Beyond Machu — William Maltese

Enter a jungle of passion, greed, and danger. Take a wild trip Beyond Machu and discover high adventure, hot sex, and true love! Two gay men must gather their strength and courage to travel to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, dodging bullets, unsavory villains, and even jaguars -- in search of lost ruins and hidden treasure. This thrilling romance gallops from the hotels of Lima, Peru to the exotic once-lost city, and then beyond into the impenetrable South American jungle rife with perils. Will our heroes get out alive? Will they ever find true love together?

Dan Green, investigative reporter to his very soul, finds himself shunted off on what he thinks is a simple travel piece for his newspaper -- all because his overprotective and highly influential mother fears for his safety. Through a chance meeting with the handsome and incredibly sexy Sloane Hendriks, he is yanked from his comfortable surroundings into the jungles of Peru -- and to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Whenever Dan thinks he's seen the last of the irrepressible Sloane, the hunk reappears, beguiling and irresistible. Sloane is a man whose past holds more than a few dark secrets, yet he enflames Dan's passion beyond all reason. And through it all Dan smells a newspaper story here, in the rampant exploitation of illicit archeological finds by shady characters. He knows he cannot let the opportunity pass. Soon he discovers just how dangerous a healthy curiosity can actually be.

Sloane was trying to grab the blade-blown sling when Dan finally reached him to capture the lifeline and pass it over. Sloane attached it to Eduardo who (thank God!) was passed out and unaware of the pain that the none-too-gentle maneuver would have otherwise caused him.

"Let's get the hell out of here!" Sloane stepped back and waved the chopper winch into operation. The connecting cable went taut, and Eduardo's limp body lifted. "You're next, Dan!"

A ladder unexpectedly dropped from the helicopter door. A man appeared, waved frantically, and pointed. Dan and Sloane looked where he directed. Surprisingly almost upon them, confidently following the trail of Eduardo's splattered blood, the giant jaguar had them in sight.

What does Sloane's past have to do with an expedition into the perilous jungle? Is Sloane somehow furtively involved in a search for gems? Who is the mysterious Eduardo Jacos, and what is his connection to priceless artifacts from the ancient city's ruins? For a thrilling ride of romance, sex, and high adventure, read Beyond Machu and have the time of your life!