Temple of Swoon

An INSTANT USA Today Bestseller!<BR><BR>A plucky librarian and an archaeologist on the run fake an engagement to save their lives, leading them into the labyrinth of their own desires.<BR><BR>Daniela Guiterrez has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember—until he went missing a year ago during an archaeological expedition. But on a solo trip to Greece, the intrepid librarian discovers that Theo is very much alive, although judging by the criminals holding him hostage, he is not doing well.<BR><BR>An expert in Ancient Greek archaeology, Dr. Theo Galanis has been abducted by artifact smugglers in search of a priceless gemstone—the Eye of the Minotaur. This ridiculous assignment was supposed to get Dani out of his system, not keep her tied up next to him. But when a little white lie spirals into his captors believing Theo and Dani are engaged, they must utilize her research skills and his expertise to solve the centuries’ old Minoan mystery, all while feigning a romance to keep each other alive.<BR><BR>Now with less than six days to find the jewel, underground societies, mythological beings, and pesky abductors are only half the battle. Because among the ancient ruins and temples they explore is an even bigger danger: falling in love for real.

Ihre Mission: Finde die Verlorene Stadt des Mondes im Amazonas-Regenwald.Sein Auftrag: Beschütze den heiligen Tempel ... und dein Herz.Dr. Miriam 'Miri' Jacobs soll die Expeditionsleitung zur sagenumwobenen Verlorenen Stadt des Mondes übernehmen, weil ihre Mentorin Dr. Corrie Mejía ausfällt - ihre große Chance, sich zu beweisen! Journalist Rafael 'Rafa' Monfils begleitet das Team, um die Expedition zu dokumentieren. In Wahrheit will er die Gruppe von der Stadt fernhalten und das Erbe seiner Mutter schützen. Sein Plan: Sie auf den falschen Weg führen. Doch jede falsche Fährte befeuert nur Miris Entschlossenheit. Und ehe er sichs versieht, verdreht die eigenwillige Archäologin ihm den Kopf. Noch während sie sich durch den gefährlichen Amazonas schlagen, merken die beiden, dass es noch jemanden gibt, der nach der Stadt des Mondes sucht. Plötzlich sind ihre aufkeimenden Gefühle füreinander nicht mehr ihre einzigen Sorgen...<BR>Spice-Level: 4 von 5

'Everything I wanted: riotous fun, heart-clenching romance, and pitch-perfect characters!' CHRISTINA LAUREN<BR><BR>A laugh-out-loud romcom with a twist. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, The Lost City and a good old fashioned enemies-to-lovers.<BR><BR>Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest. <BR>His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart.<BR><BR>While her mentor may be the world's most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to her colleagues that she's capable - and hopefully prove it to herself, too. <BR><BR>Journalist Rafael Monfils has joined the archaeological team to chronicle their search for the lost city. Or at least, that's what they think he's doing. Rafa's real goal? Make sure the team does not reach the Cidade da Lua, stopping the desecration of the holy city and protecting his mother's legacy. All he needs to do is keep them on the wrong path. <BR><BR>If only the endearingly quirky Dr Jacobs wasn't so damn tenacious - each of Rafa's tricks and purposeful wrong turns only seem to fuel her determination. Even worse, he's charmed by her goofy attempts to channel Lara Croft as they traverse the dangerous Brazilian rainforest. But they're not the only crew hunting for the lost city, and soon the untamed jungle - and their untamed hearts - might be the least of their worries . . .<BR><BR>Why readers love Jo Segura: <BR><BR>'The ultimate enemies-to-lovers adventure romcom!' ALI HAZELWOOD<BR><BR>'Romancing the Stone meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling adventure romance' Entertainment Weekly<BR><BR>'A true adventure romcom - filled with snappy banter, heart-pounding twists and turns' ALICIA THOMPSON<BR><BR>'Snappy banter and sizzling tension in an enemies-to-lovers romance' ADRIANA HERRERA<BR><BR>'Everything I'm looking for in an adventure romance. It's full of humour and heart-pounding action, and is steamier than the Amazon itself' JENNA LEVINE

'The ultimate enemies-to-lovers adventure romcom!' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author<BR><BR>'Romancing the Stone meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling adventure romance' Entertainment Weekly<BR><BR>Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers - and hearts - in ruins. A laugh-out-loud romcom with a twist, perfect for fans of The Mummy, The Lost City and good old fashioned enemies-to-lovers.<BR><BR>When archaeologist Dr. Socorro 'Corrie' Mejía is invited to join an all-expenses-paid dig in the Mexican jungle, she thinks her wildest dreams have come true. It's her life goal to lead an expedition in search of the long-lost remains of her ancestor, Chimalli, an ancient warrior of the Aztec empire. But as the world-renowned expert on the topic, Corrie should be leading the expedition, not sharing the glory with her disgustingly handsome nemesis.<BR><BR>Dr. Ford Matthews has been finding new ways to best her since they were in grad school, yet he isn't exactly thrilled either - with his life in shambles, the last thing he needs is a reminder of their rocky past.<BR><BR>As the dig begins, it becomes clear they'll need to work together when they realize a thief is lurking around their campsite, forcing the pair to keep their discoveries - and lingering attraction - under wraps. With money-hungry artifact smugglers, the Mexican authorities, and the lies between them closing in, there's only one way this all ends: explosively.<BR><BR>''Adventure, intrigue and steamy romance!' Priscilla Oliveras <BR><BR>'Passion, adventure, and so much swoon! Obsessed!' Alana Albertson<BR><BR>'An adventure romance so steamy you'll need to rinse off in a sexy jungle waterfall after reading' Jen Comfort

An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick!<BR><BR>Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers—and hearts—in ruins.<BR><BR> Archaeologist Dr. Socorro “Corrie” Mejía has a bone to pick. Literally. <BR><BR> It’s been Corrie’s life goal to lead an expedition deep into the Mexican jungle in search of the long-lost remains of her ancestor, Chimalli, an ancient warrior of the Aztec empire. But when she is invited to join an all-expenses-paid dig to do just that, Corrie is sure it’s too good to be true...and she’s right.<BR><BR> As the world-renowned expert on Chimalli, by rights Corrie should be leading the expedition, not sharing the glory with her disgustingly handsome nemesis. But Dr. Ford Matthews has been finding new ways to best her since they were in grad school. Ford certainly isn’t thrilled either—with his life in shambles, the last thing he needs is a reminder of their rocky past.<BR><BR> But as the dig begins, it becomes clear they’ll need to work together when they realize a thief is lurking around their campsite, forcing the pair to keep their discoveries—and lingering attraction—under wraps. With money-hungry artifact smugglers, the Mexican authorities, and the lies between them closing in, there’s only one way this all ends—explosively.