Business mixes with treasure when a fake engagement spirals out of control and into a hunt for pirate's gold on a tropical island.
“Sofia, will you marry me?”
The universe loves to mess with journalist Sofia Alvarez. She already lost her relationship and her job, forcing her to accept a roommate to afford rent—her way-too-hot former coworker turned foe, Barrett. Now thanks to her ex forgetting to cancel his prearranged kiss cam marriage proposal at a New York Pirates hockey game, Sofia is about to lose her dignity, too. And in front of Barrett, no less.
Barrett “Bear” Winston always had a thing for Sofia. But when a personal emergency had forced Bear back to the UK, he’d all but ruined any chance he had with her. So, as he watches her heart shatter in front of thousands on the Jumbotron, he does what any self-respecting white knight would do to make amends—he drops to one knee and fake-proposes to save Sofia the embarrassment.
But the adventure is only beginning for the would-be bride and groom, as they are surprised by an all-inclusive trip to the island off the coast of Belize that inspired the hockey team’s seafaring mascot. When it looks like there might be real treasure on the island and finding it could be their big career break, Sofia and Bear must decide whether it’s time for a parlay and whether they can finally go from hate to mate.
Praise for Jo Segura
“Nail-biting adventure and steamy chemistry”—People Magazine on Temple of Swoon
“Romancing the Stone meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling adventure romance.”—Entertainment Weekly on Raiders of the Lost Heart
“Heartbreak, redemption, and steamy narrative drive a true enemies-to-lovers tale.”—The Seattle Times on Raiders of the Lost Heart
“A thrilling, page-turning story that will take readers for a wild ride.... Jo Segura delivered the ultimate enemies-to-lovers adventure rom-com!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood on Raiders of the Lost Heart
“It was everything I wanted: riotous fun, heart-clenching romance, and pitch-perfect characters!”—New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren on Temple of Swoon
"Jo Segura has blessed us with another action-packed, super steamy adventure romance...Packed with some of my favorite tropes, The Lust Crusade is a must-read and Segura secures her spot on my auto-buy authors list!"—USA Today Bestselling author Falon Ballard
“The Lust Crusade is an adventure rom-com for the ages! From holding my breath in anticipation of the next twist to swooning over Dani and Theo’s sparkling chemistry, I couldn’t put it down. Pack your bags, Jo Segura has delivered another perfect adventure.”— USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams “Temple of Swoon is a true adventure rom-com—filled with snappy banter, heart-pounding twists and turns.... No one in romance is doing exactly what she is—no one!”—USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson
"Jo Segura has a gift for the snappy banter and sizzling tension in an enemies-to-lovers romance."—USA Today bestselling author Adriana Herrera
"Jo Segura has done it again! Temple of Swoon is everything I'm looking for in an adventure romance. It's full of humor and heart-pounding action, and is steamier than the Amazon itself."—USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine
"Adventure, intrigue, and steamy romance! Jo Segura skillfully weaves all three—& more—in this delightful debut!"—USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras on Raiders of the Lost Heart
USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her doggo, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppydog eyes whenever she’s 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. When she’s not writing, you can find her practicing law, perusing the aisles at Trader Joe’s, or sitting out on the patio doing BuzzFeed quizzes (though she doesn’t care what the chicken nugget quiz said—her favorite fruit is not banana).
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Business mixes with treasure when a fake engagement spirals out of control and into a hunt for pirate's gold on a tropical island.
“Sofia, will you marry me?”
The universe loves to mess with journalist Sofia Alvarez. She already lost her relationship and her job, forcing her to accept a roommate to afford rent—her way-too-hot former coworker turned foe, Barrett. Now thanks to her ex forgetting to cancel his prearranged kiss cam marriage proposal at a New York Pirates hockey game, Sofia is about to lose her dignity, too. And in front of Barrett, no less.
Barrett “Bear” Winston always had a thing for Sofia. But when a personal emergency had forced Bear back to the UK, he’d all but ruined any chance he had with her. So, as he watches her heart shatter in front of thousands on the Jumbotron, he does what any self-respecting white knight would do to make amends—he drops to one knee and fake-proposes to save Sofia the embarrassment.
But the adventure is only beginning for the would-be bride and groom, as they are surprised by an all-inclusive trip to the island off the coast of Belize that inspired the hockey team’s seafaring mascot. When it looks like there might be real treasure on the island and finding it could be their big career break, Sofia and Bear must decide whether it’s time for a parlay and whether they can finally go from hate to mate.
Reviews
Praise for Jo Segura
“Nail-biting adventure and steamy chemistry”—People Magazine on Temple of Swoon
“Romancing the Stone meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling adventure romance.”—Entertainment Weekly on Raiders of the Lost Heart
“Heartbreak, redemption, and steamy narrative drive a true enemies-to-lovers tale.”—The Seattle Times on Raiders of the Lost Heart
“A thrilling, page-turning story that will take readers for a wild ride.... Jo Segura delivered the ultimate enemies-to-lovers adventure rom-com!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood on Raiders of the Lost Heart
“It was everything I wanted: riotous fun, heart-clenching romance, and pitch-perfect characters!”—New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren on Temple of Swoon
"Jo Segura has blessed us with another action-packed, super steamy adventure romance...Packed with some of my favorite tropes, The Lust Crusade is a must-read and Segura secures her spot on my auto-buy authors list!"—USA Today Bestselling author Falon Ballard
“The Lust Crusade is an adventure rom-com for the ages! From holding my breath in anticipation of the next twist to swooning over Dani and Theo’s sparkling chemistry, I couldn’t put it down. Pack your bags, Jo Segura has delivered another perfect adventure.”— USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams “Temple of Swoon is a true adventure rom-com—filled with snappy banter, heart-pounding twists and turns.... No one in romance is doing exactly what she is—no one!”—USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson
"Jo Segura has a gift for the snappy banter and sizzling tension in an enemies-to-lovers romance."—USA Today bestselling author Adriana Herrera
"Jo Segura has done it again! Temple of Swoon is everything I'm looking for in an adventure romance. It's full of humor and heart-pounding action, and is steamier than the Amazon itself."—USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine
"Adventure, intrigue, and steamy romance! Jo Segura skillfully weaves all three—& more—in this delightful debut!"—USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras on Raiders of the Lost Heart
USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her doggo, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppydog eyes whenever she’s 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. When she’s not writing, you can find her practicing law, perusing the aisles at Trader Joe’s, or sitting out on the patio doing BuzzFeed quizzes (though she doesn’t care what the chicken nugget quiz said—her favorite fruit is not banana).
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