Rome, Summer 40 AD
Rani, a beautiful slave from India, makes a break for freedom from her cruel master. Fate brings her to the wealthy and exclusive Palatine Hill, and the home of Julius, who has been injured in an agonizing accident, and just about given up on life.

Julius is one of the most powerful aristocrats in the Roman Empire, but he's stuck inside a broken body after a tragic horse-riding accident. Love, marriage, fatherhood, all seem to be denied him forever. He's living in a dark pit of hopeless despair when Rani runs into his home, begging him to save her.

Intrigued by the lovely young woman, he agrees, and soon has cause to be glad he did. For Rani is a skilled healer, and promises Julius she'll try to help him get his old life back. Maybe even have a future like his newly-married borther Quintus, who has been begging him to seek a healing path.

The more time Julius and Rani spend together, the more they begin to fall in love. But the closer they become, the more Rani thinks it's impossible to have her heart's desire. Once Julius is well, why would he ever bother with an abused ex-slave?

Rani's former master tracks her down and tries to take her back by force. The near-fatal attack upon the poor young woman means the healer now has to be healed. Julius struggles desperately to save his soulmate no matter what it takes. Can they build a happy future together despite all their issues? Or will Rani turn her back on the sexy Julius and their fiery passion, and return to India?

Sensuality Rating
This romance novel contains language, topics, and multiple explicit love scenes between the hero and heroine which sensitive readers may find offensive. It is intended for mature audiences.
About the Author
Jacinta Carey is the author of the popular Starbuck Saga series of historical romances, The Ravishing Romans series, the Wild Heart series,The Gordons of Gretna series, and The Kerrs of Kelso series. She majored in English, History and Classics at college. She loves to cook for her huge family, and adores cats.

A Note from the Author
One of the best things about writing this book and series as a whole was just how similar our own modern world actually is to the ancient Roman one in many respects. Falling in love is universal, no matter the time, place, and culture. Almost all of our Western traditions related to marriage actually come from Ancient Rome! So escape from streaming and social media, to the sensuality of Roman baths, luxurious foods and fabrics, and the vivid connection between two lovers who never have to text each other...
This book was also fun to write in relation to what I know about Ayurveda and Tantra. I've tried to be as accurate as possible, with some amusing moments as well as sultry ones. The healing power of love is a timeless theme, but we have a few interesting twists in this historical romance. Enjoy!

Fun Fact
The Palatine Hill was the richest and most exclusive area to live in Ancient Rome. It's where we get the word 'palace' from.

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