It is the year 216 BC. Livia is a Vestal Virgin, a priestess of the goddess Vesta sworn to keep Rome safe through the obligations of duty, dedication, and chastity. In just a few months she will end her vows and marry her childhood companion. But the High Priestess's collapse extends Livia's duties and thrusts her into the unwanted role of leadership. As summer heat and the threat of Hannibal descend on Rome, Livia dares to fall for Gaius, a married man and equestrian commander, who has loved her secretly for many years. When his wife Justina refuses to surrender the security of her...

What if the heart was more than just an organ that pumps blood? What if it could bring you joy, happiness, money, or better relationships?

Ancient civilizations believed that the heart was the seat of our soul. It didn't just enable us to give and receive love. It was the source of our creative powers and intuition. Scientists are now finding that the heart is actually a second "brain" that sends messages to every cell of the body and may hold the key to true inner healing.

The 14 authors of this book share their stories of struggle and challenge and the gifts...