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The Family Secret
2023
First Published
3.91
Average Rating
280
Number of Pages

Their new home has a terrifying secret… When freshly engaged Austyn Murphy and Lowell Bass receive the news that Lowell’s parents have died unexpectedly, they set out for the historic Bass estate to handle their affairs and lay the former heads of the family to rest. Enshrouded in layers of secrecy and tradition, the Bass estate, and the family residing within its walls, give anything but a warm welcome. When the idea of staying in the home permanently is brought up, Austyn witnesses a side of her future husband she’s never seen before. Late one night, Austyn overhears a whispered conversation, revealing she hasn’t been given the full truth about the world she’s marrying into. And when Emily, an old friend, calls with devastating news of her own, Lowell and Austyn invite her to join them for a visit at the estate. Upon Emily’s arrival, a confession is made, causing a rift in the seemingly impenetrable bond the girls once had. As Emily settles into their home, becoming closer to Lowell than ever before, Austyn fears she’s made a grave mistake. Trapped inside the Bass estate under the ever-watchful eye of the staff and her soon-to-be family, Austyn makes another chilling discovery—something so terrible it changes everything. With distressing revelations hidden around every corner and time running out before final decisions are made about her future, Austyn must uncover the truth about the opulent and powerful Bass family…at the risk of becoming another one of their dark secrets.

Avg Rating
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Number of Ratings
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Author

Kiersten Modglin
Kiersten Modglin
Author · 52 books

KIERSTEN MODGLIN is an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over a 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 husband and daughter. 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. CONNECT WITH KIERSTEN: ➜ WEBSITE: kierstenmodglinauthor.com ➜ NEWSLETTER: kierstenmodglinauthor.com/nlsignup ➜ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kierstenmodglinauthor ➜ KMOD SQUAD: facebook.com/groups/kmodsquad ➜ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kierstenmodglinauthor ➜ TWITTER: twitter.com/kmodglinauthor ➜ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@kierstenmodglinauthor ➜ TEXT ALERTS: kierstenmodglinauthor.com/textalerts Kiersten Modglin may be coming to a city near you! Check out her “events” tab to see all the signings she’s attending in the near future: ➜ kierstenmodglinauthor.com/events

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