Temple of Swoon was good. The characters were likeable and funny, and the plot was interesting, I think it felt too similar to Jo Segura's other book for me.

I would have loved a little bit more individuality from this book, but overall, it was pretty good!

The plot wasn't too fast, which was nice, but I did find that it dragged at certain points and I wanted to get to the action again.

Both main characters were charming and I liked their romance together. I thought they had good chemistry.

I think more action and more focus on the story of the lost city would have made this story better. I would have loved to have more focus on the actual plot of the job than the character's romance.

Thank-you for the chance to review this ARC.

I had so much fun reading this one. I loved the premise and the it definably delivered in the swoon.
I like the setting here, it's one I don't usually see in romance.
It was like Indiana Jones but swoony.

I enjoyed this one more than the first one I read by this author. But I still didn't love it. But I did love the banter between the hero and heronie.

Cute!
I enjoyed this book. I thought it was fun and quite a bit silly. Like the first, Raiders of the Lost Heart, our main characters are on an archaeology adventure. Dr. Miri Jacobs is starting her career in search of the Lost City of the Moon. On her expedition is GloGeo journalist/photographer, Rafael Monfils. Of course these two fall in love (a bit insta lovey) and they have to kick some tail in order to succeed in their expedition. It's silly and I had a fun time reading this book. I appreciate the authors ability to write these fun adventurous stories and also creating relatable characters!! I loved Miri's love for snacks - a girl after my own heart.

Thanks to the publisher, Berkley, for the e-arc!!

Thanks so much to @berkleypub + @berkleyromance for the gifted book! #BerkleyPartner
3.5 stars

Temple of Swoon was so sweet and tender! I absolutely fell in love with Raf’s kindness and vulnerability, as well as Miriam’s journey of self-discovery. The story does take time to develop, and the pacing may not be for everyone. I was very intrigued by Raf’s internal struggle and the way he supported Miriam’s success, even if it meant going against himself, so I kept reading. Once I got to know the characters more, I grew to love them and then the story picked up!

Jo Segura also threw some insane reveals that added to the vulnerable and tender storyline! The epilogue pulled on my heart strings and I simply adored our MMC so much. I do love a tender-hearted love interest who is so sweet (hello- Pringles!). This book is def for romance lovers who lean more toward rom-com and want some adventure and twists.

And if you’re thinking of picking this one up- be sure to read Raiders of the Lost Heart before reading this one! It’ll make the reveals and action hit harder 😉

Temple of Swoon is nonstop fun! This adventurous story takes you into the jungle and put Miri and Rafa in harms way. But along that adventure they fall so beautifully in love. Highly recommend!

Temple of Swoon is the second book in this series (all Indian Jones pun themed titles) by Jo Segura. I had a good time reading the first book, so was excited to see it's becoming a trilogy.

Temple of Swoon was a fun one! I did like the first book, Raiders of the Lost Heart, slightly more as I'm an enemies to lovers fan, but this was still a good time. This was a bit insta-lovey for me, but was still fun. It's a light, easy read for the new year. I would really love to see these books as movies because they're action adventury, a bit silly, but as I've said, just a whole lot of fun.

Read if you like:
- Action Adventure
- Flirty Nicknames
- Corny Jokes
- An Adorkable FMC
- French
- Snacks as a Love Language
- Pringles
- Snakes

Thank you to the author and Berkley Publishing Group. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura has Dr. Miriam Jacobs setting off on an adventure in the Amazon rainforest.

Will Dr. Miriam Jacobs, against all odds, find the Lost City of the Moon?

Dr. Miriam Jacobs
Dr. Miriam Jacobs is an archaeologist but doesn't have much of anything underneath her belt. Until her mentor, Dr. Corrie Mejía, can't leave Dr. Ford Matthews home alone with a broken arm, she puts Miri and another archaeologist as co-leaders of the expedition. The only things that Miri has any confidence in are her ability to keep talking and having snacks.

I like how, through this expedition, Miri gains the confidence that she needs to believe that she can do anything she sets her mind to and that maybe she needs to be her own self.

Rafael Monfils
Rafael Monfils is a journalist tasked with this expedition to document the whole thing and take pictures. It definitely isn't to throw the archaeological team off the track to find the lost city. Or is it? Rafe has a lot of things to unbury about himself throughout this adventure, and he finds comfort in Miri while finding out more about himself.

