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The Forgotten One by Catherine Bybee is the second romance novel in the Heirs series. This time we get the lost brother, Maximillian Smith and tabloid journalist, Sarah McNeilly story. Filled with family, a delightful series arc, and plenty of swoons. I devoured their story.

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 workingman, 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.

I will be the first to tell you, I do not like billionaire romances, but The Heirs series has proven that wrong. Why? Because Chase, Alex and now Max have proven me wrong. I love these down-to-earth men and women and the story of how they became billionaires when their father died.

The overall story arc regarding the stipulations in their father’s will and the ruthless people surrounding them demands that the stories be read in the order of their release. However, each book features one couple’s romance, so if spoilers don’t bother you, have it. I am confident you’ll go back for the others…lol

Max was abandoned by his mother and grew up in the system, but that hasn’t stopped him from carving a life out for himself. When Chase and Alex show up at his door he doesn’t want what they are selling, but an odd gift and the chance to find his birth mother have him consenting to a DNA test.

In the meantime, Sarah McNeilly, a journalist known for her truthful posts at the tabloid who employs her, demands she find the dirt on Chase, Max and Alex. Who is Max and why is he spending time with the Stones? The tale hooked me from the start and enjoyed the chemistry between Max and Sarah. I was also delighted to spend more time with Alex, Chase and Piper, along with their friends.

A little suspense, a little drama, and family made this tale heartwarming. The characters feel genuine and I became caught up in their stories.

Fans of romance, siblings, and feel good romances will want to grab The Forgotten One and the first book, All Our Tomorrows; Stone’s story. The third book, No More Yesterdays is Alex’s story and will release in June 2025.

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About Catherine Bybee

New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in Washington State, but after graduating from high school, she moved to Southern California with hopes 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 International Bestselling Not Quite series, the MacCoinnich Time Travel series as well as the Internationally Bestselling Weekday Brides series. Her books have been translated in over twenty languages.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

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