#hawthrone legacy

[reisimscorner]

Later at night Alaric called together his parents to discuss a matter of outmost importance. 

Both Gregoria and Conrad were curious about what he wanted to say. When Alaric was a young and innocent boy, he used to ask for their guidance even about small issues, like when he has found a bird with broken wings and wasn't sure if it was ok to take it away from its nest to heal it. Or when he has found a wounded cat on the streets and wanted to take him home, but asked for their permission first. As he grew older, he no longer confided in them as he used to. They knew this was only natural, but it hurt the same. And now, he once again turned to them which must have meant that what he wanted to talk about was something important.

"Father, mother, I'd like to ask for your opinion about something." Alaric paused for a moment to wait for his parents' reaction, but continued talking after Conrad signaled him that they are listening. Alaric took a deep breath, taking a moment to gather his courage. "I'd like to get married," he declared, looking at Gregoria’s and Conrad’s faces with withheld breath.

"That is wonderful news, son!" Conrad couldn't contain his happiness, while Gregoria was still suspicious. She knew Alaric wouldn't ask for their opinion if there wasn't a catch to this story.

"But?" She asked, letting Alaric know that he should finish what he wanted to say.

"It is Giselle who I want to marry."

Gregoria wasn't surprised at all, she knew Alaric had a unique fondness towards injured and hurt animals, and well, Giselle could have been seen as that way as well. And they were childhood friends – it was always obvious to her that Alaric liked that girl.

However, Conrad didn't grasp the situation immediately, he just looked questioningly at his son until Gregoria kicked his legs under the table. That made him come back to his senses.

"That Giselle?" He asked. Gregoria couldn't believe this was Conrad's first reaction, and she almost kicked his legs under table once again.

"Father, please, don't use that tone with her," Alaric berated his father. He wouldn't tolerate anyone talking to his future wife in that way, not even his own parents.

"No, you're right, I didn't mean it that way. I'm sure she must be a fine young lady if you like her so much. And we never really cared about gossips."

"Your father is right. You don't have to be worried about what the villagers will think. We are fully supporting your decision, Rickie. Right, darling?" Gregoria looked at Conrad who nodded in agreement as well.

Alaric was relieved that his parents were thinking this way, although the issue wasn't this in the first place. He knew that they would support him, even if at first, they didn’t agree with him.

"That's not it. I'm just not sure if the Lord Marquis would let Giselle go that easily. Even though she's only half noble and is treated like a common servant, she still belongs to them."

With that, both of them understood the root of Alaric's concern. It was true that their family was well known and respected in Londoras, but they were still ordinary farmers, peasants as the nobles would say. Of course, they also had some qualities that would come handy for the Marquis family so the situation wasn't completely hopeless. They just had to figure it out how to play their cards to reach the desired outcome.

The three of them spent the next hours coming up with the details of the agreement they could present to the tax collector, the official representative of the Marquis family who would come in the morning as usual. That was their chance to set everything in motion.

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[moonsbypadfoot]

grayson hawthorne.

[never-enough-novels]

18+

See at your own risk

I would HAWkthu grayson HAWthorne

[the-inheritance-games]

Why are all the Hawthrorne’s so hot?!?

Because they’re HAWThornes 🥵

[starrynightsxo]

AHHHHHHHHHH GRAYSON STOP. SELF SACRIFICIAL MEN??? BROTHERLY LOVE??? PLEASE.

