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With a great story, well-developed characters, and a tale that explores the value of second chances and giving back, the latest from Breigh is a must-buy. --Library Journal, Starred Review Will their love turn into a scandal despite their efforts? As the youngest female judge in Los Angeles, Mahalia Jackson has her career on a fast track to success. Her polished exterior makes sure of that. But when she volunteers for the Junior Jurors and ends up working side by side with attorney JD Cash, her plans begin to falter. JD heads up the program--born out of his own troubled pastmdashwhere local teens learn about the legal system. He leverages his position as an attorney to fulfill God's calling on his life: to support the orphans and widows of society who have lost beloved fathers and husbands to TransNation's eighteen-wheeled time bombs roaming America's freeways. Mahalia's rule--never date a lawyer--is a straitjacket that tightens when she presides over the case where JD serves as a young widow's attorney. When Mahalia is placed in a vulnerable position, her resolve begins to waver. Her increasing proximity to the empathetic lawyer sparks an onslaught from anonymous online adversaries attempting to destroy Mahalia's reputation and career by throwing around claims of an appearance of impropriety. The digital disgrace pushes Mahalia to ask one hard question: Is loving JD worth risking her career? ""An Appearance of Impropriety is filled with characters I cared about who were placed in challenging situations that compelled me to keep reading long into the night."" --Cara Putman, award-winning author of the Secrets to Keep series

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An Appearance of Impropriety is a captivating legal drama that feels incredibly true to life. With authentic courtroom tension, unexpected twists, and a strong undercurrent of romance, this story kept me turning pages. Mahalia is both relatable and inspiring--real and raw in all the right ways. JD's gritty character resonates with many of us who have pasts that haunt us and threaten to rob us of our dreams and futures. The romance is heartfelt, the suspense is gripping, and the resolution is deeply satisfying. This is a feel-good story that delivers depth, heart, and plenty of surprises. I highly recommend it!--Dr Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, author of A Fifth of the Story and podcast host (9/9/2025 12:00:00 AM) Fans of romantic drama will love An Appearance of Impropriety. Breigh employs her masterful wordsmithing to deliver a slow-burn, heart-stirring romance complicated by a high-stakes court case, judicial politics, and the emotional walls of two people just beginning to realize there may be more to life than they thought. Breigh's hero and heroine are laudable, flawed, and relatable, and readers will find themselves not only rooting for the pair to find their way to each other, but turning page after page to see exactly how their story ends.--D. L. Wood, USA Today best-selling author of the Deadly Decisions Collection (9/9/2025 12:00:00 AM) Jayna Breigh has done it again. An Appearance of Impropriety is filled with characters I cared about who were placed in challenging situations that compelled me to keep reading long into the night. I know you'll love this book as much as I did.--Cara Putman, award-winning author of the Secrets to Keep series (9/9/2025 12:00:00 AM) Jayna Breigh's follow-up novel is a fantastic read. I was quickly pulled into the intense world of litigation, but the beautiful part was how much tension was woven into the characters' interactions. The slow-burning romance unfolded in all the right ways. This novel was so enjoyable, and I am sincerely looking forward to what else Jayna writes.--Jenny Erlingsson, speaker and author of Her Part to Play (9/9/2025 12:00:00 AM) Mahalia Jackson is a young elected judge focused on becoming assistant supervising judge. When an accident injures another judge, her caseload increases, and she is tasked with aiding the Junior Jurors program. The lawyer in the newly assigned case and heading the mentoring program is none other than JD Cash, of cheesy billboard fame. As the story unfolds through courtroom drama, the pair working together, and moments of self-reflection, JD and Mahalia examine their own biases and recognize their shared values. That also means they must decide if they can compromise, forgive one another, and admit their feelings for each other. Against the backdrop of a David and Goliath court case, this tale explores class, race, feminism, definitions of success, and the pitfalls of snap judgments. Breigh (The Hunted Heir) keeps the courtroom scenes interesting and writes a suspenseful story that will make readers want to complete the book in one sitting. VERDICT With a great story, well-developed characters, and a tale that explores the value of second chances and giving back, the latest from Breigh is a must-buy.--Library Journal, starred review (12/17/2025 12:00:00 AM) Readers will love Jayna Breigh's An Appearance of Impropriety. She expertly makes a case for the themes of justice, redemption, healing, faith, and family in her second foray into romantic legal drama. How can Judge Jackson find true love when she struggles to love herself? Why can't Attorney Cash resist using his past to defend both his heart and his clients? Will we get to see familiar, beloved characters from Breigh's first novel? Discovering the answers to questions like these will keep readers turning the pages. Well done!--Robin W. Pearson, Christy Award-winning author of The Stories We Carry (9/9/2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Jayna Breigh is a retired attorney living in the southeastern United States and the author of The Hunted Heir. She brings to her writing over a decade of experience in trust and estate litigation in Los Angeles. Find out more at jaynabreigh.com.

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