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Devil's Backbone, Book 1

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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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love the book. another best seller tate .
the book has the right combination of all the things you need to have an amazing first book in a series.
loved it so much. can't wait for the next book . grab it now to read

wtf Tate

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Tate James has done it again! But that cliffhanger why why Tate it’s just not fair!!!! Well guess onto book two.

The cliffhanger WHY?

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i can not express how good this book is. The Narration was absolutely brilliant, but the story!!!! damn!! i had to stop when i had 33min left and start it from the begining to make sure i didnt miss anything. I am hanging for the second book.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!

6 stars!!!!

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The ending had me hooked! That cliff hanger led me into listening the next book! It is sooo good and such a good story line and performance by all narrators. God all the males voices are just perfection and sexy - suits all the characters so well too!

I need book 3 to be released on audible asap!! 😍

The ending!

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I really love Tate James books. I’ve read her other series and love them but this one really takes the cake so far… it was sooo good!!! Ahhh it had me internally squealing (in a great way) it’s funny, spicy, thrilling and also so intriguing the whole time. The book does end on a pretty big cliff hanger so be prepared but luckily not too long of a wait for the next book!! So excited to read the rest of this series!! The narrator’s were also top tier, loved all of the voices 👏🏻👏🏻

God that was gooood!!!

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Between Tate James’ writing and the incredible narrators who brought the story to life, I was hooked from the very beginning. I’ll be honest a few parts felt a little predictable but not enough to deter me as the plot and subplots evolved making me question what I actually knew for sure… that cliffhanger was definitely unexpected and I am stuck in limbo waiting for the next book to be realised!
As always check your TW 🫶

Phenomenal

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Oh my heath ❤️ and oh my heart…. How does one wait for book 2???? I love these boys

Just….. all of it!!!

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The cast did a fantastic job, I was hooked and did not stop listening once I started. Tate has written another banger with enemies to lovers, bullying, step brother, secret society, intrigue with a dash of violence and sex in the middle.

I am absolutely hanging out for the next book I cannot wait!

The cast were fabulous and kept me locked in for the whole 11 hours.

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Great character developments, humour and suspense. The plot twists have left me with many theories. Another great book by Tate James.

Cliff hanger..... can't wait for book 2!

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Great character development, i found the character voices were easy to listening. This store was really pulling at all of my emotions, I was laughing out loud, I was frustrated at some points (that I won't name), but the cliff hanger had me cry. .. please I need the second book, I need to know

Emotional Rollacosta

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