[xo-zozo]

hi! hope you’re having a good day 🩵

could you please do hcs about toby and jameson (like if he really was present in ave’s life like a father, how would he perceive Jamie dating Ave, if he'd be too protective and so on)

let's forget that he's basically his uncle lmao

yess pookie

side note, this request makes me sad because like toby should be able to be in avery’s life and HES NOTTTTTT

~ i think toby would definitely pretend to not like jameson just for the sake of it but would secretly like him and think he’s funny

~ every time jameson tried to put his hand around avery waist or smth toby always goes “HEY WATCH THE HANDS” or smth like that

~ don’t even get me started on the kissing he would probably go into cardiac arrest

~ but in general he would actually think that jameson is good for her and stuff

~ they would definitely have the grumpy x sunshine dynamic if you know what i mean 😭

~ when avery, jameson and toby were in the car together jameson would play the clean version of songs and toby would be like “where’s the original version??” or like “this isn’t what i remember the lyrics being”

~ jameson would make jokes and he would pretend to be unbothered but he secretly thinks they’re all funny

~ not about jameson and toby but xander definitely fills toby in on ALL the drama that has happened while he was gone

~ jameson REALLY wants to take him and grayson to a concert just because it would be really funny

~ toby occasionally forces jameson to watch all of his favorite movies

~ whenever toby actually has to go to public events jameson and xander are the ones who hype him up

~ definitely would not let jameson drive; he would always think that he was gonna crash the car

~ when he does let him drive he’s always yelling directions at him

~ he’s always the one who’s telling jameson to be quiet when he’s talking at events and stuff because i just know that man YAPS

~ the two of them are avery’s biggest supporters

[stilessbaseballbat]

I just want Grayson Hawthorne to recommend me a book. I'd even be happy with a business or finance book. Is it too much to ask my gosh

[therichantsim]

[classicallyunprepared]

The Ski Lodge Revisted

Grayson teaches Avery how to ski, but more happens afterward.

"You're allowed to want things. Max keeps telling me that."

"The last time I wanted anyone, it nearly tore my family apart." I feel my face getting hot. I don't mince my words. Although, my statement had been accurate.

Avery saw my face. Her lips part slightly, and she’s for me to say something but I can’t muster anything to say.

"What was she like, Emily?"

Oh, Emily? I didn't know where to start.

"She was bold and brilliant and daring. She was chasing, always chasing after what was next, the next thrill, the newest adventure. She wanted to be a part of everything. Always. She hated being left out and hated when life got stale. She knew how to make sure she was never bored. And she never was, she had this way about her: she felt so full of excitement. It made you feel like you were a part of it, her world."

Avery bit her lip and looked at the ground, not quite meeting my eyes.

"Did you love her?"

I took a breath.

"I did. I, I thought I did. We were brought up so close, but I don't think she let me in. I knew she was running, from the pain, from her sickness. She told me that I made her feel like I was the one who really got her. But I don't know if I ever did."

I let out another breath. I felt tears welling in my eyes. A cool hand took mine.

"I'm sorry." Avery met my eyes. "I'm sorry. For losing her, for everything. I can only imagine how much it'd hurt." I took a deep breath.

"If I had been there, if I had gotten out and moved my body, I could have saved her."

"Grayson, you can't blame yourself. It isn't your fault. You have to believe that."

There it was. People had been telling me this ever since. Xander had said it when she died. It had been one of the first things he'd said to comfort me. You can't blame yourself Gray, Emily was sick. There is nothing you could have done, even if you had run to save her. And later, when he'd skipped dinner for days, spending time in the pool, swimming or looking at Hawthrone Foundation papers: you can't do this, you can't keep hiding yourself in your room away from everyone. Emily is gone, but you can't keep blaming yourself. You have to live.

And he had. He started going back to dinner, spending time with his brothers, playing games and joking with Jameson and Xander and Nash. Xan was right. He needed to be there for his family. But falling in love, that was off the table. Losing control like that, there was no way he could do it again. Keeping everyone safe, it was the least he could do.

"You know, you and Xander aren't too different."

"Really? Am I a crossaint-loving mastermind behind all this?"

I couldn't help but smile, just a bit.

"More than you think actually. He told me the same thing. That I shouldn't blame myself, that I should go on and live."

Avery's hand held mine tighter.

"It helped. I've been back to business, trying to keep this family from falling apart again."