I have to say that I love these two, as they both complement each other in the weirdest ways. This is mainly because one wouldn't think of a nerdy person like Dr. Miriam Jacobs to be with a hunk like Rafael Monfils. Rafa and Miri, together, will be unstoppable together.

Four Stars
My rating for Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura is four stars. I do recommend it for the adult romance readers who love a little bit of adventure mixed in with a romantic comedy. Ms. Segura brought me to the Amazon rainforest, and on this exciting adventure helping out Rafa and Miri find the Lost City of the Moon.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura.

Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness

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Another amazing story from Lauren! I absolutely loved Lunar Love and Red String Theory, so I was thrilled to dive into this one. Yin Yang Love Song feels different from the others but in the best way possible. The mix of humor and raw emotion had me hooked from the start. I loved how Lauren wrote about baking, teas, flowers and family (there’s even some curse breaking)! I learned so much about Traditional Chinese Medicine, the healing power of flowers and herbs, and the art of making tea!

Chryssy and Vin are absolutely adorable together. I loved their fake dating and how they helped each other grow in ways they never expected. Chryssy is such a strong, compassionate character, and Vin’s vulnerability was so cute. I love a great fake relationship that turns real!

I love this series so so much and cannot wait for more. Jo is out here writing adventure rom-com in such a wonderful, enjoyable, sexy way. I love love love it.

I adored this follow-up to Raiders of
the Lost Heart! There were some great adventure and mystery aspects that were so much fun. The story was fantastic and had
some funny moments. It's quite definitely an Indiana Jones romcom.

Miri is an archaeologist, but unfortunately
she hasn't had the opportunity to prove herself yet. Now she's been invited to participate in the search for a city
in the Amazon rainforest. After the original leaders are unable to make it, Miri is asked to be the expedition lead. This gives her the opportunity she needs to prove herself.

Rafa is a magazine journalist and photographer with secrets. The two of them have an adorable meet cute, and there's an instant attraction. Their adventure is filled with lots of swinging from vines, getting dirty, fighting off bad guys, and plenty and close proximity shenanigans.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and can't wait to read what Jo Segura writes next.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Sadly I enjoyed this book less than I did the first one. There's something about the romance in this book that gave me the ick and it wasn't just her "slippery folds". I've never been a fan of the instalove trope or when an author hyper fixates on a character's features. Also for an action romance I was kinda bored by it.

Temple of Swoom is a fun romance with action, mystery, lost cities, and quirky and hilarious characters. It's a standalone, but there are some cameos, so it's convenient to read them in order.

Miri is an archaeologist, but so far she hasn't had the opportunity to do much; she is invited to participate in the search for a city in the Amazon rainforest, many have tried to find it and so far no one has been successful, it seems that it’s a cursed search, because something always happens and this time is no exception, even before starting, disaster after disaster occurs. Now Miri is the expedition lead. This is her chance to prove that she is capable and smart. 

I appreciate Miri’s journeys. She starts off insecure, and her field of work is dominated by men, so she is underestimated. She knows that she is intelligent, and one of the goals of this expedition is not only to prove that she is capable but also that she is a badass. In the process, she will learn that there are different ways to be a badass and that you must be true to yourself.

Rafa is the journalist and photographs of the expedition, but in reality, he has a secret mission: to sabotage. At first, he believes he is doing it to protect the secrets of the natives and the City of the Moon, but the more time he spends with Miri and their attraction grows, the more internal conflict he has, he wants Miri and he does not want to lie to her.

The romance is fun and kind of cheesy, they make a good team, they click from the beginning, there is a lot of banter and tension, they have similar goals, and they both want to show what they are capable of.

It's fast pacing, there's a lot of action and there's always something going on, bandits are chasing them and accidents happen. The setting is the Amazon, they'll get lost in the jungle, and they'll have to navigate rivers, and fly on vines, it's dangerous and chaotic, and more and more members quit, but for Miri, it will all be worth it, if they manage to find the City of the Moon. The last chapters are plot twists and action after action, without a doubt, it's a fun adventure. I would have liked it to be a little longer so that the conclusion would not have been so quick, many things happened at the same time.

Thanks to Berkeley Romance for the copy, I enjoy the ride.

Read it if you like:
Indiana Jones vibes
Adventure, Action and Mystery
Fun, Silly and Cute Romance
Lighthearted story

This was such a fun romp and really played kind of like your old-school classic adventure movie. I loved being in Miri's head and seeing her work through the imposter syndrome, and similarly seeing Rafa come to grips with needing to make drastic changes in his life.

