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Dear Reader

Devil's Backbone, Book 1

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Dear Reader

By: Tate James
Narrated by: Lilly Drake, James Joseph, Corvin King, Gregory Salinas, Michael Gallagher
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Dear Listener,

You want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don’t want to see the rotten teeth.

In this case, the gift is a scholarship to attend the prestigious Neveah University. The rotten teeth? Well, they came in the form of my brand new stepbrother and his little cohort of entitled, arrogant best friends. Four dangerously handsome and stupidly wealthy men who made up their minds about me long before we met. Men who are used to getting everything they want no matter what the price.

I was a big girl, I could ignore them. Then came the secret society hazing. Kidnappings. Crazy parties. Insane stunts. Mindblowing prizes. Even so, I could handle myself… until the secret and stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl a nightmares.

©2025 Tate James (P)2025 Tate James
Contemporary
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Captivating Plot Twists • Witty Character Banter • Emotional Rollercoaster • Sharp Writing • Immersive Storytelling
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Tate James never ceases to amaze me with the endings of her books! She leaves my jaw on the floor and rips my heart out every time. I loved Dear Reader so much, Ashley and the DB boys have my heart and now I’m going to wait to find out if I truly need to cry or not.

What the Duck Tate

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I love having Tate back in my life 🤩🤩
This is definitely one of her best yet! I love the first book in a Tate series as we get to know the guys and the plot gets set up. I really admire Ashley as a FMC, she’s strong and determined to take zero crap from her new stepbrother and his friends. I enjoyed the set up of a secret journal and Ashley trying to uncover just how sinister the Devil’s Backbone society really is. 🤔🤔 the suspense is a perfect pace as you’re questioning just as much as Ashley is as new dangers pop up. As usual, it’s hard to decide on a favorite Tate MMC but I’m leaning towards Carter. There’s something about him 😅 BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT CLIFFHANGER???? Tate how could you make us wait for the next book like this????
Note: Full cast narration was absolutely phenomenal. All the male narrators knocked the guys out of the park and Lilly Drake was perfection for Ashley’s character

New favorite Tate story

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Cannot wait for the next book! I love Tate James’ writing and this new series did not disappoint.

Eeeekkkk

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Ok first off, all the reviews I’ve seen for this say it’s spicy… it’s not. Maybe like three chapters but that’s it. There little of the Why-Choose trope in this so I’m not sure if I would label it that. But…. This was so good. And the ending. Had me gasping, gusping and holding my pearls. I literally hate myself for not waiting for the series to be done so I can rush to the second book. This is such a good murder/mystery/semi romance book. I cannot wait for the rest of it.

Holy. Heck.

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it is 5:22 am I haven't slept because I just couldn't put the book down.... I'm speechless in tears.... omg this cliffhanger... 🤦🏽‍♀️😭
Tate James I love you but damn it .. I'm emotionally broken 💔
I'm scared to read book 2 in July

Why would you hurt us like this😭

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This is my first Tate James book and OMG, I loved it. The full cast was brilliant and I’m all for the thriller vibes… it felt like an adult version of Clue. The ending was ridiculously hurtful… and threw me for loop. Now I have to wait with a broken heart for book 2 to release.

Amazing Audiobook

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I started reading this and it’s the first book I’ve read from this author, and I’m devastated!!! Why in the world she do this to us! I am utterly speechless. It’s definitely a thriller mystery romance with all kinds of elements and plot… I’m beyond excited for the next book

What the ACTUAL DUCK!!!!!!

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I’m obsessed! Infinite 🌟’s. I don’t know what to say or what to do with my life after that cliffhanger! What the 🦆 Tate!!! I need book 2 like I need air to breathe!!

Reader beware, this author doesn’t mess around when she’s out to destroy you! But she’ll have you loving it and on your knees begging for more.

🎧 If you are into audiobooks this one is phenomenal! It’s multicast and each narrator could not have delivered a more perfect performance! A+++

Another Tate James banger!!

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Okay wow that surprise cliffhanger ending was worth the whole audio. The story grabbed me at the very beginning and at the very end. Everything in between was completely unrelatable to downright annoying. A bunch of entitled rich kids doing dumb things because they can and they’re bored. And you have a naive FMC that is so boy crazy she can’t see straight. I found myself huffing in annoyance by her actions. I love a good why choose, but this was a..I’m not sure. Not really a why choose, but just being passed from one guy to the next. Not super spicy, kind of suspenseful, mysterious, secret society, in an academic setting.

The narrator’s were fabulous. A multicast with heavy hitters such as Corvin King, Gregory Salinas, James Joseph, Lilly Drake, and Micheal Gallagher. It was sometimes hard to hear one of the narrators at times unless I was listening with my headphones.

Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice ⭐️⭐️💫
Narration ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

That Cliffhanger!

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Dear Reader completely consumed me from the first page to the last! The writing is sharp, the characters are raw and real, and the plot had me turning pages late into the night. Every twist hit hard, but nothing—and I mean nothing—could have prepared me for that gut-wrenching cliffhanger! Just when I thought I had everything figured out, Tate James delivered a jaw-dropping ending that left me shocked and desperate for more.
I also listened to the audiobook, and it was phenomenal. The (full cast) narrators brought each character to life with such depth and emotion that I felt every heartbreak, every betrayal, and every stolen moment of passion. Also, James Joseph's voice alone is just *chef's kiss*. It added a whole new layer to an already gripping story. If you're looking for an emotional rollercoaster with dark secrets, sizzling chemistry, and a voice performance that truly intesifies the experience, Dear Reader is it. Don’t walk, run to get your hands (and ears) on this one!

Absolutely Addictive – A Must-Listen!

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