I enjoy this author a lot and she did not disappoint.
The plot was new to me and I really liked this book. It was a quick read also for someone who doesn't like long drawn out books. I like both!!! You don't have to wait long for the book to get interesting 😉

Kiersten Modglin is an automatic read for me-ALWAYS. I already read the Bitter House as soon as it was released on NetGalley and I kind of wish, I would have waited for the audiobook to read along! The combination would have been amazing!

While at first Kiersten Modglin’s Bitter House may seem to be a bit on the short side, it’s extremely well paced and absolutely packed with intrigue. When Bridget’s parents died, she went to live with her grandmother, Vera Bitter, whose home was known as Bitter House. Vera wasn’t exactly the kindly old lady type, and when Bridget finished school she was quickly shown the door. So Bridget is shocked when years later, after Vera dies, she finds out she’s been left Bitter House in Vera’s will. But there is a catch, the house hasn’t been left solely to her. It’s also been left to Cole Warner, the son of Vera’s house manager, and a person Bridget loathed as a kid. Not long after arriving, Bridget begins to suspect something is quite right and she begins to suspect she didn’t really knew her grandmother as well as she thought. Then the first letter arrives, promising to reveal secrets she never knew. I must admit that going in I wasn’t sure what to expect, but since I’ve enjoyed so many of Modglin’s other novels I was more than happy to go along for the ride. And am I glad I did. Bitter House has a well-crafted plot and here there are plenty of twists, turns, and tension to be experienced. Lauren Ezzo and Melanie Carey both deliver excellent narration. 4.5 stars out of 5. As I said, Bitter House may be a bit on the short side, but that only means you’ll be able to listen to the entire thing is a single day, like I did, because once you start you won’t want to stop until it’s over. I’d like to thank Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to an advanced copy of the audio version of Bitter House.

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Wow....did I love this book!!!!!!!!! Talk about low key being my dream hahaha. I absolutely loved the twists. Loved how atmospheric the entire book was. Loved the characters and their relationships. Loved the strong feminine energy!

I loved this one and will be buying a copy as soon as I can! Already recommended it to a few friends!

I absolutely could not put this down! I loved the mystery of the letters and loved the characters. And Cole? Swoon. Thank you for the chance to review this book!

This one was unlike Kiersten's others, in my opinion. I didn't feel the urge to get to the end as I usually do with her books. But even though it was a slow burn, I really enjoyed it.

A mysterious story of the past life.
When her grandmother dies and she finds out she's not the only one to inherit the home she grew up in. Two childhood friends or foes come together in this big old home left to them only to discover the mysteries about Eva Bitter's past.

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. It was very captivating and a little bit creepy I had to listen in one sitting. I'd highly recommend it, it's quite more than inspiring in the end!!

#mystery #abuse #recovery #suspense

Modglin does it for me every time! She writes the best romance thrillers. This is now my fifth book of hers that I’ve read. I can’t get enough of her punchy, popcorn stories. This one in particular I found myself connecting to emotionally. I really liked the main characters and the way their relationship developed. I was totally invested in what was happening with this house. Her stories are always so addicting and compulsively readable. I’ll be reading everything she writes in the future and I’m hoping to work through some more of her extensive backlist as well. I listened to the audiobook and, as always, it was done really well. I thought the narrator captured the voice of the main character well and was able to create a tone that amped up the suspense. If you like creepy old estates, family drama and secrets, I definitely recommend this one!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the audio book in exchange for an honest review!
Vera Bitter was a rich woman that kept to herself in her giant house with her assistant Edna. When her daughter and son in law due in a car crash, She raises her granddaughter, Bridget, until the day she leaves for college when Bridget is promptly kicked out of the house. When Vera dies, Bridget is surprised to find out that Vera left her the house in her will. When Bridget arrives to Bitter House, ready to go through her grandmother's belongings and sell the house, she is surprised to find out the house was left to another person as well. While the 2 of them are figuring out how to proceed, mysterious letters begin showing up detailing secrets about her grandmother.
I love the premise of this book, but I honestly found it a little boring. I kept waiting for something to happen and to be blown away by a twist or two that I have come to love from KMod's books. This was all very predictable to me and just wasn't my favorite book by Kiersten Modglin. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great.

Another Kiersten Modglin book?? Count me in!! Definitely did not disappoint. 3.5 stars.

As soon as I saw this available, I rushed to request the audiobook. One thing I love about Kiersten, she always has the best narrators that don’t take away from the story. Kiersten’s books are always short fast paced reads.

From the beginning I was invested in the hat Bridget was going to do. Then the letters started arriving and I was hooked. I tried guessing, but I was wrong and when the twist was revealed I enjoyed how it was revealed. Each secret had me turning pages and asking more questions until I figured it out.

My dislikes solely revolved around Cole and Bridget’s relationship. The bickering felt childish and drawn out and at no point until the end did I feel that acted like adults with eachother.

Another thrilling must listen to audiobook from Kiersten!

