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Synopsis
The second book in the Devil's Backbone series, a spicy and dark "why choose" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James. Dear Reader, Just when you think it can't get any worse, the universe seems to take that as a personal challenge. The Devil's Backbone Society has their fingers everywhere. It's more than a secret society--it's a leash and a prison sentence. The elders insist it's about making connections that will help you for the rest of your life, but what they don't tell you is how long--or, in this case, short--your life might be. The society has already cost me--cost us. Blood. Sweat. Tears. Lives. Now, it may take more than what I have to give. A part of me wants to be here, wants to see this through to the end. But the rest of me? The rest of me worries that even if I watch my back, it won't be enough.?How do I protect them? How do I protect these handsome, crazy, over-the-top men that I'm falling for? How do I save them from the society?and?themselves? And more importantly, how do I save myself?
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Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark romance features explicit sexual content with multiple partners, moderate violence including death and danger, strong language, and themes of secret societies with life-threatening consequences. Suitable only for adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include dubious consent, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the intense danger, forbidden romance with multiple love interests, and high-stakes battle against a corrupt secret society.