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"I never realized how many ways hearts have to break."

"I didn't want you to see how hard it was for me being away from you. How hard I was hurting. I didn't want that to be your burden."

"Darkness goes where the light refuses to be."

My love for thriller author Kiersten Modglin is well documented with many reviews; but when she combines romance with her thrillers my love for her creativity has no bounds. Her latest romantic thriller, Where The Darkness Goes, is her spiciest yet. The killer was a surprise but it's another twist I never saw coming that was a shocker.

Tessa comes home for a friend's funeral and to see her mother who can't speak after a stroke. But what Tessa's dreading most is seeing Garrett. Her brother Will's best friend and the only man she's loved and the only one to break her heart.

Voice actors Ellie Gossage and Jay Myers performed perfectly in a dual time line as antsy teens turned adults trying to save their futures from their pasts.

Teen girls were murdered; the killer never caught. Will dated one of the girls. His Mom worked for their parents. Now the killer is back. This time Tessa, Will and Garrett won't run away. Garrett won't leave to protect her. He'll stay to love her. He knows the past is coming back because "home is where the secrets are."

Romance Tropes: Thriller Tropes:
Slow burn Everyone's A suspect
Spice Unsolved Murder
Second Chance Small Town Secrets
Brother's Best Friend Dual Time Line
Forced Proximity Mysteries From The Past

I received a free copy of this audiobook from Dreamscape Media via #Netflix for a fair & honest review. All opinions are my own.

All the best elements of a twisty thriller. I loved the back-to-the-old-homestead setting and the development of the characters before and after. A great twist and I can't wait to recommend!

If there's one thing I love, it's a good thriller told from multiple perspectives and with different timelines, so automatically this book had my interest. I thought Tessa and Garrett had great chemistry and I enjoyed learning their story throughout the book. I wasn't sure exactly where the book was going but when it was revealed, everything made sense.

I will definitely check out more books by this author moving forward because I really enjoyed this one.

Thank you to the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for the arc audiobook.

Tessa Becker does not want to return to her hometown. It means she will have to confront the man who broke her heart and her ailing mother’s condition. But more importantly, her hometown is where the murders happened. When a killer strikes again, she is forced to face familiar people and places to find the truth.

I enjoyed this book, but it was definitely heavier on romance than suspense in my opinion. This didn’t feel much like a mystery or thriller until the later half of the book. But I still enjoy Modglin’s writing style and character development. I felt like the mashup of romance and thriller was okay, but didn’t really do either genre a ton of justice. Because the thriller aspect was there, the romance aspect suffered a bit, and vice versa. It just felt a bit underdeveloped. I did enjoy the dual POV and the different timelines. I think it added depth to the story. Overall, a solid book, definitely more suitable for those who enjoy a larger portion of romance in their thrillers.

Thank you Dreamscape Media for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars rounded up

I'm not a big romance reader, but pair it with a thriller and I love it! The different narrators were great and it made for an easy and enjoyable listen. Lots of twist, a good mystery, and some spice. Some parts dragged but overall I was hooked and wanted to keep listening to find out who the killer was.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I hate to say it because I love KMod. But man was i underwhelmed. I honestly was more into the romance of this book than the thriller/suspense.

Tessa Becker must face her past when she returns to her hometown, where murders have taken place. She is forced to confront the man who broke her heart, her mother's condition, and the unresolved murders. As another death occurs, Tessa must uncover the truth with the help of her brother's best friend, Garrett Campbell, in a town filled with secrets and danger.

This audiobook is captivating right from the start, with a suspenseful tone that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. The story unfolds through two timelines, shedding light on past events and recent developments. Multiple points of view provide a comprehensive understanding of the happenings and the overall situation. However, the ending took me by surprise with its unexpected outcome and main twist, showcasing the author's exceptional storytelling skills.

The characters in this audiobook are intricately developed, leaving a sense of uncertainty that keeps listeners engaged. It's impossible not to root for the main characters to reunite, adding an emotional depth to the narrative. The last two audiobooks from the author have been particularly enjoyable, demonstrating the author's consistency in delivering engaging stories.

This audiobook perfectly embodies Kiersten's signature style, filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations. It's a thrilling ride for those who appreciate suspense, complex relationships, and hidden secrets.

The narrators bring the story to life with their energetic performances, perfectly matching the characters they portray. The choice of both male and female narrators adds an extra layer of depth to the storytelling, enhancing the overall listening experience. I found myself fully immersed in the story, making it difficult to hit pause when necessary. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone seeking a gripping tale that will keep them guessing until the very end.

Thank you, Dreamscape Media for the audio ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ellie Gossage and Jay Myers did a wonderful job with these characters. I felt the tension and building suspense through their portrayals. Tessa Baker is confronted with more than she ever imagined when she goes home for an old friend's funeral.

