The Gladiator''s Mistress

Phaedra, a dutiful daughter of Romes most influential senator, has no choice but to marry a man chosen by her father. But a chance encounter with handsome gladiator Valens Secundus sends her pulse racingand, for the first time, makes her wish she could choose her own fate. They make each other a promise: shell insist on having the right to select her next husband, and hell do everything within his power to win his freedom. A gladiatorial champion, Valens has fought his way up from poverty to become a star in the arena. The only two things he craves are his freedom and the luscious Phaedra, both seemingly far out of reach. But four years after their fateful meeting, Phaedra returns to Rome and soon becomes a widow, and Valens answers to no one but himself. Theyre finally free to explore their fiery passionwhile evading a powerful and wealthy new suitor of Phaedrasuntil Valens must return to the arena one last time. And in order for Phaedra to control her own destiny and claim her love, Valens will need to survive the battle of his life. See more