Raiders of the Lost Heart
by Jo Segura
Archaeologist Corrie Mejía is the leading expert on the Aztec warrior Chimalli, and an expedition to find his remains in the Mexican jungle is a dream come true. The catch is that she must share the lead with Ford Matthews, her infuriatingly handsome grad school rival and the man she has never forgiven. When a thief strikes the camp and smugglers circle the dig, the two are forced to work together. Old grudges and old sparks come rushing back. An adventurous, action-packed rom-com.
About This Book
Raiders of the Lost Heart is a contemporary romance novel by Jo Segura, first published in 2023 by Berkley. It runs 368 pages. Readers can expect rivals to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a rival archaeologist threatens her expedition, a woman must team up with her former classmate to survive the Mexican jungle.
- Fans of adventure romances
- Readers who enjoy workplace rivalries
- Adventurous
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited character identity depth provided in summary
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Rom-com
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal/Competitive
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Corrie Mejía has dedicated her career to the study of the Aztec warrior Chimalli. Her dream expedition to locate his remains is compromised when she is forced to partner with Ford Matthews, a man from her past she has never forgiven. As they navigate the Mexican jungle, they must overcome their professional rivalry and personal history to survive threats from thieves and smugglers.
Central Conflict
Forced proximity and professional rivalry during a high-stakes archaeological expedition in a dangerous environment.
Setting
The Mexican jungle
Strengths
- Clear, established trope dynamic
- Engaging action-adventure setting
Consider before reading
- Limited character identity depth provided in summary
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
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How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
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Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Jo Segura
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593547465
Raiders of the Lost Heart: quick answers
- Who wrote Raiders of the Lost Heart?
- Raiders of the Lost Heart was written by Jo Segura.
- When was Raiders of the Lost Heart published?
- Raiders of the Lost Heart was first published in 2023 by Berkley.
- What genre is Raiders of the Lost Heart?
- Raiders of the Lost Heart is a contemporary romance novel, with rivals to lovers.
- How many pages is Raiders of the Lost Heart?
- Raiders of the Lost Heart is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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