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Montgomery Heirs #2
Forsaken Son
I’ve been forsaken.
Black sheep. Outcast. Whatever you want to call me, it probably fits.
I'm the one who asked questions. Who bent the rules. Who didn't settle for "because I said so."
And so, they labeled me the difficult one.
After finding ourselves kicked out of our homes, Julia and I moved to Miami.
It was the escape that we needed from our families.
We needed a fresh start.
A new life.
I love my wife.
She loves me.
We’ve lost so much already, and now we’re losing each other, too.
Our marriage is on the brink of ruin, and we can’t seem to pull ourselves back together.
Something is missing.
I’m losing her.
I’m losing her.
I’m losing her.
I love my wife.
She loves me.
He loves her.
She loves him.
And so do I.
Black sheep. Outcast. Whatever you want to call me, it probably fits.
I'm the one who asked questions. Who bent the rules. Who didn't settle for "because I said so."
And so, they labeled me the difficult one.
After finding ourselves kicked out of our homes, Julia and I moved to Miami.
It was the escape that we needed from our families.
We needed a fresh start.
A new life.
I love my wife.
She loves me.
We’ve lost so much already, and now we’re losing each other, too.
Our marriage is on the brink of ruin, and we can’t seem to pull ourselves back together.
Something is missing.
I’m losing her.
I’m losing her.
I’m losing her.
I love my wife.
She loves me.
He loves her.
She loves him.
And so do I.
- GenresDark RomanceM M F
411 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2026
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Aubrey Hawke
7 books82 followersAubrey Hawke is an independently-published author with a passion for telling character-driven stories that tug at the heart and take her readers on an emotional journey.
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December 8, 2025
I feel like I've been waiting forever for this book, and it was absolutely worth the wait! I finished it two hours ago and I'm still recovering from all the heartbreak and I’m still swooning because of the HEA.
I loved this love story so much! I absolutely adore Aubrey and her books are truly the best, but this is my absolute favorite of hers. The emotions in this book are so real, I'm don’t cry much, but I felt the tears welling up just reading the prologue 😆.
I felt so much sympathy for all the main characters. They all had their flaws and made mistakes, but my heart broke for everything they went through in their pasts. The shitty families, the struggles, the violence. And all of that just because they wanted to be themselves. It made me want to be a better person for everyone in my life.
I finished this book in a few hours, I couldn't put it down! In my opinion, these tropes (marriage in trouble, husbands best friend, mmf in thruple dynamics), aren’t written often enough and they are definitely my favorites so I really enjoyed this book! I love Aubrey’s writing style so much, she has outdone herself with this book!
Can’t wait for the next Montgomery sibling’s story!
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I loved this love story so much! I absolutely adore Aubrey and her books are truly the best, but this is my absolute favorite of hers. The emotions in this book are so real, I'm don’t cry much, but I felt the tears welling up just reading the prologue 😆.
I felt so much sympathy for all the main characters. They all had their flaws and made mistakes, but my heart broke for everything they went through in their pasts. The shitty families, the struggles, the violence. And all of that just because they wanted to be themselves. It made me want to be a better person for everyone in my life.
I finished this book in a few hours, I couldn't put it down! In my opinion, these tropes (marriage in trouble, husbands best friend, mmf in thruple dynamics), aren’t written often enough and they are definitely my favorites so I really enjoyed this book! I love Aubrey’s writing style so much, she has outdone herself with this book!
Can’t wait for the next Montgomery sibling’s story!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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December 10, 2025
This book brought the emotions! I went in expecting to love Tripp which I so did but Connor was more than I expected. Julia’s character is fantastic. I love her taste in books and want her to be my bestie.
Tripp and Julia are HS sweethearts and they genuinely like each other. Not just love which can fade but they like each and have a deep connection to one another. They start to fall apart after some tough times and that leaves them still liking each other but the physical and emotional connection is lost. Tripp knows he is losing her but he can’t seem to stop that train from derailing.
Tripp is an absolute rockstar. That’s not even a good enough description for his ability to love and keep loving those in his circle. I’m not sure many people can walk through the fires that he has walked through and come out on the other side. All three of them have tragic stories but I feel like at the end of the day Tripp saved them all. He is the rock and the glue they need to get their HEA.
Check TW’s.
Tripp and Julia are HS sweethearts and they genuinely like each other. Not just love which can fade but they like each and have a deep connection to one another. They start to fall apart after some tough times and that leaves them still liking each other but the physical and emotional connection is lost. Tripp knows he is losing her but he can’t seem to stop that train from derailing.
