The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Summary
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The Hawthorne Legacy continues Barnes's puzzle-filled thriller where billion-dollar inheritances meet deadly secrets. This 6-million-copy bestselling sequel transformed its author from 20-book veteran to first-time NYT bestseller overnight. Which Hawthorne brother would YOU inherit?
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A Billion-Dollar Game of Chess
Deep beneath Hawthorne House, in labyrinthine tunnels carved into stone, Avery Grambs makes a startling discovery: the mysterious chess player she knew as "Harry" is actually Tobias Hawthorne II-the supposedly dead son of the billionaire who inexplicably left his entire fortune to her. This revelation transforms what was already an extraordinary situation into something far more complex. Why would an eccentric billionaire leave billions to a teenage girl with no apparent connection to his family? Was it mere coincidence that "Harry" appeared in her life precisely when she was most vulnerable, or was this elaborate game planned decades in advance? The tension between Avery and Jameson Hawthorne crackles in the tunnel's close confines. Their previous adventure solving Tobias Hawthorne's puzzles left them with an undeniable attraction, but Jameson had pushed her away claiming it was for her protection. Now they strike a calculated wager: whoever solves the mystery of Toby Hawthorne first wins. The stakes are deeply personal-forgiveness versus emotional boundaries-establishing a central dynamic that drives everything forward.
From Nobody to Heiress Overnight
Secrets Behind Bricked Walls
Messages Written in Invisible Ink
Family Fractures and Deadly Warnings
The Truth Unravels
Taking Control of the Legacy
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