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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3.5 stars
Titan is the last person with whom Emilee wants to make a deal. But she’s desperate and needs help, so she’ll just have to deal with his rude ass if she wants the money to take care of her mother.
But don’t be fooled into thinking what comes next will be just a simple deal because it’s anything but. It’s a convoluted cluster of betrayal, lies, sex and hate and Titan and Emilee will either come out intact and in love, or hating each other as they did before.
I found Titan to be an entertaining if somewhat confusing mess of emotions. I am still not sure if I like either Emilee or Titan, and I didn’t feel their connection to be strong anywhere but in the bedroom. Their emotional connection is practically nil but I can see it perhaps strengthening as this series continues. I am definitely interested in Bones’ story, which, unfortunately is not next to come, but rather 3 stories away.
I’ve read a few books by Shantel Tessier and I always feel like my mind is blown after I finish. They are so intense and pack such a good punch.
“Pick your poison. I have Jim, Jack, and Garth.” “Garth?” She holds up her phone. “Garth Brooks.” – Shantel Tessier, Titan
The best thing about this book? Too many things to count! Humor, wasn’t expecting it. Mafia influence, knew it was coming, but I love Nite. Dirty, dirty s e x, I didn’t not see it until it was there and holy hotness. Someone loan me a fan.
This book was everything I was looking for in a book about the Kings. Everything you could want from the Vegas kings of sin is here. And so much more.
Shantel Tessier has done it again! I literally could not put it down it was amazing stories . We were first introduced to the Kings in Code of Silence book .this story Titan and Emilee and I can’t wait till the next books come
Loved this book. These characters. This storyline. Can’t say there was anything I didn’t like
There are no words for this amazingly written story. Titan and Em take my breath away with their chemistry. I love how Em takes matters into her own hands and is a very strong woman. Titan is a grade A ahole but I love him all the same. The twists and turns in this story are ones I never so coming. Such an amazing read.
Emilee and Titan are my new fav!! This book had steam, a great story line, and action! I can not wait to read about the rest of the kings, great job Shantel!
This was my first book by Shantel Tessier, I’m not one to read darker romances very often but the summary caught my interest and I’m always looking for new authors. I’m happy to say with the intense story line, the dark hero, the female lead that I rooted for to find some sort of happiness, and secondary characters that I’m looking forward to getting their story, I will definitely be coming back to this series.
Titan Emilee who is leaving her job and home to go be with her mother who is ill and doesn’t have much time left. But what she comes home to is the death of her father and is now practically owned by his business partner that holds her mothers health and any finances over her head. She has no choice but to comply, but fate brings her face to face with her ex and the one man who has wanted her fo a long time Titan. Together they work through their pain, their hatred and try to find our what is really going on with the death of her father and missing money that is owed to Titan and his partners the Kings.
There are some very dark topics and triggers that may make some readers uncomfortable, since this was my first by this author, I was a little surprised and felt so much pain for the characters more than anything. I wanted them to find happiness and get out of the dark life that they were stuck in. The romance is heavy, hot and I enjoyed watching it grow. There is menage moments, but it was out of friendship and love. It was interested to see how both Titan and Emilee grew and how they built the respect and love to each other.
In the end I had know idea how the leads were going to solve the biggest mystery of the book, so many villains were brought to light and I never knew what to expect. I love suspense and mystery and this story had a ton. I also adored all the secondary characters, there were some characters from a past book, that I know got to get their story, I really look forward to knowing more of Tessiers characters, the world building is fantastic.
Oh my stars. I was intrigued by these boys in Code of Silence. What Tessier gives us with Titan, blew my mind and had me begging for more! Titan is literally sin on a stick. I mean, can I have him please. With Emilee, my heart breaks for her. She just wanted to help her family and literally was screwed over by the people who are supposed to love her the most. But Titan, he saves her. In more ways than one. But their chemistry! OMG the sizzle and the burn! I mean, was it getting hot in here?!?!?! The fluidity of this whole story just had me devouring it and I could not put it down. As everything plays out, you are shocked, but also in awe of it.
Overall, I am in love with this book. The passion, the sin, the grit. EVERYTHING! Titan has to be one of my favorite books by Tessier since I discovered her. She has a stunning unique way of writing stories that will keep you on your toes, guessing what will happen next and leave you breathless for more! I am dying for more in this series because I need to know more!!! I can honestly say this book will not be for everyone with things that happen in it, however my dark little heart LOVED every moment of it!
DAMMIT!!!!! Holy hell this book was all the good dark things. I loved it. Shantel has done a great job with this one. The flow was on point. The bad boy that is a total prick but makes you fall for him wasn’t the seller here. It was the bad ass heroine that hooked me. I loved her! This book y’all!!! I can already tell this series is going to be damn good. I can’t wait for the next book.
One of my favorite things about Shantel Tessiers writing is she is never afraid to go for it and push limits. This was a dark/taboo romance fans wet dream. I devoured this book and stayed up way to late reading because it was unputdownable. This story was addictive, unpredictable, and full of steam. I’m so excited for the rest of this series. Definitely a top read for me this year!
This book is soooo hot! It’s got some steamy scenes and leaves you wanting more and more. Between Titan, Em, Bones and even Jasmine, you’re left panting at some point in this read. I can’t wait for more of this crew!
OMG I couldn’t wait to read this one after being introduced to the Kings in Code of Silence, you just knew they were going to be something special….. dark, twisted, a law unto themselves, sinfully hot, powerful and everything goes!!!
