Jo Segura with Sarah Hawley — 'Temple of Swoon'

Name: Jo Segura with Sarah Hawley — 'Temple of Swoon'
Start: 2025-01-07T19:00:00-08:00
Location: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, United States, Washington 98155

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Tue, 07 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm

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17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, United States, Washington 98155 | Lake Forest Park, WA

Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest. His mission: protect the holy temple...and his heart.
Third Place Books welcomes the return of Jo Segura to our Lake Forest Park store to celebrate the release of her sophomore novel, The Temple of Swoon, the follow-up to her bestselling Raiders of the Lost Heart. She will be joined in conversation by fellow romance author Sarah Hawley. This event is free and open to the public.
For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

About Temple of Swoon. . .
While her mentor may be the world’s most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to Dr. Mejía that she’s capable—and hopefully prove it to herself, too.
Journalist Rafael Monfils has joined the archaeological team to chronicle their search for the lost city. Or at least, that’s what they think he’s doing. Rafa’s real goal? Make sure the team does not reach the Cidade da Lua, stopping the desecration of the holy city and protecting his mother's legacy. All he needs to do is keep them on the wrong path.
If only the endearingly quirky Dr. Jacobs wasn't so damn tenacious—each of Rafa's purposeful wrong turns and tricks only seem to fuel Miri's determination. Even worse, he’s charmed by her goofy attempts to channel Lara Croft as they traverse the dangerous Brazilian rainforest. But they’re not the only crew hunting for the Moon City, and soon, the untamed jungle—and their untamed hearts—might be the least of their worries…

Praise for Temple of Swoon. . .
“It was everything I wanted: riotous fun, heart-clenching romance, and pitch-perfect characters!”
—Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners
"Temple of Swoon is a true adventure romcom—filled with snappy banter, heart-pounding twists and turns, and a romance between two people who were lost until they found each other. Jo Segura has such a talent for writing cinematic prose and chemistry between characters that will absolutely sweep you away. No one in romance is doing exactly what she is—no one!"
—Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
"Temple of Swoon is the fast-paced romp I didn’t know I needed. Jo Segura has a gift for the snappy banter and sizzling tension in an enemies-to-lovers romance. From the first page you will be transported into Miri and Rafa’s lush world and you won’t put it down until the end."
—Adriana Herrera, author of Island Princess Starts a Scandal
"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. I was riveted from beginning to end!"
—Jenna Levine, author of My Roommate is a Vampire
USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her doggo, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppy dog 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, shaking up a mean cocktail, 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).
Sarah Hawley is the author of A Witch's Guide to Fake-Dating a Demon and A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch. She has an MA in archaeology and has excavated at an Inca site in Chile, a Bronze Age palace in Turkey, and a medieval abbey in England. When not dreaming up whimsical love stories, she can be found reading, dancing, or cuddling her two cats.
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