The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is mystery fiction and the second book in the series. After the secrets that were unveiled in the last book, Avery Grams must continue the search as to why she has the inheritance. Now, she must find who has the answers to her questions, the man who refuses to be found. She knows she’s not a Hawthorne by blood, thanks to a DNA test but there are too many leads to her family history. Now, there’s more than one mystery, and things–and feelings–are about to get complicated.
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is mystery fiction. Avery Grams has one plan: graduate high school, get a scholarship, and leave. Her life flips upside down when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves his inheritance to Avery. Except, she doesn’t know Tobias. And she definitely doesn’t know why she received the inheritance. To keep the treasure, she must live in the mysterious Hawthorne mansion, full of generational secrets and lies.
What would you do if you were suddenly given billions of dollars from a total stranger you have never met before? Is it an accident? Do they have the wrong person? No, everything Tobias is planned perfectly. So why Avery? What caused Tobias to choose her to solve the greatest mysteries in a life-threatening situation tied up with the Hawthrone family when she has absolutely no relation?
The Cousins is a plot twisting story with many turns which will keep you reading until the last page. 3 cousins. All from different backgrounds. All of these years the Story family had fallen apart when their estranged grandmother decided to take her children’s inheritance leaving one note, “You know what you did”, leaving no explanation. After all of these years, she asks her grandchildren to work for the summer at her resort and all 3 discover that she is not there.
The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward, is the perfect summer read. The story follows three moms who all have sons the same age. One night while the three boys Xavier, Bobcat and Charlie, were out riding bikes they came across a dead woman's body. Panicked, the boys and their parents called the police but in fear of being a suspect remained anonymous. The thrilling story switches from different points of view, revealing hidden secrets and unexpected twists.
In Verity, by Colleen Hoover, Lowen is offered the deal of a lifetime by Jeremy Crawford: to complete his famous wife's last 3 books. In need of the money she accepts the deal and moves into their house. But things are not as they seem, the family has secrets and the longer Lowen stays the more she finds out. What secrets will be uncovered?
Rating: 4 My rating for this book is a 4 because the book had a great plot line and it was well written. I also think that the book was using too much suspense at times which is why this is not a 4.5.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows the 4 famous Riva family siblings. The story covers what happens in the 24 hours leading up to, during, and after the well-known Riva party as well as the history of their family. Throughout the party secrets will be exposed, punches will be thrown, and the place will go up in flames. Let’s just say the rager will be one to remember. This book was unlike any book I've read before and I absolutely loved it.
Home Before Dark is an exceptionally well-written psychological mystery book. While reading this book I felt several different emotions. At the beginning of the book it was somewhat of a slow read, showing you the daily life of the main character, but as the story accelerates the story gets more and more fascinating. There are so many different twists in the book and none of the aspects are too predictable making it an enjoyable read.
