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When a mysterious antique transports prim Lady Diana straight from eighteenth-century London into the arms of a commanding Roman general, she discovers that real passion is far more intoxicating than anything she found in her books. Accused of espionage and claimed as his slave, Diana must navigate the dangerous game of attraction with Marcus Magnus—a man as powerful and infuriating as he is undeniably magnetic. Caught between her vow to resist him and the undeniable chemistry crackling between them, she'll need every ounce of wit and seduction in her arsenal to survive this captivating clash of wills across time. This is a thrilling adventure where history, fantasy, and sizzling romance collide in the most delicious way!
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