Review: A Romp in Ancient Rome.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2013
Having read and enjoyed the author's first book in this series, Maximus, I was eager to get my hands on Taurus and partake of another trip to ancient Rome.  Taurus, as a hero, is quite the character - strong, utterly gorgeous and conflicted from his upbringing at the hands of his evil grandmother. He is definitely not prepared to meet Kallie, sister of the Emperor, and Taurus's enemy.  Taurus has never run up against a woman like Kallie - from their first meeting, she gets the better part of him and continues to do so all through the book, even when he (mistakenly) thinks he has the upper hand.The love scenes are hot and convincing, and I liked the way the author weaves history through the passionate interaction of her characters.  There was so much intrigue in ancient Rome, and the story demonstrates very well how it sometimes got the better of those who did the scheming.  I loved the side story about Taurus's sister, Virga, and the man with whom she falls in love because she is seduced by his ideas.Taurus, who starts out arrogant and (he believes) infallible, learns some lessons along the way and finally chooses his own path.  I always love it when we see the evolution of a character.  Can't wait for the third book in the series, which I suspect will revolve around "Magnus"!