The Sun God's Heart: Cora Price, The Heart & Treasure Series, Book 1

The Heart & Treasure Series by Cora Price blends globe-spanning adventure, historical mystery, and heartfelt romance in an action-packed saga where relics of legend hold as much danger as the desire they ignite.

Join archaeologists, explorers, warriors, and rogues as they chase ancient artefacts across lost temples, secret deserts, and forgotten cities. Along the way, passion and peril intertwine — proving that love can be the greatest treasure of all.

Each novel stands alone as an exciting action-adventure and a romantic journey, perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Romantic escapades woven into epic quests
• Exotic locations and ancient mysteries
• High-stakes action and emotional depth
• Heroic characters whose courage is matched only by their hearts 

Whether deciphering cryptic relics or defying merciless rivals, these stories deliver heart-pounding action and unforgettable love at every turn.

This series is best described as romantic action-adventure combining:

• High-octane treasure hunts
• Ancient myths, relics, and lost civilisations
• Exotic, international locations
• Strong, capable heroines and magnetic heroes
• Romance forged under extreme pressure

If you love stories where Indiana Jones–style adventure meets passionate, page-turning romance, this series is written for you.

Readers often compare the Heart & Treasure Series to:

• Indiana Jones (archaeological adventure and danger)
• Tomb Raider / Lara Croft (bold heroines and relic quests)
• Romantic adventure novels where love grows in the midst of peril

These books are perfect for readers who want action, mystery, and romance in equal measure — without sacrificing emotional payoff or thrilling stakes.

This series features many reader-favourite tropes, including:

• High-stakes treasure hunts
• Ancient artefacts with world-changing power
• Enemies-to-lovers or reluctant allies
• Forced proximity in dangerous settings
• Passion ignited during quests and escapes
• Strong heroines who match their partners in courage and intellect

This series is ideal if you love:

• Romance with real action and danger
• Adventure stories set in exotic locations
• Archaeology, myth, and historical mystery
• Strong female leads and compelling romantic tension

You’ll especially love this book if you enjoy romance that unfolds amid ancient secrets, perilous journeys, and unforgettable discoveries.

Each Heart & Treasure novel works as a standalone romantic adventure with its own central quest and love story.

Reading the series in order enhances the experience, allowing you to spot recurring themes, shared mythology, and the wider world of relics and legends that connects the books.

According to the Series Reading Order:

1. Sun God’s Heart
2. Eye of Ra
3. Elephant Tusk of the Savannah King
4. Sword of Shogun
5. Emerald of Eldorado
6. Norse Runestone
7. Flute of Genghis Khan
8. Jade of the Heavenly Maiden
9. Trident of Poseidon
10. Opal of Dreams
11. Scarab of Isis
12. Emerald Quill of the Alhambra
13. Stone Spirit of the Anasazi
14. Torch of Kukulkan
15. Mask of Casanova
16. Emerald of the Sea Serpent
17. Horn of the Iceman
18. Orchid of Eternal Life
19. Amulet of Ixchel
20. Chalice of the Templars
21. Crescent of the Nile
22. Eye of Shiva
23. Scarab of Isis 

Cora Price writes romantic action-adventure fiction that blends ancient history, myth, and high-stakes quests with sweeping romance.

Her stories feature bold heroines, magnetic heroes, and unforgettable settings, delivering adventures where love is tested by danger — and treasure is never just gold.

Genres:

• Action-Adventure Romance
• Romantic Suspense
• Archaeological / Treasure-Hunt Romance
• International Adventure Fiction

Core Themes:

• Love tested by danger and discovery
• Power, legacy, and ancient knowledge
• Trust forged under impossible odds
• Courage, sacrifice, and emotional vulnerability
• The idea that the greatest treasure is human connection