Books The Sinner: A Dark College Romance Novel by Shantel Tessier

The Sinner plunges readers into a dark, twisted world of privilege, power, and obsession at Barrington University, home to the secretive and ruthless Lords society.

Ellington “Elli” Asher is raised with wealth and status, but her family’s fall from grace shatters any illusion of safety. Grieving and vulnerable, Elli becomes drawn into the Lords' orbit, where danger and desire are deeply intertwined.

Easton “Sin” Sinnett is now a full Lord—dominant, relentless, and fixated on Elli. Once hidden behind a mask, he now claims her for himself, determined to possess both her loyalty and her submission.

Their relationship is explosive, full of psychological games, betrayal, and need. As obsession, vengeance, and physical attraction pull them together, lines between right and wrong blur. Sin becomes both Elli’s tormentor and protector in a treacherous environment where dominance is everything.

Key Themes

Power, secrecy, and manipulation within elite societies

Consuming desire, obsession, and the darker sides of love

Trauma, resilience, and the struggle for identity and agency

Twisted loyalties, betrayals, and the cost of survival

Both characters spiral deeper into an all-consuming connection, confronting family secrets, violence, and their own capacity for darkness. The story is intense, dark, and full of sharp turns—perfect for fans of romantic suspense in secret society settings.

The Sinner is a high-stakes, taboo-filled romance about dangerous obsession and the pursuit of control in a world where no one escapes without scars.

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