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by J.T. Geissinger
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Twelve years after fleeing the suffocating shadow of her hometown, Maven Blackthorn returns to bury her grandmother, only to find the grave empty and the past clawing its way to the surface. Her homecoming reignites a generations-old blood feud between the Blackthorns and the ruthless, powerful Croft family. At the center of this volatile storm stands Ronan Croft, the man who once held Maven’s heart and remains the son of her mother’s suspected killer.
Their reunion is far from a peaceful reconciliation. Bound by a history of betrayal and forbidden desire, Maven and Ronan find themselves locked in a dangerous dance where every whisper is a threat and every touch is a provocation. As Maven digs into the mystery of her grandmother’s disappearance, she uncovers secrets that could incinerate their families’ legacies.
In a town where the dead refuse to stay buried, Maven must navigate a treacherous game of vengeance where the line between salvation and destruction blurs. Caught between a man she can neither escape nor trust, she faces a harrowing choice: surrender to the dark, consuming passion that once ruined her, or fight to survive a world built on lies and black magic.
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What readers are saying
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
Mom Needs A ChapterDark, Gothic Romance with Forbidden Love & Intense Chemistry
"Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, grumpy/grumpy, revenge, gothic suspense, monster/shifter Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger is a dark, gothic romance that blends enemies-to-lovers tension with mystery, paranormal elements, and small-town secrets. Maven Blackthorn returns to her hometown of Solstice, Vermont for her grandmother’s funeral—only to find her grandmother’s body missing and face her first love, Ronan Croft, amid family feuds and long-buried secrets. The chemistry between Maven and Ronan is intense, the atmosphere haunting, and the story addictive. This story definitely ventures into darker territory than my usual reads. The author includes a clear content warning, and I recommend checking it before diving in. Some scenes blur the line between consent and non-consent, which may not be for everyone. It also leans into monster/shifter romance themes, including intimate scenes where the male lead isn’t fully human. It fits the story’s mythology but may push boundaries for some readers. The ending is open-ended and leaves several questions unresolved—intentionally, I think—but I personally prefer a more traditional, clearly wrapped-up HEA. Fans of dark romance, paranormal fantasy, and morally gray heroes will likely love this one. Overall rating: 4/5 Spice rating: 5/5 ["
November 9, 2025 Verified Purchase
NiaThis book will leave you second guessing everything
"I am left without words! I ordered this book as pre-order and got it the day it was released. I began reading that same day and I can honestly say I'm blown away. The entire time I was reading I had absolutely no idea of what was truly happening to the MFC, and let me tell you, my guesses were all wrong! I don't want to spoil anything so all I'll say is this, if you enjoy m dark gothic romances then this book is a must. It's superbly written. The banter and interactions between the main characters draws you in. You feel the connection between them. You'll begin reading thinking you know what's going to happen and then you'll be left bewildered because all your thoughts were wrong. The ending, however, felt a bit rushed to me and left me thoroughly confused, so now I'm double guessing if what I thought happened, actually happened. Not sure if there will be a sequel as the ending didn't exactly stop at a cliffhanger, but if the author decided to make a second follow up I wouldn't be at all disappointed. So, regardless of how the book ended, the overall book is phenomenal. Grab this book because you're in for a ride. I literally couldn't put it down. ["
November 6, 2025 Verified Purchase
