What would you do if you discovered you were the illegitimate daughter of a Mega-Millionaire who died leaving his entire fortune to you? That is the dilemma Savannah Morgan faces after receiving this news in a telephone call from a NY attorney. Edward Stone, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Stone News Corporation, leaves his entire estate to Savannah but there are several restrictions attached to this media mogul's legacy. She must live in New York, work at the Stone News Corporation and not be allowed to leave the State for any extended periods.

Savannah moves to the lovely Manhattan apartment owned by her father on the upper west side. She begins her job at Femme Magazine, as Editorial Assistant .She is enjoying a relationship with Alex Adair, aspiring writer, handsome hunk who wears Acqua Di Gio, and lives on Staten Island. She is also trying to mend the relationships with her step brother, Ned, and step sister, Caroline, who also work at Stone News Corporation, but want no part of Savannah who is the sole heir.

Savannah has some questions about the mysterious death of her father. Stone was killed in a car accident that was determined to have been caused by a drunk driver. Halstead Simms, the driver, a Brooklyn resident, died shortly of alcohol poisoning. Unable to ignore the questions and scandal surrounding her father's death, and not happy with the police report or the report from the PI that Ned hired she decides to investigate herself.

Her inquiries lead her to Washington, DC, where she meets and becomes romantically involved with Wesley Caldwell. Wes is the son of Senator Carys Caldwell, who gave up her seat after allegedly having an extramarital affair with Edward Stone. Her quest for answers continue and a smashing, surprising conclusion is established.

I was unaware that INDEPENDENTLY WEALTHY was the second in a series by author Lorraine Zago Rosenthal. NEW MONEY introduces the character of Savannah and tells us how she came into her fortune. I wish I had read that book first. It would answer many of the questions that I have about Savannah's previous family and background. The cast of characters in INDEPENDENTLY WEALTHY, although interesting are sometimes unrealistic. The ending left so much unanswered. With both romantic interests on hold and finding her outline for a novel she wants to someday complete, it is obvious to me that book three is a coming attraction.