Author: Amy Hearst
Genre: Historical Romance - Ancient Rome
The Gladiator's Girl is a short little romance set in Ancient Rome. Rue is a shy slave to a family that buys and trains gladiators. Occasionally she is given to the gladiators as a prize if they won a match. Usually these men are rough and abusive towards her but one man is different. Ducius is a new but skillful gladiator who has been rising in the ranks and popularity. When Rue is given to him for his latest victory, she expects the worse but Ducius is not like the other men.
After a wonderful, gentle but passionate, night with Ducius, Rue finds herself falling in love with the young gladiator. They start to meet secretly and after Ducius' wins until the two become lovers. But Rue worries that Ducius will be killed in the arena and that she will always be a slave.
This story is very short but I really enjoyed reading it. The story itself is pure fantasy in the sense that it is exactly what it says it is and aims to fulfill a gladiator fantasy. A slave girl falls in love with a gladiator and lost of steamy sex happens. The ending is a happy one as well.
Even though the book was short, I found myself drawn towards the couple and wanting a happy ending for them. There was a bit of drama and obstacles for the couple to overcome such as not knowing if Ducius would survive his next match, wondering if the other gladiators would go after Rue and wondering if Rue's cruel mistress would get in the way of her and her love.
If you are someone who likes romances set in Ancient Rome then I would recommend picking up this novella.
4 out of 5 Hearts
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