"And that's working great."

"Well, there have been plenty of unexpected complications." I rubbed my temple.

"And I'm one of them."

"It isn't your fault." I looked her in the eyes.

Avery bursted out laughing. She smirked, amused.

"Not, not on a personal level. Grandfather would have thrown us into chaos no matter what. I know he would."

"It's kind of funny, isn't it?" Avery smiled. "I'm some random girl that got thrown into all of this."

"Avery, it wasn't random. He chose you because you're special. You're brilliant, thoughtful, and so strong. I don't know why he wouldn't choose you...why anyone..."

I bit my tongue, searching for the words for half a second.

"Grandfather saw something in you. Something that impressed him. It makes perfect that he'd chose you for his heir."

Avery looks at me and raises her eyebrow a bit.

"You keep doing that." She says, "You keep doing that thing where you say something so nice to me and then it feels like you're biting your tongue."

"Pulling your guard back up. You're allowed to feel things, Grayson. You're allowed to... you're allowed to want things."

I realize that my hand has moved away from hers. I put my palms together, clutching my fingers. It feels too close to be like this with her. I feel her breath, her sitting next to me, and I remember the chill of her touch.

"I can't do this. I can't do this to him again. I told Jameson I would teach you to ski, that's it. Avery, I'm here to help you, but I can't be anything more than. I can't let Jameson get hurt again."

Avery let out a deep breath.

"But what about yourself? Do you really think it makes it better for me to see you like this? Do you think it's easier for me to pretend there is nothing there? That I don't feel things for you, that I don't care. That every time you're with me, I feel like I'm floating and safe and like there's no one else. Don't you think it hurts me to be around you and watch you shut down. Every single time. Not because you don't care, but because you're so afraid, so afraid of feeling something. Of taking any chances or trying, even trying to be happy. You're allowed to want things Grayson, and I don't know if that's me or Emily back or what, but... You can't, no a person can't go on like this Gray. I can't stand to watch you like this."

"You kissed me. When they asked me about Toby. There were a million ways to distract me, to cover up my words, to keep everyone distracted. Why did you kiss me, Grayson? If you didn't want to."

I almost want to deny it. To cover myself with lies, to build up the wall again. To protect myself, to protect all of us, but I can't. And thankfully, Avery doesn't stop.

"Because I haven't stopped thinking about it. I can't stop... Max told me once, when I was afraid. When I felt like, after my mom had died, that I didn't deserve to feel again. That to be open to more love would be to betray her, would make me in the wrong. Max said to imagine standing on a hill. Who is with you up there? Who is the one standing by your side. For so long, I thought I was standing alone. But it's you, Grayson. Every time I think about that hill and who I want standing right beside me, it's you Grayson."

Avery's gaze hadn't left mine. It was all out there, all of it. My mind could be swarming with possibilities, but I go still.

"Avery" I breathe.

She took my hand. She is sitting close, so close. Her hazel eyes are lit up and they rest on mine. I can hear her breath.

"Grayson, please"

I move closer and my lips meet hers. Gently, slowly at first. I hold onto her hair and kiss her more. Letting myself want it. Putting myself into it all. I feel the heat between us, the soft pull of her lips on mine grow stronger, deepening into the kiss. Letting myself feel and fade and fall into the moment. Letting myself let go, and be, really be with her. I smile, after what feels like forever and an instant, when she gently pulls away.

Avery Kylie Grambs. It was a very risky gamble.