Tripp is an absolute rockstar. That’s not even a good enough description for his ability to love and keep loving those in his circle. I’m not sure many people can walk through the fires that he has walked through and come out on the other side. All three of them have tragic stories but I feel like at the end of the day Tripp saved them all. He is the rock and the glue they need to get their HEA.
Check TW’s.
January 16, 2026
Raw. Emotional. Beautiful. This book delves deep into Tripp and Julia’s relationship. Each bring their own family dilemmas, and lack of parental acceptance of who they really are. Connor is their mutual friend who they eventually lean on to bring forth a HEA despite having their own situationship. 🥵 Can’t wait to read and heed about the next sibling!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I devoured Forsaken Son by Aubrey Hawke like a gluttonous raccoon allowed free rein in a dessert buffet, no crumbs left, just a pile of emotional wreckage over here. Julia, Tripp, and Connor’s story completely destroyed me, then somehow rebuilt my heart and soul with gentle, stubborn hands. If storytelling at the highest level had a PhD, Aubrey would be its valedictorian delivering a thesis while simultaneously rocking us all in her arms.
This book is a masterclass in heartbreak and yearning. Aubrey once again peels back layer after layer of emotional armour. With betrayal, secrets, grief, desire, and all that delicious messiness in between. Then somehow manages to stitch it into a narrative so visceral it feels like it’s breathing against your chest. The way the tension takes place between Julia, Tripp, and Connor is nothing short of art; every tiny glance when no one else is watching, every soft touch on the sly, every unspoken word is steeped in a longing that hurts so damn good you almost laugh at how perfectly it’s done. I felt every thrum of jealousy, every ache of regret, every bit of grovelling, every trembling hope as if it were happening to me. My therapist bill is on the post Aubrey, just a forewarning.
And then there’s Drumstick…..my naked little tattooed ball of angry judgement and discontent who somehow became my favourite walking contradiction in the entire universe. He will forever live rent free in my head, a chaotic little heartbeat of snark, attitude, and stubborn softness that refuses to be matched (he’s a cat fyi, I’m talking about a cat).
Forsaken Son isn’t just five stars, it’s five stars with a standing ovation, a tear stained kindle, and a soul that’s still happily bruised from how deeply this book hit. If you ever wonder what a perfectly told, fiercely emotional romance looks like, this is it.
This book is a masterclass in heartbreak and yearning. Aubrey once again peels back layer after layer of emotional armour. With betrayal, secrets, grief, desire, and all that delicious messiness in between. Then somehow manages to stitch it into a narrative so visceral it feels like it’s breathing against your chest. The way the tension takes place between Julia, Tripp, and Connor is nothing short of art; every tiny glance when no one else is watching, every soft touch on the sly, every unspoken word is steeped in a longing that hurts so damn good you almost laugh at how perfectly it’s done. I felt every thrum of jealousy, every ache of regret, every bit of grovelling, every trembling hope as if it were happening to me. My therapist bill is on the post Aubrey, just a forewarning.
And then there’s Drumstick…..my naked little tattooed ball of angry judgement and discontent who somehow became my favourite walking contradiction in the entire universe. He will forever live rent free in my head, a chaotic little heartbeat of snark, attitude, and stubborn softness that refuses to be matched (he’s a cat fyi, I’m talking about a cat).
Forsaken Son isn’t just five stars, it’s five stars with a standing ovation, a tear stained kindle, and a soul that’s still happily bruised from how deeply this book hit. If you ever wonder what a perfectly told, fiercely emotional romance looks like, this is it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Yo, Aubrey! I don't remember signing up for emotional whiplash!! Yet, here we are, a complete mess...
Just going to preface this by saying that I have never been married nor do I intend on EVER getting married, so my opinions will absolutely be holding some biases. Anyway...
We have our lovely rock hard abs and tattoo having Tripp, mister romantic grizzly bear energy himself. Mmm I really enjoyed him. However, his emotional repression pissed me off in the beginning. Don't worry y'all he grows, and GROWS 🤪
Then there is Julia, pretty, dumb, emotionally unstable Julia. I was about ready to reach in my book and slap her silly!
And my chaotic little heard throb Connor, he's yummy and feels safe but I'm still mad at him a little bit. And I'm allowed to be!
The books leads with Hallmark vibes and then leads you on an emotional roller coaster of a life time!! I paused. I blinked. I slapped my face in frustration, several times. And listen, I respect forgiveness, I respect communication, what I do NOT respect is the emotional math this book expected me to do without a calculator! Somehow, Tripp is so emotionally resilient like a Buddhist on Xanax with how he decides to heal, in my personal opinion.
