Temple of Swoon

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

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Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest.

His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart.

While her mentor may be the worlds 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 shes capableand hopefully prove it to herself, too.

Journalist Rafael Monfils has joined the archaeological team to chronicle their search for the lost city. Or at least, thats what they think hes doing. Rafas real goal Make sure the team does not reach the Cidade da Lua, stopping the desecration of the holy city and protecting his mothers legacy. All he needs to do is keep them on the wrong path.

If only the endearingly quirky Dr. Jacobs wasnt so damn tenaciouseach of Rafas tricks and purposeful wrong turns only seem to fuel her determination. Even worse, hes charmed by her goofy attempts to channel Lara Croft as they traverse the dangerous Brazilian rainforest. But theyre not the only crew hunting for the lost city, and soon the untamed jungleand their untamed heartsmight be the least of their worries...

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Unputdownable. Perfect for readers who enjoy a slow burn, witty banter, and plot twists and turns.Library Journal, starred review

Segura delights with another Indiana Jonesinspired rom-com set in the Brazilian Amazona diverting romp.Publishers Weekly 

Readers looking for a thrilling romance with a nerdy heroine, a sensitive hero, and lots of bad guys will enjoy watching Miri become a badass, and maybe, just maybe, fall in love, too.Booklist

Author Bio

Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her doggo, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppy dog eyes whenever shes trying to write. Her stories feature strong, passionate heroines and draw upon aspects of her life, such as her Mexican heritage and her fascination with archaeology.