (duet) 5 ⭐️

This entire series has me in an absolute chokehold! Every single book has been a solid 5-star read, but Rites of Starling took things to a whole new level. The plot, the characters, and the world-building pulled me in from page one, and by the end, I was literally a puddle on the floor. 🥹🔥

Now, can we please talk about that ending?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN???? No! I refuse to accept this fate! 🤌🏻

I had my big “ah-ha!” moment about halfway through, but honestly? Knowing what was coming made it so much worse!

Oh, my poor Starlings... I am not okay. Denvey Perry, why did you do this to me??? (But please don't ever stop! 😂)

If you haven't started this series yet, what on earth are you even doing with your TBR?! 🤯 Off to agonize until Book 3! 😢👋🏻

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Rites of the Starling

Devney Perry

RITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times-bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. I’m lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It’s my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear—and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. It’s time to discover the monster within.

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Rites of the Starling

Devney Perry

RITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times-bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. I’m lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It’s my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear—and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. It’s time to discover the monster within.

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Aug 10, 2026

Shield of Sparrows

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0Audiobook: 5.0

5 ⭐️ 2 🌶 🎧 Audiobook (duet) 5 ⭐️

"I hate you." "Yes, you do. Don't forget it " 🥹

I am officially kicking myself for waiting this long to read Shield of Sparrows! 🤯 From the very first page, the world-building pulled me in, and the plot didn't let go for a single second.

The emotional rollercoaster in this book was real. My heart completely broke for Evie, she has been through way too much! 🥹

But watching Ransom and Odessa was everything. 🫶🏻 now please give me my HEA!

That ending had my anxiety through the roof. 🤯 Full-blown edge-of-your-seat chaos. Who is actually trustworthy? How are they going to fix this? I have so many questions and zero patience - book two is already open and ready! 👋🏻

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Shield of Sparrows

Devney Perry

Fear the monsters we make. A swoon-worthy, spicy romantic fantasy filled with legends and monsters. The Witcher meets “Cinderella.” A princess is chosen to fulfill the terms of an ancient treaty and finds herself traveling with an infamous monster slayer.

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Shield of Sparrows

Devney Perry

Fear the monsters we make. A swoon-worthy, spicy romantic fantasy filled with legends and monsters. The Witcher meets “Cinderella.” A princess is chosen to fulfill the terms of an ancient treaty and finds herself traveling with an infamous monster slayer.

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Aug 08, 2026

Cinder Vale (Sins of the Zodiac Book 3)

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0Audiobook: 4.5

5 ⭐️ 3 🌶 🎧 Audiobook (dual) 5 ⭐️

CURRENT STATE: Screaming, crying, and begging for book 4! 🤯🫠 How am I supposed to wait after THAT ending?!

Cinder Vale takes everything to the next level. The plot explodes as the stakes get higher, secrets unravel, and the political play becomes lethal. The tension is absolute torture in the best way possible, and the spice was SPICY 🤌🏻

The web of betrayal, dark magic, and royal power plays kept me guessing from start to finish. Just when you think you have a handle on where things are going, the twisted sisters pull the rug out from under you. 🤯

Bridget and Jake Bordeaux DID IT AGAIN. Their performances bring so much raw emotion, character depth, and intensity to every single POV. 🔥👌🏻

Now I just need the next book immediately! 💥

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Cinder Vale (Sins of the Zodiac Book 3)

Caroline Peckham

From the Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors of the Zodiac Academy series Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti.Secrets lay hidden in the earth.Fate whispers of it upon the wind.The ash stirs across the battlefields.And the ocean rises to watch the cards fall.**Full blurb coming soon*****This is an enemies to lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. Book 2 in the series will leave you cursing the stars and perhaps the authors too. You'll be left hoarse from screaming profanities and desperate for more of the morally grey Fae who lurk between the pages despite all they’ve done to your poor heart...***

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Aug 03, 2026

Unstitch (Alchemy #5)

3.5

Enjoyment: 3.5Quality: 3.5Characters: 4.0Plot: 3.5Audiobook: 4.0

3.5 ⭐ 5 🌶️ 🎧 Audiobook (dual) 4 ⭐

I honestly don't know how my Kindle didn't melt in my hands while reading this! 🥵💀

Dex’s journey in Unstitch is everything. He spends his life running from who he truly is, until Darcy and Max step into his life and completely rewrite his world. The 15-year age gap, the possessive-meets-shy dynamic between Dex and Max, and Dex’s bi-awakening? Pure, elite-level romance writing. 👏🏻🔥

The triple POV pulls you right into the center of their connection, and the spice is absolute 5-star, unhinged madness. Watching them unpack all that baggage to get to their HEA was worth every single second.

Consider me officially undone. Spread those pages immediately! 🧎‍♂️🖤

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Unstitch (Alchemy #5)

Elodie Hart

Shame. Prejudice. Fear. All woven into the very fabric of my being. I'm swathed in them like the most suffocating cloak. Beneath this toxic mantle, I wear my desires close to my heart. Where it's dark. Where they're safe. If anyone can unstitch this cloak from me, thread by thread, and liberate me from it, it's this woman. And this man. Unstitch is the love story of Darcy, Max, and Dex. It is a standalone romance with a big HEA for the three of them. As with all the Alchemy series, our MCs may play with other people along the way, but there is no OW / OM drama. FULL BLURB AND COVER TO COME.

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Cinder Vale (Sins of the Zodiac Book 3)

Caroline Peckham

From the Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors of the Zodiac Academy series Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti.Secrets lay hidden in the earth.Fate whispers of it upon the wind.The ash stirs across the battlefields.And the ocean rises to watch the cards fall.**Full blurb coming soon*****This is an enemies to lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. Book 2 in the series will leave you cursing the stars and perhaps the authors too. You'll be left hoarse from screaming profanities and desperate for more of the morally grey Fae who lurk between the pages despite all they’ve done to your poor heart...***

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Jul 29, 2026

Echo Fort (Sins of the Zodiac, #2)

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0Audiobook: 5.0

5 ⭐️ 1 🌶 🎧 Audiobook (dual) 5 ⭐️

Well excuse me....what the fffffff did you just put me through?

Leaving me dangling off the cliff here, begging for a second to catch my breath!🤯

This book just kept on giving AND TAKING!

Shit, I even started to like Kaiser 🤌🏻 Urrrgh and Bastian? Don't you dare take him from us! 👊🏻 Please be nice 🥹 Take Cayde! YOU CAN HAVE HIM! 🤬 That slimy, backstabbing a-hole! 😡

And commander Rake? Can we just push him off a rocky mountain? Asking for a friend? 👀

And then my girls Ever and V...I hope you get your vengeance (maybe not you V, as I kinda like him now) but V...you can most definitely be extra stabby ⚔️

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