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Primus Centurion, Titus Augustus Romulus, has fought tirelessly to reclaim Hadrian’s Wall from the clutches of the barbarians. Once his goal is achieved, he sets his sights on a long awaited advancement to lead the entire Roman province of Britannia. But when Elspeth stows away in his chamber, things begin to go awry. As time passes, he uncovers the mysterious warrior woman’s talents…until she’s exposed as a Pict spy.
Elspeth has been bred to hate Romans. Never would she allow her heart to betray her code of loyalty. But Titus’s stare raking across her body sends shivers over her skin. For a moment she loses herself in the rugged centurion’s allure…until her world crumbles.
Can an ardent soldier of Rome gain the courage to turn his back on his duty? Love versus honor clash as Titus battles all sides in a fight to uncover the truth, invoke justice and follow his heart.
Elspeth has been bred to hate Romans. Never would she allow her heart to betray her code of loyalty. But Titus’s stare raking across her body sends shivers over her skin. For a moment she loses herself in the rugged centurion’s allure…until her world crumbles.
Can an ardent soldier of Rome gain the courage to turn his back on his duty? Love versus honor clash as Titus battles all sides in a fight to uncover the truth, invoke justice and follow his heart.
330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2014
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Amy Jarecki
120 books1,712 followersKnown for her action-packed, passionate romances, USA TODAY Bestselling Author Amy Jarecki has received reader and critical praise throughout her writing career. She won the prestigious RT Reviewers' Choice award for THE HIGHLAND DUKE and a RONE award from InD’tale Magazine for Best Time Travel for her novel RISE OF A LEGEND. In addition to being a USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Amy has earned the designation as an Amazon All Star Author. She holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland and now resides in Wisconsin with her husband where she writes immersive historical and contemporary romance novels.
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January 21, 2015
What a fabulous book!! Loved it, story was riveting all through and such a great romance between the Hero and Heroine. Amy Jarecki can't put a foot wrong with her wonderful books. I always look for the next one!!
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February 1, 2016"Heroine smells feral like a wildcat laced with jasmine".
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July 5, 2020
Great Story, poorly written
I This author spins wonderful stories, she has a great imagination but unfortunately is unable to write well, and it would seem without the benefit of an editor, who could correct some of the mistakes and misspellings. She has a habit of sending her characters ‘out the door’ and ‘out the window’, and has them
saying ‘you better’ or ‘they better’,forgetting the ‘would’ or the ‘’d’. These don’t seem to be American usage as I have never encountered this in other American writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Capote, Henry James et al. Also she has a very shaky knowledge of the use of the apostrophe - something else a good editor would solve. There are frequent examples of the use of an entirely wrong word - ‘conscious’ when ‘conscience’ is meant, among others. She also persists in calling the ancient Celtic Scots ‘Gales’ instead of ‘Gaels’ although stating that they speak Gaelic! All of these things are very distracting for the reader, and
tend to detract from the sense of time and place. A great shame since, as mentioned above, she has a great imagination and constructs thrilling stories. Get a good editor!
I This author spins wonderful stories, she has a great imagination but unfortunately is unable to write well, and it would seem without the benefit of an editor, who could correct some of the mistakes and misspellings. She has a habit of sending her characters ‘out the door’ and ‘out the window’, and has them
saying ‘you better’ or ‘they better’,forgetting the ‘would’ or the ‘’d’. These don’t seem to be American usage as I have never encountered this in other American writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Capote, Henry James et al. Also she has a very shaky knowledge of the use of the apostrophe - something else a good editor would solve. There are frequent examples of the use of an entirely wrong word - ‘conscious’ when ‘conscience’ is meant, among others. She also persists in calling the ancient Celtic Scots ‘Gales’ instead of ‘Gaels’ although stating that they speak Gaelic! All of these things are very distracting for the reader, and
tend to detract from the sense of time and place. A great shame since, as mentioned above, she has a great imagination and constructs thrilling stories. Get a good editor!
February 18, 2022
我要给这个书 2/5 个🌟
首先看起来这个手势很有趣的，因为这个故事是关于 Elspeth 去 Titus 的我是当那么 picts 的间谍，但是当我读到完我觉得两个的人 （Titus 跟 Elspeth）都很自私因为有很多时间他们在想自己的情绪他们不管如果他们伤害别人的情绪。我知道他们相爱但是他们决定的很多自私的事，譬如说：Titus 跟 Elspeth 说过她不要陪他去（我忘记了呢个场地）可是 Elspeth 没定他的话。她偷偷跟着他们，然后 Titus 的敌人抓书了她。还有一个时，Titus 被他的敌人抓出了所以 Elspeth 去向 King Taran 想他帮忙 Titus。我觉得这世间 Elspeth 是最恼人和自私的人， 因为他知道 如果 King Taran 帮助他， 那么 Roman Soldiers 会跟 Pict Warriors 吵架有可能很多 pict warriors 会死。但是他不管。
1. 她不管如果 Valeria 是孕的。
2. 她不管如果 那个人他从小跟她长大惠可能死。
3. 她不管别人的情绪 （Pia 的丈夫死因为她是个硬着头皮扽人。
Bottom line is, Elspeth and Titus are two selfish fucks who thought that it was okay to risk other people just to be together goddamn these two are so fucking infuriating.
