The Ritual: A Dark College Romance Author: Shantel Tessier

The Ritual: A Dark College Romance by Shantel Tessier is a gripping, emotionally charged exploration of power dynamics, loyalty, and forbidden attraction within a secretive and elite college society.

The narrative centers around a chilling tradition—The Ritual—that binds women to serve, obey, and surrender while entrusting their fate to men sworn to protect and possess them. Tessier's protagonist is drawn into this enigmatic world, where dominance and devotion blur the lines of morality and love. Her assigned protector is not just a man of status, but a symbol of fear and power—a relationship fraught with danger, control, and magnetic intensity.

With skull-painted visuals and cryptic codes of conduct, the story evokes the tone of a secret society steeped in dark mystery. Tessier’s writing skillfully balances raw sensuality with emotional depth, pulling readers into a twisted yet captivating journey of reckoning, rebellion, and revelation.

Perfect for fans of:

Dark romance with intense emotional stakes

Alpha male tropes and forced proximity narratives

College romance settings with secret society twists

Stories of transformation through pain, passion, and personal growth

A USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tessier delivers an unflinching look into the psychology of desire and the rituals that define love and power.