The Deans List is the first book the new The Deans List series by Rachel Van Dyken. Well known for her mafia family series, this story holds similar elements and only time will tell the series will continue down the mafia family road or transition to young love conquers evil.
About The Deans List
Lilah is an only child. She is best friends with Jude, whose father is wealthy. She spends a lot of time at his house tutoring him until his mother suggests they study at her house. Because of his past, her father has a hard time finding jobs. She has grown up frugally with her mother working to pay the bills.
Jude has grown up with a mother who loves him and a father who expects the world for him. He is expected to take over the family business when the time comes, but he has no interest in that. He knows his father’s business has issues, but he does not know details. He is being tutored by De=Lilah even though he does not need it. It is his way of getting closer to her. But she insists on them just being friends and not ruining their friendship by dating.
After one fateful night, their futures were sealed.
Years later, with revenge on his mind, Jude seeks out Lilah. He cannot get her out of his mind, but he has convinced himself it is hatred, and not love. He is hurt and angry at her for what she did, neither of them understanding that they have been manipulated.
Family secrets will be revealed. An unknown benefactor guiding them in learning the truth behind The Deans List.
Can Jude and Lilah find The Deans List before it is too late? Can they learn to trust each other again? Who keeps sending the red letters?
Impressions
This book has so many emotions in it. I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen next. But I never expected the way it ended.
Betrayal between best friends. Hatred for the betrayal. Guilt for the betrayal and lies told.
I think my absolute favorite part of this book was when Jude tells Lilah that hands do not lie and he made her talk with her clay. You could feel the tension, but also the relief in hearing the story unfold.
Availability
The Deans List is currently available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase in eBook format on Amazon.
Series Listing
- The Deans List (The Deans List Book 1)
- The Honor Society (The Deans List Book 2)
About Rachel Van Dyken
Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she’s been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs.
