THRILL OF THE CHASE

A reporter and a free spirit join forces on the treasure hunt of a lifetime in Nolan’s enemies-to-lovers same-sex romance.

Harper Hendrix is a journalist on assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the famed, queer, and reclusive treasure hunter Loretta-Mae “Monty” Montana is said to reside. Her one goal is to track Monty down and convince her to give her first interview since a previous media frenzy—surrounding an attempt to find the legendary missing Blackburn Diamonds—upended her life. The problem is that Monty doesn’t want to be found. Armed with a plucky, can-do spirit and the drive to out-achieve her celebrity journalist father, Harper begins her quest, only to be waylaid by the one person who could possibly help her: Monty’s niece, Eve. She witnessed the toll that previous news coverage took on Monty and her wife, Ruby, and she doesn’t want to put them through that again. Eve and Harper initially competeto uncover the secret of the diamonds and, hopefully, Monty’s current location. A few misadventures later, the pair find themselves drawn into a queer romantic mystery spanning more than a century—and the prospect of a present-day romantic entanglement that could be its own “tiny revolution.” This story is equal parts adventure, intrigue, and engrossing romance, making for a fun, engaging read, akin to classic swashbuckling literary adventures. However, it also addresses serious topics in a refreshing manner, such as generational trauma and the lasting effects of antigay bigotry. It also delivers an uplifting love story that’s full of risk, redemption, and bravery. Both Eve and Harper have long histories of abuse and neglect that make happiness and success seem unattainable; however, they work to overcome their struggles by reaching into the past and retelling stories of queer triumph.

A trove of adventure, romance, and queer joy that’s not to be missed.