On the flip side though, I want what she gets in chapter 24, OH MY GODS PLEASE!
I finished it confused, impressed, and weirdly proud of the audacity that Aubrey Hawke has. Girl, you did me in with this one!
I would highly recommend if you love chaos wrapped in glitter, emotional parkour, and plots that make you question what the author has been up to 👀
Just going to preface this by saying that I have never been married nor do I intend on EVER getting married, so my opinions will absolutely be holding some biases. Anyway...
We have our lovely rock hard abs and tattoo having Tripp, mister romantic grizzly bear energy himself. Mmm I really enjoyed him. However, his emotional repression pissed me off in the beginning. Don't worry y'all he grows, and GROWS 🤪
Then there is Julia, pretty, dumb, emotionally unstable Julia. I was about ready to reach in my book and slap her silly!
And my chaotic little heard throb Connor, he's yummy and feels safe but I'm still mad at him a little bit. And I'm allowed to be!
The books leads with Hallmark vibes and then leads you on an emotional roller coaster of a life time!! I paused. I blinked. I slapped my face in frustration, several times. And listen, I respect forgiveness, I respect communication, what I do NOT respect is the emotional math this book expected me to do without a calculator! Somehow, Tripp is so emotionally resilient like a Buddhist on Xanax with how he decides to heal, in my personal opinion.
On the flip side though, I want what she gets in chapter 24, OH MY GODS PLEASE!
I finished it confused, impressed, and weirdly proud of the audacity that Aubrey Hawke has. Girl, you did me in with this one!
I would highly recommend if you love chaos wrapped in glitter, emotional parkour, and plots that make you question what the author has been up to 👀
December 10, 2025
I always have the hardest time expressing my feelings in words for how a book makes me feel. This one hit me right in the heart. Aubrey has yet to disappoint me with her stories.
This story is a beautiful tapestry woven with themes of betrayal, forgiveness, healing, loss, and love. It touched my heart deeply, especially for the little boy with an enormous and kind heart who endured the worst from his parents. My heart ached for the young girl whose mother should have been her protector, and I felt a profound sadness for the teenager who faced immense loss and had to take on a challenging role.
Initially, I was quite angry with Jules and Connor, but as the story unfolded and the pieces of the puzzle came together, I gained a clearer understanding of how everyone ended up where they did. Tripp shines as the best uncle, friend, and partner, and I absolutely adore the bond he shares with Brody. I sincerely hope that by the end of the series, all the Montgomery children find some healing from the various traumas their parents inflicted upon them. This story is a testament to the power of love and resilience, leaving me with a heart full of hope.
This story is a beautiful tapestry woven with themes of betrayal, forgiveness, healing, loss, and love. It touched my heart deeply, especially for the little boy with an enormous and kind heart who endured the worst from his parents. My heart ached for the young girl whose mother should have been her protector, and I felt a profound sadness for the teenager who faced immense loss and had to take on a challenging role.
Initially, I was quite angry with Jules and Connor, but as the story unfolded and the pieces of the puzzle came together, I gained a clearer understanding of how everyone ended up where they did. Tripp shines as the best uncle, friend, and partner, and I absolutely adore the bond he shares with Brody. I sincerely hope that by the end of the series, all the Montgomery children find some healing from the various traumas their parents inflicted upon them. This story is a testament to the power of love and resilience, leaving me with a heart full of hope.
December 7, 2025
I don't even know how to put into words how I feel, Aubrey I love you and I hate you haha
Tripp, Connor and Julia are such a beautifully complicated love story, we start with heart break and deception and end with the most beautiful love story between three people that I've ever read. Through this whole story I saw so much of myself in Julia and Tripp (Connor baby I still love you haha), from the pain Julia went through with the emotional abuse of her parents and the way her mom treated her about her weight. To Tripps struggle with Brody's cancer when he was younger, and how his parents ripped Nash out of their lives.
Watching these three fight for their love, even through all the hard points (and boy did these three have hard points haha) was so bitter sweet, Connor was always their missing piece it just took some struggles and a couple moments of me going "what are you doingggg just ask for a hug don't go right to sleeping with him!" For them to find their happy ever after, and 🥹 these three deserved it!
No book by Aubrey is an "easy read" in the sense of how your emotions will feel haha, but this one was exceptionally hard, particularly when Tripp has this moment “I’m not angry,” he insists through a white-knuckled grip on a drinking glass that I haven’t seen anyone use since my first day at the shop. “I’m just tired of being fucking right about them.” I relate way too much to Tripp, the pain he feels from his parents not accepting and loving all of his siblings how they should but especially his struggle of accepting himself through it all.
