Temple of Swoon
by Jo Segura
Archaeologist Miriam Jacobs is leading an expedition into the Amazon to find the legendary Lost City of the Moon. Journalist Rafael Monfils joins the team to chronicle the search, but he is secretly trying to steer it off course to protect the city and his mother's legacy. A rival crew is hunting for the same prize, and a pretend romance between Miriam and Rafa adds to the chaos. Between jungle mishaps and growing feelings, his deception becomes harder to hide. A frothy, adventurous rom-com.
About This Book
Temple of Swoon is a contemporary romance novel by Jo Segura, first published in 2025 by Berkley. It runs 368 pages. Readers can expect fake dating.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- An archaeologist and a journalist embark on a dangerous expedition into the Amazon, bound by a fake romance and conflicting agendas.
- Fans of adventure rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy forced proximity tropes
- Lighthearted
- Features Fake Dating
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced professional conflict
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Miriam Jacobs is determined to find the legendary Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon jungle. She is joined by Rafael Monfils, a journalist tasked with documenting the journey. However, Rafa is operating under a secret mission to sabotage the expedition to keep the city hidden, a task complicated by the presence of a rival team and a mandatory fake dating scheme that forces the two closer together.
Central Conflict
Miriam and Rafa must navigate a treacherous jungle expedition, a rival archaeology crew, and the professional and personal fallout of Rafa's hidden agenda while maintaining a public facade of romance.
Setting
The Amazon jungle.
Strengths
- High-stakes adventure setting
- Dynamic central conflict
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
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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
- 9780593547489
Temple of Swoon: quick answers
- Who wrote Temple of Swoon?
- Temple of Swoon was written by Jo Segura.
- When was Temple of Swoon published?
- Temple of Swoon was first published in 2025 by Berkley.
- What genre is Temple of Swoon?
- Temple of Swoon is a contemporary romance novel, with fake dating.
- How many pages is Temple of Swoon?
- Temple of Swoon is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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