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Titan (The Dark Kingdom Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 12,151 ratings

TITAN
I 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. 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?

TITAN is the second book in The Dark Kingodm 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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"Titan was everything I had hoped for and more. Dark, gritty, and steamy, with a perfect blend of romance and angst. Shantel has created an amazing new world in the Dark Kings and four hot alphaholes I cannot get enough of. Bring on book two!" Siobhan Davis. USA Today bestselling author "Titan was unputdownable and mind-blowing amazing. It has everything wrapped in Shantel's breathtaking writing. The darkness. The sinfully sexy passion. The adrenaline rush. The overwhelming emotions. I AM OBSESSED!!" - PP's Bookshelf"Shantel has done it once again! She has created a world that I am ADDICTED to with men who make your insides melt." - hookedonbook11"This book is intense and it is so, so hot. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. I was completely engrossed in story between the suspenseful plot to the amazing secondary characters."- Six Chicks and Their Love of Books"DOES SOMEONE HAVE A HOSE- because this book is HOT HOT HOT and set me on fire. My goodness- what a sexy and heart pounding journey. I absolutely could not put this down- it was dark, gritty, sexy, and kept me on the edge of my seat with the twists and turns."- The Romantic Rush"OMG! I was dying for Titan. Of course Shantel slayed his story like the queen of dirty, dark and delicious she is!!! This unputdownable edgy , sizzlin' hot, and suspenseful book is fast paced and angsty, It's gonna melt your heart and your kindle.
Heed my warning!! Epic Book hangover ahead!"-
Cr8zysockbookblock"This book needs to com with a heat warning! The intensity, chemistry, and explosive heat from Titan and Emilee kept me turning the page for more!" -The Busy Book Mom Blog

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088K2VNR6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Dark Kingdom
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Shantel is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. Who lives in Oklahoma with her high school sweetheart, who is a wonderful, supportive husband. She loves to spend time cuddled up on the couch with a good book.

She considers herself extremely lucky to get to do what she loves while wearing pajamas. Going to concerts and the movies are just a few of her favorite things to do. Although she has a passion to write, her family is most important to her. She loves spending evenings at home with her family, watching Netflix.

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Customers enjoy the book's storyline with its many twists and suspenseful plot. The book features wonderful characters, with Titan being a favorite among readers, and is described as off-the-charts steamy and heartwrenching. Customers appreciate the dark tone, with one review noting its perfect mix of dark and dirty elements. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the author's attention to detail, and customers find the book easy to read, noting it can be read as a standalone.

177 customers mention "Storyline"159 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, praising its good plot with many twists and turns, particularly Titan and Emilee's story.

"...This book is full of darkness, mystery, & passion. It had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next ball to drop & the spice was top-tier...." Read more

"...And I'm not going to lie, these three have a ver interesting dynamic but I'm low key here for it...." Read more

"...I was glad she had Titan to love her throughout. It was a good storyline. The spice was 5/5...." Read more

"I loved the plot twists of this one, always keeping us guessing while keeping it steamy. Can't wait to read the others" Read more

133 customers mention "Readability"130 positive3 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with several mentioning they loved every minute of reading it, and one customer noting it's the author's best work.

"...Alex & Kaci did such an amazing job at bringing Titan & Emily to life! I'm so glad this series is now available on audio. "..." Read more

"I love the cover of the book had to order it right away. The pages inside are amazing. And this series I couldn’t put down" Read more

"A good read, but no not like the other series It is always recommended with. The imagination is incredible. It is a sad life ‘Em has lived...." Read more

"My favorite of the series! They were all good. I'd recommend them any day but I fell in love with Titan and think about him daily." Read more

57 customers mention "Character development"48 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly Titan as the favorite character, with one customer noting the strong heroine and another highlighting the perfect antihero.

"Titan’s presence commands attention. He’s powerful, ruthless, and unrelenting in every way—but what sets him apart is his unwavering obsession with..." Read more

"...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-GAAHHH!! All the amazing secondary characters make this book even more phenomenal!..." Read more

"...Packed full of sexy domineering alphaholes, a fearless heroine, tons of steam and passion, endless drama and action, betrayal and deceit and enough..." Read more

"...all and Shantel never disappoints with her broody, sexy, dark, and ruthless men she brings to life...." Read more

49 customers mention "Steamy content"49 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as the hottest they've read, with one customer noting heart-pounding intense moments.

"...the plot twists of this one, always keeping us guessing while keeping it steamy. Can't wait to read the others" Read more

"...I car read all five in the series in just one week. Nice reading not to long and very riveting" Read more

"...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!!..." Read more

"One word: STEAMY! This series just gets better and better! If you loved the LORD series, you’ll love these! 100% Recommend" Read more

43 customers mention "Emotional content"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as heartwrenching and filled with intense, passionate moments that touch the heart and soul.

