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Where the ancient Dreamtime awakens in the peaks of Africa's most mystical highlands

High in Ethiopia's rugged mountain ranges lies a legend older than time itself—the Opal of Dreams, a mystical gem rumored to unlock the gateway to an ancient Dreamtime realm where reality bends to the dreamer's will.

Dr. Imogen Clarke, an idealistic British botanist, has traveled to the Ethiopian Highlands following cryptic botanical clues that point to the opal's hidden location among the cloud-shrouded peaks. But the treacherous mountain terrain is no place for optimistic academics, and survival requires more than field guides and determination. Enter Dawit Teshome, a cynical local tracker whose intimate knowledge of the harsh highland landscape and its deadly secrets makes him her only hope of navigating the perilous mountain paths alive.

Their impossible quest: locate the legendary Opal of Dreams before ruthless mining cartels strip the mountains bare in their greed. But Ethiopia's ancient highlands guard their mysteries fiercely—leopards stalk the rocky outcrops, deadly cliff faces threaten at every turn, and the growing attraction between the hopeful botanist and the world-weary tracker threatens to complicate their already perilous mountain expedition.

As Imogen and Dawit climb deeper into the mist-covered Ethiopian peaks, they must battle not only dangerous wildlife and corrupt miners, but the undeniable fire building between them. In a land where ancient magic still whispers through mountain valleys, will their growing passion prove to be their salvation—or the very dream that sends them plummeting from the heights?

Perfect for readers who love:

• Action-adventure romance set in exotic Ethiopian mountains
• African highland adventures with dangerous wildlife encounters
• Ancient mystical legends and Dreamtime mythology
• Opposites-attract romance with cultural exploration
• Strong heroines and brooding heroes with mountain survival skills
• Botanical mysteries woven into high-altitude treasure hunts

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ethiopia's majestic mountain ranges—from jagged peaks to hidden highland valleys—this standalone novel delivers pulse-pounding adventure, steamy romance, and a love story as dramatic as the towering landscapes themselves. From ancient mountain caves to modern-day corporate greed, Opal of Dreams proves that sometimes the most precious treasures are found not in the peaks, but in each other's arms.

Can be read as a standalone or as part of the bestselling Heart & Treasure series—where every quest leads to the ultimate discovery: love.