TITANI know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for.A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one.I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left.Now she’s returned, needing someone to save her.… needing someone to save her.
Emilee York was always meant to be mine, and I’ll see to it that happens. I always get what I want, even if that means I have to take it.
And she’s no different. She’ll be my queen, one way or the other.
EMILEE
When I left Sin City behind me, I had no plans to return. I avoided everyone, even my friends, to stay in my bubble. I’ve always been the kind to pull away and run when things get difficult.
But one phone call changed everything, and I was racing back. If only I had known what was waiting for me.
Titan reappeared like a ghost haunting me.
One look and I knew he recognized me. I never forgot him or what we shared. Those feelings that no one else knew existed between us.
I ignored them back then, but now they are more intense than ever.
“Get on your knees…” He demanded I kneel for him.
I tried to act like he didn’t affect me, but he knew. He remembered the way I reacted when he would touch me. And just like he was taught to do—he used my weaknesses against me.
He staked his claim, and I became his queen to use how he saw fit.
What makes it worse is that I crave him, and when I kneeled, it was willingly.
But was it for nothing? (less)
TITAN is the first book in the Dark Kings Series and can be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
This is a new author for me but I will definitely be picking up another one by her. Grab a fan for this one because man is it steamy. Titan is one of the men known as a King. The group is powerful and rich doing what they want. We meet Titan as he is interviewing new girls to be Queens showing how he usually works. Emilee on the other hand is having a rough time after her dad dies while her mother is terminal. Her choices are severely limited so when she is placed in a bad spot she applies to become one of the Queens. The problem is that Titan has wanted her for years so this leads to some really not scenes as well as quite a few surprises twists. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. If you like steamy romance with BDSM elements then you have to read this. I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
Been looking forward to this series since meeting some of the characters in the standalone Code of Silence (if you haven’t read it yet, I thoroughly reccomend!!!!). Any book by Shantel promises to be dark and depraved, and even by reading the prologue of Titan you’ll know this will be no different.
Yet another book where I found it impossible to look away from long enough to review much, and even if I could, I wouldn’t really know what to say. That speaks volumes of the author’s talent more than anything else.
Unfortunately for me personally after a while the storyline got lost for a bit seemingly to focus on the sex scenes and not the suspense that I’ve grown to love from this author. That’s just me and my tastes though I think, and I’m glad I stuck with it, as it picked up again for the last bit. Even with the bits I didn’t enjoy this was a must read and holds the promise of a brillant series.
“I’ll find her. No matter where she goes. A King always finds his queen.”
Whoa……I anticipated a fabulous read, but I was not even prepared for what was hidden in the pages of this one!! The hotness is out of this world, and I will belong to the Kings whole-heartedly until this series ends. They are powerful, twisted, loyal to a fault despite their flaws, and that kind of dangerous/sexy that has you drooling on your kindle and ignoring your life until you’ve inhaled every word. Decadent, dark, with characters that you fall in love with, and feel real and vivid the entire time. While this one was rife with unexpected turns, not your average romance, it was real, raw, and hot as all get out, landing on my Top Reads of the Year list. There two scenes in particular that I will probably re-read a million times and probably not get hot and bothered. This series is going to pure gold, and I’m SO here for it!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
“Let me take care of you. Let me love you.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
He’s the king to the queens within his kingdom. Their overseer, protector and organiser.
She’s the desperate girl who’s life is falling apart around her, as the grim reaper quietly creeps closer.
They knew each other years ago, but now as their paths cross once again what will they see ..?
I knew this was going to be good having just read Code of Silence where all the members of the kingdom were introduced, and oh boy was I right!
He’s loyal to the kingdom which compromises of his best friends.
His Queens know he’s only a call away, he will protect them, and keep them safe.
Darkness is his friend as is violence and death. Trust me when I say you dont want to get on the wrong side of him!
Emilee desperately needs love in her life, someone to hold her, have her back and be hers but she’s so very afraid.
The walls that she surrounds herself with are high and she has a habit of pushing those who get close to her away in times of need.
Both characters are complex and unique and I loved seeing what made them tick.