首先看起来这个手势很有趣的，因为这个故事是关于 Elspeth 去 Titus 的我是当那么 picts 的间谍，但是当我读到完我觉得两个的人 （Titus 跟 Elspeth）都很自私因为有很多时间他们在想自己的情绪他们不管如果他们伤害别人的情绪。我知道他们相爱但是他们决定的很多自私的事，譬如说：Titus 跟 Elspeth 说过她不要陪他去（我忘记了呢个场地）可是 Elspeth 没定他的话。她偷偷跟着他们，然后 Titus 的敌人抓书了她。还有一个时，Titus 被他的敌人抓出了所以 Elspeth 去向 King Taran 想他帮忙 Titus。我觉得这世间 Elspeth 是最恼人和自私的人， 因为他知道 如果 King Taran 帮助他， 那么 Roman Soldiers 会跟 Pict Warriors 吵架有可能很多 pict warriors 会死。但是他不管。
1. 她不管如果 Valeria 是孕的。
2. 她不管如果 那个人他从小跟她长大惠可能死。
3. 她不管别人的情绪 （Pia 的丈夫死因为她是个硬着头皮扽人。
Bottom line is, Elspeth and Titus are two selfish fucks who thought that it was okay to risk other people just to be together goddamn these two are so fucking infuriating.
January 13, 2020
Interesting
I really enjoyed this book as much as book one. The characters were well-written. It was nice to see Elspeth as headstrong as ever and able to find love with Titus. Great story that had a nice flow to it. It was hard to put down. I am hoping Greame gets a book of his own.
I really enjoyed this book as much as book one. The characters were well-written. It was nice to see Elspeth as headstrong as ever and able to find love with Titus. Great story that had a nice flow to it. It was hard to put down. I am hoping Greame gets a book of his own.
July 29, 2019
Captivating
Another love story, Any has managed to draw out each character, from temper to frustration, from longing to pleasure, all of which enables the reader to wrap themselves in a blanket of isolation from current daily trials and tribulations.
Another love story, Any has managed to draw out each character, from temper to frustration, from longing to pleasure, all of which enables the reader to wrap themselves in a blanket of isolation from current daily trials and tribulations.
February 10, 2022
A exciting romance
I enjoyed this book. Sometimes when I read about Roman soldiers I didn’t think about the brutal ways they were trained. Love brought two people together with some hard decisions.
I enjoyed this book. Sometimes when I read about Roman soldiers I didn’t think about the brutal ways they were trained. Love brought two people together with some hard decisions.
April 20, 2022
I loved this book 😍. Lots of action, jealousy, & definite trust issues from all angles. Great ending!
July 8, 2025
Author is very well rounded. This was very interesting and entertaining. Very nice romance between a strong willed woman and an equally stubborn man.
June 15, 2021
Celtic honor
Wonderful book! Full of Celtic history. This was an exciting book that was so interesting that it was hard to put down. I recommend this book, but strongly recommend reading the first book in this 2 book series first, to get the true flavor of the Celtic life and these characters! Very enjoyable!
Wonderful book! Full of Celtic history. This was an exciting book that was so interesting that it was hard to put down. I recommend this book, but strongly recommend reading the first book in this 2 book series first, to get the true flavor of the Celtic life and these characters! Very enjoyable!
June 7, 2021
Fantastic Must Read
Another great read Titus and Elspeth fought side by side and didnt follow any ones rules if they didnt agree with them. Strong together and loved each other beyond limits. Definitely a recommendation for others to read this book.
Another great read Titus and Elspeth fought side by side and didnt follow any ones rules if they didnt agree with them. Strong together and loved each other beyond limits. Definitely a recommendation for others to read this book.
November 19, 2015
Enjoyed reading it very much.
May 12, 2016
Riveting
I loved learning of the earlier history and battles. They were hardened and fierce warriors who were most loyal. Truly enjoyable.
I loved learning of the earlier history and battles. They were hardened and fierce warriors who were most loyal. Truly enjoyable.
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