The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

 

I absolutely loved The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes!  

Avery Grambs is a poor but determined teenage girl who is currently living out of her car and working towards a decent (but not great) future.  Tobias Hawthorne is a billionaire who loves puzzles.  For some unknown reason when Hawthorne dies, he wills almost his entire estate to Avery, much to the disdain of his disinherited family.  The catch is that Avery is required to move into this huge mansion along with the rest of the Hawthornes, including four swoon-worthy grandsons who cannot decide what to make of Avery and the whole situation.  

I loved that Avery had a very realistic approach to the whole upheaval of her life and delve into the mystery of why she won this colossal, unexpected prize (or curse).  She is more interested in solving the puzzle than spending the money, which draws the attention of all of the Hawthorne hotties (or grandsons).  She is strong and refuses to let anyone belittle her or push her around no matter how hard they try!  She is also very smart and able to solve many of the billionaire’s puzzles while shuffling between the four curious and very different brothers.  

The author does a great job of portraying each character and their individual differences.  Nash is the country boy who speaks with a drawl, wears boots in the mansion, rides an old motorcycle, and cares more about helping those in need than spending money.  Grayson should have been the heir to the business side of the inheritance because he is so well-spoken and highly educated in such matters.  His voice holds power and he has been preparing his entire life to be the heir to his grandfather's estate.  Jameson is the thill-seeking bad-boy in the family.  He likes to stand on ledges, drive fast, and do anything that will give him a adrenaline rush.  Xander is the baby of the family and loves to play with robots, eat scones, and make things explode. All four boys have grown up competing with each other to solve their grandfather's riddles and make him proud. 

Tobias Hawthorne had only two daughters, both of which are very unhappy to see that their extravagant lifestyle is now in the hands of young girl they’ve never even met.  They both spend every chance they get trying to make Avery feel little and undeserving.  

Personally, I am not that great at solving codes and riddles, but I loved watching how these characters worked their way to the answers, sometimes together and sometimes fighting each other the whole time. Of course there's a little romance thrown in - but how can you choose between the brilliant, gorgeous Hawthorne brothers? I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys young adult, puzzles and codes, mysteries, romance, or any combination thereof.   

Barnes, J. L. (2020). The Inheritance Games. Little, Brown and Company.

Den of Sorrows (Grey Wolves #9) by Quinn Loftis

Den of Sorrows, The Grey Wolves Series, Book 9

Author: Quinn Loftis Release Date: March 25, 2016

Jewel of Darkness (Gypsy Healer Series #3) by Quinn Loftis

Jewel of Darkness

(Gypsy Healer Series #3)

by

Quinn Loftis

Dalton Black never thought he'd find his true mate. His dark past convinced him that he could never be worthy of one, but the Great Luna did not agree. She saw fit to give him a gypsy healer, the purest of heart among their kind. And now that he's finally found her, she slips through his grasp and into the hands of Volcan, a corrupt high fae driven mad by his own need for power. Now Dalton, with help from his own powerful friends, must find Jewel and rescue her before Volcan can use her blood to create witches and once again throw off the balance of good and evil.
As their journey begins, Perizada will once again lead a group of wolves on a hunt to bring down evil, but little do they know that Volcan is just a drop of blood in the sea of supernatural beings about to darken their path. 

My Review ❈❈❈❈❈

Holy Freakin' Fae!!! This book completely tore at my heart from beginning to end! But I couldn't possibly love Jewel more. She is so strong and loving, willing to sacrifice anything for her loved ones. The gypsy healers have all already been through so much but I have a feeling their trouble is just beginning. One crazy, demented fool after another bent on torturing them and causing them pain. And on the good side - mating with jealous, over-bearing, smothering, furry werewolves that demand your complete devotion from the moment they stake their claim. But they're all a big ball of sexy so it can't be all bad. Anyway, I'm not sure how much more I can take!! I want to know the whole story from beginning to end right now, but I also don't ever want it to end! So I'm forced to hold out until the next installment to get my Greywolves fix.

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Den of Sorrows, The Grey Wolves Series, Book 9

Author: Quinn Loftis Expected Release Date: March 25, 2016

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Jewel of Darkness

(Gypsy Healer Series 3)

by 

Quinn Loftis

Dalton Black never thought he'd find his true mate. His dark past convinced him that he could never be worthy of one, but the Great Luna did not agree.  She saw fit to give him a gypsy healer, the purest of heart among their kind. And now that he's finally found her, she slips through his grasp and into the hands of Volcan, a corrupt high fae driven mad by his own need for power. Now Dalton, with help from his own powerful friends, must find Jewel and rescue her before Volcan can use her blood to create witches and once again throw off the balance of good and evil.

