Fountains and Secrets

<p>In bustling affluent ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius status matters-yet</p><p>some dare to ignore it. And some dare to defy social conventions.</p><p>Inspired by Jesus's radical views unconventional Livia Aemilia cares little about stuffy Roman</p><p>dignity. She'd rather help others and solve crimes. But when her new husband forbids her</p><p>from sleuthing she continues in secret and soon learns that dishonesty doesn't work well in a</p><p>marriage.</p><p><br></p><p>His face and reputation scarred from an old betrayal Memmius Avitus cares about justice.</p><p>Although from a respected senatorial family he takes pride in helping underprivileged clients</p><p>win legal battles over more privileged opponents to the annoyance of his peers.</p><p><br></p><p>When Avitus's mentor is murdered Avitus investigates undercover because he doesn't want</p><p>his inquisitive wife to get involved. His attempts to conceal the truth only cause more problems</p><p>for his reputation-and his marriage. Eventually the couple forms a tenuous alliance but when</p><p>Avitus learns the mastermind behind the crimes is a ruthless longtime enemy he fears for Livia's</p><p>safety and orders her to stop. His reluctance to explain why only infuriates her into reckless action.</p><p>Fountains and Secrets book 2 in the Livia Aemilia Mysteries is quirky fast paced and clever</p><p>showing readers that trust and honesty are more important than winning the battle of the wills.</p>