The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Summary from Goodreads:

Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Inheritance Games perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.

The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions - including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons.

Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that she's not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture - by any means necessary.

With nonstop action, aspirational jet-setting, family intrigue, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, The Hawthorne Legacy will thrill Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans and new readers alike.

Review:

So, I’m a little behind in my review writing….I literally bought the rest of this series, before completing the first book…Or I guess what was out in the seres because I believe there’s going to be one more! And I’m actually currently reading Book 2 in a different series by this author already… Since I last posted,  I moved and went through some big changes, so here I am several books later, trying to remember this one.

And if that last paragraph tell you anything, let it tell you that these books are extraordinarily addictive. If you want something light, with a little bit of romance, and a big question mark type riddle that will keep you guessing for the whole thing, look no further! Pure fun, is how I’d describe the whole series.

A little more is learned in this installment about the will, about the estate, and I think about Avery’s family. She’s still in a love triangle. There’s still riddles. The stakes seem higher. More folks seem out to get her and her fortune. And I guess part of the fun and suspense of this is just the absurdity. The amount of money is just crazy. It’s such a wish fulfillment/dream kind of book, how can you not want to read this? And throw in the mystery….

I don’t think book 2 is ever the best book in a series, but I flew through it and delved right into book 3. I give it a 9/10.