The Hunted Heir by Jayna Breigh
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: January 28, 2025
Genre: Romantic Legal Drama

After a tragic loss, private investigator Nona Taylor swore off romantic entanglements and distanced herself from the world. Once a year, on New Year’s Eve, she attends church to beg God for forgiveness, haunted by the guilt of driving her twin sister to her death.

Attorney DeMarcus Johnson is determined to climb the ladder to partnership by winning high-profile cases at his Los Angeles law firm, harnessing his ADHD hyperfocus to excel. He’s everything Nona knows to steer clear of–an overconfident ex-jock willing to do anything for success.

Their worlds collide when Nona’s pastor receives a mysterious letter claiming he’s the sole heir to a substantial estate. Desperate for answers, Nona infiltrates a lavish charity ball, only to be found out by a suspicious stranger–so she latches onto DeMarcus and concocts a fib about being his fiancée.

Now bound by a false engagement, the pair reluctantly join forces to discover the truth about the inheritance. But when an unseen enemy strikes, they realize the stakes are higher than they thought. Can Nona and DeMarcus overcome their differences to keep the pastor safe, secure DeMarcus’s partnership, and preserve a future for themselves?

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My Review and Reflections

I never thought that I’d read a legal romance but after I read the book blurb, I knew I wanted to read this one. And I was right, from the moment I picked up this book, I did not want to set it down. It is exciting, thrilling, and romantic all rolled up into one really great read.    

I enjoyed that we not only got to hear Nona and DeMarcus’s point of view but we also got to hear the POV of one of the criminals. It added to the book. Instead of taking away from what Nona was doing in her private investigations, you were like, “No, Nona, not that” or “You almost have it, Nona”. It made it so much better when Nona got to where she needed to be in her investigation.   

I also never thought, I’d be the type to have or want a “book boyfriend” but oh, my, goodness… DeMarcus Johns may just be the perfect man. I hope that Breigh didn’t base this character on someone she knows because that would be embarrassing. Also, I have kids, DeMarcus’s age. But I stand by my statement.   

Nona’s investigative and legal skills were fun. I enjoy it when a FMC has non-traditional jobs (at least based on the books I’ve read) and do them so well. Nona’s need to guard her heart was well-explained and understandable. DeMarcus’s ADHD was written well. The habits he had to suppress it, such as clicking pens or burying himself in his work, were relatable.   

For me, this book brought with it a lot of firsts – first legal romance, first book boyfriend. This may be Breigh’s first book but I certainly hope it’s not her last. If you like a little bit of political espionage, a fast-paced thriller, or just some great characters this book is for you. 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher
All opinions are my own.

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About the Author

Jayna Breigh is a retired attorney living in the southeastern United States. She brings to her writing over a decade of experience in trust and estate litigation in Los Angeles. Breigh enjoys speaking at Christian women’s conferences, hosting Bible studies, and homeschooling her children. This is her debut novel.

Connect with Jayna by visiting jaynabreigh.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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