Blackthorn: A Dark Gothic Romance
by J.T. GeissingerCategory
About this book
From the diabolical mind of New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes a scorching new enemies-to-lovers romance filled with explosive secrets, nail-biting, gothic suspense, and the dangerous lure of dark magic. This program features multicast narration and duet narration. You never forget your first love. Especially when he’s also your worst nightmare. Twelve years ago, Maven Blackthorn fled her small hometown, leaving behind the wreckage of her mother’s suspicious death. But now, drawn back for her grandmother’s funeral, Maven steps onto Blackthorn soil once more, only to find herself thrust into a fresh nightmare: her grandmother’s body has vanished. The Blackthorns immediately suspect the Crofts—the ruthless titans of Croft Pharmaceuticals, whose bitter blood feud with the Blackthorns has spanned generations. But when Maven comes face-to-face with Ronan Croft, the son of her mother’s suspected killer and the only man she ever loved, she discovers the forbidden passion they once shared is as alive—and dangerous—as ever. As long-buried family secrets claw their way to the surface, betrayal lurks behind every whisper, and old vendettas ignite anew. The deeper Maven digs for answers, the more treacherous the game becomes. And the one man she can never seem to escape is hiding a truth that could burn their whole world down. In a town where the dead won’t stay buried, is love salvation…or the deadliest game of all? Blackthorn is a riveting gothic romance with darker themes and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please listen to the author's content note at the beginning of the audiobook. Blackthorn *Revenge *Touch her and die *Shadier than shade hero *Forbidden romance *Grumpy/grumpy *Plot twists galore *Beauty and the Beast *Enemies to lovers to enemies to...? A Macmillan Audio production from Bramble Books.
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Courtney’s Book ThoughtsThat was interesting……
"Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ This one hurts because of the potential? A missing body at a funeral home with zero explanation?? I was locked in. Maven going back to Solstice after her grandma’s death had such a strong setup, and her aunts? Honestly some of my favorite parts of the book. They had personality, they had presence… they carried. Ronan…. Our love interest. I wanted to love him, I really did. The history with Maven, the tension, the whole dark mysterious broody thing he had going on…. it should’ve been everything. And to be fair the banter between Maven and Ronan? Top tier. They were funny, chaotic, and easily the most entertaining part of the book. And listen… the spice? It was spicing. No complaints there. Unexpected? Yes. Memorable? Also yes. Let’s just say… that was a new experience for me 😂 BUT. The pacing is where things started slipping. It felt like I was reading one story… and then suddenly a completely different one took over around the last chunk of the book. And that ending… yeah. That’s what did it for me. Or what didn’t do it for me…. No spoilers, but it completely pulled me out of the story. It felt rushed, overdone, and honestly left me more confused than satisfied. I just sat there like… wait, that’s it?? The writing itself is solid, and there are definitely elements I enjoyed, but the way everything came together just didn’t work for me. This one had all the pieces… it just didn’t land the way I needed it to. ["
April 15, 2026 Verified Purchase
TommieIntriguing must read book
"Blackthorn - J T Geissinger A Dark Gothic Romance Narrated By: Connor Crais and Veronica Pace Narrator Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They both did a perfect job bringing these characters to life. Their pacing and tone were excellent. Connor was perfect as Ronan and Veronica was equally as perfect as Maven. My Review: My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pages: 341 Genre: Gothic Romance Tropes: 📦 What to Expect 🖤 Gothic Romance 🔥 Second-Chance/Enemies-to-Lovers 🦋 Unreliable Narrator 💀 Family Curses & Generational Trauma 🏚️ Haunted Manor Atmosphere 🌶️ High Spice Level 🔍 Slow-Burn Mystery ☠️Touch her and 🤨Shadier than shade hero 💔Forbidden romance 😤Grumpy/grumpy 🔀Plot twists galore 🦍Beauty and the Beast 💘Enemies to lovers to enemies to...? This is Ronan and Maven’s story. In typical J T Geissinger fashion it will hold you hostage from page one to the end and have you speechless at the end. J T Geissinger is the queen of plot twists you never see coming. Im proud to have purchased this GORGEOUS book and have it on my shelves. I preordered this beauty. Ronan and Maven grew up together and once were secret lovers in high school. Their families were bitter rivals. After high school Maven immediately left for college to get away from the small town and from Ronan who she’d fallen in love with. She is now a Doctor of Entomology. Ronan is in his families business Croft Pharmaceuticals. After 12 years they come face to face again. Let the twists and turns begin. There are graves that no longer house the bodies buried there, foxes that set on park bench’s and appear to be watching you. Ravens that continually attack Ronan’s father when he ventures outside. Also an owl that seems alive even though it passed years earlier. Relatives that make you question your sanity. Generations of females that never marry who each give birth to one child who is always a daughter. The same female generation also die in mysterious accidents or questionable circumstances. Last but not least a house that you hear voices in when there is no one besides you there. Now go read this book and discover the genius that is J T Geissinger as I contemplate this ending for months as I do all her books! #blackthorn #jtgeissinger #whatdidijustread #gothicromance #darkromance #enemiestolovers #secondchanceromance #plottwists #highlyrecommend ["
December 13, 2025 Verified Purchase