"...This book is full of darkness, mystery, & passion. It had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next ball to drop & the spice was top-tier...." Read more

"...He’s powerful, ruthless, and unrelenting in every way—but what sets him apart is his unwavering obsession with Emilee...." Read more

"Titan is giving amazing possessive vibes. And the twists you NEVER see coming. Another Queens masterpiece. On to Grave, excited to continue for sure" Read more

"This book had me sattttttt!!! Bones and Titan were just 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 the twists in this book had my jaw on the floor!..." Read more

32 customers mention "Dark tone"28 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book, describing it as gritty and steamy, with one customer noting its intense twists and turns.

"...This book is full of darkness, mystery, & passion. It had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next ball to drop & the spice was top-tier...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...with anything Shantel writes and Titan is such a perfect start to The Dark Kingdom!..." Read more

"...I was totally caught up in the world Shantel Tessier created, it is dark, intense, and steamy with a perfect blend of romance and angst...." Read more

32 customers mention "Writing style"27 positive5 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it amazing and easy to read, with one customer noting that the author writes with great detail.

"Love this Author and this series is addictive. I car read all five in the series in just one week. Nice reading not to long and very riveting" Read more

"...Each book is about 1 of the 4 Kings. This can be read as a standalone BUT it is recommended to read in order. 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 =No..." Read more

"...I liked it. The writing was good minus the cutoff of maybe every intimate scene, which I thought was odd. I liked all the Kings...." Read more

"...The spice is always impeccable with Shantel’s writing, the push and pull, just everything as a whole was *chefs kiss*!" Read more

24 customers mention "Spice level"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, finding it decent and yummy, with one customer specifically mentioning the spicy scenes.

"...on the edge of my seat waiting for the next ball to drop & the spice was top-tier. I also loved the friendships that the females share in this book!..." Read more

"...The TENSION, jealousy, enemies to lovers vibe, and alll the spice made this book so good!!! Ugh, I need more of Titan!..." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...The spice was top notch in this one 🤩 Bones is still my favorite King!..." Read more

Enthralling, angsty, hot. JUST ABSOLUTLEY A-MAY-ZING!!!🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻
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Enthralling, angsty, hot. JUST ABSOLUTLEY A-MAY-ZING!!!🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻
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 book heroes. 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 smokes 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’ Hades! 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.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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    ~Review🎧~
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

    ~Titan~Dark Kingdom #2~Shantel Tessier~

    ~Duet Narration~Alex Kydd & Kaci Hollowell~
    Alex & Kaci did such an amazing job at bringing Titan & Emily to life! I'm so glad this series is now available on audio.

    "She can hide all she wants, but I'll find her. No matter where she goes. A king always finds his Queen."

    ~Shantel really said "Buckle up & hold on tight" for this rollercoaster of a book! This book is full of darkness, mystery, & passion. It had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next ball to drop & the spice was top-tier. I also loved the friendships that the females share in this book! Titan & Emilee's story is not for the faint of heart. Titan does not believe in second chances & Emilee finds out the hard way why she shouldn't. I cannot wait to see what Book 3 has in store!~

    ~As Always Happy Reading~
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
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    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶

    💕 Secret Pinning
    💕 Finally gets the girl
    💕 Love/hate

    Emille just lost her dad and his business partner wants her in exchange to keep her mom comfortable during her final months due to cancer.

    She bumps into Titan (she used to be with Bones, his friend) and he took her phone. He wants what he asked for her in the past to get it back. She forms a plan to make sure her mom is taken care of and not have to be with George (dad's business partner).

    Titan runs a club for "Queens": women who he rents out but they only do what they want. Em decides to go fro a job there and does whats needed to get it and her phone back. After that, Titan keeps wanting her for himself. As things seems to progress between, things from the past keep coming up and not everything with Em's life is as it seems as she keeps taking hits left and right.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
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    This book had me on a rollercoaster of feeling like I couldn't stand Titan, then he would do something that made me like him, then I wanted to throw my shoe at the way and shake some sense into him and then he made swoon, then I hated him again and then he won me over. This book was a true whiplash of do I like him or don't I like him. And honestly, only Shantel can truly make me feel that way about an MMC. She has this gift of truly writing a character with awful characteristics that if you saw them in real life you would run the opposite way but when she gives them to us in fictional characters, we always ask for me.

    Now going into this book, I was so surprised to see Emilee as the FMC. I thought for sure she would be Bones's FMC since they have a history that was discussed in Code of Silence. And I'm not going to lie, these three have a ver interesting dynamic but I'm low key here for it. And that scene with the three of them 👀 (IYKYK) will live rent free in my head. Not to mention that scene with Emilee, Titan, Bones and Jasmine. It's a scene I never knew I needed and know that I experienced, it's one that I am so glad that I did.

