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Daniela Guiterrez has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember—until he went missing a year ago during an archaeological expedition. But on a solo trip to Greece, the intrepid librarian discovers that Theo is very much alive, although judging by the criminals holding him hostage, he is not doing well.
An expert in Ancient Greek archaeology, Dr. Theo Galanis has been abducted by artifact smugglers in search of a priceless gemstone—the Eye of the Minotaur. This ridiculous assignment was supposed to get Dani out of his system, not keep her tied up next to him. But when a little white lie spirals into his captors believing Theo and Dani are engaged, they must utilize her research skills and his expertise to solve the centuries’ old Minoan mystery, all while feigning a romance to keep each other alive.
Now with less than six days to find the jewel, underground societies, mythological beings, and pesky abductors are only half the battle. Because among the ancient ruins and temples they explore is an even bigger danger: falling in love for real.
I am not always the biggest fan of the miscommunication trope, but this one really works as the reason they don't talk about all of the things going on is that they are running from kidnappers, and treasure seekers, and odd cults that no one even knows still exist, and pretty much everything else, so they were a little busy.
Once they figure things out and allow themselves to focus on one another, the way the author develops them as a couple is well done and balanced nicely with the suspense and adventure plot. And, I loved the ending. It was very them and perfect.
I enjoyed and recommend this title.
