RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART

Two archaeologists who can’t stand each other are determined to uncover the remains of an Aztec warrior…but they may also uncover some hidden feelings.

Dr. Corrie Mejía has long dreamed of traveling to Mexico to search for the remains of the Aztec warrior Chimalli. Not only would it finally get her colleagues to respect her as a serious archaeologist instead of a sexy Lara Croft type, but she believes that Chimalli was her ancestor. When a mysterious man shows up at her office and says he’s been sent by an anonymous investor to offer her a place on an expedition to find a special knife that Chimalli once owned, she’s intrigued. Corrie knows she should be on this dig, but she also knows that when an opportunity this perfect falls into your lap, it’s too good to be true. And it is, because the person heading up the expedition is her nemesis, Dr. Ford Matthews. When Ford took the fellowship Corrie thought she deserved eight years ago, he became her enemy—even if he’s quite easy on the eyes. But the chance to find a priceless artifact and be part of history is too much for Corrie to resist, so she agrees to join the team. Ford needs the money the investor promised so he can pay for his sick mother’s expensive care, and Corrie needs the respect. Falling in love with their professional rival would only get in the way of their goals…but their feelings for each other have no place to hide in the jungle. Segura balances action-packed adventure with enjoyable romance tropes: Instead of “just one bed,” there’s “just one tent.” Corrie is a likable heroine, and she and Ford have enough chemistry to keep readers turning the pages.

A fun, fast-paced adventure rom-com with plenty of steamy scenes.