Virgin Slave, Barbarian King (Harlequin Historical Series) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Louise Allen (Author)

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Product Description

Julia Livia Rufa is horrified when barbarians invade Rome and steal everything in sight. But she doesn't expect to be among the taken! As Wulfric's woman, she's ordered to keep house for the uncivilized marauders. Soon, though, Julia realizes that she's more free as a slave than she ever was as a sheltered Roman virgin. It would be all too easy to succumb to Wulfric's quiet strength, and Julia wants him more than she's ever wanted anything. But Wulfric could one day be king, and Julia is a Roman slave. What future can there be for two people from such different worlds? --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (December 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373294778
• ISBN-13: 978-0373294770
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #362,506 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First novel by this author and wont be my last!, December 21, 2007

By	Tiona Atnip "real princess" (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I must say, as a Harlequin, I wasn't so sure about this product. Sometimes they lack depth. Also, this is not your typical Regency or a book with a Scot running around in a kilt. However, the idea of a captured slave to a barbarian (And what a hunky barbarian he is!)in an era many know about but kind of gets put on the back burner, was just too intriguing. There was also the delimma of a spoiled, beautiful aristocrat becoming said slave. Would she have the spirit and courage to stand up to these barbarians?
In fact, these two very different people come to know each other, and themselves, delightfully. Mrs. Allen's characters are alive with strength, courage, flaws and deep emotion. The heroine is not your typical chin jutting heroine, but a delightfully real combination of vulnerability and strength. The hero is not typical, either, but a strong, fierce warrior who does things that are so typically male and so sensative, one is amazed, yet laughs out loud. Funny and full of excitement, as well as historical facts my World History teacher would have been proud of my learning (even if it wasn't in a text book) I would recommend this book to anyone! Boo-yah! Mrs. Allen!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars :0), February 16, 2008

By	Lady Raven "raven rave" (Brooklyn, New York) - See all my reviews

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Most of us know harlequin's historical romance novels aren't the best but i took a chance on this book. THANKS to the title and i did like it it was a good read.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Average romance with a great setting., January 10, 2008

By	atlantis_girl - See all my reviews

This was a pretty average romance - the privilaged Julia, the main character who is from a Roman family, refusing to admit her feelings for her Barbarian captor but eventually giving in, was not particularly original. But I LOVED the setting of the ancient Roman Empire. So many historicals these days are set in 1800s England and it's getting old. So if you love a romance with a unique setting I'd reccomend giving this book a try because even though the plot is not that original the setting definitley is/