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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Each page is dripping in angst you can feel to your bones. The characters are well developed and beautifully built. I swooned over Titan more than I have ever before. He was passionate and confident and protective and getting to be inside his head was a gift. His motivations and vulnerabilities opened my heart and filled me with a strong connection to him. Their chemistry knew no bounds and no matter how they tried to fight it their passion broke free. The story had me hooked from the start. I was panting and craving more from their first glance. This story is full of turns and emotions that pull you deep. I can’t wait to see where the characters go from here.
This book is wicked hot! Titan and Emilee have such scorching chemistry. Lots of action and mystery surround the couple. When Emilee comes home to deal with family issues, Titan makes his move. The other Kings and her friends give more us more scorching hot scenes. This is one book that I could not put down!
TITAN by Shantel Tessier is the First book in the Dark Kings Series. There is a prequel (that is what I am calling it but it a full length book) that I read before this one that did help me to enjoy this book along with getting some background on the book….but with that said this is a standalone book. This story is about Emilee and Titan. Titan is the King who doesn’t go easy on anyone nor does he bow down to anyone and for heaven sake don’t cross him. But he learns when he meets Emilee that not everyone will be easy to conquer and the sweetest battle are the ones unexpected. Emilee has walls up to protect other and herself, so she doesn’t stay long even when she meets Titan. Titan brings out feeling in her that she never really felt before and that can mean danger for them both…so she runs. But now she has to return bring her back into the world of Titan and he isn’t letting her go this time.
So enjoyed this book. I will be looking for more books from this author!
Titan – Dark King Series Book 1
Bravo, Shantel Tessier, Titan lived up to my expectations, giving me more that I thought I would get!
This story has more twits and turns than some roads that wind around mountains. Where those roads would have potholes and rocks and dangerous edges, Titan and Emilee’s story packs darkness, despair, hurt, lies, deception, and hate, but gives you sexual tension hand in hand with sexy, dirty whispers that want to push you over that edge and sometimes does.
Each of the main characters gives background memories to set up new situations and giving the reader the opportunity of moving smoothly through the story and having an understanding of the reactions and feelings that build this story into the high it gives the reader.
It’s edgy, fast moving, full of angst and fury at times and was I suggest you start it early in the day, because I couldn’t put this one down!
Weston “Titan” Matthews is one of the Dark Kings who runs the Kingdom which they inherited from their fathers. Titan helps run the Queens of the Kingdom, ladies who are escorts through the Kings hotels and casinos. He is extremely powerful and doesn’t give easily or let his heart get attached to anyone as one girl once had it but she left and was never his.
Emilee York has come to Las Vegas after the death of her father Nick. But she learns that her father has given his business partner George Wilton control of everything and if Emilee wants to protect her sick mother then she will have to do the unthinkable. How far is Emilee willing to go to try and get her mom the medical attention that she needs?
When Emilee needs a job she wants to be a Queen but will Titan allow her to go on dates with other men? Can Titan keep his feelings for Emilee hidden and how far will he go to protect her? Will Emilee be the one to bring Titan down?
This is another great book by the author and I am so excited for this series! I loved Code of Silence and this book carries on the great writing and intense feelings that develop with all of the characters!
Titan was a force to be reckoned with and many people were afraid of him and the other Kings as well as his close friendship with Luca Bianchi. At the same time there was another side of Titan that you saw when he was worried about Graves and then when he learns about what is happening with Emilee. Titan was brutal with Emilee the first couple of times and then a possessiveness took over and I knew there was no going back.
I was just so broken for Emilee when she learns that her father gave absolutely everything to George and left nothing to her or more importantly to take care of his sick wife. I was shocked and then when George left Emilee no choice I was just shattered for her. It was so unfair and I was so mad! I crossed my fingers she would have the courage to let someone know!
I was shocked when Emilee admitted to the Kings what she wanted to happen to George but I was so proud of her!! I was even more surprised when Bones discovered some more stuff on George and I must admit that I was mad at another character when I found out what it was.
I was so happy when the communication between Titan and Emilee went to another level and both realized that they had genuine feelings for each other but almost right after that Titan said the completely wrong thing which resulted in Emilee leaving and more bad things happening! I was a little mad when Emilee didn’t get a certain test done to her mom after some other things as I believe that her mom was really helped out. I felt bad with Emilee’s next actions and I hated that she felt so helpless.
The trip to New York had me saying WTF just happened here!! OMG!!! I was so mad at Emilee for her actions after this and I knew things were going to get ugly which they did with Jacob!!
I was definitely happy at the end of the book when Emilee figured out what she wanted and who she wanted to be with. OMG for what Bones did!!
I can’t wait for the next book!!!
I was absolutely excited to start the Dark King’s Series and I delved into this greedily. As per usual Shantel knows how to rev up the suspense, the mystery and the heat in her books and it didn’t disappoint. It’s dark, dirty and filthy and the men are dark and addicting and delivers them on a platter.
