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The Brothers Hawthorne
Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Brothers Hawthorne

Quick Answer

Read "The Brothers Hawthorne" as the 4th book in the The Inheritance Games sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Final Gambit" (Book 3)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 4th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>OVER 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Grayson Hawthorne</b> was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Jameson Hawthorne</b> is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favor, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and win an impossible game of greatest stakes. Luckily, Jameson Hawthorne lives for impossible.<br> <br> <br> <br> Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, Grayson and Jameson--with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune--must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to <i>win.</i><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>**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</i>. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>Reading them all? The ideal reading order is</i>: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold,<i> </i>Glorious Rivals<i>, and</i> The Same Backward As Forward. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Naturals series </i>(The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, <i>and the enovella,</i> Twelve)<i>, The Debutantes duet (</i>Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), <i>and </i>The Lovely and the Lost</b>

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Inheritance Games conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Brothers Hawthorne?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Brothers Hawthorne before The Final Gambit?

No. We recommend reading The Final Gambit first. The Brothers Hawthorne is the 4th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Brothers Hawthorne required reading for the The Inheritance Games?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Brothers Hawthorne in the reading order?

Currently, The Brothers Hawthorne is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.