Valley of Gems (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798223257080)

This quest will change her life.

Readers say: "This was an entertaining read that was hard to put down."

"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!"

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.

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.

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.

Readers say: "What a fun, page-turning read!"

"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."

The Southwest Romantic Suspense series includes Desert Gold, Valley of Gems, and Silver Canyon. 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 The Dead Man's Treasure.

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.