I enjoyed the pace of the story and thought Modglin did a fantastic job keeping me interested. When I thought I had it figured out I would be faced with even greater reveals than I anticipated. The romantic suspense side of the mystery. I just wished I saw a bit more from certain characters. This book made me want to get into a romantic suspense era.

Tessa Becker does not want to return to her hometown for several reasons. First, she will have to face the man that broke her heart. Next, she is terrified to confront her mother’s poor health. Finally, murders happened in her hometown. However, now that someone else is dead, it’s time for Tessa to finally learn the truth.

I love Kiersten Modglin, but this one was a little too much romance for me. I felt the romance was more than the thrill. It was still enjoyable, but not quite as thrilling and gripping as most KMod books. That said, the characters were well-developed, and I really enjoyed the dual narration. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys romance and thrillers!

Here’s a review of the audiobook version of ‘Where the Darkness Goes’ by Kiersten Modglin. The narrators, Ellie Gossage and Jay Meyers, absolutely nailed the characters. The story follows two siblings from their teenage years to the present day. The romantic suspense is my new favorite, and this one has small-town thriller vibes with romance that keeps you hooked. I finished the book in one sitting because it was a quick listen.

I did enjoy this audiobook but did feel there were some parts that lacked the proper pace to further the plot. I wished there was a bit more development on the characters as well, but overall enjoyed this book!

I am a Kiersten Modglin completist. I love her books on audio and they always keep me entertained and interested though the whole book. This one was no different. I enjoyed the small town and family dynamics and the ending took me by surprise.

I enjoyed this audiobook and the premise of the story but it was a bit spicy for me. I don't mind some spice but this was a bit too much. The sexual tension between the main characters was also a bit much. That being said, the mystery part of this book was a decent story.

This title had two narrators which was fun. The story was elevated by the audio. The flow of the story was fact paced and transitions were smooth.

Narrated by Ellie Gossage, and Jay Myers the story is set in a small town that is connected by an array of mysterious murders that occurred when Tessa was younger. Now she’s back in town to attend her friend's funeral and find out it was much more than a horrible accident. While this is a mystery story there was a second chance romance as well, and I was very much invested. I enjoyed how both were weaved into the story as well. This one was a very addicting listen. I enjoyed the narration performed by Ellie and Jay. I was hooked to the very end.

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book!!! It had the perfect amount of thrill and romance that I couldn’t stop listening. I finished right before our book club meeting and told everyone they needed to read or listen to this 💕

Narration was great and will be looking for more books narrated by Ellie Gossage.

The narrators did an amazing job bringing this story to life. They both had such great emotions and range that truly made me never want to stop listening. This was very well written and I honestly enjoyed the book until it got to the possible sibling part. That was just so unnecessary that I was disappointed and it ruined the romance aspect for me. However this was a very entertaining and enjoyable book that I definitely think some of our patrons would like.

I can always count on Modglin for a fast paced, engrossing read. This was my first of her romantic suspense (I think) and I really enjoyed it! The female narrator was excellent. I appreciated the dual timelines and the dual POV. I’ll definitely be back for more!

4 ⭐ 2 🌶️ 5 🎧

I really enjoyed this book. It's definitely a romantic suspense as it has a bit of spice and happily ever after, and as a romance girlie, I was so here for it. I loved the mystery and twists and overall feel of this book, it's something I haven't seen from Kiersten in a bit.

Tessa and Garrett were great and I loved their second chance romance. Garrett fighting his love for her feeling it was forbidden for a multitude of reasons was perfectly angsty. Add in the mysteries and Garrett keeping secrets and I felt constantly on my toes.

The audio was great. I really loved Ellie Gossage and Jay Myers. They did a great job bringing these characters and this story to life.

When I say, I had never read this author before… I wasn’t even certain of the genre. I mean I went it simply with a friend telling me she loved this author. That’s how blind I like to go into my reads.

If you are not like me and you like to know what you’re getting yourself into 😅 you can
Expect 👉🏼 Romantic Thriller, Brother’s Best Friend, It’s Always Been You, Second Chance, Secrets

Beautifully narrated by Ellie Gossage and Jay Meyers in both past and present timelines. This story was unstoppable.

Add it to your tbr. The ebook and print are available now and the audible will be out on December 31st.

Thank you Dreamscape Media for the alc.

4.5/5

Once I started listening to this book, my Air Pods were glued to my ears. The plotting has an air of suspense, mystery, and romance that carries through the story from start to finish. The main character Tessa is an everyday type of person most of us would identify with, and her counterpart Garrett is quite similar and likeable. I liked the steamy tension and secrets that both bring Tessa and Garrett together while keeping them apart. I highly recommend this book for fans of domestic thrillers, murder mysteries, and family secrets.