The Thorns Remain

By: Jennifer Hartmann, Chelley St Clair

Narrated by: Neill Thorne, Kelley Huston

Vengeance.

Hiding deep within the shadows of human nature, it smolders…

Simmers…

Waits.

Only, for me, it was no longer a hibernating beast.

The day I discovered the wrongs committed against me, vengeance clawed its way right through me. The beast had emerged from its lair with a burning need to destroy the man who tore my marriage apart.

And now?

Now, it was my lifeline.

My dark lover.

My. Whole. Purpose.

Revenge.

They say it’s sweet in the end, and I believed them. I could almost taste that honey on my tongue, like a balm I needed to quell the bitterness.

But it was all a lie.

I was blindsided.

And not once did I think about who I might hurt along the way. I never considered the casualties that may fall across my path of destruction.

No…

Revenge is not sweet. Retaliation does not end in reward.

Vengeance is not justice.

The promises whispered by that beast within?

They’re all hollow.

All it ever wanted was to be set free.

In the end, I never expected things to be worse than when it all began.

I never expected the wreckage left in my wake.

I never expected her.

©2021 Jennifer Hartmann and Chelley St. Clair (P)2022 Jennifer Hartmann and Chelley St. Clair

Narrator

This is a new narrator for me, and I loved him! Loved that is was all narrarated by him as well. I pushed through the story line, although not my favorite from Jennifer Hartmann, u am glad I read it.

Beautifully tragic

5⭐️ 2🌶️ 4🎧

I’ve been meaning to read Evan’s book since I finished Lotus but life just got in the way and I’m so mad at myself for not making it a priority.

I loved this book so much! I felt so many emotions while reading it and even broke down crying at my kitchen table at one point. But it was all worth it in the end.

Evan was my kind of spiteful and petty. I loved him so much, even if his need for vengeance clouded his judgement so he didn’t see the full impact of his actions until it was too late.

Poor Josie just couldn’t seem to catch a break. I really admired her resilience.

Evan and Jodie’s story is not for the faint of heart but it was ultimately such a beautifully healing journey for both of them.

I really enjoyed the audiobook. Neille Thorne (lol I just noticed his last name) was wonderful as Evan and I enjoyed his Josie voice as well. Kelley Huston also did a wonderful job as Josie. The two of them really brought this book to life.

Didn't know I needed this?

I also have been a victim of this kind of betrayal and have thought about revenge. The same overwhelming emotion comes to me, that it will not heal my heartbreak. In the beginning of this book, I didnt think I could finish it. Then I felt his heart in some ways turning around and it made it easier to continue. Thank you again JH for ripping my heart out and then tying it up with a bow.

This hit my heart

I couldn't even guess the number of books Ive read and listened to in my life, but I've never had one hit me quite like this. I can't tell you how much of it was the story, the characters, or the amazing reading, but as I listened to this, I could feel the emotions of the main character. I felt them as dearly as if they were my own. I don't know what else to say, except that this book touched a place in my heart that I wasn't ready for, and I hope it has the same effect on you.

This book is going in my Favorite Folder!

This book is being added to my Favorites Folder which is saying alot. I only have a handful of books in this folder. This book had me engaged from the beginning and hooked until the end. I laughed and cried. It was a roller-coaster of emotions but very cathartic. Hartmann & St Clair did such an amazing job developing the story and the characters. I highly recommend this book. The narrator really brought the story to life.
To Note: The entire story is performed by Neill Thorne with the exception of the Epilogue. It is the only part performed by Kelley Huston.