Adventure Meets Love in These Epic Archaeologist Romance Novels

Archaeologist Dr. Socorro “Corrie” Mejía has always dreamed of uncovering her ancestor Chimalli’s remains in the Mexican jungle. When she’s offered a fully funded dig, it seems too good to be true—and it is. Corrie must team up with her rival, the infuriatingly handsome Dr. Ford Matthews, despite their rocky history.

As the dig progresses, they uncover more than artifacts, including a thief lurking nearby and their undeniable attraction. With smugglers, authorities, and buried secrets closing in, Corrie and Ford must work together—or risk losing everything.

Dr. Miriam Jacobs finally has a shot to prove herself by leading an expedition to the fabled Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon. Journalist Rafael Monfils joins the team to document their search—or so they think. Rafa’s true mission is to mislead the group and protect the sacred city. But Miri’s tenacity, humor, and charm make sabotaging her increasingly difficult.

As rival treasure hunters close in and danger mounts, Miri and Rafa must navigate the jungle and their growing feelings—or risk losing the city and each other.

Riley Rhodes is hired to break the curse on a notorious Scottish castle, a dream job for her supernatural skills. But her excitement fades when Clark Edgeware, desperate to salvage his reputation, tries to get her fired. Riley vows revenge, expecting the curse to help drive him away. Instead, their constant clashes lead to unexpected sparks.

As tensions—and attractions—rise, they realize their biggest challenge might not be the curse, but keeping their growing feelings in check. If they’re not careful, the castle won’t be the only thing left in ruins.

Victorian ladies aren’t supposed to chase ancient mysteries, but Ellie Mallory isn’t one to follow rules. After losing her job over a minor arrest, Ellie finds a map to a lost Pre-Colombian city—a discovery that could change history. Unfortunately, a dangerous villain wants the map too.

To beat him to the ruins, Ellie teams up with rugged surveyor Adam Bates, whose charm is as infuriating as his tendency to lose his shirt. Facing deadly enemies and a mythical artifact with world-shaking power, Ellie must outwit danger—and her heart.

Winter Knowles thinks finding a naked man outside her Thailand villa is a meet-cute for the books—until she learns he’s Dr. Logan Spencer, her gruff, no-nonsense jungle expedition leader. Logan’s focused on discovering a lost city of gold, not dealing with a stubborn, stunning photographer.

But when danger forces them to rely on each other, their rivalry turns to undeniable attraction. As the jungle heat intensifies, Winter and Logan discover that trusting someone with your life might just lead to the ultimate treasure: love.

Amelia Peabody embarks on her first Egyptian adventure with her trusty umbrella, sharp wit, and unshakable confidence. Along the way, she rescues Evelyn Barton-Forbes, a young woman abandoned by her scoundrel lover. The pair journey up the Nile to an archaeological site run by two charming brothers, but their trip takes a dangerous turn.

Mysterious visitations, accidents, and a failed kidnapping suggest a sinister plot targeting Evelyn. Now, Amelia must unravel the mystery before their adventure becomes her last.

In the volatile Horn of Africa, paleoanthropologist Morgan Adler’s groundbreaking discovery attracts the attention of a dangerous warlord. Fleeing for safety, she seeks refuge at a U.S. military base, only to be intercepted and rescued by Green Beret Master Sergeant Pax Blanchard. Though he delivers her to safety, Pax’s duty to protect Morgan is far from over.

As they navigate the harsh Djiboutian desert, their mutual attraction ignites, threatening Pax’s career and Morgan’s independence. When Morgan uncovers a deadly mystery tied to a vital resource, Pax risks everything to save her.

After a disastrous first dig, graduate student Olivia Sanchez gave up on fieldwork. Now, a teaching stint in Cyprus offers her a second chance to pursue her dream—failure isn’t an option. The catch? She must team up with her ex, Rick Langston. Rick, a skilled archaeologist with a shaky reputation, needs this job to secure a career-saving recommendation.

Though their last fling nearly ended their careers, working under the blazing Mediterranean sun reignites their undeniable chemistry. Can they unearth the past without repeating it—or getting burned again?

Stuart Carlson and Dusty Danforth have been inseparable since meeting on an Egyptian dig as kids, sharing heartaches, triumphs, and countless expeditions. When Stuart lands a job at the American excavations in Troy, he invites Dusty to join him as the site illustrator. For Dusty, it’s more than an adventure—it’s her chance to confess her feelings for Stuart after years of friendship.

But tensions rise when a feud with rival German archaeologists escalates, and Stuart’s boss risks everything, including the law, to make a groundbreaking discovery.

For archaeologist Emilia Flores, a fellowship at Pompeii is a dream—except she’ll be working with her nemesis, TJ Mayer, who lives to challenge her. TJ isn’t thrilled either, but he hasn’t forgotten their stolen kiss at last winter’s conference.

When offered a lucrative gig leading a ten-day tour through Southern Italy, they reluctantly team up. Navigating ancient ruins and scenic landscapes, their rivalry melts into camaraderie, and sparks fly. But as passion ignites, they must confront what happens when the tour ends and reality steps in.

Emily Edwards is determined to check Isle Royale off her late father’s national park bucket list, despite her fear of hiking alone. She hires Ryder Fleet, a tour guide with little wilderness experience, to help her navigate the rugged island.

What starts as a simple adventure quickly spirals into danger when they witness a brutal crime and are pursued by archaeologists hunting for a priceless jewel. Forced to rely on each other for survival, Emily and Ryder’s growing attraction becomes as heated as the danger closing in around them.