On Bloodied Ground

Author(s): Melissa Addey

Location(s): Rome

Genre(s): Historical, Fiction

Era(s): Ancient Rome

Beneath the Colosseum’s arena lies a labyrinth… and a darkness that threatens everything Althea holds dear.
Rome, 82 AD. Under the rule of the new Emperor Domitian, a vast subterranean maze is being built below the arena. Lit by flickering torches and echoing with the roars of wild beasts, it is a place of danger, spectacle, and secrets. But Althea’s heart lies elsewhere: she longs for Marcus and dreams of a life beyond the blood and chaos of the Games.

Her quiet hope is tested when a new suitor appears, and a hidden threat draws perilously close to the backstage team. Gladiators are dying before they even reach the arena, and whispers ripple through the labyrinth. As danger rises around her, Althea must summon the courage to protect those she loves. And she must finally risk asking for the love that she deserves.

As Marcus comes to understand his own heart, bonds of loyalty, friendship, and found family are tested as never before.

On Bloodied Ground is a gripping, character-driven tale of courage, longing, and a love whose time has finally come. Dig deep into the third novel in the Colosseum series, where secrets are exposed, hearts are claimed, and the bravest souls risk everything for love and family.

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