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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
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Captivating Plot Twists • Witty Character Banter • Full Cast Production • Emotional Rollercoaster • 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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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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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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Hoping the next one comes soon ! I loved it, it’s the birth of a new series no doubt!

Loved it !

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Per usual for any Tate James book, I was immediately sucked in to this story. Her ability to create characters that you despise yet want to root for is incredible. Plus, the strong and simultaneously fragile nature of Jess was written so well.

The only thing I am NOT a fan of are the damn cliffhangers. Either the rest of the series needs to come out faster or I need to quit starting the series before they’re completely available. I have NO IDEA how I am expected to wait months before learning more about these complex yet lovable characters and how things progress. NOT COOL.

For the audiobook format, I do not think better narrators could have been selected. I loved the full cast production, which was much appreciated compared to one narrator performing multiple roles with various accents.

SO GOOD

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LOVED LOVED LOVED! This was such a great storyline with a very intriguing premise around secret society and what I assume is sleeper cell type soldiers. But that cliffhanger!!! WHYYYYYYY?!?!? Such a phenomenal full cast of narrators too! Each narrator always delivers such connection to their characters and I cannot wait for book 2!!

Damn Tate Cliffhangers!!!

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