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The Hawthorne Legacy

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes · The Inheritance Games #2

2021 · 380 pages · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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📖 651k+ Goodreads ratings

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📚 Book 2 of an ongoing series (5 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 5 of 4 books published

📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 4.7 AMZ to 4.2 GR to 4.2 R.io

About this book

When a shocking revelation rocks Avery's world at the end of The Inheritance Games, she's thrust deeper into the glamorous and dangerous world of the Hawthornes — desperate to uncover why a billionaire stranger entrusted her with his fortune instead of his own family. As Avery chases answers across stunning locations and high-stakes mysteries, she finds herself caught between two brilliant, magnetic grandsons who each pull her in different directions, while shadowy enemies circle closer. With billion-dollar secrets, electrifying romance, and nonstop twists that will keep you guessing, this sequel amps up everything you loved about the first book while deepening the central mystery in the most satisfying ways. It's the perfect blend of intrigue, luxury, and swoon-worthy tension that'll have you absolutely hooked.

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