§Author· 8 books
Shantel Tessier
Also known as Tessier Shantel
Dark college romance and dark revenge romance narratives feature prominently in contemporary adult fiction, particularly through interconnected series involving secret societies such as the L.O.R.D.S. series. Shantel Tessier has written numerous popular titles in this subgenre, including The Ritual and Carnage, establishing a broad readership across multiple dark romantic series.
Her fiction frequently explores dark academic environments, secret orders, high-tension revenge plots, and morally complex romantic relationships, drawing readers who seek dramatic character dynamics and intense suspense.
Career & Background
Based in Oklahoma, Tessier began her publishing career after deciding as a New Year's resolution to write her first book, leading to the release of early fiction such as Unbearable in December 2013. Over the following years, she expanded her output across several romance series, including the Undescribable Series, the Dare Series, the Selfish Series, the Seven Deadly Sins Series, and The Dark Kingdom.
Her dark college romance novels achieved widespread commercial popularity, earning spots on bestseller lists compiled by The New York Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal. Tessier continues to write full-time from her home in Oklahoma, where she resides with her high school sweetheart and their two daughters.
Writing Style & Themes
Tessier's narrative style is characterized by fast-paced plotting, intense psychological dynamics, and secret-society motifs set within academic or elite collegiate settings. Recurring themes in her work include dark revenge, secret orders, personal loyalty, power dynamics, and moral ambiguity.
Major Works
- The Ritual — A dark college romance novel that serves as a major entry in the L.O.R.D.S. series, focusing on secret society rituals, power dynamics, and romantic conflict.
- Carnage — The fifth installment in the L.O.R.D.S. series, published as a dark revenge romance centering on obsession, secrets, and emotional retribution.
- The Sacrifice — A dark college romance novel set within Tessier's secret-society L.O.R.D.S. fiction universe.
- The Sinner — An installment in Tessier's dark romance catalog featuring high-stakes emotional drama and complex romantic dynamics.
- Sabotage — A dark romantic novel within Tessier's expanded body of fiction.
- Madness — A dark romance novel published as part of Tessier's contemporary fiction offerings.
- Make You Beg — A contemporary dark romance title included in Tessier's published book list.
§All Books
The Ritual
Shantel Tessier, 2021
141 ratings
The Sinner
Shantel Tessier, 4
53 ratings
The Sacrifice
Shantel Tessier, 2023
49 ratings
Sabotage
Shantel Tessier, 2022
35 ratings
Carnage
Shantel Tessier, 2023
32 ratings
Madness
Shantel Tessier, 2024
14 ratings
Make You Beg
Shantel Tessier, 2021
2 ratings
The Ritual: A Dark College Romance
Shantel Tessier, 2021