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72nd out of 78 books
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Aztec Gold
by
Caridad Piñeiro (Goodreads Author)
Six months ago, Cynthia Guerrera's lover and fellow archaeologist Rafael Santiago trekked into the Mexican jungle in search of one of the fabled Cities of Gold--and never emerged. Guilty over their parting, Cynthia won't rest until she knows what happened. When the discovery of a conquistador's journal corroborates Rafe's intended path, Cynthia is determined to finally lea...more
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Published
January 2011
by Carina Press
(first published January 2010)
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I must admit, with my right hand raised… I am a huge fan of Caridad Pineiro’s writing, Aztec Gold being no exception! This is a thrilling adventure, not only for the history, but her detail to description was exceptional. You feel the jungle heat, the oppressive rain all around you, while you are turning the pages furiously to find out what happens next.
Cynthia, our heroine, works as a historian/archeologist for a famous museum. Since she was a child she has been on many expeditions. On the last...more
Cynthia, our heroine, works as a historian/archeologist for a famous museum. Since she was a child she has been on many expeditions. On the last...more
My thoughts:
This one is a mix of genres, I can't put it in just one. There is adventure and suspense, then there is the romance and the paranormal aspects, so all in all a nice little mix.
It a short story, but plenty of action still. Cynthia, the heroine, is an archaeologist, but she stays at the museum cos of something that happened in the past. But she is still strong, and of course smart. Rafe, her lover, has been missing for six months, and he is more the Indiana Jones guy that looks for tre...more
This one is a mix of genres, I can't put it in just one. There is adventure and suspense, then there is the romance and the paranormal aspects, so all in all a nice little mix.
It a short story, but plenty of action still. Cynthia, the heroine, is an archaeologist, but she stays at the museum cos of something that happened in the past. But she is still strong, and of course smart. Rafe, her lover, has been missing for six months, and he is more the Indiana Jones guy that looks for tre...more
Aztec Gold by Caridad Pineiro
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Cynthia has been through a lot in her life. As a young child, she witnessed her parents being murdered and couldn’t do anything about it. She has grown up into a cautious woman that works in a museum and lives vicariously through the others.
Rafe has a map that is supposed to lead him to the Aztec City of Gold but he and his team disappear without a trace. He depends on Cynthia to keep hi...more
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Cynthia has been through a lot in her life. As a young child, she witnessed her parents being murdered and couldn’t do anything about it. She has grown up into a cautious woman that works in a museum and lives vicariously through the others.
Rafe has a map that is supposed to lead him to the Aztec City of Gold but he and his team disappear without a trace. He depends on Cynthia to keep hi...more
Published at: Over A Cuppa Tea
Date published: 27th Jan 2011
Review link: http://cleffairy.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/aztec-gold/
Love Indiana Jones? Couldn’t get enough of Indie and wish that there’s more stories like Indiana Jones? Then you will absolutely adore Aztec Gold by Caridad Pineiro. Initially, I thought that the story wouldn’t be good. (This is the case of judging a book by it’s cover again) But if found myself enjoying this fast paced fiction very much that I could barely put it down. I...more
Date published: 27th Jan 2011
Review link: http://cleffairy.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/aztec-gold/
Love Indiana Jones? Couldn’t get enough of Indie and wish that there’s more stories like Indiana Jones? Then you will absolutely adore Aztec Gold by Caridad Pineiro. Initially, I thought that the story wouldn’t be good. (This is the case of judging a book by it’s cover again) But if found myself enjoying this fast paced fiction very much that I could barely put it down. I...more
Ms. Piniero, is a good writer.
I enjoyed the mythology in Aztec Gold. Goddesses and native cultures, mixing with romance and adventure is a staple in this story. I love to read treks to find a love one. It's putting someone in an unknown situation and watching what they encounter and what happens to them . It can be exciting and can change the life of all those experiencing it. This is the basis of Aztec Gold. The descriptions and interactions with their guide and people they meet along the way...more
I enjoyed the mythology in Aztec Gold. Goddesses and native cultures, mixing with romance and adventure is a staple in this story. I love to read treks to find a love one. It's putting someone in an unknown situation and watching what they encounter and what happens to them . It can be exciting and can change the life of all those experiencing it. This is the basis of Aztec Gold. The descriptions and interactions with their guide and people they meet along the way...more
This was a quick little story that had a lot of potential, but it didn't come through for me.
The first part of the story was Cyn whining and being mad about Rafe, how he didn't appreciate her. But with him missing, all she can do is think about finding him. After butting her way in on a trip to find him, she finds herself in Mexico with dual purpose, find Rafe and discover some new artifacts.