    I do want to say, I felt so bad for our girl Emilee. This girl really went through it. Which is another thing that is a staple in all of Shantel's books. She loves to give us FMCs that are put through the wringer, crawl their way out of tough situations and find their HEA with a completely unhinged walking red flag. And for that I am forever thankful!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2025
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    Titan. Oh titan. How you have officially made it onto my shelf of Shantel boyfriends. I seriously can’t wait to read the rest of Dark Kingdom and (fingers crossed) see how this ties in with the LORDS!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025
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    FMC was absolutely insufferable! MMC wasn’t far off. FMC was with MMCs bff for years but always listed not acted on the MMC. MMC lusted after the FMC watched her with his bff during spicy time but never acted until this book. I mean he had years apparently but didn’t chase her or even keep tabs on her but as soon as he sees her bam she is mine. Ugh. Then he shares her with his bff. Like what? The relationship aspect was not believable at all! Some of the spice was gringy not all. I mean if you’re looking for spice this book definitely has that. Plot meh. The plot twist is as ok but it was pretty obvious after clues. It surprises me the author is a woman because she writes her FMCs as weak and dumb. First book in this series FMC was an idiot. Ugh. I read and listened to audiobook. Loved both voice actors they did a good job; saved the rating for me. Definitely would have given a lower rating without them.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
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    Damn Em’s situation kept going from bad to worst! I was glad she had Titan to love her throughout. It was a good storyline. The spice was 5/5. I thought the 4-some from the previous book was hot but this one was hotter!!🔥🥵 I also appreciated the 3-some that was added. I can’t wait to read Grave’s POV next!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
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    Titan’s presence commands attention. He’s powerful, ruthless, and unrelenting in every way—but what sets him apart is his unwavering obsession with Emilee. He’s loved her since the third grade, and that deep-rooted, lifelong fixation turns into a possessive kind of devotion that’s both twisted and beautiful.

    I felt like Em could never get a break but even when she pushed everyone away he was there to pick her up!! His QUEEN IN EVERY WAY!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025
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    I loved the plot twists of this one, always keeping us guessing while keeping it steamy. Can't wait to read the others

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  • Theughost
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book review
    Reviewed in Sweden on June 7, 2025
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    TITAN! Yeeeees! I loved this book so much! Can’t wait to read about the others! This book was an amazing read and I can’t wait to read the rest!
  • Katherine
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT
    Reviewed in Australia on July 5, 2020
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    Titan is the 1st book in the Dark Kings series by Shantel Tessier. This book is about Money, Power, Betrayal, Manipulation, Secrets, Death and Love.
    When I first heard about it Titan, after reading Code of Silence I knew that I had to have it. Shantel books are dark and thrilling, angsty and suspenseful, completely addicting and steamy as hell.
  • Khushali Gajjar
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2024
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    This was the first full length book in the dark kingdom series, Emilee left everything behind & moved to Chicago but when circumstances bring her back, she finds herself at the mercy of her father’s business partner George & to an extent, the Kings especially Titan. Asking for a job as a Queen working for Titan, she finds herself drawn into a world of alcohol, parties & her undeniable longing for Titan which they both tried to hide since high school when she was with Bones.

    Now she is back, she is determined to get out from the mess around her family & finds herself in an emotional battle between staying with Titan and escaping Vegas. Titan & Emilee have such good chemistry & the book kept me hooked since the beginning, I finished it in less than 24 hours and seriously could not put it down!!
  • Audrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue and hot spice! But series incomplete
    Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024
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    Oh this one was even better than the first one! Action, intrigue, emotion and smutt…everything for a great book! Hope to still get to read a little about Em and Titan in the next books!

    This story is part of a series where all the major characters get there own book and HEA. BUT, I have been looking for Silent Nite, the last book (6th) that should have come out long ago, and I am very disappointed to say that I don’t think it was written… i can’t believe that it’s been promoted for so long and it didn’t come out after the last book of the series in 2022. After 5 books in this series, I was getting attached to does characters and feel abandoned in the end…
    I’m a sucker for reading series and when it’s left with no ending 😱😡
    I have to lower my reviews a little of the whole series.
  • Michelle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hot as sin!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2022
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    Solid book. Hot as sin.

    A bit darker and more emotionless characters than I was expecting. I liked Titan and love the whole idea and group that is kingdom. I wanted a bit more real connection between Titan and Em. I was kinda rooting for Bones 😂

    Overall it was a great book and I loved the introduction into this family and this world.

    Solid read.

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