Titan is bold, brazen, possessive and unapologetic when it come to Emilee and the lengths he would go for her though sometimes he’s not the greatest at showing it.
Emilee even when she’s been through all tries to pull herself together and help her mom in any way. She tries to see the best in those she loves even if they are at their worst.
The only thing I wish this book was, was Bones since they had a history together and the chemistry was still there. Also a few details I would have loved to see near the ending of the story.
I’m really looking forward for Bones and Nite’s story!!
Long live the Kings!
We were introduced to the Kings in Code of Silence by Shantel and let me tell you….I was not prepared for them! Titan is beyond words. This book has it all: steam, suspense, romance, and the darkness we have come to love from Shantel. I love dark romance and I have to say no one writes it quite as Shantel does. The story was able to drag me into this world and I didn’t want it to let me go! The characters were fleshed out in such a way you felt like you were right there with them. I loved seeing a side of Titan that most people didn’t get to see. And I was so glad to see Emilee brought back into the fold with her friends. We got cameos from the other Kings, and people from other of Shantel’s books. While to story had its steam, that wasn’t all there was. The storyline was well thought out and kept you guessing with the twist and turns it took. I can’t wait for the rest of the stories for the rest of the Kings. Looking forward to revisiting this world again and again!
Titan isn’t a sweetheart. He’s a ruthless King. He’s the boss and doesn’t let anyone else have a say to what he says. I love the story of Titan and Em! Shantel knows how to make bad ass characters and suck you into her books. This book was so good. Another amazing read by Shantel. I can’t wait to see what she puts out next.
I read Code of Silence (a prequel of sorts to the Dark Kings series) when it first came out and was very excited for this series to get started. It didn’t disappoint. The story was fast-paced and action-packed with some steamy scenes, dark themes, and twists and turns. It pulled me in and I had it finished in about a day. Emilee annoyed me and drove me crazy at times but overall I liked her. She and Titan shared some hot chemistry. There was so much going on throughout the story and I can’t wait to see what happens next in the upcoming stories.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
5 STARS
Review by Leah
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I have been in such a book funk lately. I have been craving for a dark, gritty, intense, dark read and Shantel Tessier delivered that beauty to me on a silver platter! Titan is all of that and above. Pretty sure I will reread this one this weekend.
Every character in this book I could go on and on about and that includes the secondary characters but let’s talk about what I am calling the “Trio of Terror”. Emilee, Jasmine, and Haven. Emilee is put through the wringer and the depth that Shantel brings out of Emilee is priceless. Jasmine, oh Jasmine, she is the friend everyone needs. It should be required to have a Jasmine in every group. She is the true ride or die and her booty is riding shotgun. I love her. I am dying to read her book. I have a feeling her layers go deep. Haven shows up a little bit here and there. There are parts that made me curious about her story. I realized after a bit her story is in Code of Silence, pick that up pronto! That is hers and Luca’s book. I read that one immediately after this one. So now mix up the Trio of Terror together in one bowl and you get the best friendship ever. I absolutely love their relationship. A little jealous, I will admit. And no one, I repeat no one will stop them when they put their heads together.
Now we get to Titan. Holy hecksticks! This man is as arrogant as they come. That intense I used before. It is for Titan. All Titan. I would not say like an arrogant a-hole, I mean the man knows what he brings to the table. He was raised a King.
I know it says Dark Kings #1 but I highly suggest reading the Code of Silence first. I mean you can read this one first but I wish I read the Code of Silence first since the characters connect. Seriously thinking about grabbing Titan again and curling up for the night. It is just so good.
This book had me hooked by the end of the first chapter. The author knows how to write amazing characters and I couldn’t get enough of Titan and Em! I literally could not put this book down I had to know how this story was going to play out!
One of my favorite reads this year!
Highly recommend!
Titan is one pig headed sexy alpha man. He knows what he wants. Em is one messed up woman. She speaks her mind. What an amazing roller coaster of a ride. Loved all the twists in this story. Loved all the strong amazing connections everyone has for each other. Can’t wait to read the next book.
I loved Titan and Em. This book had me guessing the whole time, and I was shocked at the twist. Em had a lot of stuff going on, and people well and able to take advantage of her. I loved that they had so much history. I also thought this book was steamy and sexy. It was just plain
What a dark and delicious read! I DEVOURED this book from page 1. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Titan has just joined my ‘ best book boyfriend’ list. Emilee was a strong character to me. She did what she had to do to survive. I can’t wait to read more of this series.
Titan is the first of the Dark King series and all I can say is I’m ready for one fun ride! In true Shantel Tessier fashion Titan is full of alpha male goodness, sexy times, and twists and turns. Once you finish the first read, you’re definitely going to want to read this one again, and again, and again! If you haven’t already added ANYTHING Shantel Tessier writes to your “must read list” and your “one click prior to release day even” you definitely need to get that done. With every book she releases the plot and writing just gets better and better. Just when you think “she’s not going to be able to top this one” she does; so one click and start this sexy as sin story today!
