Julia Manulus has concocted quite the crazy scheme to ensure that she is not forced into marriage after her father's disappearance. Her solution lies in the form of a Damon Pontus - who she thinks is a prisoner she has rescued from being crucified. He turns out to be so so much more than she ever anticipated. Damon is certain his life will be over in a matter of minutes, until the Goddess shows up and saves him. His Goddess turns out to be the daughter of a Senator looking for a husband!

Damon agrees to help Julia, but as their ruse plays out he discovers that she is caught up in the very same conspiracy that would have killed him. Damon has also discovered that Julia is not ordinary Roman noble - she's actually a decent person that has begun to care about him - the same way he is beginning to care about her. When their scheme puts both their lives in danger, Damon must use all his considerable skills to try and bring down the conspiracy before it kills them him and the woman he has grown to love.

This was a fast-paced romp through the seedy underbelly of Roman nobility. Full of intrigue and reward, as well as a love that was so much fun to watch grow. It was an interesting look at the class system and the lines drawn between the various levels that almost kept our stars apart.