The Sinner (L.O.R.D.S. #2), by Shantel Tessier (softback, english edition)

🇬🇧 This Book Is In English

"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."

The Sinner by Shantel Tessier
(Softback — The Lords Series, Book 2 of 7 — Standalone)

The dark obsessive romance where devotion and destruction are two sides of the same coin.

She was raised in a world where money and power are at your fingertips. Her father is a LORD — a respected member of a secret society that knows no bounds. When tragedy struck, they discovered they weren't untouchable. And just when life couldn't get any worse, she was shown what hell is really like. Then he came and saved her. The devil disguised as her personal hero. But nothing is ever free. Not when a soul is up for grabs.

She grew up with him. Obsessed over him. Craved him. He was who she pictured when she imagined doing things her body shouldn't want. One day she realised he was not who she thought he was. It didn't change anything — she was already too far gone. Sin wrecked her in the worst way. She thanked him for it. And when he threw her away, she shouldn't have been surprised. Men like him never stay with a woman like her. She's what they use, not keep.

Her body had always craved the darker side of love — the kind that left bruises and scars. She was what most would call unholy.

Why readers can't put this down:

• 🖤 Stalker romance — obsessive, consuming, and impossible to look away from
• 🔏 Secret society — the Lords world is dark, seductive, and utterly addictive
• 🔥 Jealous & possessive MMC — Sin is over the top in the best possible way
• 🗣️ Dual POV — get inside both their heads as everything unravels
• ✔️ Complete standalone — no cliffhanger, full story
• 📖 568 pages of dark romance you won't want to end

Perfect for readers who love:
Dark romance · Stalker MMC · Secret societies · Obsessive heroes · Fans of Penelope Douglas, Rina Kent & Danielle Lori

But what stood out wasn't the obsession.

It was the themes underneath.

🖤 Devotion That Looks Nothing Like What You Were Taught
🖤 Wanting Someone Who Was Never Meant to Be Yours
🖤 The Girl Who Was Used — and Chose to Stay Anyway
🖤 Power, Secrets, and the Price of Belonging to a World Like This
🖤 What Happens When You Fall for the Devil and Call It Love

At Dark Rose, we believe stories are often about far more than their plot.

You may never find yourself saved by a man who belongs to a secret society and uses his power for his own sick pleasure.

But you may know what it feels like to want someone who isn't good for you, to mistake being chosen for being valued, or to find yourself grateful for something that should have broken you.

👤 Recommended Age: 18+

⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
Dark themes • Violence • Power imbalance • Stalking • Obsessive behaviour • Dubious consent • Morally complex situations

✨ Best for readers who love:
Dark Romance • Stalker MMC • Secret Societies • Obsessive Heroes • Dual POV • Shantel Tessier

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Light Romance • Contemporary Fiction • Consent-First Stories • Fast-Burn Romance

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback
• Dimensions: 231 x 157 x 38 mm
• Pages: 568
• Author: Shantel Tessier
• Series: The Lords, Book 2 of 7 (Standalone)
• Publisher: Dark Angel Creations LLC
• Published: 5 May 2023

"Her body had always craved the darker side of love — the kind that left bruises and scars. She was what most would call unholy."