Verity
Lowen’s ghostwriting job at the Crawford home turns into something much more sinister when she discovers an unpublished manuscript by Verity herself—filled with confessions that blur truth, horror, and obsession. This isn’t your typical romance.
Tropes & Themes
About This Book
Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, is offered the opportunity to complete the remaining books in a bestselling series after the original author, Verity Crawford, is incapacitated. Upon moving into the Crawford family's Vermont home to sort through Verity's notes, Lowen becomes intrigued by Verity's husband, Jeremy, and their young son, Crew. As she delves into Verity's manuscripts, Lowen uncovers disturbing revelations about Verity's past, including her involvement in the deaths of her twin daughters. This discovery leads Lowen to question Verity's true nature and the circumstances surrounding her accident.
The novel intricately weaves elements of psychological suspense, exploring themes of obsession, deception, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction. As Lowen's feelings for Jeremy deepen, she finds herself entangled in a complex web of moral ambiguities, torn between revealing the unsettling truths she has uncovered and protecting the family she has grown close to. The narrative's tension escalates as Lowen grapples with the consequences of her discoveries, leading to a chilling and thought-provoking conclusion.
What Readers Say
Many readers praise 'Verity' for its gripping plot twists and unputdownable nature. Fans note the author's ability to craft a chilling atmosphere that keeps them hooked. Some readers find the graphic content and dark themes unsettling, with content warnings for sensitive topics. Critics mention the underdeveloped characters and plot holes as common criticisms. Ideal for fans of psychological thrillers seeking a dark, twisty read.
Rating Distribution
Based on 123 Open Library ratings
Reader Reviews
7 curated reviewsBarb Taub
Jul 11, 2014
powering all the fantastic inventions that the 19th century really should have had
Quick: what makes a story steampunk? Steam of course, powering all the fantastic inventions that the 19th century really should have had. Brainstorm a basic list and you might come up with gears, airships, goggles, chronometers, aristocrats, pirates, adventurers, spunky do-gooders, urchins Branch out a bit, and you bump into vampires, werewolves, and the other night-time-bumping things. Add them all together, throw in an antisocial American, and you have the grocery list that went into Verity Hart Vs the Vampyres. Jennifer Harlows new omnibus presents the adventures of Lady Verity Hart: geniu
BJC
Jun 11, 2014
Series Good
This book (#4) almost ruined the entire series for me. Not the story - but the "printing". Mismatched pages, double pages, entire paragraphs cut, missing parts. VERY, difficult to read and the further you go the worse it gets. I should get a rebate on this. If I was not so in love with this story I would have thrown it in the trash (but could not since it is on my kindle). I really wanted to give the a 1 star because of this printing mess - but it would not be fair to the series and the author. Was this a self-published book? Where oh where was the editor? Also, I actually hate these
DonnaGrace
Jun 19, 2014
Verity is a fun read.
I would have given this series a 5 star rating, however, it needs to be all put together in one book. Each was to short on it's own. Other than that, I really thought that it was a fun read!
Kindle Customer
Apr 2, 2018
Fun, interesting and exciting
I adore the story,the time period and how the inventions of that time are use. I simply admire her lead characters. But I would prefer Jennifer Harlow would have put all of the short stories into one book. I would have paid $5.00 in the first place.
Stephanie (Bookfever)
May 23, 2014
Better than part three!
Verity Hart Vs The Vampyres: Part Four was definitely interesting as Verity and Jamie close closer and we get to meet Jamie's werewolf relatives which causes all kinds of intrigue and trouble. This part has only two chapters but they're pretty long so it's not like it's too short or anything. It's just right. In the first chapter not a whole lot happens except that Verity wants Jamie's relatives to help him. He, of course, is not up to this idea at all but he lets her talk him into it anyway. I just think it's adorable because I can totally see how Jamie just can't say no to her. There's more
Yourname Here
Oct 15, 2014
Good book
I like all of the characters and the plot well enough. It took a bit long for the action to kick in but was worth it in the end.