The storyline draws you in making it impossible to step away even for a moment without it on your mind. There’s action aplenty in all departments.
The kingdom completely and utterly fascinates me and I’m spellbound by the dark kings.
I want and need more more more!
What can I say! To say I love this story is an understatement! This book is simply amazing. This suspenseful romance is packed with murder, mystery, darkness, mayhem, passion, and twists and turns—some you see coming, some you don’t! An edge-of-your-seat is thrilling in it own right, but to throw in a love story that will not only keep you engaged, it will intrigue you throughout this addictive page-turner. Titan and Emilee are full of surprises—I was flabbergasted with the unexpected revelations that happened, but it was jaw-dropping good! This dark romantic suspense is raw, emotional, intense, but deliciously addicting. I was sucked completely into the vortex of the world of the Kingdom in Las Vegas with the four Dark Kings—Titan, Bones, Cross and Graves. In Sin City, the stakes are high, but whoever said “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” hasn’t bet on meeting the Dark Kings. I feel like I just got off a crazy wild roller coaster ride from hell! It was amazing and my blood was pumping like crazy reading this story. I was captivated from start to finish. With the mystery and suspense, I was holding my breathe because it was a tangled mess of lies, secrets, deceit, greed, and whodunit. Just when you think you have it all figured out, it takes a new turn making you realize just how wrong you were. It will be hard to put this book down once you get started. With the powerful characters at play, it was thrilling and shocking. Titan and Emilee’s journey is full of deception, hurt, and trust. Not to give away any spoilers, but what I will say is that Emilee is such a caring person who believes in second chances. This is the first time I read a book by Shantel Tessier, but I assure you, it will not be the last. Shantel Tessier plunged her claws into me with this intriguing storyline. Shantel Tessier delivered a powerful, addictive, intriguing, emotional, and all-consuming story that left me obsessed and yearning for more. I highly RECOMMEND this book!! You won’t regret reading Titan (Dark Kings).
Holy Baby!!! Tessier has done it again!!!!! Another Phenomenal Read full of Action, Betrayal, Sex, and Bloodshed! This is hands down one of my all-time favorite authors, She always delivers a wild addictive ride that makes you fall hard for the badest guys! With each book, she releases my book boyfriend list grows! I previously re-read Slaughter because those characters have a cameo here. And I re-read Code of Silence where several of these characters are in that book. You don’t have to re-read these books, but I do highly suggest you do because you don’t want to miss out on all this SEXINESS!! Titan was freaking Hot!!! Tessier turned up the heat to the extreme this book, you’re going to be left with wet panties and dying for the next book! Titan is EVERYTHING!! He doesn’t play around, he knows what he wants and he’s used to getting it, however, in true Tessier fashion he’s going to have to work for it! Em is back after all this time and her world is turned completely upside down. She goes through so freaking much! She goes to the one man that sets her blood on fire for help and in the end, she’s the one that’s going to bring him to his knees! He is so intoxicating!! I loved how on track and devoted and loyal he was, he’s not the type to resort to trying to envoke jealousy and that made him a King in my book! I never saw this couple coming, they have a past and so many unresolved feelings! Bones is in here and Whew, if you pass this book up, it will be the biggest mistake because that man is hella fine!!!! I’m dying for his story and I read his little extended epilogue, I’m still fanning myself! The girls are all together and crazier than ever! That Jaz is a firecracker and I can’t wait for her fall! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When I read the Code of Silence for the first time, my mind was completely blown. Then there was this mystery of Bones and Titan and I was just so excited for this book!!! and let me tell you that, Shantel tessier did not disappoint me in any way!!
This book was everything a book can be. It was full of suspense, a little bit of humor and sooo much sexiness. I just loved all those kinky scenes by the author. Every twist in this book had me gripping the edge of my seat in anticipation. The ending was fucking perfect and I just can’t wait for the rest of king’s books!! We got to see few scenes of Luca and Haven too.
