Eye of Ra: The Heart & Treasure Series, Book 2 - Cora Price

Buried in the Sahara lies a treasure worth dying for. Buried in their hearts is a love worth living for.

When a Parisian linguist inherits her father’s map to the fabled Eye of Ra, she hires a mysterious nomad to guide her across the Sahara. Together they face desert storms, rebel mercenaries and the ghosts of her past – and discover a love as powerful as the relic they seek.

When brilliant linguist Eloise Dufresne unrolls the brittle parchment hidden inside a package postmarked by her long-lost father, she is confronted with an obsession that cost him everything – the Eye of Ra, a mythical relic said to harness the power of the sun. The map points toward a nameless patch of the Sahara Desert, but the journey will require more than her intellect. To follow in her father's footsteps, Eloise must leave Paris behind, face her fears and trust a man whose world is nothing like her own.

That man is Reid, a scarred nomad with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the desert and secrets he has buried as deeply as the lost oasis. Their trek across Algeria's sun-scorched dunes is fraught with sand storms, rebel factions and ruthless treasure hunters led by the shadowy Hakim – a man who will stop at nothing to claim the Eye for profit. As days bleed into nights under star-studded skies, Eloise and Reid's grudging alliance grows into something neither expected: a passion hotter than the Saharan sun and a trust forged in peril. But with Hakim's henchmen closing in and ancient curses awakening, they must decide if unearthing a legend is worth risking their hearts and lives.

Eye of Ra is an exhilarating blend of romance and suspense that balances high-octane action with heartfelt emotion. Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, The Mummy, and Outlander, this sweeping adventure will keep you turning pages late into the night. Think treasure hunting meets enemies-to-lovers with a cinematic backdrop of shifting sands and ancient ruins.

EARLY READER PRAISE

"An exhilarating blend of romance and suspense! The desert setting is so vivid I could feel the sand under my feet."

"Eloise is a refreshingly intelligent heroine, and the chemistry between her and Reid smoulders from the first chapter."

"Think Clive Cussler meets The Mummy with a feminist twist – I devoured this in one sitting."

"A sweeping adventure that balances high-octane action with heartfelt emotion. I'm obsessed with the Heart & Treasure series!"

FEATURED LOCATIONS

The Sorbonne, Paris: The story begins in the ivy-covered offices of Université Paris-Sorbonne where Eloise teaches linguistics and receives her father's map.

Montagne Sainte-Geneviève: The Latin Quarter and Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church provide a moody backdrop for Eloise's late-night research.

Algiers, Algeria: Eloise lands in this bustling port city, where she meets Reid and confronts her first taste of North African culture and cuisine.

Saharan Desert: Endless dunes, scorching days and freezing nights dominate the journey. Key scenes include sandstorms, Tuareg camps, camel caravans and a star-lit oasis.

Desert Marketplace: A vibrant bazaar filled with spices, dates and colourful textiles becomes the setting for their first confrontation with Hakim's henchman.

Nomadic Camps & Oasis: Reid's Tuareg camp introduces readers to desert hospitality and traditions. The hidden oasis at the climax contains ancient pillars, traps and the fabled Eye of Ra.

Temple of Ra: A subterranean chamber filled with hieroglyphs, booby traps and light puzzles serves as the final battleground.