Raiders of the Lost Heart

An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick! Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careersand heartsin ruins. Archaeologist Dr. Socorro Corrie Meja has a bone to pick. Literally. Its been Corries 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 its too good to be true...and shes right. 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 isnt thrilled eitherwith his life in shambles, the last thing he needs is a reminder of their rocky past. But as the dig begins, it becomes clear theyll need to work together when they realize a thief is lurking around their campsite, forcing the pair to keep their discoveriesand lingering attractionunder wraps. With money-hungry artifact smugglers, the Mexican authorities, and the lies between them closing in, theres only one way this all endsexplosively.