Emilee and Titan were perfect for each other in every way. We also got to know the history between Bones and Emilee. One of the best things I found about this book was the perfect friendship and bond between the kings. Specially between Bones and Titan. I loved the way Titan , never let his insecurities get the best of him, and always trusted Bones. Bones too honored their relationship and was genuinely happy for them. I just can’t wait for his book!!!!
This book is recommended to all the crazy, hardcore-romance book fans. Because let me warn you, these kings are going to completely destroy you!!!!
After reading and loving code of silence I was really looking forward to getting my hands on this book and it didn’t disappoint.
Titan is one of the 4 kings that basically run Las Vegas.
They own a multimillion dollar business called Kingdom and when Emilee finds out her father has died and has left everything to his business partner she has no option but to become a queen working for the 4 Kings.
As the story unfolded I was sucked in and really enjoyed the story. The characters were great and I loved Titan and Emilee.
Titan is one action packed, wicked start to the new Dark Kings series by Shantel Tessier. If you read Code of Silence, you met Titan in that book. If you haven’t read COS, you don’t need to read it to understand Titan, but you really should read COS. Shantel’s books are dark, twisted, and super hot.
With that being said, Titan is an epic start to the Dark Kings. The chemistry between him and Emilee is scorching! And Shantel’s ability to keep you on the edge of your toes will have you anxiously turning the pages.
STEAMY, HOT, SEXY AS HELL! These words describe this book to a T. The chemistry flowing through this book could set your kindle on fire. I loved Titan & Em’s story!
The Kings, seems like I’ve been waiting for their stories forever. Titan was amazing, badass, sexy as hell & crazy protective. I loved everything about him.
Em went through so much, I was not expecting her family story to be so absolutely crazy. I liked her backstory with the Kings and how they’ve all known each other since childhood.
I cannot wait for the rest of the King’s books. Watching Titan take the fall was amazing so I can’t imagine what the other guys stories will be like.
I received an arc of this book in return for an honest review.
“Addictive. The first word that pops in my mind. Shantel blew my mind with this amazing story. I wasn’t prepared for this book neither the plot. I couldn’t put it down. Titan and Emilee’s story was filled with twist and turns including betrayal, lies and OMG so hot scenes. Titan, I loved everything about him. He was dark, twisted and so perfect. I couldn’t have asked for a different beginning to the Dark King series. I absolutely adored it and you’ll love it too. Can’t wait for the other books.”
Titan by Shantel Tessier is the first book in her new Dark Kings series. Set in Las Vegas this book is dark and gritty! This is an unconventional romance filled with twists and turbulence! Focusing on the Dark Kings, rulers of Vegas, connected to the mafia, with a zero tolerance for anyone who turns against them or has less than their best interests at heart. You do not mess with the Dark Kings and expect to live to tell the tale. Told in dual POV between Titan and Emilee, this book has flashbacks to college, slowly building the characters backgrounds with each other as the current story progresses. Filled with twists and subplots. Scorching hot! Like Five-Alarm-Fire HAWT! Loved it and I cannot wait to read more of the other Dark Kings. Enjoy!
Shantel is another queen of dark romance for me!! This is the second book I have read from her and I can wait to read all the others! She really knows how to weave a story that has you turning the pages, and still leaves you all twisted.
Emilee has been a rough few weeks her mother is terminally ill, her father has died suddenly and everything in her life seems to be going from worse too worst.
Titan is a King, if you live in Nevada, you know he is one of the most powerful men there.
Titan and Emilee have a history! They know each other from childhood, her ex is his best friend and he is in love with her? Emilee also has feelings for Titan.
Can all these factors allow for a romance?
I rate this 4.5 stars!
I’m seriously kicking myself for not reading more books from Shantel Tessier sooner! “Titan” was mind-blowing! I loved everything about it, from the first page till the last! This was one of those books, that can’t not read it in one sitting!!
Emilee’s life has been going from bad to worst the last couple of months. Her mom has a terminal illness and while she was packing to move to Vegas to be with her, she finds out that her father had a heart attack. She’s back now and she finds herself in a pretty bad place, being jobless and getting blackmailed by her father’s business partner.
“Men like us don’t fall in love. Not every King needs a Queen.”
