Jul 10, 2025

#BookReview #NinePines #KierstenModglin #BitterhousePublishing

 



Nine Pines Inn is a safe place.

At least it was until a young girl disappeared during her stay.

​On a mission to learn about her enigmatic past, Lennon understands one thing: the truth lies at Nine Pines. But as the whispers and rumors surrounding the inn’s history pique her curiosity, the allure of the mystery still haunting the place draws her in.
In a small town where gossip is traded as currency, Lennon’s instincts about whom to trust will be put to the ultimate test as she seeks the truth about where she came from and just what secrets the old inn is hiding.

Miles away, Ingrid’s husband is lying.
At least his cryptic behavior would suggest he is.

Determined to get to the bottom of his suspicious activity, Ingrid partners with a stranger to test him. But when the woman who meets her husband for the setup suddenly vanishes, Ingrid finds herself buried beneath more questions than she started with.

Is there an innocent explanation for the woman’s disappearance? Or is the answer something much more sinister?

To the rest of the world, the missing girls have been forgotten. As both women dig deeper for clues, nothing could prepare them for the dark and disturbing truths just waiting to be unearthed…

Settle in for a heart-pounding, read-in-one-sitting domestic suspense packed with menacing secrets, catastrophic revelations, and a terrifying search for answers alongside two women who will leave no stone unturned.

KIERSTEN MODGLIN is a #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over two million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Kiersten is a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of ThrillerFix's Best Psychological Thriller Award, Suspense Magazine's Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. Kiersten grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her family. Kiersten's readers across the world lovingly refer to her as "KMod." A binge-watching expert, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her favorite people and evenings with her nose in a book.


Nine Pines
Written By Kiersten Modglin
Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 


Congrats to my favorite author Kiersten Modglin on her 50th book written and published Nine Pines!! Not only is this one of your best written works, this is also one of your prettiest covers too! One thing I loved about this book is along the way you put the titles of your other 49 books randomly in the book. Some of the places you choose to put them you put a smile on my face or I chuckled a little bit. In the book Kiersten lists the book titles for you to keep an eye out for (in case you have not read them all yet). 


Oh how my heart ached for how Kiersten dedicated her latest book to her Granny. She was her best friend and her first reader and was always by her side. This is the first book that she will never get to read. Sending you big hugs Kiersten! Know that she is so proud of you and is watching over you every step of the way! 


WOW!! In honor of her 50th book Kiersten took us down memory lane with some of her most memorable quotes! Those quotes are insightful, deep, and emotionally raw. Some of these were so powerful they hit me like a ton of bricks! Kiersten is truly a brilliant writer.


Kiersten opens up the book with an Author’s Note on how appreciative and grateful that her readers have been here to support her throughout her journey. 


Nine Pines was just OMG WOW!!! Ohh all that family drama, the unique set of characters, the missing child, the lies, the betrayal, the mystery, suspense, the wicked twists and turns, and the mind blowing ending was incredible! Kiersten has done it again and written a masterpiece! It is a must read for all the die hard fans out there! Go pick up your copy today. 








#BlogTour #SecretsAmongThorns #JAAndrews #BooksGoSocial #RachelsRandomResources

 


Secrets Among Thorns

She's been missing for 10 years, but can a gut feeling unravel the truth?

Carol, is a mother struggling to hold her family together in the aftermath of her brother-in-law Luke's terminal diagnosis. As Carol and her husband Darren grapple with this tragedy, their daughter Lauren mysteriously vanishes. This inciting incident sets the stage for a decade-long mystery that consumes Carol and Darren's lives, straining their already tumultuous marriage.

Years later, Brenda, a 63-year-old woman who is partially retired, becomes obsessed with Lauren's disappearance after seeing her face in a local newspaper. Despite her husband Alan's scepticism, Brenda feels a profound spiritual connection to the case and is convinced that she is meant to help uncover the truth.

Does Brenda know something she shouldn't? What secrets are the family hiding? And, who is lying?

Purchase Links

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F5J8NLMG

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Author Bio – JA Andrews is from Devon in the UK and is the author of gripping twisty psychological thrillers. As well as writing fiction, he enjoys reading a mix of genres, watching reality TV and spending time with family and friends...


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Secrets Among Thorns 

Written By JA Andrews 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews


First, I want to thank JA Andrews, BookGoSocial, Rachel's Random Resources and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 


YES!!! JA Andrews is back with another psychological thriller and oh how I have missed his books! I have been a die hard fan of his since his first book Mummy Boy. Since his debut book his stories have gotten darker and gone down different paths. Secrets Among Thorns is unique in that it not only is a psychological thriller but has some paranormal/sci-fi aspects to it as well that makes for great read. 


Secrets Among Thorns is the perfect title for this fast paced quick read that was so addicting that I devoured it in one afternoon. Not sure why but I have always been a fan of missing person cases in books. JA will pull on your heart strings with Lauren being missing for 10 years and her parents trying to find her.  Usually not really into sci-fi or paranormal however the way it was used in this book it really made the storyline so much more interesting. 


Secrets Among Thorns was a book that had so many betrayals, earth shattering secrets, and heartaches that totally blew my mind. JA did an amazing job with keeping me guessing that I was too blindsided by one bombshell after another to figure anything out!! But when I did OMG!!! This ginger snapped!!! JA This is your best written book to date!! It deserves more than 5 stars!! 



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