Synopsis

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee spins a dazzling tale of long-lost relatives, overnight riches, and unexpected romance in the dramatic second book of The Heirs series.

Sarah McNeilly is a rare find in the tabloid industry. She won’t ignite gossip. She finds the truth. And for once, that’s what her boss wants. With her job on the line, Sarah’s latest assignment is to identify the elusive “Maximillian Smith,” unearth his connection to the billionaire Stone family and dig up some dirt.

Yesterday Max was an ordinary working man, concerned with little more than the price of gas. Now, he suddenly has a family, jaw-dropping wealth, and an avid (if clumsy) reporter on his trail. With the press threatening to destroy his new life, he needs to release his real story strategically, and Sarah is the key—not to mention an adorable yet invaluable resource for finding his mother.

As Max and Sarah team up to peel back the ugly layers of Max’s past, they stumble heart-first into their fiery attraction. But when their research threatens their newly built trust, it’s their future that is on the line.

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Review

I fell in love with this series with the first book, and with the ending, I knew I had to read the rest of the series featuring the Stone family. This book did not disappoint!

At the end of the first book, Alex and Chase have found their brother, Max. It is a rocky start for these siblings since Max has walls up from childhood. He was one of those children that got lost in the system after his mother abandoned him. However, this new family is just what he needs; he just doesn’t know it yet.

Sarah is an ethical tabloid reporter. That seems contradictory, but she writes stories that keep the magazine out of court. When she finds Max, she lucks into an exclusive that will make or break her career…if her boss will do what he is supposed to do. He is one of those bottom feeders who seems to thrive on ugly gossip.

I enjoyed picking up where I left off with the first book and delving into Max’s world. I am sure it was hard to determine where he fit now that he was an heir to a fortune. There are some touching and tender moments regarding a kid from the street, his relationship with Sarah, and even the journey to find his mother and those he ran into along the way.

I had a hard time putting the book down. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. And, of course, I was a bit envious of the trips on the private jet! Max and Sarah grow and become better people by the end of the book. There are many chuckle-worthy moments, too.

I can’t wait for the last book, which I am sure is Alex’s story. She doesn’t think she will find love, but I wonder if there is a potential hint at the end of this book. I could be wrong! I will have to wait for the next book to uncover her story and secrets.

We give this book 5 paws up.

About the Author

Catherine is a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Indie Reader bestselling author. In addition, her books have also graced The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists. In total, she has written over forty-five beloved books that have collectively sold more than 11 million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full time and has penned The Not Quite series, The Weekday Brides series, The Most Likely To series, and The First Wives series.

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