Of course it doesn't take long to find Rafe, but he isn't the same man that left her. While their reunion...more
The first part of the story was Cyn whining and being mad about Rafe, how he didn't appreciate her. But with him missing, all she can do is think about finding him. After butting her way in on a trip to find him, she finds herself in Mexico with dual purpose, find Rafe and discover some new artifacts.
Of course it doesn't take long to find Rafe, but he isn't the same man that left her. While their reunion...more
Aztec gold is a thrilling archaeologist adventure. I loved the vivid detail the author brings to this story, it felt like I could be there. I would love to see this in the movies. I found this book to be a page turner with archaeologist adventure, danger, lots of blood, romance and supernatural powers.
I loved the romance between Rafe and Cynthia. They are already lovers and after the disappearance of Rafe, Cynthia goes to the Mexican jungle to see if he is still alive. There she finds not only a...more
I loved the romance between Rafe and Cynthia. They are already lovers and after the disappearance of Rafe, Cynthia goes to the Mexican jungle to see if he is still alive. There she finds not only a...more
Aztec Gold is a wonderful read filled with suspense, action and steamy love scenes.
It is not your conventional paranormal romance and that was what made this book entertaining. It is more of a woman's journey to find herself, her lost love and to discover an ancient past that threatens her future.
Caridad Pineiro did an excellent job of keeping the reader engaged and emotionally tied up in knots. I loved the setting and the ancient Aztec lore and mythology.
Aztec Gold is a highly recommended re...more
It is not your conventional paranormal romance and that was what made this book entertaining. It is more of a woman's journey to find herself, her lost love and to discover an ancient past that threatens her future.
Caridad Pineiro did an excellent job of keeping the reader engaged and emotionally tied up in knots. I loved the setting and the ancient Aztec lore and mythology.
Aztec Gold is a highly recommended re...more
From the Author - Sharing some reviews:
Bitten by Paranormal Romance: “Aztec Gold is a thrilling archaeologist adventure. I loved the vivid detail the author brings to this story, it felt like I could be there. I would love to see this in the movies. I found this book to be a page turner with archaeologist adventure, danger, lots of blood, romance and supernatural powers.”
Book Goggles: “Sometimes you get those stories that really work well in novella format, despite the large amount of detail &...more
Bitten by Paranormal Romance: “Aztec Gold is a thrilling archaeologist adventure. I loved the vivid detail the author brings to this story, it felt like I could be there. I would love to see this in the movies. I found this book to be a page turner with archaeologist adventure, danger, lots of blood, romance and supernatural powers.”
Book Goggles: “Sometimes you get those stories that really work well in novella format, despite the large amount of detail &...more
Sometimes you get those stories that really work well in novella format, despite the large amount of detail & plot that's held within it. This book is one of those tales.
One of the best things about this story was the detail that Piñeiro put into it. She really put in her fair share of research when it came to both the location as well as the mythology in this tale. It's lovingly poured over & the history of the demon-goddess is incredibly well done. Also something to crow about are the...more
One of the best things about this story was the detail that Piñeiro put into it. She really put in her fair share of research when it came to both the location as well as the mythology in this tale. It's lovingly poured over & the history of the demon-goddess is incredibly well done. Also something to crow about are the...more
While I don’t normally buy or read novellas, since Aztec Gold was written by Caridad Piniero, I knew I had to give it a read. I loved the mythology and was amazed at the amount of storyline that was crammed in this short story. I can’t say that I connected with the romance, it seemed a bit on the surface, but the action and the pace of the story had me reading it in one seating. My hope is that this will be a prequel to a new series by Caridad. If so, I’ll be the first in line to buy it.
I really enjoyed Aztec Gold, my only problem is that it wasn't long enough! The guy was hot, girl wasn't a pushover and the baddie was really quite freaky! I would love for the author to write another romance/adventure and go into a lot more detail, would of loved to hear more about the characters. Loved it, hope there's a sequel.
Caridad has struck gold again with an action packed romance! Aztec Gold takes you into the unknown world of the Aztec civilization and grips you with its folklore and stunning secrets. A great read!
This story was very well done with a to-die-for theme. If you're into archaeology or the paranormal, do yourself a favor and pick it up.
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal and romantic suspense author Caridad Pineiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project – to write a book for a class lending library. Bitten by the writing bug, Caridad continued with her passion for the written word through high school, college and law school. In 1999, Caridad’s first novel was released and ove...more
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