Adventure Rom-Coms Are Back (In Book Form) with Jo Segura

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.What if Indiana Jones, National Treasure, and a swoony rom-com had a bookish baby? That’s exactly what today’s episode delivers. I’m joined by Jo Segura, author of adventure rom-coms that bring danger, banter, and kissing back into the genre.We talk about why Hollywood stopped making true adventure romances, how Jo blends real archaeology research with rom-com pacing, and why her heroines are always smart, capable, and never damsels in distress. If you love romance with puzzles, mythology, librarians, lost treasure, and external stakes that actually matter, this episode is for you.📚 Books Mentioned Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura — Adventure RomanceTemple of Swoon by Jo Segura — Adventure RomanceThe Lust Crusade by Jo Segura — Adventure RomanceToe to Toe by Fallon Ballard — Contemporary RomanceWedding Dashers by Heather McBreen — Contemporary Romance What Is Love? by Jen Comfort — Contemporary Rom-Com ⏱️ Episode Timestamps[00:00] Meet Jo Segura & the rise of adventure rom-coms[01:30] Why Hollywood abandoned adventure romances[03:00] Real archaeology vs movie myths[05:00] Researching Aztec culture, the Amazon & Greek mythology[07:00] Librarians, archaeology & problem-solving heroines[09:00] Writing capable women (no damsels allowed)[10:30] What Jo reads while drafting romance[12:30] Romance & thriller recommendations[14:30] Where to find Jo onlineJoin the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (wtrnblog.substack.com)Follow & Subscribe: What to Read Next Blog | YouTube: What to Read NextSubscribe & leave a review!