The Sacred Flame

<p>Ancient Rome 216 BC<br /><br />For thirty years Livia has served Rome as a priestess to the goddess Vesta guarding the temple's sacred flame. All she wants is retirement a happy marriage and peace. Instead the High Priestess falls ill Livia assumes leadership and all her dreams collapse.<br /> <br />While the temple flame burns no harm will come to the city. But against her vows Livia falls for Gaius a married equestrian who wants to shower her with love. Passion awakens a burning desire and Livia's role as High Priestess falters. And Gaius's wife will stop at nothing to keep her marriage intact.<br /><br />As summer comes Rome is threatened by the invasion of Hannibal and Livia must choose between duty or passion. A choice that might cost her everything.<br /><br />Get swept away in this "story of forbidden passion that unfolds against an immersive historical setting." The BookLife Prize.</p>