Aubrey...my love....bestie...my author who writes the most brutal heart breaks but ends in the perfect HEAs , thank you for this story cause watching them heal helped heal little parts of me 🥹🖤
Tripp, Connor and Julia are such a beautifully complicated love story, we start with heart break and deception and end with the most beautiful love story between three people that I've ever read. Through this whole story I saw so much of myself in Julia and Tripp (Connor baby I still love you haha), from the pain Julia went through with the emotional abuse of her parents and the way her mom treated her about her weight. To Tripps struggle with Brody's cancer when he was younger, and how his parents ripped Nash out of their lives.
Watching these three fight for their love, even through all the hard points (and boy did these three have hard points haha) was so bitter sweet, Connor was always their missing piece it just took some struggles and a couple moments of me going "what are you doingggg just ask for a hug don't go right to sleeping with him!" For them to find their happy ever after, and 🥹 these three deserved it!
No book by Aubrey is an "easy read" in the sense of how your emotions will feel haha, but this one was exceptionally hard, particularly when Tripp has this moment “I’m not angry,” he insists through a white-knuckled grip on a drinking glass that I haven’t seen anyone use since my first day at the shop. “I’m just tired of being fucking right about them.” I relate way too much to Tripp, the pain he feels from his parents not accepting and loving all of his siblings how they should but especially his struggle of accepting himself through it all.
Aubrey...my love....bestie...my author who writes the most brutal heart breaks but ends in the perfect HEAs , thank you for this story cause watching them heal helped heal little parts of me 🥹🖤
January 4, 2026
I absolutely devoured this in one sitting. The first 50% in particular is so emotional and heart wrenching. You really feel connected with Tripp, Connor and Julia, and I loved every broken part of their story. I feel this combination of tropes, cheating, husband's best friend, mmf, isn't something you see very often but Aubrey smashed it and it felt realistic and raw. I probably would have liked a tiny bit more spice but what is there was spot on. I don't actually want to say too much as I think this book is best experienced without any preconceived ideas. I highly recommend and cannot wait for the rest of the series.
4.5 ⭐️
4.5 ⭐️
February 12, 2026
It seems like I am the minority on this one. I just felt like the relationships had gaps in the development. Like the fact that the affair went on for over a month yet there really wasn't full mentions of it. The first time they were all together in the hotel...you missed all of the conversation that Tripp and Julia had about possibly bringing Connor into bed with them and even the aspect of Tripp forgiving him for sleeping with his wife. Even his forgiveness of Julia seemed to be so quick and not really discussed. I just feel like it missed some key points on building their life together.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 13, 2026
Another book by the amazing Aubrey
I adore the characters names and of course drumstick
The level of spice In each book just keeps increasing
Tripp is definitely a heart wrenching story
I knew my heart would shatter then be healed but man the twist this book takes makes me so happy for him.
Julia is strong willed and knows what she wanted even if it wasn’t in the way she should have gone about it
Adding Connor is saved them and him.
Loveeeeeddd it
I adore the characters names and of course drumstick
The level of spice In each book just keeps increasing
Tripp is definitely a heart wrenching story
I knew my heart would shatter then be healed but man the twist this book takes makes me so happy for him.
Julia is strong willed and knows what she wanted even if it wasn’t in the way she should have gone about it
Adding Connor is saved them and him.
Loveeeeeddd it
January 7, 2026
I was waiting for this book the moment I finished wicked son I love this author I am obsessed with mm romance but I also love a why choose situation the book is is spice , sweet , fast paced it pulled on my heart strings and gave me everything I needed it does have cheating but technically they were always meant to all be together so is it really cheating can wait for more from this author
January 25, 2026
Forsaken Son
This one had me all in my feels in the beginning and broke my heart, but Aubrey managed to stitch it back together. They all deserved so much better in their pasts, but together found their future. I usually struggle to read marriage on the brink tropes, but this one was done well!
This one had me all in my feels in the beginning and broke my heart, but Aubrey managed to stitch it back together. They all deserved so much better in their pasts, but together found their future. I usually struggle to read marriage on the brink tropes, but this one was done well!
January 25, 2026
Forsaken Son
Forsaken Son was such a great read. It dives deep into the lives of the main characters, showing how each of them has grown,both as individuals and together. The story is emotional at times while still being fun, which made it such an enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartfelt and engaging read.
Forsaken Son was such a great read. It dives deep into the lives of the main characters, showing how each of them has grown,both as individuals and together. The story is emotional at times while still being fun, which made it such an enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartfelt and engaging read.
December 15, 2025
Full review coming 🥰
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