The Hunted Heir - by Jayna Breigh (Paperback)

About the Book

"In the wake of a painful breakup, PI Nona Taylor has sworn off romantic entanglements, distancing 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 out of the house to her unexpected death. Attorney DeMarcus Johnson is determined to climb the corporate ladder to partnership, but his progress is loaded with the pressure to prove himself by winning high-stakes cases. He embodies everything Nona knows to steer clear of-an overconfident ex-jock willing to do anything for success. Their worlds collide when Nona's elderly 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 who threatens to blow her cover. In a bold move to shield her, DeMarcus swoops in and presents himself as her devoted fiancâe. Now bound by a false engagement, the pair reluctantly join forces to reveal the obscured truth surrounding the pastor's inheritance. As they navigate the dangerous legal landscape and confront a direct threat to their case, Nona and DeMarcus discover that sometimes the most unexpected alliance can lead to the redemption of shattered hearts"--

Book Synopsis

"An intriguing, action-packed romance that kept me turning the pages until the end."
--Tracie Peterson, USA Today and ECPA best-selling author of over 130 novels

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?

"Jayna Breigh delivers a debut that is on fire!"
--Jaime Jo Wright, ECPA best-selling author of The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater and The Vanishing at Castle Moreau

Review Quotes

A PI running from her own self-incrimination. An ex-jock turned cocky lawyer. And an odd inheritance case that threatens to take them all down. Debut author Jayna Breigh deftly layers gritty, snarky, well-tuned characters over a twisty plot steeped in the historic divides in the American South. The Hunted Heir is a suspense lover's dream.--Janyre Tromp, best-selling and award-winning author of Darkness Calls the Tiger (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)

An intriguing, action-packed romance that kept me turning the pages until the end. Jayna Breigh's style is fast-paced with no chance of a dull moment. The characters are quirky, compassionate, and compelling. I very much enjoyed getting a chance to read The Hunted Heir and encourage others to do likewise.--Tracie Peterson, USA Today and ECPA best-selling author of over 130 novels (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Author-lawyer Jayna Breigh keeps her readers' pages flying with a tingling mix of danger, suspense, and amorous sparring in her romantic legal drama The Hunted Heir. Private-eye Nona Taylor is smart, sharp, and cheer-worthy. Same for DeMarcus Johnson, Ivy League lawyer-on-the-rise. So is the modern plot with surprising ties to the historic past that keeps the story racing to its stunning, satisfying end. An exciting, don't-miss debut.--Patricia Raybon, Christy Award-winning author of the Annalee Spain Mystery series (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Jayna Breigh delivers a debut that is on fire! This is a book that should be on everyone's list and moved straight to the top of their 'leaning tower of TBR'! A for-sure thumbs-up and recommend from me!--Jaime Jo Wright, ECPA best-selling author of The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Jayna Breigh's The Hunted Heir captivates! Her debut checks all the boxes: witty dialogue, mystery and intrigue, and just the right amount of romance. This faith-filled story will make you take a look at your own family tree and give it a good shake. Well done!--Robin W. Pearson, award-winning author of A Long Time Comin' and Dysfunction Junction

Jayna Breigh's brilliant writing in this outstanding debut far exceeded my expectations! Not only does her legal expertise shine through, but her rich and deep characters drew me in from the first page. Nona is one of my all-time favorite characters. Wow. What a story!--Kimberley Woodhouse, author of the Alaskan Cyber Hunters series (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)

What a dazzling debut! The Hunted Heir was an absolute pleasure to read. The characters are robust and believable, the plot layered, the dialogue smart and witty, and the redemption arcs fully satisfying. Jayna Breigh writes legal suspense with the authority borne from years of experience in the field, and with the maturity and skill of a seasoned and professional storyteller. I can't wait to read whatever she writes next.--Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of The Metropolitan Affair (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)