Books like Praetorian by Simon Scarrow

When an emperor is assassinated, his children must survive, seek vengeance, and follow divergent paths: one to monastic solitude, another to elite warfare, and a third to political leadership.

An aquarius engineer witnesses the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its tragic aftermath in 79 AD.

Colleen McCullough’s sweeping historical novel follows Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla in the violent politics and wars of early Republican Rome, illustrating how ambition and conflict shaped the Republic’s leaders.

Private investigator Marcus Didius Falco is sent to Britain to recover stolen imperial gold, where he encounters senator Helena Justina—his love interest whose ties complicate his mission.

Prince Claudius, through wit and survival, recounts his reluctant reign over Rome, his efforts to restore stability after Caligula, alliances with Herod Agrippa, the conquest of Britain, and the political intrigues with his wife Messalina.

A Regency-era romance set in England, featuring a determined lady who must marry a man she doesn't love in order to save her nephew.

Set in the turbulent sixth century, Robert Graves presents the famed general Belisarius, whose tactical mastery earns him the respect and fear of Emperor Justinian amid relentless invaders.

A romance story set in Seattle, focusing on the bonds between Militine, a young woman, and Thane, a man with a dark secret, as they navigate the complexities of man-woman relationships and Christian values in a historical context, exploring themes of redemption and the transformative power of friendship and understanding.

A New York socialite embarks on a perilous journey to find true love and independence in a remote Nebraska town, challenging conventions and facing deadly obstacles along the way.

A young woman faces another season without a suitor, but unexpectedly finds herself the object of a handsome hero's affection in this historical romance set in a wartime era.

Truth and Other Lies is a fantasy adventure novel by Lyra Wolf, blending historical elements with action‑packed storytelling.

The Awakening of Ivy Leavold is a historical romance novel by Sierra Simone that explores love and personal growth against a period backdrop.

In the first century AD the Roman Empire faces a new threat from its long-standing enemy Parthia. Parthia is vying with Rome for control of Palmyra, an officially neutral kingdom. Palmyra's royal household is on the brink of open revolt, and so a task force under the command of experienced soldiers Macro and Cato is dispatched to defend its king and guard its borders. When Parthia hears of the Roman army's presence, it starts amassing its troops for war. Macro's cohort must march against the enemy, deep into treacherous territory. If Palmyra is not to fall into the clutches of Parthia, they will have to defeat superior numbers in a desperate siege. The quest for a lasting peace has never been more challenging, or more critical for the future of the Empire.

The action-packed new novel featuring Roman army officers Macro and Cato from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon ScarrowWhile centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. They barely make it to the port of Matala in Crete where they are stunned to find a devastated town. An earthquake has struck the island, destroying its cities and killing thousands. In the chaotic aftermath, large bands of the island's slaves begin to revolt and local bandits, taking advantage of the slave rebellion, urge the Cretans to overthrow the Roman administration. With many of the island's troops either killed or wounded during the earthquake, the governor of the province calls on Macro and Cato for help. Can they move swiftly enough to counter the rebellion before it sweeps the Romans from the island?