Alana’s Review of Quintus
Of course I loved this book—I wrote it. But more than that, I lived pieces of it.
Elise isn’t just a heroine on the page; she’s a woman who spent decades being told she was too much, not enough, or only valuable when she made herself small. Writing her was like holding a mirror to the years I’ve given myself away to keep the peace, only to discover how much of myself I’d lost.
And then there’s Quintus—a 2,000-year-old Roman gladiator pulled out of the ice and dropped into our world. He’s lived a lifetime of battles, chains, and survival, but somehow he’s the one who teaches Elise that real strength means choosing love, joy, and self-worth.
This book is her reclamation—and mine. Watching her rediscover joy, passion, and the right to take up space was cathartic. Watching her fall in love with a man who treasures rather than diminishes her made me cheer.
At its heart, this isn’t just a romance—it’s about second chances, self-worth, and the kind of love that makes you more of who you are, not less. And yes, there’s plenty of spice, banter, and swoon to keep the pages turning.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to claim your happiness, Elise and her gladiator prove that love can find you exactly when you’re ready… and it’s never too late.