Thrill of the Chase by Kathryn Nolan

Reporter Harper Hendrix is chasing a career-making story, and the legendary Blackburn Diamonds are her golden ticket. She’s sharp, ambitious, and absolutely not going to get derailed by the infuriatingly hot antiques salvager who keeps showing up one step ahead of her.

Eve Bardot has been hunting those diamonds for years—and she’s not about to let a too-charming reporter swipe the prize (or the credit). But when rival treasure hunters start closing in, Harper and Eve are forced into an uneasy alliance: team up, follow the clues, and get to the diamonds first. Simple. Strategic. No feelings.

Except… their partnership is basically bickering with benefits waiting to happen. The banter is nonstop, the tension is combustible, and every new clue pulls them deeper into a chase that’s part adventure, part mystery, and part “oh no, I’m falling for my rival.” Because the longer they run together, the clearer it becomes: the biggest risk isn’t the hunt—it’s what happens if they actually trust each other.

Perfect for readers of:

• Rivals-to-lovers with sharp banter
• High-stakes treasure hunt adventure
• Queer romance with joy (and heat)
• Forced teamwork + “we can’t stand each other” chemistry
• Mystery vibes with a swoony payoff