William V. Crockett

A CELT IN ROME by William V. Crockett is set in the second century Romam Empire. It is the sequel to "World's Apart",but can be read as a stand alone. It is an story of lost love,second chances,betrayal,deceit,courage,compassion and assassins. It is an epic tale of love,and trust. Follow Neeve,and the rest of the characters journey from Britannia to Rome. Enter their world through the pages of "A Celt In Rome". A fast paced,adventure filled trip through the Roman Empire,the dangers,sacrifice and its people.A must read for anyone who enjoys Roman's second century,and Roman history.A riveting story from the first page to the last and beyond. Received for an honest review from the author. Details can be found at the author's website, Crockett Holdings, LLC and My Book Addiction and More.

RATING: 4

HEAT:Sweet: No sex or scenes of physical intimacy except some kissing. No graphic violence or profanity.

REVIEWED BY: My Book Addiction and More… (más)

A CELT IN ROME is an engrossing read that follows a journey through the vast Roman Empire and all the colorful characters along the way. As the Romans continue to encroach on Northern Britannia, Neeve sets out for Rome to rescue her brother, a Caledonian warrior captured by the Romans, and faces near impossible obstacles. She also seeks to reunite with her lost Roman husband, a centurion sent on a bleak mission, trailed by a ruthless yet conflicted assassin. Meanwhile, a nouveau-riche commoner and his calculating mistress threaten to devastate their lives as collateral damage for their political aspirations, as well as the life of a young patrician involved in the mysterious cult of Chrestus.

Virtually every chapter ends with a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more. There are a lot of surprising twists that you don't see coming, and as the plot develops it's satisfying to discover how each character's story is intertwined with the others. Additionally, it's fascinating to learn how Christianity was viewed by the Empire in the early stages, with all the outlandish rumors surrounding the new religion, and the conflicts that Christians faced because of the hostility. A CELT IN ROME is a stand alone novel that can be thoroughly enjoyed even without having read the first book (though reading this will make you want to read Worlds Apart to find out the back story of the characters).… (más)

Worlds Apart is about two characters from completely different worlds whose lives converge - but on opposites sides of a major conflict. Neeve is a young Celtic woman from Caledonia who has witnessed firsthand the brutality of the Roman Empire against her people and joins the fight to rid Britannia of the enemy. Vectis is a Roman prefect who vowed never to be deceived by lying, barbaric Celts or provincials ever again. But when Neeve goes undercover as a mapmaker at the outpost Vectis commands, their biases and loyalties are put to the test. There's political intrigue, espionage, mysterious Druidic rituals, complex human relationships, and colorful characters who become very real. I'm usually not into military stuff, but I actually found the descriptions of the battles scenes, weapons, forts, and warfare strategies very engaging. Though there were a few violent or disturbing scenes, they showed the reality of life during the Roman Empire and makes the reader even more concerned for the characters. What I love about reading historical fiction is being able to envision day to day aspects of how people lived - what people wore, what people ate, what people did to pass the time, and how people thought. In Worlds Apart, both the Celtic and Roman cultures and differing perspectives come alive in a way that renders the reader unable to put the book down because of the urgent need to know what happens next.… (más)