Damian and Demetrios

Slaves to Love #2

by J.P. Bowie

When Damian, a young artist, is commissioned to sculpt the image of Demetrios, Rome's current darling of the arena, he finds himself falling in love with the handsome gladiator. Despite his father's vow to disown him, Damian follows his heart---and when he and Demetrios are caught in the conflagration that threatens to destroy Rome, their love for one another gives them the strength to survive the flames.But their future together looks uncertain when Damian, rounded up along with Christians accused of setting the fire, is separated from Demetrios and forced into a fight to the death in the arena.

Genres: Erotica

118 pages, ebook

First published October 4, 2011

About the author

J.P. Bowie was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland. He wrote his first (unpublished) novel – a science fiction tale of brawny men and brawnier women that made him a little suspect in the eyes of his family for a while.

Leaving home at age eighteen for the bright lights of London, he found himself in the midst of a “diverse and creative crowd” that eventually led him to the performing arts. For the next twelve years he sang, danced and acted his way around the theatres of London and the provinces, appearing in shows with many famous British singers, actors and comedians.

After immigrating to the US and living for many years in Las Vegas where he worked for that incomparable duo, Siegfried and Roy, J.P. found himself entranced by the fair city of San Diego where he currently lives with his partner, Phil.

J.P. loves to hear from his readers and can be contacted at jpbowie@cox.net

Reviews

[Emeziel · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good. But there were so many unnecessary problems. But I liked reading it. The historical aspect of it was really good.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a hot read, pun intended. The story of these lovers takes place during The Great Fire of Rome, during which Nero reigned. However, Damian and Demetrios take hold of the story so fast that one of the biggest tragedies in history is a mere backdrop to the love shared by two men, a young artist nobleman and a slave gladiator.
Damian reluctantly takes his impulsive sister to the games, which she loves and he tolerates. That is until he sees Demetrios for the first time on the sands fighting for his life. Young Damian falls hard for his first love and Demetrios cannot believe his luck to find the innocent young man who fills him with passion in the hellhole of the arena.
Damian cannot resist the urge to sculpt the gladiator, but then Rome burns down around them. Their love is tested over and over as one after another horrible events happen around them. Together they are strong and will survive, both have sworn this to themselves and to each other.
Truly they are slaves to their love. While this is the second in the Slaves to Love series, this one is a stand-alone and awesome read. Their love endures all.

[Heather York · Rating 4 out of 5]

4-1/2 Stars
Damian and Demetrios is a great entry in the Slaves to Love series but when I saw book 3 followed Lucius and Callistus from book 1, I confess to reading that one and coming back to this installment. As enjoyable and entertaining as Damian and Demetrios' story is, they just did not capture my heart to the same extent as Lucius and Callistus did. I have said it before and I'm sure I'll it again in the future, I am a HUGE history lover and have been fascinated with Ancient Rome since I first watched the 1985 television mini-series A.D. but it's never really been an area I have spent a lot of time studying. Since I have not studied it I cannot say how accurate it is that Demetrios and his fellow gladiators would have that level of freedom to roam about the city but I think it helps to attest where his character is coming from and behaves. Great addition to my Ancient Rome library and it can be read as a standalone.