Heart Of Gold by J.R. Ward Book

     Heart of Gold by Jessica Bird (also known as J.R. Ward) is a contemporary romance novel about an archaeologist, Carter Wessex, who clashes with rugged landowner Nick Farrell while searching for lost Revolutionary War gold on his mountain, leading to a passionate romance and uncovering buried secrets. The story blends romance with mystery and adventure, featuring a “female Indiana Jones” heroine and an alpha male hero, set in the Adirondack Mountains.