Review: Sexy Roman Afternoon Delight
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 13, 2012
As a fan of Spartacus I'm drawn to all things from the times of Roman gladiators and with Senator, Mine and its sexy storyline and atmospheric descriptions of that historical period I found myself completely enmeshed in this story.  As a part of Decadent Publishing's 1Night Stand series I also got what every other book in the series promises: a quick read full of steamy encounters that takes you away from all your stresses for awhile with its dream-like quality.Eleanor's a tough woman who's just been unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend in her favorite place in the world and decides to make the most of it by signing up for a mysterious one-night stand who's promised to be everything she desires.  I liked how Eleanor picked herself up and didn't wallow in depression, she's a modern woman full of strength.  Roman Senator Darius, who's bored with all the usual women, longs for someone new and after being sent on a quest by the Sibyl, discovers that Eleanor is that someone new.  Darius is ruggedly sexy and open minded considering the times.  I quite liked him and can see why Eleanor fell for him so quickly, I know I did.They quickly fall for one another which leads to a few very sexy sexual interludes that flowed very naturally from their first meeting.  The easy acceptance of time travel by both parties might seem a bit odd, but with the Sibyl at work and the obvious changes to the landscape, their easy acceptance didn't bother me.From beginning to end, I found this a short but satisfying read.  With its romantically atmospheric tone and likable characters Senator, Mine led to a delightfully decadent vacation at home on my comfy reading couch.