Emilee knows the Kings from college, she went to school with them, was in a relationship (if you can call it that) with Bones whilst there, but it was destined not to work, and she left her hometown with no plans of returning. But her mother gets very sick and whilst she is planning her move back to look after her mum, her dad dies very suddenly, leaving Emilee to pick up the pieces.
She expected to received everything in his will…. business, house, etc., but it seems he left it all to his business partner. He’s willing to help her out and continue to pay for her mum’s medical expenses and let her live in the house, in exchange for sexual favours. She has no one to turn to and is in a desperate situation.
She still has her two best friends – Haven (from Code of Silence) and Jasmine, who she’s tried to keep in touch with, but it’s Jasmine that comes to her rescue and suggests they go and become Queens for the Kings. This is where she again meets Titan, who runs the Queens, who she has had fantasies about since college, where they shared a kiss, and where Titan watched her with Bones in the locker room. She knows if anyone can help her out it is the Kings, but at what price?
Their past encounter has their chemistry and attraction exploding off the pages, they are hawt together!!! Titan has wanted Emilee for a long time, thought he had gotten over her, but now she’s back he siezes his chance with her. He is dominant and very protective of her and will stop at nothing to keep her safe. He is also willing to make all her fantasies come true!!!
Emilee is a strong a caring heroine, needing to do what needs to be done to protect her family. Titan proves to be just the thing she needs to sort out her life and her family whilst being under his protection and care.
A stunning read from start to finish, a thoroughly engrossing plot line full of secrets and twists that will keep you on the edge as you read. There are some seriously hot and sexy scenes (including a M/F/M) that may well melt your panties right off!! I loved the side characters, Jasmine is an absolute hoot, and I can’t wait to get the backgrounds to the other three Kings – Grave, Cross and Bones!! Highly recommended reading for dark romance lovers out there!
Gah, Shantel Tessier is one hell of an author. Titan was EVERYTHING and more! I highly recommend this read. Hot damn!
Titan is a dark romance about a world that is filled with a group of people who are just trying to survive the hand they have been dealt. Titan if you read “Code of Silence” is a part of the Dark Kings. He is rich and dangerous which can be a lethal combination. One night while he out he comes upon Emilee, the girl he has always wanted. Emilee has always wanted Titan but she was messing around with his best friend at the time. This chance encounter will change both of their lives in ways they did not see coming. Their story is filled with dark turns, betrayals and lies that can either tear them apart or bring them together. There is also a dark chemistry between the two that will ignite a fire on the pages when they are together.
I have been looking for to reading Titan and the Dark Kings since I read “Code of Silence”. Titan is dangerous, rich and that mouth of his is dirty at its best. He protects those he cares about and is always calculating his next move with precision. I love him and he really made the book so enjoyable for me. Emilee was for intent and purposes a naïve person. I must say that I did not like her character. She let her grief and other matters of life control her and push people a way. When she needed help, she pushed everyone away thinking she could do it on her own. She complained so much about everything being taken from her when she had something beside her all along. She couldn’t see past her own needs some of the time. All she could see was what she wanted to see. I am not her fan but Titan definitely made up for her character in a big way. The book is beautifully written they way it flowed. I would have like some scenes to be a little longer with more detail. This is a great start to a new series.
So when I read Code of Silence, I knew this series was going to do it for me. And boy did it deliver!!!! I became obsessed and wanted to do nothing else but read this book. Titan is something else!!!! You need this series in your life, on your shelf, in your nightstand.Change your life!! Titan, Bones, Grave and Cross run Vegas and there is letting that gets by them. Titan hauls your heart all around when it comes to Emilee and then some.
Murder some mystery, mafia, sex, betrayal, dungeons, Queens. I just loved this book so much and am highly impatient for the rest of the series to come out. I want to binge.
Shantel has killed it with this book.
Titan has everything you could wish for in a dark romance .
Sex and bloodshed aplenty ..
Titan doesn’t hold back,
He’s a sexy ,
hot as sin alpha ,
And nothing can keep our kingdom bad boy from getting what he wants.
Em is sassy AF
She’s been through a lot already but nothing can keep our girl down.
When these two pair up, you can literally feel the heat from the fire that this couple create.
Hot , dark , sizzling read ..
Shantel has pulled off another addictive read.
5 sizzling stars
Holy effing balls…this story…
I don’t even know if I can come up with the correct words to describe how amazing this story was.
Titan is a force…he is a great big hunk of hotness…and good lord he is dead sexy.
Emilee is a saucy girl who knows what she wants. She just so happens to want Titan, but what happens when shizzzz gets real…real complicated? I’ll tell ya what it gets…it gets real hot and sexy…y’all might need to fan yourself…with several fans! Also this story not only brings the sexy, but it has a cast of other hot and intriguing men…who will all get an equally amazing story.
Do yourself a favor and make sure you grab this one!!!
#King #Queens
Every book I have read by Shantel Tessier has been nothing but pure Hotness!! And Titan is no different!!! I cannot wait for the rest to come out!
Just WOW Shantel Tessier gives us a book that will leave you with a book hangover for days. Titan is a book that will take you on an incredible ride from the minute you read the prologue.
What is the meaning of being A Dark King, power, prestige and knowing you are on top of the world.
Titan is a man, along with Bones, Cross & Grave who basically run most of Vegas but when a face from the past comes to them for help he can’t help knowing that she will change everything he knows.
Emilee Clark is a woman whose life has been turned upside down in a matter of months and when she comes home to get the answers she needs she never expects to need the help of The Dark Kings even if it means going back to the past to make her future right.
Not only will Titan & Emily have to confront many issues along the way, but you can’t help get caught up in their story and hope that they both find what they are looking for A King just looking for his Queen.
Amazing story as always by this author!