Thanks so much NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

Bitter House was a quick and easy listen with fantastic narration. I love Modglin’s books because they are fast-paced and keep me NEEDING to know what happens next. This one did not disappoint with its interesting storyline and I loved how it ended!

Wow! Per usual, KMod does it with her gripping stories. This is a romantic suspense story that takes a twist and will leave your jaw on the floor. The narrators were phenomenal. I loved their infliction, voice range, and personalities that they brought to each of the characters.

Bitter House (Audiobook) by Kiersten Modglin

I loved this Audiobook!

Bridget Lancaster has been estranged from her grandmother Vera Bitter for many years when she is contacted by her grandmother’s house manager telling her that Vera has died and left her estate to Bridget. But when Bridget arrives at Bitter House, she discovers that she is not the only one who inherited the house, Cole, the son of the house manager also inherited Bitter house and they have to share it.

When Bridget was a ten-years-old she just lost both her parents in a terrible car accident she moved in with her grandmother and twelve-year-old Cole was living there too with his mother They didn’t get along then, hating each other and Bridget is determined they won’t get along now. How will they share a house, as big as it may be, they can’t buy each other out as neither of them can afford it and they are both too stubborn to sell. Then suddenly Bridget starts feeling something for Cole that is not hate and mysterious letters start arriving on their doorstep from “a friend” that knows things about Vera Bitter that no one else knew.

I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not wait to find out what happens. This book was fast paced and I loved the ending. I loved both narrators too.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review

After her parents died in a car accident, Bridget was raised by her distant, aloof grandmother, Vera Bitter, in their large family manor. When Bridget graduated from high school, Vera made her leave Bitter House and cut all ties with her.

So Bridget is shocked to learn that she has now inherited her estranged grandmother's home. She's even more shocked to learn that she must share her new inheritance with Cole Warner, the son of Vera's house manager with whom Bridget grew up. And hated.

Bridget and Cole are trying to figure out how to navigate their co-habitation situation when the first mysterious envelope arrives. Its contents point to dark secrets within the walls of Bitter House and frightening implications about Vera. Can Bridget trust the anonymous letter-writer? Should she trust her grandmother? Can she trust anyone?

This is a very short romantic suspense tale with very few surprises. The author does a good job of leaving breadcrumbs to keep the reader hooked and wondering about the contents of each of the letters.

I found the first few chapters difficult to get through because Bridget and Cole have so much animosity towards one another. It feels a bit childish. Fortunately, this does resolve as they become allies in solving the mystery.

Both narrators did an excellent job. I appreciated having a separate narrator for Vera's journal entries -- it enhanced the immersion.

I have always been drawn to books about long lost family inheriting mansions and family secrets. So many leave me feeling disappointed and underwhelmed, but this book kept me entertained and full of suspense from start to finish. It wasn't predictable, and the overall mystery was so intriguing to follow.

I loved the narration and the banter with Cole. A+ on the audiobook!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC! This was my first time reading a Kiersten Modglin book and it won't be my last! The story revolves around a granddaughter, Bridget who is left to solve a mystery after her grandmother dies. Bridget ends up learning so many things about her grandmother. I really enjoyed the mystery of this book - I did not see the ending coming. The narration was great too! This would a great listen for a road trip - it is a bit shorter than most audio books.

My only complaint about this book is the romance portion of the book which luckily was a very small portion of the book. To me, the romance felt forced and I did not think they were a good fit. Since it was a very small story line that did not take away from the book.

Bitter House is a MUST READ! I have loved all the Kiersten Modglin books I’ve read so far, but this one is my absolute favorite. The mystery the house holds, and the ways the secrets are revealed, is binge worthy. This book, at its heart, is a woman’s story of survival and strength.

This book isn’t just for thriller and domestic suspense readers, but for women’s fiction readers and romantic suspense readers.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story which was well done. I absolutely loved the narrator who performed Bridget’s sections. I listened to this audiobook at 2x speed (1.75-2x speed is my normal audiobook listening speed).

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this advanced audiobook copy.

Good story, kind of predictable. Not everything is as it appears. I would probably not read this author again.

Vera Bitter has recently passed away. She has left her unique home to her granddaughter, Bridget and her manger’s son, Cole. Bridget was kicked out by her grandmother when she turned 18 and she has no idea why. And now she has to share this house with someone she never trusted, Cole.

Bridget and Cole despise each other. Or rather, Bridget has some trust issues where Cole is concerned. These two were raised together but the mistrust runs deep. However, these two are going to have to work together to unravel all the mysteries and questions literally dropped at their door. Someone is leaving mysterious letters about Vera’s past.

This author has recently become one of my favorites! She has some great intensity and unique situations. And this story is right at the top. I enjoyed all the secrets and the creepy house. I did feel the ending was a bit too neat and tied with a bow! But, getting to the end is twisty and not exactly what I expected! I love a book which has me guessing.

The narrators, Lauren Ezzo; Melanie Carey, are excellent!

Need a unique thriller…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.