As their journey begins, Perizada will once again lead a group of wolves on a hunt to bring down evil, but little do they know that Volcan is just a drop of blood in the sea of supernatural beings about to darken their path.   

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Synopsis

Lucy might’ve beaten Alex the Chameleon, but the cost of his defeat was too much to bear. After losing a beloved member, Sheffield Donovan temporarily disbands the show. Abandoned by the ringmaster and her friends, Lucy is left to pick up the pieces of their ruined circus – and defend it against those waiting for the opportunity to strike.

During one of these attempts, Lucy learns of Augustus Rivers, the leader of his so-called gifted mafia. When Lucy is offered a chance to infiltrate the Rivers’ household, she jumps at the opportunity to seek vengeance on the mastermind. Augustus instead surprises everyone by proposing that the powerful female Firestarter work for him. It’s everything the Donovan Circus isn’t, an offer Lucy finds more enticing than she ever expected.

With the Donovan Circus in shambles and the gifted world on the cusp of war, can Lucy Sullivan figure out who she’s meant to be? Or will her fire destroy everything they’ve built?

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About the Author

Liz Long is a ridiculously proud graduate of Longwood University with a BA in English. Her inspiration comes from action and thriller genres and she spends entirely too much time watching superhero movies. Her fabulous day job as a social media editor includes writing for a publishing company in Roanoke, VA.

Her first book, Gifted, is the first book in the Donovan Circus series, where superpowers meets the circus. Burned is the second adventure. Her standalone book Witch Hearts, is a story about a serial killer hunting witches for their powers. Her newest book A Reaper Made is an NA Paranormal tale of a Reaper using magic to save her family from demons. All titles are available at Amazon on Kindle and paperback, Barnes & Noble for Nook, and iBooks.

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Synopsis

Allison O'Malley's plan is to go to grad school so she can get a good job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She has carefully closed herself off from everything else, including a relationship with Ethan, who she's been in love with for as long as she can remember. What is definitely not part of the plan is the return of her long-lost father, who claims he can bring Allison's mother back from the dark place her mind has gone. 

Allison doesn't trust her father, so why would she believe his stories about a long forgotten Irish people, the Tuatha de Danaan? But truths have a way of revealing themselves. Secrets will eventually surface. And Allison must learn to set aside her plan and work with her father if there is even a small chance it could restore her mother's sanity.

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Synopsis

Allison thought it was crazy enough when she found out her father, Liam, wasn't entirely human. But now she has to join his magical allies to unravel his former mistress's plans. Aoife wants to keep Allison's parents apart forever.

 Despite Allison's efforts to keep Ethan, the only guy she's ever cared about, out of this supernatural mess, fate keeps throwing him back into the mix. 

 Will Allison be able to find the amulet that holds the enchantment Aoife placed on Liam and destroy it? 

Are Ethan' s feelings for Allison strong enough to endure the magic of the Tuatha De Danaan?

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Synopsis

The time has come. Allison's quest to save her mother from Aoife's wicked enchantment will test everything she believes in. 

Who is trustworthy in the land of the Fair Folk, the Tuatha de Danaan? 

It's up to Allison, along with her host of allies, to unravel the truth. 

Journey along and discover the power of family, love and duty as Allison faces the most difficult trial of her life.

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My Review ❈❈❈❈❈
I am reviewing this trilogy as a whole because I buzzed through it all at once without being able to stop!  That right there tells you how amazing it is! I was addicted from the first chapter. I have a huge fascination with anything concerning Irish so the Tuatha de Danaan immediately intrigued me. Allison is such a kind and loving person, she would do anything to take care of her mother. And then there's dreamy, sexy Ethan.  He's always been part of her life and she can't imagine being without him. But they both seem to have a little trouble expressing how they feel about each other at first.  It always takes a bit of magic and danger to make you realize how much you care!  There's plenty of danger once Aoife comes on the scene.  She's completely evil and will do anything in her power to destroy Allison's family.  Despite all the evil, I would still love to be a part of the world of the Tuathe de Danaan! This will be a series that I will read over and over! I absolutely loved it! 

About the Author

Laura Howard lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children. Her obsession with books began at the age of 6 when she got her first library card. Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High and other girly novels were routinely devoured in single sittings. Books took a backseat to diapers when she had her first child. It wasn’t until the release of a little novel called Twilight, 8 years later, that she rediscovered her love of fiction. Soon after, her own characters began to make themselves known. The Forgotten Ones is her first published novel.