Enemies to Lovers
Dear Reader: Devil's Backbone, Book 1
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A scholarship to the prestigious Neveah University feels like a dream come true, but for one student, it quickly reveals a much darker reality. Upon arrival, she finds herself targeted by her new stepbrother and his cohort of three dangerously handsome, wealthy, and arrogant best friends. These four men have already decided who she is, and they are determined to make her life a living nightmare through a series of twisted secret society hazing rituals, kidnappings, and high-stakes stunts. This dark academia romance, featuring a potential reverse harem dynamic, plunges the reader into a world of suspense, mystery, and forbidden desire. While she initially attempts to stand her ground and ignore their games, the lines between torment and attraction begin to blur. Stolen, secret moments with the very men who are trying to break her create a volatile tension that is impossible to escape. As the hazing escalates and the dark secrets of the university come to light, she realizes she is in deeper than she ever imagined. With a gripping plot full of sharp twists and a cliffhanger that demands immediate answers, this story is a deliciously wicked ride that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
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05 4.5 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(14,547) Book 1 of 3: Devil's Backbone Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions 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 Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 3 Devil's Backbone 2. Listening Length 11 hours and 53 minutes 3. Author Tate James 4. Narrator Lilly Drake, see all) 5. Publication date May 20, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Audio Sorceress LLC 8. ASIN B0F4RRR2J3 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Reader-Devils-Backbone-Book/dp/B0F4RRR2J3/ref=sr198?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lkbVoNDfMI06YgqGW2bzE9nQHFTeDujw86gKQenfGu7TT-tlGMJFYwKGNYR4gQ1vhVScljULBOWbMxkXD6bjqolRjjwm4PZecYeomeQkMvdl-9su0382AqumWLuNneDqXkTzTSu3QuTxVoKox0YPI8cdxmn7GGVhkqPcaWUFJ9Y4pktjwPh6nzFalRk877W21TsSmQe5NFroXSX6SFsqxyds9OgYs3enxdjupGrU.wGrWTGyT5WwMPf9g9dfumCxpuIqcyAOxwC31agiRnY&dibtag=se&qid=1780245628&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 9 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6NWZDBD/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=leijFwCX7Y6T0zQs&pdrdw=wGW6l&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ZB9P7R3V8EY0NWH7A1JX&pdrdwg=4739i&pdrdr=6411ff50-ece9-4b1b-a46b-04951633f3e2) Speak: Rayne-Moore University, Book One Speak: Rayne-Moore University, Book One Ruby Darling 5,963 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$23.03 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1G95GHD/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=leijFwCX7Y6T0zQs&pdrdw=wGW6l&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ZB9P7R3V8EY0NWH7A1JX&pdrdwg=4739i&pdrdr=6411ff50-ece9-4b1b-a46b-04951633f3e2) Beautiful Venom: A Dark Hockey Romance Beautiful Venom: A Dark Hockey Romance Rina Kent 26,358 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.79 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGHB995X/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=leijFwCX7Y6T0zQs&pdrdw=wGW6l&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ZB9P7R3V8EY0NWH7A1JX&pdrdwg=4739i&pdrdr=6411ff50-ece9-4b1b-a46b-04951633f3e2) Beautiful Fiend: North Shore Stories, Book 1 Beautiful Fiend: North Shore Stories, Book 1 Lola King 11,872 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.83 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVN3DTCJ/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=leijFwCX7Y6T0zQs&pdrdw=wGW6l&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ZB9P7R3V8EY0NWH7A1JX&pdrdwg=4739i&pdrdr=6411ff50-ece9-4b1b-a46b-04951633f3e2) Poison Roses: Boys of Bellerose, Book 1 Poison Roses: Boys of Bellerose, Book 1 Tate James 11,339 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.83 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWF9CB2Z/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=leijFwCX7Y6T0zQs&pdrdw=wGW6l&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ZB9P7R3V8EY0NWH7A1JX&pdrdwg=4739i&pdrdr=6411ff50-ece9-4b1b-a46b-04951633f3e2) NoFear: Clikbyte, Book 1 NoFear: Clikbyte, Book 1 Tate James 1,489 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.01 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DYFKK2X/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=leijFwCX7Y6T0zQs&pdrdw=wGW6l&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ZB9P7R3V8EY0NWH7A1JX&pdrdwg=4739i&pdrdr=6411ff50-ece9-4b1b-a46b-04951633f3e2) Hate: An Enemies to Lovers Reverse Harem Romance (The Madison Kate Series, Book 1)Hate: An Enemies to
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