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What Loyalty Demands
(Light in the Empire)
by Carol Ashby
Demands: an adventure set in Roman Britain that’s filled with dangerous choices, conflicting loyalties, spiritual struggles, and a love story you’ll long remember.
When simmering unrest becomes open rebellion, do you do what’s right or what loyalty demands?
Scorned by his family since birth, Rogatus is a loner who relies on no one. He only needs two more years as a tribune, and he’ll have earned enough that the future he wants is assured, no matter what his father does to him. But as he begins his final command in Britannia, he meets the people who might end his loneliness…or his life.
With a Roman mother and British centurion father, Narina is at home in both tribal and Roman worlds. As the only Christian, she’s the peacemaker between her Roman brothers and British cousins. Cousin Sulio hates most Romans, but he loves her like a sister. When Rogatus brings his cavalrymen to their town, their chieftain wants Sulio to befriend the tribune to learn what the Romans are up to. As the tribune’s interest in Narina grows, Sulio wants to quench that before she gets hurt. But how can he do both?
When unrest becomes rebellion, old loyalties create mortal enemies. Narina has God to guide her, but her Roman friend and British cousin aren’t Christians. How can she get two strong men, who seem destined to be enemies, to choose life over death before it’s too late?
What Loyalty Demands is another exciting addition to the stand-alone Light in the Empire series of Early Church Biblical fiction novels. The story is the first set in Roman Britain, and it includes historical notes related to the events of the story.
“This is a fabulous ancient-world series of novels that follow the lives of fictional early Christians. Carol is meticulous with her research and a true expert on Ancient Rome! History lovers and those who enjoy my biblical books are going to LOVE this series!” — Roseanna White, best-selling author and Christy Award winner.
If you enjoy the Roman-era Biblical fiction of Tessa Afshar and Francine River’s Mark of the Lion series, you’ll love the stand-alone novels of the Light in the Empire series.
Buy What Loyalty Demands to enjoy the adventure today.
Also included in this edition:
Discussion guide for book clubs and teachers.
Historical note about Roman Britain
Map and glossary
Scripture references
Author’s reflection on the theme of the novel
For an unforgettable story filed with danger, friendship, faith, and love, buy What Loyalty Demands today.
The Tracker
(Red Ridge Chronicles Book 5)
by Sarah Lamb
allie Clark is determined to start fresh after her husband’s death—if only she could shake the guilt, the fear, and the sense that strange things are happening around her house. One thing she knows for certain—even if she wished for a love like her best friends have, she’s never falling for a man again.
Ryan Lundy couldn’t be happier that his latest job brings him to Red Ridge and his gunslinging friends. He’s significantly less thrilled when his quarry leads him straight to a beautiful widow’s doorstep—and the inconvenient feelings she’s stirring up. This was supposed to be a simple assignment, now it’s anything but.
When danger comes knocking and Callie becomes the target, Ryan discovers that saving her life means breaking all his own rules about keeping things professional. Now he’s racing against time to rescue the woman who’s turning his world upside down. Can Callie trust her heart to the man risking everything to save her? And more importantly—can Ryan find her before it’s too late?
These kisses only books can be enjoyed in any order, but are best read starting with book one.
