THE AWARD-WINNING BOOK BY PALOMA BLUE
THE SATURNALIA QUEEN
The Emperor Caracalla is feared throughout the Roman Empire as a cold and cruel tyrant. Yet when he travels with his Legions to conquer the Barbarian tribes in Germania, Caracalla encounters a young healer who refuses to be subjugated to his will. For Gelvira, who has spent her life dedicated in service to the goddess who guides and nurtures her people, this Roman Emperor fills her with both fear and desire as she feels a connection to him that cannot be explained.
As her feelings deepen, Gelvira must walk between two worlds: one of sacrifice to the goddess and one of decadence that beckons her in hypnotizing ways. But can she trust a man who has committed unspeakable acts against his own family?
As desire leads to passion and then love, Gelvira must risk everything to save not only her people but also Caracalla from those who would stop at nothing to claim Rome’s power for their own.
READER REVIEWS
“Enter a slight re-imagination of an ancient world, where a woman holds her own. This novel is an absolute treat, intertwining history with romance and delving into how lives might have been lived. Through exhilarating writing, you attach yourself to these characters in their individual paths while also consistently rooting for their convergence. This beautiful, inspiring tale is more than worth the read.”
"Dark, sexy, and thoroughly engrossing, this is the kind of story that sticks in your mind for days after reading it. Paloma has created a world so rich and realistic, and a villain so intriguing and magnetic that we as readers, like our heroine, cannot tear ourselves away."
“A gripping tale of doomed love. The fire between the two characters leaps off the page and keeps the reader hooked. The historical setting adds depth to a compelling and emotional story.”
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