Return to Dark Earth

A strait-laced astro-archeologist turned treasure hunter has one weakness: his deadly, seductive rival. Astro-archeologist Niklas Phoenix loved his job studying artifacts at the Institute of Historical Preservation...until he learned that it was all a lie. Forced out of the Institute, he joins his treasure hunter brothers, but now the Institute is trying to lure him back for the ultimate treasure hunt-a return to the planet that seeded life throughout the galaxy, Earth. Only one thing convinces him to go-dangerous and enigmatic treasure hunter Nera Darc. Nera escaped hell and has made a life for herself where she bows to no one. Niklas Phoenix has become her dark obsession, and now on a perilous mission, they'll be working side by side. She's built hard walls around her withered heart, but Niklas threatens to break them all down, and that's a risk she can't afford. The dangers of Earth strip away Nik and Nera's secrets and their simmering passion explodes. As a dark enemy closes in, they can only trust each other in a fierce battle for survival.