Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Summary
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In "Games Untold," Jennifer Lynn Barnes expands her 4-million-copy bestselling Inheritance Games universe with eight irresistible stories. What secrets lie in "That Night in Prague"? This collector's dream - optioned by Lionsgate - reveals the romantic mysteries fans have been desperately waiting to uncover.
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A Deadly Dance of Secrets and Riddles
Imagine waking up to find someone you love covered in blood. This is how "The Inheritance Games: Untold" plunges us into a world where billion-dollar inheritances, family secrets, and intricate puzzles create a dangerous game where trust is the ultimate luxury. The story opens with Avery Grambs descending through pearl-gray clouds over Prague, the ancient city materializing beneath her private jet like a medieval dream. Despite having unlimited wealth at her disposal, Avery remains grounded, focusing on her charitable foundation rather than embracing her media portrayal as "Saint Avery" - the unexpected billionaire with a heart of gold. When her phone buzzes with a message from Jameson Hawthorne - "Welcome to the City of a Hundred Spires, Heiress. Feel like a game of Hide and Seek?" - a familiar thrill courses through her veins. Their relationship has always been built on elaborate puzzles and dares, with carefully crafted rules: the hider keeps their phone, GPS tracking remains active, and the seeker has one hour. Prague becomes their personal chessboard, with its labyrinthine streets and architectural wonders serving as their playground. The narrative takes a dark turn when Jameson disappears for fourteen hours, leaving the normally composed Avery pacing their luxury suite. When he finally returns through a hidden door concealed behind an antique mirror, he's covered in blood. A deep cut at the base of his neck extends into longer red lines tracing his collarbone in an almost triangular shape - or more accurately, an arrow. Someone has wielded a blade with precision against him, suggesting a calculated message rather than random violence. Despite his injuries, Jameson maintains his characteristic swagger: "I know, Heiress. Bleeding is a good look for me." But beneath his rakish smile lies something troubling - he smells like smoke, his shirt is smudged with ash, and there's a slight tremor in his usually steady hands. When their security chief demands answers, Jameson deflects with practiced ease, spinning a tale about investigating an old passage in the hotel's foundation.
The Art of Puzzles: Jameson and Avery's Games
The Ties That Bind: Hannah and Toby's Story
Secrets Across Generations
The Legacy of Riddles: Trust and Betrayal
A Puzzle of Love and Redemption
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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