The Lost Guardian: A Romantasy Wrapped in a Deadly Puzzle
Oct 2026 · Sold by Entangled: Red Tower Books
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Ancient gods. Modern-day Peru. One very inconvenient curse.
Santiago Rios has spent his life studying the legends of his Incan ancestors. But between his research and his job at an L.A. museum, he never expected those legends to become anything more than stories.
Then his grandfather dies, leaving behind a mysterious map and a warning that changes everything.
The map leads to a lost imperial tomb and a centuries-old curse. Santiago has only days to find it before the wrath of Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor, is unleashed on the world. Armed with his knowledge of ancient history and determined to honor his grandfather’s last wishes, Santi heads into the Andes to find the tomb before it falls into the wrong hands.
But navigating the jungle is another matter. He needs a guide—and Ali is more than qualified. She’s fearless and knows her way around a fight, not to mention is distractingly beautiful. Their attraction is undeniable, but with enemies closing in and time running out, getting involved with his guide might be one complication he can’t afford.
Santiago came to Peru to uncover his family’s past. Now he’s fighting to protect their legacy, break an ancient curse, and make sure he and Ali live long enough to see what happens next.
Santiago Rios has spent his life studying the legends of his Incan ancestors. But between his research and his job at an L.A. museum, he never expected those legends to become anything more than stories.
Then his grandfather dies, leaving behind a mysterious map and a warning that changes everything.
The map leads to a lost imperial tomb and a centuries-old curse. Santiago has only days to find it before the wrath of Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor, is unleashed on the world. Armed with his knowledge of ancient history and determined to honor his grandfather’s last wishes, Santi heads into the Andes to find the tomb before it falls into the wrong hands.
But navigating the jungle is another matter. He needs a guide—and Ali is more than qualified. She’s fearless and knows her way around a fight, not to mention is distractingly beautiful. Their attraction is undeniable, but with enemies closing in and time running out, getting involved with his guide might be one complication he can’t afford.
Santiago came to Peru to uncover his family’s past. Now he’s fighting to protect their legacy, break an ancient curse, and make sure he and Ali live long enough to see what happens next.
Ancient gods. Modern-day Peru. One very inconvenient curse.
Santiago Rios has spent his life studying the legends of his Incan ancestors. But between his research and his job at an L.A. museum, he never expected those legends to become anything more than stories.
Then his grandfather dies, leav...
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Natalia Hernandez is an Indigenous, Latinx, and queer book nerd who was lucky enough to have grown up all over the world. As a Third Culture Kid, she has lived in Turkey, Romania, Poland, Guatemala, England, and now resides in Atlanta with her cheagle, Mija. As an avid reader and passionate writer, she loves to create fantasy novels that feature strong people of color in sweeping Latin American–inspired settings. nataliahernandezauthor.com
Natalia Hernandez is an Indigenous, Latinx, and queer book nerd who was lucky enough to have grown up all over the world. As a Third Culture Kid, she has lived in Turkey, Romania, Poland, Guatemala, England, and now resides in Atlanta with her cheagle, Mija. As an avid reader and passionate write...
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