I did find the twist pretty predictable but all in all an entertaining read with just enough humor, twists and steam to keep me going.

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkeley Publishing, and Jo Segura for an e-arc of Temple of Swoon in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was really looking forward to this one, but it fell a little short for me. I loved the setting, and that we are getting to learn more about the main conflict, but the book as a whole lacked the same spark that Raiders of the Lost Heart had. I think I would have liked it a little more if all of the major discoveries weren’t made because the main character is clumsy, or she wasn’t spilling something on herself every other page. Her whole thing is she wants to be taken seriously, but she did very little to actually prove that throughout the book. The romance was also a little insta-lovey and I usually prefer a little bit more of a slower burn.

I still enjoyed it and will still continue on with the series if there are any more books with these characters because I love that archaeology has become prominent in romances, but this was not quite what I was hoping it would be.

Ate down real bad. I love the depth the characters have. They communicate well and have a strong sense of themselves and each other.

This is the second book in the Raiders of the Lost Heart series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. It follows Miri and Rafa as they travel to Brazil in search of La Cidade da Lua—the City of the Moon. At least, that’s Miri’s goal. Rafa, however, has been sent to ensure the team doesn’t uncover the lost city, putting them at direct odds from the very beginning.

This book is an absolute delight—fun, adventurous, and brimming with romance. Miri is such a charming and dorky FMC, full of enthusiasm and curiosity, and Rafa is completely, hopelessly smitten with her. Their dynamic is wonderful, balancing tension, humor, and swoon-worthy moments. While I don’t have much experience with the “insta-love” trope and wasn’t sure I’d enjoy it, this story completely won me over. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and their relationship is so wholesome and heartwarming.

Of course, there’s a fair amount of deception at play—Rafa’s secret mission puts him in a tricky position—but trust me, it all works perfectly in the story. The way their relationship unfolds is engaging and sweet, making for an incredibly fun read. If you love adventure, romance, and a touch of intrigue, Temple of Swoon is definitely worth picking up!

Thank you @NetGalley and @Berkley for the ARC. This was a cute rom-com and I enjoyed the banter between the two main characters. Dr. Miriam Jacobs is looking for the Lost City of the Moon and writer Rafa is along to photograph the find. Unfortunately Rafa also has plans for the Lost City not to ever be found and will go to many lengths to have the Dr. quiet the trip. Yet, they both are not expecting to find love.

I want to tell you about Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura. I loved the “Raiders of the Lost Ark”vibes I got from this story. It is set in the Amazon on an archeological quest to find a lost city that is rumored to be fiercely guarded by its protectors.
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This quest is undertaken by Dr. Miriam Jacob’s, a very ambitious young archeologist, determined to make a name for herself, definitely aiming to be the female Indiana Jones. I thought she was great and I wanted it all for her.
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She is accompanied on this quest with a full team, including a journalist who has his own secret reasons for joining this adventure. A adventure that gets more and more curious and dangerous as it goes deeper into the jungle.
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Adventure and love just seem to go together often, especially well in this book. The chemistry between the two main characters and the situations they are thrown into are lots of fun.
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Thanks @BerkleyPub for another fun book, this was a great romp through the wild Amazon.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an advanced readers copy of this book.

On the heels of Raiders of the Lost Heart, Temple of Swoon is a delightful slow burn between a lovable, nerdy, FMC and the roguish and handsome, heart-of-gold MMC. All with typical "he falls first" fashion, our MMC is undermining our FMC at every turn, while secretly (and eventually not-so-secretly) being her #1 supporter.

The burn was *slow* in the first half, but when it started to pick up mid-way and had me hanging on. There is a HUGE twist in the second half, which I am legitimately mad at myself for not seeing from a mile away. I would have liked a little more spice, but what we got was good.

Overall, it's a fun romp through the Amazon packed with adventure and romance. You get and epic quest, good guy/bad guy fights, a journey of self-discovery (from both MCs!), fun nicknames, and all with the flair of Indiana Jones. (I did feel that it was lacking in the "punching Nazis" detail. Maybe next time, Jo.)

📚Trope(s): He falls first, Dark Secret, Coworkers (sorta), Slow burn
What you get: 🇧🇷🏞️🛖📸🔦🗺️🧭💎💰
⭐️Plot: 4/5
🔥Chemistry: 4/5
🌶️Spice: 3/5
Warnings: Parental Death (in the past), Deception, Misogyny