Code of Silence

The Dark Kingdom, Book 1

By: Shantel Tessier

Narrated by: Gideon Frost, Alexis Paige

Dangerous and feared.

Those words describe my future husband. Who just so happens to also be my ex-boyfriend.

It’s complicated. Two years ago, he broke my heart when he left me to do his father’s bidding. After months of crying, I finally accepted he was gone and wasn’t going to look back. That maybe he’d never loved me at all. I never wanted to see Luca again.

Now, a cruel twist of fate has signed me over to him in a heartless deal. I’m his. He thinks he did me a favor, but I feel like I’ve been given a death sentence. He doesn't want to get married because he still loves me. No, he did it for money. More power.

I’m going to be a mafia wife. And there’s only one way out of it. Death.

But as it turns out, someone else doesn’t want me to marry the ruthless Luca Bianchi. And if he has his way, I’ll see that early grave.

Due to mature content and themes, this audiobook is recommended for listeners aged eighteen and over. Code of Silence is an arranged marriage and a complete standalone. This novel may contain triggers.

©2020 Shantel Tessier (P)2025 Shantel Tessier

Just okay.

I thought I didn't like the male narrators voice originally, but I ended up loving them both. The story was subpar and I really hated the ending, but it wasn't terrible.

Captivating storyline

This is the type of fiction you can imagine might happen in real life. Loved the twists and turns. Kept me wanting more. I know I will love this series as much as The Lords.

Great

Fun, Fast, and furious!! A great listen!!! Recommended to my husband . Pure enjoyment. Could listen again !

He broke her heart once—now he owns it in a marriage sealed with power, lies, and dangerous desire.

Code of Silence drips with danger, heartbreak, and raw obsession. Luca Bianchi is ruthless, feared, and the last man she ever wanted to see again—until fate traps her into becoming his wife. Their history is messy, their chemistry undeniable, and every moment between them simmers with betrayal, anger, and that explosive passion that refuses to die. What begins as a deal for power turns into a war of love and hate, where every touch feels like both punishment and promise. It’s intoxicating, dark, and addictive—the kind of mafia romance that makes your heart race and your pulse burn.

dark, steamy, and impossible to put down.

This book had me hooked from the very first page! Luca Bianchi is everything you want in a dark, dangerous, and fiercely protective mafia hero; the kind of man who would burn the world down for the woman he loves. And Haven? She’s strong, smart, and refuses to be anyone’s pawn. I absolutely loved how she stood her ground even when surrounded by power, lies, and danger. 💪❤️‍🔥

The tension between Luca and Haven was explosive, full of heartbreak, betrayal, and that undeniable pull that never truly went away. Their chemistry? Off the charts. The spice was on point 🔥 and perfectly balanced with the emotional intensity of their story.

If you love arranged marriage, second chance, and mafia romance with a powerful heroine and a possessive, protective alpha, this one will keep you up way too late!