the hunted heir | book review + giveaway

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about the book

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?

publisher: kregel publications

release date: january 28, 2025

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review

if you love legal drama, you should definitely check out this debut novel!

it all starts at church on new year's eve, where private investigator nona taylor and attorney demarcus johnson meet for the first time, both having been coerced to the service for different reasons. the pastor asks nona for help after he receives a letter about a mysterious inheritance, which leads her to bumping into demarcus again, pretending he's her fiancé, and helping helping him with his own case.

what follows is a story full of drama and discoveries, along with some great character growth and banter. nona, especially, has some guilt and shame she's been carrying for years, and time with both the pastor and demarcus force her to confront the truth behind those feelings.

i did have a slight issue with the "bad guys." at first, their plan was to con the pastor out of his inheritance, hoping to take advantage of the fact that he might not know its full value. but then, they were doing things to prevent him from claiming his inheritance in the first place. maybe i missed something, but i couldn't quite figure out what they were trying to accomplish...

overall, the hunted heir is a solid read. for anyone looking for legal drama, romance, and spiritual growth, it's worth picking up.

i received a complimentary copy from the publisher. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.
 
 
considerations: 
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: mentions of God, prayer, and church
—content: violence, fire, mentions of loss of sibling

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.

giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of The Hunted Heir and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight January 29, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on February 5, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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