The Protector

Synopsis is misleading. Characters and environs are underdeveloped.

Carla Capshaw is amazing with these ancient Roman couple's! I as a history buff love the detail Capshaw does, I also like the way she describes the emotions of the characters along with their backstories. Adiona, a widow whose father sold her to the highest bidder when he fell into debt has sworn to never allow herself to trust or love a man ever again until she meets Quintus a Christian Merchant sold into slavery has one goal and that's his freedom. The two are an unlikely pair, but in the end are everything the other could ever need or want.

Another quality work from Carla Capshaw continuing the characters we met in "The Gladiator." Now we see affection , trust, and faith develop between Adiona, the wealthy Roman woman, and Quintus, the Christian enslaved for his faith. Each has a past of hurt and sorrow to overcome and in the best of romance tradition, they find healing in each other. Written within the boundaries of Christian category romance, Capshaw does an excellent job of character and emotional development. I appreciated her deft use of description to paint a picture of the era and the Roman setting. She uses the Christian thread like a gossamer strand, rather than a heavy rope. A refreshing and enjoyable read.

Carla Capshaw is an awesome Historical Romance writer. She knows her history, that's for sure! And she's a Christian, which makes it even better! The Protector was a wonderful read and I could not put it down. I love all Ms.Capshaw's books! She has a way with the written word that will keep you on the edge of your seat in excitement and guessing what will happen next. You will fall in love with the Characters. The Protector is number 2 of the Gladiator series. The first book is "The Gladiator" which is an excellent book(I love Caros) and you will probably want to read first. You will not be disappointed! If you want books that will keep you turning pages, then buy all of Ms.Capshaw's books! I am going to read them again! They are that good. Well, done Ms.Capshaw! PS, Don't forget to get a copy or 2 of "The Dukes Redemption"while you are at it! You will love it! Sarah

This book is a sequel to Carla`s debut novel, "The Gladiator". If you've not read "The Gladiator", don't worry, "The Protector" stands alone. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy stories set in the Roman times. After winning "The Gladiator" in a contest online, I decided to give it a try. Boy, I'm so very glad I did!! Carla is an awesome writer who takes you back to Rome, gladiators, and the persecution of Christians. Quintus Ambustus is a slave who fights for his life in the gladiator's ring. He is also a Christian who has sacrificed everything for his beliefs. Adiona Leonia is a wealthy socialite who believes in nothing and no one. Adiona is a friend of Caros, the famed lanista, who owns Quintus as a slave. While visiting with Caros, Adiona sees Quintus and likes what she sees. Adiona is a widow who was badly treated as a child and is sold into marriage at the age of 13. She is treated even worse by her husband and when he dies, she feels that she is finally free. Because of her past she doesn't trust men nor does she want much to do with them. Quintus is appointed to take Adiona to see a relative of hers who is ill. Neither one wants the other to know how taken they are with each other. It becomes apparent early on that someone wants Adiona dead. They encounter many obstacles on their journey. Their relationship begins to grow and Adiona begins to ask questions about the God that Quintus serves. Does she put aside the gods she has prayed to and worshiped all of her life? Do her and Quintus find a future together? You will want to grab a copy of "The Protector" and find out what happens. You won't be sorry! And while you're buying it, go ahead and get "The Gladiator", too! Both of these books will take you back in time and you'll be glad you went.

I LOVED IT! READ IT IN ONE NIGHT BECAUSE I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN. BETTER THAN THE FIRST. I HOPE WE GET MORE FROM THE ROMAN SERIES.

I picked up The Protector with trepidation. Would this follow up to the Rita-nominated The Gladiator live up to my expectations? I should not have been concerned. Once again, Capshaw has written what I have come to term a "mature" inspirational with vivid detailing of the first century, alpha males like no other, and an action packed plot. Capshaw's ability to create a vivid world often neglected in historical romances as well as her knack for twists and turns make this a book not to be missed. Capshaw's gift for faith development shows through on every page as she draws characters who are human in their frailties but have the ability to change as they discover Christ. She took a less than likable character from her first book and made her a wonderful heroine worthy of her hero, a character I fell in love with immediately. All I can say is "More, More!"