The Final Gambit: Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Extended Synopsis

To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. But in The Final Gambit, survival is a high-stakes contact sport. With the paparazzi tracking her every move and financial pressures mounting, Avery finds herself more intertwined than ever with the enigmatic Hawthorne brothers. They know her secrets, and she knows theirs, but the ticking clock toward her becoming the richest teenager on the planet brings a new level of peril.

The arrival of an unexpected visitor at Hawthorne House throws the game into chaos. This newcomer brings a final, intricate puzzle that Avery and the brothers must solve together. As they are drawn into a dangerous confrontation against a powerful, unknown player, it becomes clear that this is no longer just about money—it's about hearts and lives. In the world of the Hawthornes, winning is the only option, but the cost of victory may be higher than anyone anticipated.