{"product_id":"the-ritual-paperback-1","title":"The Ritual Paperback by Shantel Tessier – L.O.R.D.S. Book 1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eThe Ritual\u003c\/em\u003e by bestselling dark romance author Shantel Tessier is the addictive first installment in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eL.O.R.D.S. Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dark, twisted romance filled with secret societies, obsession, power, betrayal, and dangerous attraction. Perfect for readers who love morally gray characters, dark academia vibes, and high-stakes romance, this unforgettable novel pulls readers into a world where power comes at a terrifying cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eBarrington University is home to the Lords, an elite secret society made up of some of the most powerful and ruthless men in the world. Bound by blood, loyalty, and violence, the Lords operate above the rules everyone else must follow. During their senior year, each Lord is offered a Chosen One—a woman whose fate becomes intertwined with theirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eRaised in a world where every decision was made for her, she believed Ryat Alexander Archer was offering something no one else ever had: freedom. 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