Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

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The publisher kindly provided me with a digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers—and hearts—in ruins.

Archaeologist Dr. Socorro “Corrie” Mejía has a bone to pick. Literally.

It’s been Corrie’s 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 it’s too good to be true … and she’s 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 isn’t thrilled either—with his life in shambles, the last thing he needs is a reminder of their rocky past.

But 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.

Raiders of the Lost Heart Book Review

I’ve always been a big fan of the Indiana Jones franchise. I’ve watched the movies more times than I can count.

When I heard about Raiders of the Lost Heart, I immediately added it to my TBR because it sounded like the perfect mixture of adventure and archaeology with romance — and thankfully, it was a great read!

Raiders of the Lost Heart follows Corrie, an archaelogist who has been dreaming of leading an archaelogy expedition to investigate the remains of her ancestor. When she finally has the opportunity, she learns that she needs to work with her nemesis: Dr. Ford Matthews.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Corrie is a really strong force within the world of archaeology and it really shows. I also enjoyed her determination and her willingness to express her opinions.

Ford is also a great character and a really interesting love interest. The chemistry between Ford and Corrie is palpable and it’s so fun to see how they shift from enemies to lovers. There’s a lot of witty banter that will definitely keep you turning the page!

The main reason I really enjoyed this book is because of the plot. It feels like a fun mixture of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider and The Mummy. It has some great adventure vibes to it but also the perfect focus on romance. I think it ended up being the perfect mix, especially for me. I know a lot of you will enjoy it too!

Overall, Raiders of the Lost Heart is a wonderful debut. The writing is really captivating and the romance is swoony. If you love a little adventure, this is the perfect book to pick up. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more of Jo Segura’s books in the future!

Rating: ★★★★☆

About the Author

Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and doggo, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppy dog eyes whenever she’s trying to write (her dog, that is … though sometimes her husband, too). Her stories feature strong, passionate heroines and draw upon aspects of her life, such as her love of good food, her Mexican heritage, and her fascination with archaeology.

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