Desert Pursuit: A Protective Hero Serial Killer Suspense Romance

by Jennifer D. Bokal

His mission?

To protect her—no matter what it takes.

Brand-new Texas Law operative Theo Fowler has one to take down deadly hacker Seraphim. But in the process, he’s got to battle Seraphim’s partner—a terrifying serial killer in pursuit of the child he had with his former flame, Anastasia Pierce. Somehow, Anastasia has kept the child a secret for years—but now the murderer is hot on her trail. With cybersecurity guru Theo by her side, she’s got a fighting chance of survival. Yet somehow the serial killer seems to know their every move, and Theo and Ana don’t know who to trust…except one another.

From Harlequin Romantic Danger. Passion. Drama.

Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Texas Law

Book 1: Texas Undercover Justice
Book 2: Texas Serial Manhunt
Book 3: Texas Lethal Encounter
Book 4: Stranded
Book 5: Desert Pursuit

272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published May 27, 2025

Reviews

[Susie (DFWSusie)]

Serial killer Decker has evaded prison via the assistance of an evil hacker (Texas Law: Lethal Encounter) and one ill fated helicopter crash (Stranded). But formed NSA analyst Theo is determined to bring down both bad guys with the help of private security firm Texas Law, his new employer. When Decker goes in pursuit of his ex girlfriend Anastasia and his son, it’s up to Theo to protect the pair. They flee the killers, but seem to not stay far ahead of them. Theo and Ana find love (and some steamy fun times) in spite of the danger and it reaches an action packed conclusion. Another good installment of this series.
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Harlequin Romantic Suspense (June 2025)
Series: Texas Law #5

Themes/Tropes: on the run from a serial killer, single mom, cybersecurity, South Texas setting, tween boy being a pain, team/community building, oops the condom broke, prior series characters return for cameos

Steam/Spice Level: open door, in the room, two steamy scenes, very solid spice for HQ RS line

Setting: in fictional towns just south of San Antonio, Texas

POV/Tense: multi-POV (two MCs and the antagonist), past tense, third person

Standalone or Series: series, and the story is very tied to the previous two books, Stranded and Texas Law: Lethal Encounter, both great reads

Cops/LEO: a private security firm that a former NSA cybersecurity guy has gone to work for…no police corruption themes here

Does the Cat Die? Nope! Sunshine survives to live on with her humans. No injuries or real danger for the cat either.
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[Harlequin Books]

Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Technological Fiction, Romantic Suspense
Miniseries
Texas Law (Book #5)

[Sheri Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick easy read

[Colleen Coughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast-paced action and a great romance.

[Kara Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a good book.