[sunlitblunt]

Does anyone have book recs that are like The Inheritance Games because that book has COMPLETELY RUINED me. I need to try more books with some male leads like Jameson. THAT DUDE HAS MY HEART *CRIES OUT LOUD*

[reisimscorner]

That night, Annora and Gregory sneaked out of home to attend the party held at the abandoned barn in the forest that was a common gathering place for the teens in the village. At first, Gregory wasn’t planning to tag along his sister, he never was too enthusiastic about partying and sneaking out in the night – this has always been his sister’s thing. But this time, he changed his mind. It was due to something Annora has told him which actually made sense. It was the following:

“Greg, I know your ultimate goal is to move back to the capital and that is why you are working so hard on your blacksmithing skills. I’m not saying that this is not an admirable achievement nor do I want to underestimate Uncle Bernard’s business, but have you not thought about that maybe this will not be enough? What if he would like you to take over his shop here in Londoras, what then? In my opinion, what you need most right now are connections. Why don’t you join me tonight, and see if there are others as well who could help you go to the capital?”

This made Gregory think through everything he has planned until now. He knew Annora was right – as of now, nothing was certain, and if the worst would come true, he would be in a dire need of an emergency plan as well.

He was still thinking about this issue when they’ve arrived at the barn, danced and drank a bit – he wasn’t completely there in the head. At least until his gaze landed on Sela Weaver. That is when he had an idea. What if he could make sure that he will inherit his master’s business in the capital?

This was the first time he looked differently at Sela. He didn’t see her anymore as a childhood friend, but as a young lady who weren’t, in fact, a bad party. As a result, Sela also finally had a sliver of hope to win over Gregory’s heart.

Meanwhile, Annora has also found a handsome lad and delayed no further to seduce him.

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[haleyrose19]

"Let's begin"

They started as always with a secret.

"Libby and I are getting married" Nash said getting down one knee in front of Libby. She immediately said yes then it was her turn.

"I found out I am pregnant" Libby said looking Nash she gave he a sloppy kiss before pulling her in for a hug.

As everyone else confessed their secrets Avery was just giddy to tell hers. She had to change it because of the turn of events with Libby secret. So after Xander said his secre5 which turned was he had a boyfriend she blurted hers.

"I feel ever since I gave birth to Jamie I have been walked over like a doormat," She said crying. "I feel like when you guys played games you exclude me or when I am included I am treated like a porcelain doll"

She was successfully crying now which was probably the hormones. The boys and Libby tried to console but she decided to just excuse herself from the game. She went upstairs to her room and went to tunnels and started venturing the estate she has lived here 8 years and still hasn't seen it all.

She made it halfway through tunnel before being ambushed by Jameson. She started walking a different way and was cornered by Grayson. She tried to go different directions but each way blocked by a Hawthrone.

"Let me go Jameson" He did but then she was grabbed by Grayson. He held her close and let her cry into his arms. Afterwords he released and they left the tunnels.

[simsatlantic]

and of course a new furry little friend to go along with the new place. Everyone meet Spatula

[a-thousand-sims]

The Hawthornes held Celementine's birthday before the funeral of Autumn. While everyone was sad, everyone had a lovley time.

[starrynightsxo]

jameson hawthorne... my oh my... 🤭🤭🤭

[carolineworld]

ALL THE BOOKS I’VE READ IN 2022

I’m so late to this but here it is :)

JANUARY:

A Kiss For A Kiss by Helena Hunting 5 ⭐

Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey 2⭐

Ugly Love by Coleen Hoover  2⭐

From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata 5⭐

The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise 5⭐

FEBRUARY:

Corrupt by Penelope Douglas 2⭐

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas 4′5⭐

Hideaway by Penelope Douglas 4⭐

All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata 4⭐

Piso Para Dos (The Flatshare) by Beth O’Leary 4′5⭐

The Intimacy Experiement by Rosie Danan 3′25⭐

Neon Gods by Katee Roberts 5⭐

Addicted To You by Kristina and Becca Ritchie 2⭐

Terms And Conditions by Lauren Asher 5⭐

MARCH:

Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas 3′75⭐

Conclave by Penelope Douglas 3′5⭐

Ricochet by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  4⭐

Addicted For Now by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Hook, Line And Sinker by Tessa Bailey 5⭐

