4 / 5 ⭐️'ˢ 

 

"The Family Secret" by Kiersten Modglin 

 

Austyn Murphy and Lowell Bass are a newly engaged couple who travel to the Bass estate to handle Lowell's parents' unexpected deaths. However, the estate holds dark and sinister secrets that begin to unravel as Austyn delves deeper into the family's history. 

 

Modglin weaves a web of mystery and intrigue, drawing you into a world of secrecy and tradition that is anything but welcoming. As Austyn uncovers hidden truths about the Bass family, including her fiancé Lowell, she realizes she may have made a grave mistake. The tension escalates as Austyn's friend Emily joins them at the estate, and the dynamics between the characters shift, revealing fractures in their relationships. 

 

Holding true to Modglin’s style this was a page-turner!