Jillian Talbot is a museum curator. She also has a special gift. She can see an artifact’s past, learning about how it was created and the people that are connected to the object. She loves her job, but keeps her talent a secret. Or so she thinks.

Simon Bonner is a tomb raider, although he wants to retire from the business. When his ex-wife’s fatally wounded current husband shows up on his doorstep, he leads Simon back into the game. Simon’s ex has been kidnapped, and only Jillian can help him find the treasure the kidnappers are seeking to exchange for Celina.

Jillian believes people are generally good. But as she and Simon make their way to Mexico to hunt for the treasure she finds out some people are only out for money. She also discovers a growing attraction to Simon, even though he represents the less than legal side of archeology.

Can Jillian and Simon find the treasure in time to save Celina? And can their overcome their differences to fulfill the love they feel for each other?

Out of Time is a fast-paced, thrill of a journey. The action starts in the first chapter and doesn’t let up until the last. Simon and Jillian face great peril and adventure as they search for the Archives of Man. Jillian’s gift leads them through Mexico, and Ms. Graves vivid descriptions make the expedition come to life.

This novel has a great deal of everything: action, adventure and romance. I hated to see it end, and eagerly await Ms. Graves’ next offering and I Joyfully Recommend this book for all lovers of romantic suspense; it will keep you on the edge of your seat, and wondering why you can’t turn the pages faster.

Although not listed as part of a series, Jillian is the sister of Raven Callahan, featured in Ms. Graves’ book Sight Unseen.