Forbidden to the Gladiator

He’ll fight to the death. She’ll fight to save him. A thrilling historical romance set in ancient Rome from the author of In Thrall to the Enemy Commander. When her father wagers her hard-earned money on a gladiator battle—and loses!—Arria is forced into slavery, just as trapped as the gladiator she blames for her downfall, rugged Cal. She’s furious, yet also captivated by their burning attraction. Cal’s past has made him determined to die in combat, but can Arria give her forbidden warrior something to live for . . . and a reason to fight for their freedom? Praise for In Thrall to the Enemy Commander “The engaging characters, impossible situation, and the power exchange between master and slave will have readers up past their bedtime.” —RT Book Reviews “Singing with atmosphere and with scholarship, In Thrall to the Enemy Commander gives us an enigmatic heroine who fascinates at every turn, and immerses us fully in a world long-gone, but wonderfully-conjured.” —Romantic Intentions Quarterly