The Sacrifice: A Dark Revenge Romance

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Last update: 01-25-2025


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An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier


HIS LADY

A Lord is to marry after he graduates from Barrington University, an elite college for the rich. A Lady’s job is to help him fit into a world unaware of his secret society. The Lord does not get to choose who he spends the rest of his life with. But there is always an exception to the rule. And I just so happen to be his.

I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.

I was to wed a Lord of my parents’ choosing. Wealth can’t buy you everything, or I would have had freedom years ago. Instead, my strict parents made sure I lived a dull life in a mansion resembling a prison.

But on my wedding day, I was handed over to another man—an even more ruthless Lord that my family hated.

Tyson Riley Crawford only wanted me for his revenge. I’m nothing more than a debt to be paid. I didn’t have a say in the matter. So when I said my vows before the congregation, I knew I’d break them. Consequences be damned.

Too bad I underestimated my husband and didn’t realize he was more determined to punish me than I was to succeed at escaping. He’ll make me choke on those words I used to bind myself to him.

Yet even he couldn’t have seen what our future held. Ultimately, we’re all just pawns in a game that none of us can win unless you’re willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice … and even that may not be enough.

Things to know about
The Sacrifice
Secret society
MF (no sharing the h)
J/P (jealous/possessive) Hero
OTT (over the top) Hero
Complete standalone
Told in dual POV
TWs listed inside the book
This is a 156K word romance that contians dark themes that may be triggerign to some.

This book can be read as a standalone but the timeline of the Lords books is as follows:
The Ritual
The Sinner
The Sacrifice

Sabotage (the H isn't a Lord but he works for a Lord)


From the Publisher

The Sacrifice 1
The Sacrifice 2
The Sacrifice 3

Top reviews from the United States

  • MrsHReadsALot
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
    Just screaming my head off and kicking my feet I’m so completely gone for The Sacrifice. It’s everything I was hoping for and everything that I needed it to be. In short, it’s a work of perfection ????. Phew. Where do I even begin y’all? Let’s see.

    One: I love me an obsessed Hero. But you know what I love just as much? An obsessed Heroine!!! I was like YES!!! You claim your man!!! Sink your fangs in girl! Get it!!!
    Two: all the dirty hawt things Tyson did to his wifey. Yep!!! So good.
    Three: so much revenge. Blood soaking through the pages there was nothing left on the bones kind of revenge. I’m still shaking.
    Four: I love that all the main characters from this series (Ritual, Sinner and Sabotage) are still very much central and present in this story. Like, oh hey, the whole gangs here! Strap up!

    I never know what to expect with a Shantel Tessier novel. Just that it’s gonna be dark. It’s going to take me to very uncomfortable places and make me question if I even know what boundaries are anymore. It’s going to make me root for the sinners who work on the fringes of this society because they’re the only ones who know what loyalty is. But please do you and the author a favor and check out her TWs. Her stories are not intended for everyone. But if you can stomach pain,torture, and everything else that comes with a Shantel Tessier book you’ll be greatly rewarded with an epic story. She balances everything out.

    Gah!!! It’s intense. It was so dang twisty. And even tho the author gives you plenty of breadcrumbs for you to “try” to come up with your own theories, you’re still going to doubt yourself and just hang on to the edge of your seat. Until the very end. I kid you not!

    Tyson and Lake start out as a means for an end for Tyson’s long awaited revenge on Lake’s family. They did something to him. They took something from him. It changed him. And he has waited three long years for the moment he can say “I do” and ruin them.

    Poor Lake. She’s so sheltered. So very very innocent and really has no one on her side. No one! She truly believes that Tyson is the devil himself. The villain that shattered her and her family’s life. But what no one knows is that she’s obsessed with her new husband. Always has been. And is now fighting with herself for feeling all the feelings for this wicked man and trying to remain loyal to her family. What’s a girl to do? Hmmm? Do whatever your husband tells you to do because he’s what dreams are made of!!!! Duh!! She’s a smart one, so she’s pretty quick on the uptake. I liked her. She and Tyson were fire!!

    Oh me, oh my, Tyson Crawford is the King!!! I’ve loved him from the first time he graced us with his presence in The Ritual and he is truly the antihero to end all. He’s ummm,yeah, he’s perfect!!! The amount of women who have gone insane over him should be way higher in my opinion lol!!! He’s delicious. Absolutely mouthwatering. I loved that we get so many chapters of his POV. He’s funny. He’s loyal. He’s deadly. He doesn’t give a F. He will go to the ends of the earth for his little darling wifey and I was done. I love a hero that can only see one woman once he has her. That all consuming OTT need to own. To possess. To protect. I was actually swooning!!!! And it’s totally needed here imo because of the slight ick factor of who he used to be with so his utter devotion for Lake just cinched it for me that these two were endgame.

    I can’t even try to give away what takes place because it’s a doozy. Just know that this is probably Shantel Tessier’s tightest plot ever. Meaning not a single plot hole. Her writing is top notch here. She delivered and then delivered some more. Do yourself a favor and take your time reading this one so you don’t miss a single detail. Everything is there for a reason. This story is so immersive. I had to take a few breaks in the past 72 hours just to wrap my head around all the crazy going on. It’s good crazy. Like this is addicting and I have real life stuff to do!!!!

    Also, I’m so ready for Carnage. Like bring me to the brink and just destroy me!!!! And I really love how each three of these connective novels all have similar secondary epilogues dealing with their kids. Like we all know what your kids were up to last night ;) lmao!!!
  • Elysia
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Sacrifice Delivers Another Intense Chapter
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    A Dark, Twisted Tale of Strength and Secrets

    Shantel Tessier once again proves her brilliance with The Sacrifice, the third installment in the LORDS series. Her attention to detail and masterful storytelling shine as she weaves a complex web that ties together the events and characters from the previous books. This is a story where every conversation, every twist, and every moment matters, so you’ll want to savor every word.

    Lake is a standout character—watching her grow into her own strength and take control of her choices was incredibly satisfying. Tyson, on the other hand, is a tough nut to crack. His closed-off nature and cryptic motives make him challenging to understand, which at times left me frustrated but intrigued.

    As expected, Shantel delivers plenty of dark, twisted moments and jaw-dropping twists that keep you on edge. The spice? Off the charts, as always. The story is intense, emotional, and full of the kind of moral dilemmas that make you question everything.

    A solid read that had me hooked until the very last page. Shantel has a way of making even the darkest corners of her world impossible to look away from, and The Sacrifice is no exception. I can’t wait to learn more about these Spade Brothers next!
  • Breanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars JAW DROPPING BOOK!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    The Sacrifice by Shantel Tessier is a breathtaking dark romance that completely captivated me! The story was filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me glued to the pages. Every character played their role phenomenally, adding depth and tension to the plot.

    What truly stood out for me was the connection between Tyson and Laikyn. Watching Tyson finally find someone who could love and accept him for who he is was so thrilling. In previous books, he was alone and not ready for love, but you could always sense his longing for a deeper connection. This made his journey in The Sacrifice even more satisfying and emotional.

    The level of spice in this book was perfect, and the way Tyson navigated the story had my heart racing. Every scene felt purposeful and engaging, and as the story progressed, I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. It was such a wild, exhilarating ride that I finished the book in no time!

    Shantel Tessier has delivered another masterpiece, crafting a story that’s as thrilling as it is emotional. If you’re a fan of dark romance, The Sacrifice is an absolute must-read.

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