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Flavia's Secret

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Marcus Brucetus, an ex-Roman soldier, is the heir to Lady Valeria's estate. When she dies under suspicious circumstances, Marcus doesn't hesitate to try and get to the bottom of her death. His investigation leads him to Aquae Sulis and Flavia, his adopted mother's scribe.

Flavia has no doubt that when she is found out, her life will be over. She did what she had to do in order to save the lives of her fellow slaves. Her crime? Forging a note from her mistress saving the lives of her slaves. Flavia knows the punishment for such a crime and did it anyway. It isn't until Lady Valeria's heir Marcus Brucetus arrives that she has to face the danger. And face it she does all the while falling in love with the handsome and seemingly kind widower. Though she knows that she can't compete with the memories of Marcus' dead wife and child, Flavia can't help falling in love.

Marcus and Flavia explore Lady Valeria's last moments before taking her own life. What they find is not what they expected, least of all their feelings for each other. In a world where the differences between master and slave are a chasm wide, will these two lovers be able to make a life together? If outside forces have their way, no. It's a good thing that love conquers all.

Lindsay Townsend has thoroughly convinced me that I need to go back into time and become a scribe in ancient England. I lived and breathed Flavia's yearnings and love for Marcus throughout the pages of FLAVIA'S SECRET. Marcus was harder to read but no less important. His status as a widower afforded him the ability to try and stay untouched and out of reach of clinging females. I smiled when the one female who wanted to remain aloof from him was able to change his stance on love and worm her way into his heart.

Releasing as an ebook first and then a print book later this year, FLAVIA'S SECRET is a passionate historical romance. Set in ancient England during Roman rule, I enjoyed reading about these two wonderful characters as well as the setting and town in which the novel took place. Marcus and Flavia were perfect for each other and this book was the perfect read for my ancient history loving soul. Thumbs up Ms. Townsend! I loved every word of FLAVIA'S SECRET!

Natalie S.

Flavia's Secret is a well-crafted love story that will have you on the edge of your seat one minute and breathless the next. Lindsay Townsend's writing style is simply beautiful. A true pleasure to read.

Flavia is a slave with a secret that may very well cost her life. Marcus her new owner is a gorgeous half-Roman with a warrior's body and a lover's heart. I'm not ashamed to admit I fell head over heels for this hero, and I just might be willing to trade my freedom for a chance to fill Flavia's shoes.

The Roman baths and the ancient marketplaces were so well-drawn they came alive for me. The setting was sensual and palpable. It's impossible not to become absorbed in Flavia and Marcus's world and to care deeply for them. The secondary characters were woven neatly into the plot, and the villain's power and control was absolutely terrifying.

I literally could not put this book down and when I was finished, I didn't want it to end. I'll be reading everything Lindsay Townsend writes, and I think everyone else who picks up this book will do the same.

After the death of her mistress, the scribe Flavia, a slave in Roman Britain, must adjust to her new master, widowed Roman soldier Marcus. Attraction builds between the educated scribe and the battle-hardened warrior who mourns the deaths of his wife and child. But the secret Flavia carries might undo all.

I love books that sweep me into another time and place. Ms. Townsend, with her lush prose and detailed knowledge of Roman Britain, does just that. I especially like her knack for creating strong non-traditional women in a time when women had few choices and slaves even fewer. Add in a complex plot (I LOVE complex plots), a wide range of compelling characters, a hero to die for and, of course, romance, and we have a winner. Welcome to FLAVIA'S SECRET.

I can only say nice things about Lindsay Townsend's "Flavia's Secret". Her writing is smooth and classic, her plot well-crafted, her characters vivid and engaging. Miss Townsend has done a wonderful job of weaving a wealth of historical detail into the story without it ever getting in the way. I didn't want this story to end and look forward to reading more books by this talented author.