The setting is 60AD Britannia. Former Centurion Marius secretly rescues local men, women, and children from a brutal Roman army. His Celtic Queen warrior wife Delia worries both for him and for her country. If Marius is caught or recognized, he will be executed and the fragile peace forged between Romans and Celts jeopardized.

The very pregnant Delia’s concerns grow when her cousin Rheydyn asks for sanctuary. Less than a year ago, the proud beauty enslaved and tortured Delia. Delia doesn’t believe or trust Rheydyn’s change of heart. To compound matters further, Roman Governor Suetonius, along with his best warrior Quintius, arrive to conduct a surprise census. Marius challenges the devious Quintius to a fight, buying the time needed to hide the freed locals.

As The Edge of Honor builds directly off the previous novel, I highly recommend reading The Centurion and the Queen first. This historical epic continues to explore the relationship between Delia and Marius but with their already established romance as more of a subplot. The focus is on the struggle for power. The author, Minnette Meador, adeptly weaves in Roman and Celtic words and references, adding realism to this harsh world. Fans of The Centurion and the Queen will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by: Kimber