3.5
The Protector
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Quintus Ambustus is a slave—Adiona Leonia is a wealthy socialite. He fights for his life in the gladiator's ring—she plays cutthroat politics in Rome's high society. He's sacrificed everything for his Christian faith—she believes in nothing and no one. But when Adiona's life is threatened, Quintus is chosen as her bodyguard, and their fascination with one another shocks them both. Neither thought to find joy in a match society would condemn…but their feelings cannot be denied. Have they lost too much to believe in happiness? Or will their growing love let them leave the past behind—and build a new future together?
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“Why do you think I thought of Quintus? Who better to protect a woman than the man who can’t keep his eyes of her?
Quintus is a gladiator. Stripped of his social status, his wealth, his life, he is forced to fight brutally for his life, because of his new belief in Christ, which he holds to strong, never faltering. While training for the gladiator ring, he catches the eye of the beautiful, well sought after Lady Adiona Leonia. Tall, dark, and handsome, she’s breathless when she watches him fight, fearful that this could be the day he died. And he can’t stop thinking about her either. But he tries to deny his feelings, he could never have her because of his new lowered status. Trying to make himself believe this, and not even knowing the lady, he tells a former gladiator what he really thinks about her, but knowing that he can’t know this for sure. Adiona hears him saying those rude things, and is hurt deeply. But she refuses to let it show. One night she is attacked, and she and her friends realizes someone is trying to kill her. Quintus is appointed her bodyguard as she travels to see a dying friend. They set off on their journey, both trying to squelch their feelings, both thinking the other could never possibly want them, but then finding out hidden things about each other that bring them to new light, and makes their budding love grow.
I loved Quintus' and Adiona's banter. It made their relationship so real and endearing. But I especially loved the parts when they let their guard down, and they shared little tender moments, a touch of the face, a link of her arm threw his, that made their hearts race, and wonder if the other could feel something more for them than contempt. I couldn’t stop smiling through the whole book. And several times I was laughing at the characters, at the sometimes awkward moments between Quintus and Adiona. And it takes them a time to realize they do love each other. I loved this bit of wisdom given to Adiona from her friend, When two people are in love they're often the last to know. So true, isn't it!
The ending surprised me. Not quite close to the end, they thought they had found the true attempted killer, and Adiona felt safe, especially when Quintus was with her. But then Capshaw threw a twist at us. Someone was almost lost, but their ardor for each other was shown, and they knew that they will always love each other, no matter what happens.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a sweet, endearing, Christian love story. The religion was handled nicely, the dialogue was amusing and real, and the plot well thought out. I think I’m going to have to read more of these Love Inspired Historical books :)”
Rebecca
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About Carla Capshaw
Florida native Carla Capshaw always dreamed of traveling the world and writing novels. After visiting numerous countries, she finally put pen to paper and has been writing ever since. A winner of two RWA Golden Hearts and a double Rita finalist, Carla writes romances with strong conflicts, vivid characters and a Christian worldview.Carla loves to hear from her readers. Please visit her at www.carlacapshaw.com.
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