
I stumbled upon Hemlock by Kiersten Modglin in an offering to review. The story narrated by Brittany Pressley quickly pulled me in. Atmospheric, dark and twisted, this romantic thriller is perfect for fans of romantic suspense, psychological thrillers and audios like Verity.

by Kiersten Modglin
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Length: 10 hours and 8 minutes
Genres: Suspense Thriller
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
Rating:





Narration: 4 cups Speed: 1.5x
She thought she’d escaped her poisonous past…
Thirteen years ago, Maggie Ellis left her small town and vowed to never return. In her rearview mirror were two men she loved and an ominous secret that would forever haunt her.
Now, tragedy has brought her back, and she’s determined to forget that fateful night. But in a town like Myers, with familiar faces and chilling memories lurking around every corner, moving on is easier said than done.
Before the ink can dry on the closing documents for her new residence, Maggie begins to feel unsettled. In every room, there’s the unmistakable sensation she’s being watched. The strange sounds, odd smells, and bizarre occurrences only add to her paranoia.
There’s something sinister about her new home…
When she discovers the devastating truth about the house and its grim history, Maggie’s worst fears are realized. In order to survive, she must unearth the secrets she’d always planned to keep buried.
After all, they say that home is where the heart is, but as Maggie knows, home is also where the skeletons lie.
Seamlessly blurring the edges between psychological thriller and romantic suspense, million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin brings us a dark and twisted romantic thriller, perfect for fans of Verity , Tell Me Lies , The Ghost Writer , and YOU .
Maggie Ellis returns to the small-town she grew up in, after her mother passes. Thirteen years have passed since she left. She buys a house site unseen, that she remembers liking from the curb growing up. Maggie left Meyers, in part because of two men she loved there and the tale that unfolds pulls the listener in and never lets them go.
To be honest, I did not realize the romantic elements of this story and thought it was more about the house and the secrets. It is a clever story, with a realistic vibe and a healthy dose of creep factor.
The house has its own dark story, and a haunted vibe that kept me engaged as we learned more about Maggie, her neighbor, the house and the men/boys who broke her heart. The story is told both in present and the past with a bit of a love triangle, but do not let that deter you. Maggie is flawed and sometimes she absolutely annoyed me both in the way she allowed others to treat her and how she treated others, particularly Tucker. This dark romantic suspense thriller unravels with plot twists, perfect pacing, and an intriguing story.
I loved You and Verity and think this has a similar vibe. Brittany Pressley did a wonderful job of capturing the voice of Maggie and handled both Clayton and Tucker’s characters well. She enhanced the overall tale, and I recommend listening.

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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Not sure if this is my type of read, but the comparison to Verity does intrigue me! Great review!
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I’ve read and enjoyed one by this author. I love Brittany Pressley’s narration so I should check this one out!
Diana @ Book of Secrets
I grabbed this one a couple of weeks ago during a 99¢ sale on Kindle. I’m glad I did! Great review!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Great review! I haven’t tried her books yet. Sometimes I don’t like psychological thrillers if the ending is too vague.
DEBBIE HAUPT
Okay you’ve got my interest Kimberly a haunted tale that sounds right up my alley
ailyn koay
a little disappointed that my library doesn’t have this book yet. But I see some of her books there I might start with If You Are Reading This (the title right?!)