Nanette Littlestone Knihy

A reluctant Virgin. A married man on the verge of divorce. A cunning wife who will stop at nothing to protect her home. The fate of an empire lies within their hands.Ancient Rome, 216 BCFor 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.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.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.Buy this book to start reading Nanette Littlestone's tale of tragedy and love today! Praise for The Sacred Flame: Get swept away in this "story of forbidden passion that unfolds against an immersive historical setting." The BookLife Prize.

Set in the enchanting backdrop of Rome, this narrative explores the profound quest for love and connection. A character grapples with feelings of incompleteness, as a wise figure highlights the essential role of love in achieving wholeness. The story delves into themes of longing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of relationships, inviting readers to reflect on their own emotional journeys.

Rome, “You are looking for love for a long time,” she says. “Your soul needs this. Without this love you are only half alive.”Though she dreams of more, the ever-practical fifty-year-old Toscana Blake has settled for a "nice" husband and a "comfortable" marriage. There's no magic. But when she travels to Italy for Rome’s chocolate festival, she’s startled by visions at the Temple of Vesta and an unexpected meeting with Flynn Harris, a young history professor, who feels strangely familiar.As Flynn helps her unravel the mysteries of her visions, Toscana finds herself falling for her new friend. And when a psychic tells her she’s been searching for love for many years and is only half-alive, she fears there’s no way back to the world she understood.From Atlanta to Rome to the lushness of Tuscany, Toscana embarks on an emotional journey that tests the bonds of love and friendship. Will her sensible side prevent her from accepting that she deserves a happily ever after?A sweeping tale of self-discovery, passion, and finding love later in life amid the majesty of Italy. This enchanting sequel to The Sacred Flame will capture your heart, your hopes, your dreams. Fans of Susan Wiggs, Viola Shipman, and Sarah Addison Allen will adore this story and won’t want to put it down. Buy Bella Toscana to explore the secrets of the soul today!