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    The Roman
    The Roman
    The Roman
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Roman

    Written by Sylvain Reynard

    Narrated by Robertson Dean

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    About this audiobook

    Raven and her sister, Cara, are at the mercy of a small detachment of Florentine vampyres, who are delivering them as a peace offering to the feared Curia in Rome. Though she's unsure William survived the coup that toppled his principality, Raven is determined to protect her sister at all costs, even if it means challenging Borek, the commander of the detachment. In an effort to keep Raven from falling into the hands of his enemies, William puts himself at the mercy of the Roman, the dangerous and mysterious vampyre king of Italy. But the Roman is not what he expects . . .

    Alliances and enmities will shift and merge as William struggles to save the woman he loves and his principality, without plunging the vampyre population into a world war. This stunning conclusion to the Florentine series will take readers across Italy and beyond as the lovers fight to remain together. Forever.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHighbridge Company
    Release dateDec 6, 2016
    ISBN9781681684543
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      4.5 "Despair & Hope" Stars!The Roman is a fitting, and yet in some respects surprising (it will definitely keep you on your toes!), conclusion to The Florentine Series. Combining art, religion, political struggles, an interesting vampire royalty world, and--of course--an epic love story, The Florentine Series has something for everyone, and The Roman ties all these story lines together providing the reader with satisfying closure on all fronts. Please note this series must be read in order, so if you have not yet started it, please see my review for the Raven (the first book in this series) as the below review contains spoilers for the prior books. Additionally while this series is a spin-off of the Gabriel's Inferno Series, that series doesn't have to be read first to enjoy this one--though please note that the main characters from the first series do play a minor role in this one.The Roman begins where the prior book leaves off. Raven and her sister have fled Florence believing William is dead. As they struggle to survive in route to be delivered to the Curia (a political/religious organization based out of Rome committed to eradicating the world of all supernatural beings), the sisters make an ally along the way with whose help they manage to survive.Meanwhile, William, the vampyre Prince of Florence, can think of only one way to survive the political odds that are against him, including the full wrath of The Curia. He must secure an alliance with, and therefore the protection of, the most powerful vampyre to inhabit their world--one of the few vampyre's that is older than he--the Roman (the vampyre king of Italy). However, as is always the case in a good suspenseful series like this one, you can't take things at face value, as things are not always as they first appear.Will William be able to secure the political alliance with the Roman in time to save his throne and city, as well as, his pet, who has become so much more than he ever believed possible? Moreover, can an immortal ever have HEA with a human?The struggle between opposites, such as good and evil, is ever strong in this conclusion. But remember to think outside of the box as the answers are not always black and white. As fates are determined further revelations about this mesmerizing world will continue to intrigue and entertain the reader. Moreover, the love that William and Raven feel for one another and the lengths that they will go to to protect the other is sure to tug at your heartstrings.Now I must go back and experience the series that started it all: Gabriel's Inferno. I can't wait!Source: Review copy provided for review purposes.