Valley of Gems

<p><em><strong>This quest will change her life.</strong></em></p><p> </p><p><strong>Readers say</strong>: This was an entertaining read that was hard to put down. </p><p>Kris Bock knocks it out of the park again with her amazing ability to weave action romance treasure hunting and humor into a great book!</p><p> </p><p>Rebecca Westin is shocked to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buried treasure - but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to it. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from her half-siblings who are determined to find the treasure first and keep it for themselves.</p><p> </p><p>Good thing Rebecca has recruited some help in the form of a green-eyed charmer determined to show her that a desert adventure can be sexy and fun. But there's a treacherous wildcard in the mix a man willing to do anything to get that treasure - and revenge. In a frantic race across New Mexico Rebecca will have to ignore caution in a defiant bid for victory. If she fails she could lose everything.</p><p> </p><p>Action and romance combine in this lively Southwestern adventure complete with riddles the reader is invited to solve to identify historical and cultural sites around New Mexico.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Readers say</strong>: What a fun page-turning read!</p><p>WOW WOW WOW!!!! 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.</p><p> </p><p>The Southwest Romantic Suspense series includes <em>Desert Gold Valley of Gems </em>and <em>Silver Canyon</em>. Each novel stands alone and is complete with no cliffhangers. This series mixes action and adventure with light romance in the Southwest. This book was originally published as <em>The Dead Man's Treasure</em>.</p><p> </p><p>Award-winning author Kris Bock writes mystery suspense and romance novels many with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. In the Accidental Detective series a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. The Furrever Friends sweet romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys romance series a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery which causes as many problems as it solves. Learn more at www.krisbock.com.</p>