Titan is a King in every way! He’s one of the most powerful men in Nevada. He’s in charge of an empire alongside his 3 best friends, Cross, Bones and Graves. Emilee was the one he always wanted and hated, so when her current predicament brings her to his Kingdom, he’s ready to make her kneel. Their relationship in high school and then college, was mostly hate. She was sleeping with Bones after all.
These two are something else! Their story is full of twists and turns. I couldn’t possibly anticipate what was coming at each chapter. Emilee is fierce and strong and knows when she has to make sacrifices in order to help the people she loves. She compliments Titan’s ruthless personality, and she’s the only one who can be his Queen!
The author gave us a story full of secrets and hotness, while introducing us to the Dark Kings playground! I must say that the cover is to die for and portraits the Titan I had in my mind while reading the book! I’ll be here eagerly waiting for the other Kings’ turns, while diving into the amazedness that is Shantel Tessier’s writing!!!!
After reading Code Of Silence just the other day, I quickly wanted to dive into Titan. Man this series is going to be good. This is my second book by this author and I want so badly to binge all her work.
We briefly meet Titan in Code of Silence and I wanted to know more about him. I wasn’t disappointed at all. Neither was I disappointed with Emilee. This is set in the seedy or some might say glamorous world of Las Vegas and the casino world. Titan and the rest of the Dark Kings own Kingdom and rule with an iron fist or two. Titan and Emilee have history. So you might call this a second chance romance. But he’s not the only King that Em has history with.
I cannot wait for the next book. I received an advance copy of this for review and I volunteered to leave an unbiased review
This was the type of book from the moment I started this book I forgot all my problems and I had become so obsessed with these characters and their story.
They say it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, well it took me 21 one words from this book to make me form a habit. An addiction to the dark kings.
This author will have you eating out of the palm of her hand, everything has just flowed so smoothly and it’s taking me on a wild ride. A ride that I didn’t expect. They do say the unexpected rides are the best rides and that is 100% the truth.
Titan is book one in the brand new series called Dark Kings by Shantel Tessier. Each book will follow each King, the Kings being Titan, Grave, Cross and Bones.
Titan is told in dual Povs, this is Titans and Emilee Story.
So I started and finished Titan in one day! Guys this book is absolutely EVERYTHING! You are all going to love it and become so engrossed with everything that goes on.
I mean it, this book is absolutely everything.
I am not going to go into the plot of this story as from just reading the blurb, you can sort of see an inkling of what you are to expect. A lot of things happen, so many twist and turns that I did not expect to see coming.
If you’ve read Code of Silence, at the end of the book, you’ll have already been given a little insight that sets the tone for Titans and Emilee’s story. Although with saying that, you don’t have to read Code of Silence to go into this book.
We Learn more about the Dark Kings and how they have become into the world of the Dark Kings. Each King is so very different but they are joined together by their families. The brotherhood in this book was something I simply loved, the love and care they have for one another you can definitely see. They aren’t just a group of men, they are brothers.
THE SECONDARY CHARACTERS, are what I lived for in this book. They were just the shit. One secondary character in particular would be Jasmine, One of Emily’s Best friends. She is literally the life of the party, she has no filter and just speaks her mind literally about everything. She is literally girl goals and I want to be her or have her as a best friend. Shantel, I am so hoping that she ends up with somebody, well a certain somebody.
Then we saw the DECKER BROTHERS again, that was amazing!
Emilee and Titan were literally made for each other, they were a pair I didn’t expect to see together but now that I have read their book I can see why and couldn’t have pictured them with anyone else.
They just fit each other to the T, even when they were younger they had this enemies to lovers vibe going backwards and forwards.
Whilst reading those moments, you can see that it was a cover up. Titan has always wanted Emilee and deep down Emilee has too but because she had chosen bones, and she had left. Titan didn’t get the chance to tell her.
But now that she is back he is going to make her his.
“A King always finds his Queen”.
When Titan and Emilee are together it is filled with so much sexual chemistry that even I was getting hot and bothered. You could cut the tension with a knife. It was something that just keeps building and building every single time that they are together.
