Shadows of Rome — Patricia Bates

70 BC, Rome.A slave from birth, Salaria endures the bloody rule of her mistress while dreaming of freedom. Her domina's jealousy and spite condemn her to endless misery when she is cast out of the villa. Thrown into the bowels of the gladiatorial school, Salaria takes control of her fate. Her life or death will be her own choosing.Warlord and Chieftain, Tritus is captured and sold into the savagery of the gladiatorial games. He thinks himself prepared for anything, but nothing equips him for the fiery passion of Salaria.Amid treachery and deceit they are forced to rely on each other and their wits to gain freedom. Failure equals death.