First published 2025
Forrest Townsend travels deep into the Amazon Rainforest on a mission to help an indigenous tribe solve their water crisis. He carries blueprints for an innovative system that could transform how the world addresses water scarcity. Meanwhile, kidnappers have dragged Jordana Alves into the jungle's depths because of her father's identity. When Jordana spots her chance, she breaks free and flees into the vast wilderness. Lost and desperate, she encounters Forrest in the remote forest. The two strangers must now navigate the dangerous terrain together while evading the armed men pursuing Jordana. But as their flight continues, Forrest realizes the hunters may want more than just Jordana back. His water technology and the powerful interests it threatens could make him an equally valuable target. In this remote corner of the world, far from any help, both their lives hang in the balance.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Amazon Rainforest
290 pages · Kindle Edition · Laurens Publishing
Content warnings: kidnapping