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Desert Gold, “Smartromance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars with over 100 reviews! It's only 99 cents, or free in Kindle Unlimited. And until July 5, book 2 in the series,  Valley of Gems , is also just 99 cents. That's 67% off! (The books are linked but each stands alone, with no cliffhangers.) 

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Desert Gold: Southwest Treasure Hunters book 1

“Packed full of everything you could wish for inone book –action, danger, romance, treasure and mystery.” – Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers’ Favorite

The lost Victorio Peak treasure is the stuff of legends—a heretic Spanish priest’s gold mine, made richer by the spoils of bandits and an Apache raider. When Erin, a quiet history professor, uncovers a clue that may pinpoint the lost treasure cave, she prepares for adventure. But when a hit and run driver nearly kills her, she realizes she’s not the only one after the treasure. And is Drew, the handsome helicopter pilot who found her bleeding in a ditch, really a hero, or one of the enemy? 

“Fast, fun, romance and adventure, What more can you ask for”–  reader Niki D.

Valley of Gems: Southwest Treasure Hunters series book 2

Rebecca Westin’s grandfather left a buried treasure, and acomplex series of clues. Her half-siblings are determined to reach the treasurefirst. Good thing Rebecca has Sam, making their desert adventure sexy and fun.But a treacherous enemy also wants that treasure – and revenge. 

“I can't say enough how much I LOVED this book! It has mystery, adventure,danger, romance, and above it all family remains a huge theme.” – reader Jules R.

Excerpt:

Rebecca’shand shook as she reached for the box. It was a metal candy tin for peppermintbark. Maybe Grandpa had a sweet tooth? Or was this some random trash left by atourist too lazy to bring it back to his car? She straightened and gazed downat the box. It had to hold the next clue. It would be too much of a coincidence– and too heartbreaking – if it were anything else.

Sheglanced at Sam and he nodded in encouragement, drawing close to her side. Sheswung open the lid. Several folded pieces of paper lay inside. A strip ofmasking tape on the inside lid had words in marker: “Take one and leave theothers unless you are the last.”

Rebeccapulled out the top piece of paper and unfolded it.

Are they witches in disguise
Or prophets of the future?
The men who came here didn’t know.
They had destruction on their minds.
And they changed the world.
They ate of the flesh among bombers and bullets.
And so should you!

Then past the dead soldiers you’ll find a dead end.
One is the loneliest number.
Walled off from its fellows.
Pay your respects and do not forget.

Anotherbaffling poem. Rebecca wrinkled her nose. “This one’s kind of gruesome.”

“Nokidding. What about the other papers?”

Rebeccacrouched by a handy rock – not one with petroglyphs – and used it as a table.She pulled out the papers one by one and skimmed them. “They all seem to be thesame.”

“We’dbetter double check to be sure. You read one and I’ll follow along on another.”They checked the five pieces of paper that way; all were identical.

“One foreach of the grandchildren, I suppose. In case we weren’t working together.”Rebecca examined the box itself before returning four pieces of paper to it.Sophia would not be collecting her copy, but Rebecca couldn’t see any point intaking it, and the note said, “Take one.” Rebecca closed the box and stood.

For amoment, the world spun. She took a quick breath.

Sam’sarm came around her. “Okay?”

Two moredeep breaths and she could answer. “Fine now, thanks. Just a littlelightheaded.” She was tempted to lean into him, to relax against his shoulder.She resisted the urge. “I know, I know, drink water. Let me put this back.”

Shereturned the box to its hiding place, picked up the bottle she’d set down whilelooking at the clue, and finished the water. Sam hovered closely, as if tosupport her if she needed help. She couldn’t quite decide if she wished sheneeded help or was glad she didn’t. She wouldn’t fake helplessness, though, andthe weakness had passed.

She gaveSam a bright smile. “All better now. I just stood up too fast.”

Hestudied her intently. She hadn’t realized how green his eyes were, or how thetiny laugh lines around them made him both sexy and approachable. Her heartthudded in her chest. You keep looking atme like that, and I won’t be fine.

See the Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. 

“I love that the author makes this book interactive – if thereader wants it to be. You can go online and download a printable copy of thetreasure map and try to decipher the clues yourself. I found that it be a funaddition to the book, plus you'll also get awesome Southwestern recipes.”

Valley of GemsBonus Material: Download a printable list of the clues and recipesfrom the book on the RomanticSuspense Novels page of my website.

The Southwest Romantic Suspense series includes Desert Gold, Valley of Gems, and SilverCanyon.  Each novel stands alone andis complete, with no cliffhangers. This series mixes action and adventure withlight romance in the Southwest. This series was originally published as The Mad Monk’sTreasure, The Dead Man’s Treasure, and The Skeleton CanyonTreasure.

New Mexico Book Award-winning author Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery,and suspense. Her outdoor adventures explore Southwestern landscapes. Whispers in the Dark features archaeology and intrigue among ancientSouthwest ruins. What We Found is amystery with strong romantic elements about a young woman who finds a murdervictim in the woods. In Counterfeits,stolen Rembrandt paintings bring danger to a small New Mexico town. 

Learnmore at www.krisbock.com or visit her Amazon page.