The Skeleton Canyon Treasure // Silver Canyon — Kris Bock

Camille Dagneau - beautiful, brilliant, and prickly - isn't quick to trust, especially when a strange man has broken into her machine shop at night. Ryan MacAllister insists he's merely looking for his missing uncle, who has disappeared while hunting for a lost treasure. He believes Camie is the key to finding the treasure, and his uncle. Camie can ignore the attraction she feels, but she won't pass up the chance for an adventure. Following the clues in the missing man's journal will take Camie, Ryan, and the feisty cat Tiger on a trail through New Mexico and Arizona. They'll investigate the Tombstone graveyard at night, uncover clues in museums, and ultimately explore Skeleton Canyon, where rumor says nineteenth-century cowboy bandits secreted their treasure in a cave. To rescue Ryan's uncle, they'll face steep cliffs, twisty tunnels, and worse dangers in human form, but trusting each other may be the biggest challenge. And they're running out of time .... If you love suspense and romance, don't miss this gripping adventure The Southwest Treasure Hunters novels include The Mad Monk's Treasure and The Dead Man's Treasure. Each novel stands alone in this series mixing action and adventure with light romance. Reviewers say: "The Skeleton Canyon Treasure is a light, breezy action/adventure/romance that's perfect for summer reading." "I enjoyed the back and forth interactions between Camie and Ryan especially the references and quotes from movies to fit their situations. Camie has a pet cat, Tiger, who becomes a part of their adventure as they hunt for a stolen device, a missing man, and treasure. There is humor and there is suspense. This was an enjoyable and well-written book. The characters are well developed.... This was a fun read."