A well written historical romance, in a period of time that is seldom ventured into but has a lot of potential. I recommend this book!!

I love Greta's style and this story was made more interesting and appealing because of its 'unusual' setting and time period. Sexy and romantic, it's a winner!

This review appears in issue 1 of Romantic Intentions Quarterly, out April 3.

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Alexandria, Egypt. 48 BC. Slave Wen-Nefor is conscripted by the exiled Queen Cleopatra as a translator, helping her navigate a treaty with Julius Caesar of Rome. Loyal to Rome, if not Caesar himself, is Titus, also embroiled in these empire-shaking schemes. Soon, the insightful Wen and the determined, if deceitful, Titus find themselves locked in a battle of wits and wills, and passion ignites against a backdrop of ancient history that feels immediate and intents. Singing with atmosphere and with scholarship, In Thrall to the Enemy Commander gives us an enigmatic heroine who fascinates at every turn, and immerses us fully in a world long-gone, but wonderfully-conjured.

4 1/2 stars

I absolutely adored this book!! Greta Gilbert is a truly gifted author who has weaved a tale so intriguing that I had to force myself to read slower to make sure I did not miss anything. This amazing story has it all. Suspense, intrigue, duplicity, conspiracies, betrayal and most abundantly it has love. It is very rare to find a book this packed full of historical facts that will not bore you to tears, but will leave you wanting to know more. The HEA is definitely hard won which makes it all worth it in the end. Those that enjoy historical romances should love this!! I received this ARC via NetGalley and I am voluntarily writing the review for this book. All opinions are honest and only my own. Regards: Anna

If you're looking for a a 0 to 360, quick, sexy romp, this is NOT the book for you. However, if you enjoy historical romance with a bit of meat to them, you'll likely enjoy "In Thrall to the Enemy Commander"! The characters were mostly likeable, though I found myself rolling my eyes a few times. All in all, I could see myself rereading the novel.