OMG I am hooked on this author! This is the first book I have read of hers but definitely won’t be the last; I literally wanted to sit and devour this story and can not wait for Grave’s story next, such an intriguing character-well all of the Kings are really.
The Kings are four young men who rule Vegas and with an iron fist when needed, too. Emilee York went to school, and has a past history, with them. Returning to Vegas due to her mother being terminally ill things turn pear-shaped immediately.
Honestly, this book gets you absorbed into the story from the very beginning and your interest level is maintained the whole way throughout the book with lots of twists and turns to spice things up. I always enjoy books that are not predictable and this one is exactly that and more.
The lead characters are the Kings but mainly Titan and Emilee. Titan is, as are all the Kings really, very complex yet he knows what he wants and is determined to get it. He is a total alpha and extremely protective but thankfully because there were times when Emilee needed him to be. Other times I wanted to shake him when his mouth engaged before his brain. Emilee is a strong young woman, sassy and determined too. She is happy with her sexual desires and very open minded and with their chemistry this was important. The sex scenes are very hot and passionate.
This fast paced story is a wonderful read and I especially enjoyed how it didn’t leave you with unanswered questions pertaining to this story. I totally recommend it to everyone who enjoys a sexy romance with a good dose of mystery.
Titian is the first book in Shantel Tessier’s Dark Kings series. The Dark Kings were introduced in Code of Silence. They own the resort / casino Kingdom. Titian, Bones, Cross and Graves, these four mysterious men rule Vegas. Titian is in charge of the Queens, the secret escort service the Kings run. Emilee left her hometown of Vegas with no plans of ever returning. Now that her mom is sick she needs to return home. Now, everything she knows is a lie and life as she knew it has fallen apart. She knew the Kings when she was in school and goes to ask for help but they won’t give her what she asks for. She goes back to the Kings to audition to be a Queen. Titan has always had feelings for Emilee, he’s both hated and loved her, now that she’s back in his life he won’t let her get away a second time.
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This is the first book in the Dark Kings series by Shantel Tessier and she does not disappoint. This book is dark and gritty with ruthless kings and the woman that bring them to their knees. I loved every minute of this heart pounding descent into the Kings underworld.
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I love dark romance it’s one of my favorite genres and this book is beyond anything that I could have imagined. Shantel pulled zero punches with this letting us get down and dirty with these boys. I’m obsessed with the emotions that occur when reading a dark romance, the forbidden aspects of it, and the depravity and this book has all that in spades.
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I knew Shantel could write some hot scenes, but holy lord this book goes above and beyond. I legit thought my Kindle was going to burst into flames. The tension and build up between Titan and Emilee was intense but when that tension culminated I had to set my Kindle down and take a deep breath, cause damn woman that was HOT!!!
I loved Emilee her strength and resilience was inspiring. Even when her world was falling apart, and she felt completely alone she was strong, stronger than most and stronger than she gives herself credit for. And the resistance she shows against Titan was EPIC she never let him take control or decide for her, she did that all on her own showing him that she really is a Queen.
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Titan was pure male aggressiveness in the most Alpha way. You do not cross this man he wears his dominance like a second skin. Just being in the same room with him you can feel it. And when he sets his sights on you be prepared to give this man any and everything that he wants, because you know you are in for the ride of your life.
Shantel has crafted a gritty all-consuming read that will have you caught up and enthralled with all things King. From start to finish this book will have you completely entertained, with hot scenes, violence and romance all twisted up with Shantel’s signature style. If you love dark romance then this book is for you…..
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Complimentary Copy
“What’s a King without his Queen?”
TITAN is the first book in the Dark King series and dang, Shantel Tessier does not disappoint. These men are ruthless!
This is Dark Romance at its finest. This story is why I love the dark romance trope rather than a sweet-loving kind of book. The feels you get are completely different and more so insane which I freaking love! It’s brutal, it screams adrenaline.. I’ll gladly eat it up with a smile on my face.
Shantel Tessier has such a gritty and raw way with her words. Full throttle. No mercy. It’s unbelievably good. My heart was thumping away while I was reading Titan.. and to think it’s only book one with the Dark Kings!? I cannot wait to see what this Author has up her sleeves with the rest of them.
The trickery, and mind blowing moments in this book were fantastic. The characters are exactly what I expected of them. Big, bad, and ready to kill. Mess with one, you mess with all. And even though their the Kings, they’re down right loyal—to whom deserves it…which I absolutely love. There’s no sugar coating with them, especially Titan. You get what you get!
If you love dark romance with twists and turns, mind tricks, phenomenal gritty writing, HOT alpha men who will dominate your feelings, and vengeance with a side of what in the actual f%#* moments? ….enjoy the dark ride.
5 Dark King’s stars!
As usual, Shantel weaves a tale filled with suspense, feels, and some of the hottest passion ever! I love the fast paced, action packed adrenaline rush I get from her books. Titan is sin and danger all wrapped up with a pretty bow. Obsessed!!!!