Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger: My Book Review

Check out my book review of Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger to see if her latest mindf*ck romance book is one worth reading! Plus, listen to my podcast episode with J.T. as we chat about Blackthorn!

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Blackthorn Summary:

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: My Review

J.T. Geissinger writing a gothic romance? Yes, please! If you loved Perfect Strangers or Pen Pal then Blackthorn deserves a spot on your TBR list.

While it has its own unique story and paranormal elements, it definitely brings J.T.’s signature plot twists you don’t see coming, a sexy alpha hero and a strong badass heroine, the best banter that fuels sexual chemistry, and the spice that is H-O-T since it involves a lot of hate f*cking.

Oh lordy, all of that came in an irresistible package – a book that I honestly read in one sitting that had me trying to figure out where things were going in the beginning to being like WTF by the last few chapters.

Don’t be scared of the trigger warnings (this from a reader who doesn’t like horror or gore). And rest assured that there is a happily ever after ending.

I love J.T.’s writing and hope that she never stops testing boundaries and creating mindf*ck romances. I love them!

What you can expect:

• Alpha hero who knows what he wants
• Strong heroine with a tongue and words that are fierce
• Paranormal elements
• WTF scenes at the end…

*I received an advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

More Books by J.T. Geissinger:

• Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
• Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger
• Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger
• Cruel Paradise by J.T. Geissinger
• Brutal Vows by J.T. Geissinger
• Rules of Engagement by J.T. Geissinger

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