The Rite of Reading: Six Books for Fans of Shantel Tessier’s The Ritual

Welcome back, romance readers!

The BWBH has entered our bully romance era, and we are not getting out any time soon. The Ritual by Shantel Tessier pushed us over the edge. Here are six books you must read if you love The Ritual.

But before getting started, this is a friendly reminder to be aware of your triggers and to check for any necessary trigger warnings associated with the titles below.

The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

The L.O.R.D.S., Book One

For readers who enjoy

• BDSM
• Bully Romance
• Forced Proximity
• New Adult Romance
• Secret Societies

Barrington University is home to a secret society called the LORDS. Ryat, a member of the Lords, has been assigned his chosen. As Ryat’s chosen, Blakely, is sucked into the dark and twisted world of the Lords. She embraces her new role and allows Ryat to parade her around like a trophy. However, what started as a game soon becomes a fight for survival, and the only way out is death. 

Get your copy of The Ritual from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Have you read The Ritual? Share your spoiler-free thoughts in the comments below!

That Sik Luv by Jescie Hall

For readers who enjoy

• Age-Gap Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Erotica
• New Adult Romance
• Stalker Romance

Briony struggles with her innate desires and the dark parts of herself that she wants to hide from the world. She has to choose between succumbing to her truths or dying beneath the weight of Aero’s unrelenting grasp. 

Get your copy of That Sik Luv from Kindle Unlimited or check your local library!

God of Malice by Rina Kent

Legacy of Gods, Book One

For readers who enjoy

• Bully Romance
• College Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Erotica
• Mafia Romance

Glyndon King, a British college student, catches the attention of Killian Carson, a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm. Killian is a true psychopath who lacks empathy and remorse for his actions. Glyndon sees his devilish side, but no one else does. When Glyndon runs, Killian always chases. 

Get your copy of God of Malice from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Brutal Obsession by S. Massery

Hockey Gods, Book One

For readers who enjoy

• Alpha Males
• College Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Hockey Romance
• Suspense

Greyson is the son of a senator and the star of the university’s hockey team. Despite Violet’s desire to be invisible, Greyson drags her into the spotlight and becomes obsessed with her. Resisting him worsens Greyson’s obsession, and fighting solidifies it. His brutality draws out a sick darkness in Violet, but she refuses to let him become her downfall.

Get your copy of Brutal Obsession from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

The Sinner by Shantel Tessier

The L.O.R.D.S, Book Two

For readers who enjoy

• BDSM
• College Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Erotica
• Secret Societies

Easton Bradley “Sin”  Sinnett uses his power for pleasure without thinking about the consequences of his actions. Elli grew up with Sin and was obsessed with him, even though he was not who she thought he was. However, when Sin throws her away, Elli is unsurprised because men like him never stay with women like her. She craved the darker side of love and was determined to show him how devoted she could be when the devil whispered in her ear that he loved her.

Get your copy of The Sinner from Kindle Unlimited or check your local library!

Lords of Pain by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue

The Royals of Forsyth University, Book One

For readers who enjoy

• Bully Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Forced Proximity
• New Adult Romance
• Reverse Harems

Story returns to her hometown after three years on the run, seeking protection from three men from her past: Killian, Tristian, and Rath, now powerful Lords at Forsyth University. She is being chased by someone more dangerous than them, and she hopes they can help her. However, being under their protection also means being at their mercy, and she soon realizes that they have their dark secrets and desires. 

Get your copy of Lords of Pain from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Sick Boys by Clarissa Wild

For readers who enjoy

• Bully Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Erotica
• Polyamory
• Reverse Harems

Penelope enrolls at Spine Ridge University to find the person responsible for her sister’s death. She meets three boys from the Skull & Serpent Society who make her a deal: her body in exchange for a glimpse at their violence. Penelope is sucked into their world of depravity and revenge until it becomes something more. Something priceless. Something all four of them would kill for.

Get your copy of Sick Boys from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Thirsty for more book recommendations? Check out The Ones You Hate to Love: 8 of Our Favorite Enemies-to-Lovers Books.

Don’t forget to share which book you will add to your TBR. Comment below!

Stay spicy, 

AJ 💋