Rome conquers all: but what if love conquers Rome's emperor?
The Emperor Caracalla is feared throughout the Roman Empire as a cold and cruel tyrant. Yet when he travels with his Legions to conquer the Barbarian tribes in Germania, Caracalla encounters a young healer who refuses to be subjugated to his will. For Gelvira, who has spent her life dedicated in service to the goddess who guides and nurtures her people, this Roman Emperor fills her with both fear and desire as she feels a connection to him that cannot be explained.
As her feelings deepen, Gelvira must walk between two worlds: one of sacrifice to the goddess and one of decadence that beckons her in hypnotizing ways. But can she trust a man who has committed unspeakable acts against his own family?
As desire leads to passion and then love, Gelvira must risk everything to save not only her people but also Caracalla from those who would stop at nothing to claim Rome's power for their own.