We Used to Live Here
Charlie and Eve can't believe the deal they've gotten on an old house in a picturesque neighborhood. As they're working in the house one day, there's a knock on the door. A man stands there with his family, claiming to have lived there years before and asking if it would be alright if he showed his kids around. As soon as the strangers enter their home, uncanny and inexplicable things start happening. Even more weird, the family can't seem to take the hint that their visit should be over. When Charlie suddenly vanishes, Eve slowly loses her grip on reality. Something is terribly wrong with the house and the visiting family-- or is Eve just imagining things?--
About This Book
We Used to Live Here is a fiction romance novel by Marcus Kliewer, first published in 2024 by Thorndike Press Large Print. Readers can expect sweet heat; a emotional and dark tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fiction
- Heat
- Sweet
- Ending
- AMBIGUOUS
- Mood
- Emotional
- Published
- 2024
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A couple's dream home turns into a reality-warping nightmare after they allow a mysterious family claiming to be former residents inside for a tour.
- fans of psychological horror
- readers who enjoy surreal storytelling
- anxious
- Features established couple
This may not be ideal if…
- readers seeking a cozy romance
- readers who need a concrete HEA
- people with home invasion phobias
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: psychological thriller with romantic elements
Pairing: F/F
Power balance: equal
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst, and a satisfying emotional payoff.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
After moving into a picturesque old house, Charlie and Eve are approached by a stranger who claims to have lived there years ago. He asks to show his children around, and the couple reluctantly agrees. However, as the family lingers, the house begins to change. The laws of physics and memory seem to fail, and when Charlie vanishes, Eve must figure out if she is being gaslit by the strangers or if the house itself is consuming her life.
Central Conflict
Eve must survive an escalating psychological and potentially supernatural intrusion while trying to find her missing partner and determine what is real.
Setting
A picturesque neighborhood, specifically an old, unsettling house.
Themes
Strengths
- high tension
- unique psychological hook
- atmospheric prose
Consider before reading
- potentially confusing surreal elements
- bleak tone for romance readers
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — unsettling — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?
- 5
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 6
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 7
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 8
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Thorndike Press Large Print
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781420517491
- ISBN-10
- 142051749X
We Used to Live Here: quick answers
- Who wrote We Used to Live Here?
- We Used to Live Here was written by Marcus Kliewer.
- When was We Used to Live Here published?
- We Used to Live Here was first published in 2024 by Thorndike Press Large Print.
- What genre is We Used to Live Here?
- We Used to Live Here is a fiction romance novel.
- How spicy is We Used to Live Here?
- EIKNA rates We Used to Live Here as sweet heat.
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