The Hawthorne Legacy: The bestselling, addictive, twist-filled mystery and TikTok sensation! (The Inheritance Games Book 2)

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Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the beloved bestselling The Inheritance Games

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 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, two of 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, Knives Out-like 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.

**Don't miss a moment of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games.

Reading them all? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold, Glorious Rivals, and The Same Backward as Forward.

Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Naturals series (The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the enovella, Twelve), The Debutantes duet (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and The Lovely and the Lost.

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Published Aug 2, 2022

358 pages

Average rating: 8.02

396 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Hawthorne Legacy* delivers fast pacing and clever puzzles, especially after a slower start. Fans enjoy the deepening mysteries, the d...

jpubs
Feb 02, 2025
8/10 stars
I very much enjoyed this one again, but it still felt like the ending was botched. The additional twist actually detracted from the story more than it added. But I'll still be reading book 3, waiting for the romance to heat up a little more.
Erica Lincke
May 26, 2026
8/10 stars
This is the 2nd book in this series, so I was super excited to continue the mystery. The first book was such a page turner and ended on a cliff hanger. This book started a little slow, but it picked up the pace about 40% in where the mysteries started to get deeper. I love a treasure hunt for answers & the dynamic between the brothers and the girls. It’s was sometimes hard to keep track of ALL the characters. I needed a flow chart at times but overall, I enjoyed this book.
Anna leigh
Feb 20, 2026
More about Avery and Grayson and Jameson…the mind game continues….while they navigate threats and love interests…..(loved it and it wasn’t boring as most series end up becoming for me)
BookListLinda
Feb 14, 2026
8/10 stars
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Second installment in this trilogy kept me engaged and loving the characters. And the drama!
Kellyo
Jan 03, 2026
7/10 stars
Continuation of the series and it hits the same as the first.

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