Kiss The Sky by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Hothouse Flower by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Fire Night  by Penelope Douglas 3⭐

Thrive by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  4′75⭐

Addicted After All by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Fuel The Fire by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Long Way Down by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Some Kind Of Perfect by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly 4′75 ⭐

Bound By Honor by Cora Reilly 1′75 ⭐

Bound By Hatred by Cora Reilly 3′75 ⭐

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 3 ⭐

APRIL:

Todo Lo Que Nunca Fuimos by Alice Kellen 2 ⭐

Mr. Masters by TJ. Swan  3 ⭐

Todo Lo Que Somos Juntos by Alice Kellen 3′5 ⭐

Mr. Spencer by TJ. Swan  3 ⭐

Electric Idol by Katee Roberts 4⭐

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides  4⭐

Marriage For One  by Ella Maise 2⭐

Bound By Temptation by Cora Reilly 4 ⭐

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle  4 ⭐

Bound By Love by Cora Reilly 3⭐

Bound By Blood by Cora Reilly 3⭐

Twisted Emotions  by Cora Reilly 4⭐

Twisted Pride by Cora Reilly 4⭐

Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly 5⭐

Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma 3 ⭐

MAY:

Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan  5⭐

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan 4 ⭐

Whatever It Takes by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

Wherever You Are by Kristina and Becca Ritchie  5⭐

JUNE:

Faking With Benefits by Lily Gold  5⭐

Marfil by Mercedes Ron 2 ⭐

One Percent Of You by Michelle Gross  5⭐

My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey 4⭐

People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry 4 ⭐

A Million Kisses In Your Timeline by Monica Murphy 4 ⭐

Meet Me Halfway by Lilian T. James  5⭐

JULY:

Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter 3 ⭐

Puck Shy by Teagan Hunter 5 ⭐

Blind Pass by Teagan Hunter 5 ⭐

One-Timer by Teagan Hunter 5 ⭐

Texting Titan by Kaci Rose  3 ⭐

The Favor by Suzanne Wright 3 ⭐ 

Royally Screwed by Emma Chase 4 ⭐

Royally Endowed by Emma Chase 5 ⭐

Royally Matched by Emma Chase 5⭐

Sin Bin by Teagan Hunter 5 ⭐

Ignite by Melanie Harlow 3 ⭐

AUGUST:

Blind Side by Kandi Steiner 5 ⭐

Flawless by Elsie Silver 5 ⭐

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score 5 ⭐

Praise by Sara Cate 3⭐

Eyes On Me by Sara Cate 4⭐

Give Me More by Sara Cate 5⭐

Mercy by Sara Cate 3⭐

SEPTEMBER:

Beach Read by Emily Henry 5⭐

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace  5⭐

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4 ⭐

The Hawthrone Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4 ⭐

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 3 ⭐

Nanny For The Neighbors by Lily Gold 4 ⭐

Mile High by Liz Tomforde 5 ⭐

OCTOBER: 

Sunny Disposition by Deanna Grey 3 ⭐

I Dare You by Isla Madden-Mills 3 ⭐

I Bet You by Isla Madden-Mills 4 ⭐

I Hate You by Isla Madden-Mills 3 ⭐

I Promise You by Isla Madden-Mills 5⭐

Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark 4 ⭐

Scoring Chance by Teagan Hunter 5⭐

Heartless by Elsie Silver 5 ⭐

Out Of The Gate by Elsie Silver 3 ⭐

Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark 3⭐

Savage Lover by Sophie Lark 5⭐

Bloody Heart by Sophie Lark 5⭐

Broken Vow by Sophie Lark 5⭐

Heavy Crown by Sophie Lark 2⭐

NOVEMBER:

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson 5 ⭐

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson 4⭐

 As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson 3⭐

DECEMBER:

Happenstance by Tessa Bailey 3 ⭐

Lucky Number Eleven by Adriana Locke 2 ⭐

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison 4 ⭐