Secrets of the Mayan Talking Stones

Hidden deep within the jungles of southern Mexico, the ancient ruins of Palenque guard a legend few dare to believe. La Puerta de Jade, the Jade Door, is said to be a gateway to a lost city of emeralds where gods once walked among mortals and where a power beyond imagination still lies dormant.Simone Karlén is a passionate journalist sent to Palenque on what should have been a routine assignment. Drawn to history and myth since childhood, she quickly becomes consumed by the mystery surrounding the Emerald City. Her search leads her to Noah Levin, a quiet and brilliant archaeologist whose intense interest in the ruins raises more questions than answers. When Simone discovers that Noah is not who he claims to be, she learns he is a Mossad agent pursuing an ancient artifact believed to be vital to his country's future.Forced into an uneasy partnership, Simone and Noah venture into cartel controlled territory, navigating treacherous jungle paths, submerged ruins, and deadly ancient traps. As danger closes in, suspicion gives way to trust and attraction, even as secrets and betrayal threaten to destroy them both.When the Jade Door is finally revealed, its true nature proves devastating. The aftermath propels Simone into the global spotlight, but the mysteries of Palenque and Noah's sudden disappearance leave her with more questions than answers. When new evidence emerges months later, drawing them back together, Simone and Noah must decide whether they are willing to risk everything once more for truth, love, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.