Unspeakable

by Jenna Jordan

He promised her love. What she got was something unspeakable…

Natalie Beaumont has is a charming husband, two beautiful children, and a house nestled in one of Pennsylvania’s most admired suburbs. To anyone passing by, she’s the picture of devotion and domestic bliss.

But behind closed doors, Natalie is unraveling. And her mother-in-law won’t leave her alone.

Strange dreams haunt her sleep. Her husband, Martin, insists she’s just tired. That she worries too much. That she should trust him. And so, he plans a trip—a surprise weekend away at his family’s remote cabin by the lake. No children. No distractions. Just the two of them.

Natalie is unsure but Martin is insistent. And Natalie always obeys.

But what waits beyond the trees is something far darker than she could ever have imagined.

Because some homes aren’t built to keep you safe, they’re built to keep you prisoner…


Unspeakable is a chilling, story of control, complicity, and the dark rituals families keep buried. Perfect for fans of The Last House on Needless Street, The Push, and Sharp Objects.

“For fans of Verity, Rebecca, and Gone Girl, this is domestic noir with teeth—sharp, unflinching, and impossible to forget” -Reader review

Genres: Thriller

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2025

Reviews

[Anne Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was there an editor? There were so many plot holes in this and missing words that it was laughable.

[Lynne Biniker · Rating 1 out of 5]

I felt like this book was all over the place. I often wasn’t sure whether I was reading about the past or the present, and the storyline felt far-fetched at times. Natalie’s character was also disappointing—I struggled to understand why she would tolerate years of abuse from her husband and her in-laws.

[Vani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Demasiado lento y sin grandes misterios.

[Aimee Berg · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ll give this two and a half stars.

This book kept my attention mostly because I wanted to smack the crap out of Natalie’s husband and mother in law, but then it takes a very dark twist that I was unprepared for…. Just be aware this book gets pretty graphic with some disturbing subject matters near the end.

The story dragged on and honestly a lot of it was just Natalie being berated the whole book so it was kind of hard to stomach. Coupled with what happened at the end with her husband’s perverted “club,” I just wanted to beat up everyone in this book except for her and her kids lol. A frustrating read with a kind of satisfying ending I suppose? Natalie is strong and resilient but it’s disgusting what happened to her and other women. I’m glad that whole family is dead, they definitely had to go.

[Julia Flanary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Editing error. Leon is Martins brother who is a Lane but he all the sudden has the last name Beaumont. Confusing.

[Heather Olson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not gonna lie, I hated this and wish I hadn’t finished it. The characters were awful. The truth of what was going on with the husband and his family was wild…like it was just for shock value. The way the Natalie suddenly started standing up for herself and her actions at the end were far fetched considering the fact that she wouldn’t even breathe wrong in front of her husband or mother-in-law in the beginning. Poor Eve.

[Maureen Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Natalie Beaumont appears to have a charmed life – a successful husband, two beautiful children, and a stunning home in one of Pennsylvania’s best suburbs.
Natalie’s mental health however is deteriorating. Her husband insists she’s just overtired. He plans a weekend away at his family’s remote cabin. No children. No distractions - just the two of them. His mother will house sit and mind the children. Natalie is unsure as she does not welcome her mother-in-law’s influence on her two children, but Martin is insistent, and Natalie always submits. What she faces at the cabin however is something far darker than she could ever have imagined.

The concept of the story is sound, it delivers everything promised in the book release notes as the story unfolds. Themes in the story include coercive control, emotional stress, physical and emotional abuse, depraved sexuality and self-indulgence .

Despite the grim events and appalling situation Natalie faces, the author has managed to portray her resilience, survival and tenacity throughout the narrative.

Overall it was an attention grabbing story, not for the faint-hearted. I have scored the book 4 stars out of 5. The book will appeal to readers who enjoy graphic, uncompromising stories with contemporary themes.

[maureendoyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super intense and Unpudownable!!

I cried 😥through a lot of this wonderful but book was so thrilled how Natalie came through this horror with her children and her dignity intact! Now im smiling! Thank you to Amazon for providing these incredible books.
I've been sick with a debilitating stroke and I'm finally getting better with reading and only helping myself with almost no help except from my amazing adult son who works two jobs and still makes time to help me! I'm so very lucky🙌

[Kari Corbett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drags at first but you'll want to power through that, the info is highly relevant to the last half. Blew through last half in one sitting. So riveting, kept attention and just had to know what was next. Appeared overall to be a true story, a horrific true story. Like a first hand account by the author. Although reader knew it was fiction, one couldn't help but wonder about the events being real.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! A good read!

This was such an exciting brutal story about a woman who learned to save herself. It is difficult to read, with the abuse and torture she suffered before she could free herself and her children in the only way that she could. So if you want an exciting quick read, this is the one.

[Andrea conniff · Rating 4 out of 5]

not a bad plot but…

Were there even chapters in this book? It just went on and then the next line started a new “chapter” it was an odd edit if I’m being honest. Idk who edited for her but they sucked! Some terrible wording mistakes, spelling mishaps and umm hellllloooo!!!!! Chapters???? lol

[Terri Voth(TV) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Behind the mask

This is definitely a book worth reading, but is not for all readers. Natalie has learned to fit in her husband's life, but she doesn't remember everything. She forgot who she really was. After some horrible things happened to her, she discovers herself again and finds her strength again.

[Tara Sulsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, wow and wow!!

Jenna Jordan, you are an amazing, talented author!
The first of your books I've had the most pleasure to to read, I was attracted by this one by the title and boy, I have no regrets!
The story was so real, gripping and intense, I loved every word!
I would wholeheartedly recommend ordering this book without delay!
You won't regret it!!
Thank you! 🙂

[Louise Mullins · Rating 2 out of 5]

The premise is intriguing and I was thoroughly enjoying how claustrophobic and tense the plot was becoming but there are so many editing errors (typos, words missing or wrong words used, missing punctuation, jumping from one sentence to another without full stops or capital letters, subjects changing without a line or paragraph break, and a weak FMC) that I struggled to read it. I did however finish it and sell I can say is i wasn't expecting the Pelicot ending. It's dark, covers sensitive topics, just nut very authentically or well unfortunately.

[Debbie Marti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent storyline but too many inconsistencies, too many edits that didn’t get caught. Maybe it’s just me, but this distracts from the story when I’m reading a book. Was it the knife or the carving fork? Stuff like that.

[Kiah Hamilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an okay read but I’m so confused by Natalie’s married and maiden names because her married one was Lane but then called her father in law and brother in law- Beaumont, which I thought was her maiden name….

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book

[Jiayaaa · Rating 1 out of 5]

dnf: i just couldn’t really get into this book, it’s not that it’s bad, just couldn’t get into.

[Kim Leach · Rating 5 out of 5]

sexual abuse

I liked this book. What she went thru was hell and it was good to see her on the other side of it.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

So abhorrent that it was fascinating

[Amy Batson · Rating 2 out of 5]

just…meh

This book was not edited. Like, at all! Many continuity and spelling errors. It had potential but it needs serious help.

[Jenna Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was completely hooked. Loved this. I was on the edge of my seat and couldn’t wait to read more!

[Tempest Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

page tuner

Excellent book. This was one of the most screwedup things I have ever read in my life. And I’ve been around for a long time.