Raiders of the Lost Heart: the ultimate escapist adventure romcom

by Jo Segura

'The ultimate enemies-to-lovers adventure romcom!' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author

'Romancing the Stone meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling adventure romance' Entertainment Weekly

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.

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.

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.

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.

''Adventure, intrigue and steamy romance!' Priscilla Oliveras

'Passion, adventure, and so much swoon! Obsessed!' Alana Albertson

'An adventure romance so steamy you'll need to rinse off in a sexy jungle waterfall after reading' Jen Comfort

• ISBN10: 0349438692
• ISBN13: 9780349438696
• Publish Date: 5 December 2023
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Imprint: Piatkus Books
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 368
• Language: English

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Dr. Socorro "Corrie" Mejia has worked her whole life to get to this moment. She's finally tracking down the remains of her ancestor, Chimalli. It should be a dream come true. It is a dream come true! Mostly.

Where Corrie should be leading this team for such a personal mission, she is instead forced to share. Dr. Ford Matthews is a colleague and Corrie's nemesis, so he's the one tacked onto this mission.

My Review:

I knew right away that Raiders of the Lost Heart would be a fun adventure full of charm and personality. And I'm happy to report that having finished the book, I was certainly not wrong! This book is just as much fun as that bright cover promises – and then some.

Admittedly, I'm a big fan of work/drama and enemies-to-lovers. I also adore reading about archaeology (I don't care how realistic it is, either, as long as it is entertaining), so this was the perfect storm for me. You'll find it a thrill if you have similar tastes.

Honestly, I'm not rating this book higher because while I loved Corrie and the overall plot, I didn't really like Ford. Disliking half the romantic cast is not ideal, but thankfully, it didn't detract too much in this instance and thank goodness for that.

Highlights:
Contemporary Romance
Enemies-to-Lovers
Fun Adventure
Indiana Jones-vibes

Thanks to Berkley and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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