I loved their love story so hard that when it was over I was literally left wanting more. This hasn’t happened for a while for me when it comes to books but if anyone could do it, it would be Shantel for sure.
If your into suspense filling stories with angst, so many twist and turns, explosive chemistry between the characters and oh enemies to lovers. Then this book is for you.
Oh yeah – 5 Hot Kinky Stars for Titan!
I knew after reading Code Of Silence that I would be dying to read the Dark Kings. Let me tell you, Titan was worth the wait! Now I can’t wait for book 2 in the series.
I loved Titan and Em’s story. It was H-O-T. I loved his alpha possessiveness and she had some sassy qualities. I loved all the interaction with Jasmine and hope to see her with one of the Dark Kings. There were so many twists and turns in this story. So you not only got a hot alpha romance but it was suspenseful also along with a lot of drama and some kink. Put some time aside because you won’t want to put this book down. Another fantastic read by Shantel Tessier.
Em is in for the betrayal of her life. Coming back to Vegas to bury her dad and take care of mom. She did think it would turn out the like it would.
Without giving to much away about the book. I’ll tell you I loved this story. I really wanted more from it. Can’t wait for the rest of the Kings’ books.
OH HECK YES! !
I have been sweatin it out, panting with anticipation waiting for Titan’s story y’all. Of course Shantel slayed his story like the queen of dirty, dark and delicious she is!! This fantastic book kills it. With punch after punch. Hitting every feeling you’ve got. It will keep you on the edge wondering WHAT IN THE HOLY DOODLE is happening?!?! You will be sucked in from the moment you start this book until you close out of it, lost in the epic book hangover I assure you is upon you! So grab a drink, a snack, and Buckle Up Baby Shantel’s about to take you on one hell of a ride back to Sin City.
I love the deliciously arrogant ones. You know the ones, you start out semi-despising them?! That’s Titan and before you know it you’re obsessed with him. He is unapologetic for who he is and he’s alpha AF! He’s dark, and borderline dangerous and you definitely don’t want to cross him. He is protective of Emilee beyond measure. Which she finds confusing because he has always hated her. He wants to own her in every way, and he will! He may be tough but he has a huge heart, and it has always beat for Emilee. Even though there were reasons why he never made his move, she was always on his mind. But holy shiitake were they ever hot as blue blazes together!!
I low key have the biggest girl crust ever on Emilee. Her character is amazing. She has fight in her and grit but I love how Titan can bring her to her knees. Willingly that is. The lengths she will go to to care for those she loves is inspiring and just in awe! My heart is also devastated for her. I mean how much can this one girl have to continue to go through. I wanted everything good life had to offer for her, and I wanted Titan to give it to her.
This book is full of jaw dropping, heart pounding heat filled intense moments. You will go from the pit of despair to cloud nine. It is LIFE!! It was all I wanted and more. I can’t wait for more books in this series. It’s addictive and I’m already counting the days until the next book drops.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own!
My cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
-GAAHHH!! All the amazing secondary characters make this book even more phenomenal! I’m hooked on the Dark King’s and can’t wait for the rest of their books. Shantel gives just enough of each in every book that we are salivating over these dark and devious bad boys. I’m legit dying for their stories. I.Can’t.Even!! Can one die of anticipation?!?! BTW, I am so in love with Titan. Every Sinfully Sexy but of him. MINE!
All the Stars in the Sky for this book!
– GAH!! Words are failing me here my friends, which doesn’t happen often. But yeah!! Hot Smokin’ Hell! Hotter than Satan’s Fanny y’all!
Cliffhanger Warning-No cliffhanger! However, More Dark King’s books are coming and I cannot wait!!
Trigger Warning-This book does have some scenes that could be considered triggers for some, but what you would expect from a Dark/MafiaRomance. They are fairly graphic. If you have concerns you can PM for more information.
This book is off the charts hot. Just pure fire.
I love Titan, the love he always had for Em, even when he didn’t “like her” you could tell he always wanted her. So many twist and turns, I did not see coming. I wanted to throw my kindle so many times I was so mad. Love this one so much. I need more Kings immediately.