{"product_id":"dear-reader-standard-edition","title":"Dear Reader (Standard Edition)","description":"\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","brand":"Bloom Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942460489959,"sku":"9781464246883","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_2cf8550a-bcb9-4d71-9062-4bd09894b1ba.jpg?v=1775257818","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/dear-reader-standard-edition","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}