The brutal depravity of Rome is expanded on again in book two, House of Phineas. Gold and Samson are in love but Simeon is forced to sell Gold to Phi The brutal depravity of Rome is expanded on again in book two, House of Phineas. Gold and Samson are in love but Simeon is forced to sell Gold to Phineas of face possible destruction. Samson falls for the new trainer and they are soon house champions. Gold is pampered and primed by Phineas. Still the men are slaves and thus only meat to their owners. I'm almost tempted to call this historical fiction. The characters are well fleshed out and the story a good one. I didn't care much for the way the POV kept abruptly changing between characters. ...more
A very good story about the lives of gladiators in the Roman era. This is book one in a three book series. Gold was the champion of the house of SimeoA very good story about the lives of gladiators in the Roman era. This is book one in a three book series. Gold was the champion of the house of Simeon. Though the grand champ, he was still owned and was little more than a piece of meat to be used in the arena or the bed. Gold thought himself to be incapable of love until the gladiator, Samson, wins his heart but even that happiness is taken away from the lowly slaves. This book gave a real look at the life of a gladiator/slave. The writing was top notch and the characters made to feel so real. Though brutal and some of the sex forced, I thoroughly enjoyed this story....more
I have mixed feelings about this book. The previous two Slave Breaker books were great and I reccomend reading Lee's story also to wrap up the trilog I have mixed feelings about this book. The previous two Slave Breaker books were great and I reccomend reading Lee's story also to wrap up the trilogy. I personally didn;t like the character Lee so took a long time reading this. I don't care for whiners and Lee was a terrible whined and so insecure that I did not identify with any of his character traits. The end of the book was great and werll worth plodding through the oceans of tears Lee was constant spilling. The characters from the previous books...Holden, Bran, Yves, Jer along with the rest were fully and well developed in this book. The love these people shared freely was intense. Lee just stuck in my craw....more
Jesse is bought from a masochistic master by the Slave Breakers, Holden and Alix. Jesse believes that his lover is dead only to be told by Holden and Jesse is bought from a masochistic master by the Slave Breakers, Holden and Alix. Jesse believes that his lover is dead only to be told by Holden and Alix that Quen is alive and at their house. Jesse isdefiant from the get go holding a special hate for Holden. Bran has become a household fixture but still has yet to hear Holden say I LOVE YOU after two years. Jesse confronts Holden in a battle of words and finally convinces Holden to be honest with the beautiful Bran who has found a place in everyone's heart....more
Bran, a repeat runaway slave owned by a viscious master, is purchased by the Slave Breakers. Holden and Alix,retrain the slaves with kindness and car Bran, a repeat runaway slave owned by a viscious master, is purchased by the Slave Breakers. Holden and Alix,retrain the slaves with kindness and care. Bran is a beautiful 19 year old slave who is being retrained by Holden. As Bran comes to trust the gentle kindness of Holden, he falls in love with his master and will do anything to br kept....more
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