{"product_id":"dear-reader-deluxe-edition-9781464237072","title":"Dear Reader (Deluxe Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*The deluxe edition features a special black cover, gold foil, and a designed edge*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first in a dark and suspenseful \"why choose\" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James, perfect for fans of dark academia and morally gray love interests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne secret university society. Four dangerous men. Zero chance of coming out unscathed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDear Reader, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don't want to see the rotten teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI 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 stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl nightmares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause, dear reader, this was only the beginning of my ordeal with the Devil's Backbone Society. How do I know?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI read about it...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious tropes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark academia vibes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy choose\/reverse harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnemies to lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaboo romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorally gray love interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParties, power games, and twists galore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders are devouring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"James drew me in with her words and then her storytelling skills had me devouring every page. Dear Reader was filled with mystery, angst, sizzling scenes and then that ending!! Can't wait for book 2.\" - USA Today Bestselling Author Leigh Rivers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"That ENDING! I gasped. Literally gasped out loud!\"-- ★★★★★ Goodreads review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you're into twisty, why-choose romances with a punch of psychological suspense and a narrator you can't quite figure out--Dear Reader is your next obsession.\"-- ★★★★★ Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tate James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloom Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Devil's Backbone #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781464237072\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/31\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames, Tate:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTate James is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense, with occasional forays into fantasy, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy. She was born and raised in Aotearoa (New Zealand) but now lives in Australia with her husband and their adorable crotchfruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is a lover of books, booze, cats, and coffee, and is most definitely not a morning person. Tate is a bit too sarcastic, swears far too much for polite society, and definitely tells too many dirty jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloom Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52284008661173,"sku":"9781464237072","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3485\/7909\/files\/img_6f0bdcf5-51d1-438d-8397-87747124ddc0.jpg?v=1771981449","url":"https:\/\/thirstbooks.com\/products\/dear-reader-deluxe-edition-9781464237072","provider":"Thirst Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}