The Red Fist of Rome - Red Fist Chronicles, #1

A Fantasy/Alternate History Novel set at the time of the Roman Empire's fall. It is the tumultuous years of the mid-four hundreds and life is cheap. The dying Roman Empire is trying to deal with wave after wave of barbarian hordes swarming across its borders. It is the story of one man, Lucius, who defiantly clings to the ideals of ancient Rome and to a woman he has no right to love. Thrown together by chance, they forge an improbable relationship that grows into love.
As the legions struggle against the endless stream of invaders, Lucius and a group of patriots attempt to rescue the Empire from itself. This leads them to face the wrath of a power hungry despot who ruthlessly crushes the visionaries and forces them into hiding. The Vadal hordes descend on the gates of Rome and the eternal city is in peril. The coalition must find a way to come together, overthrow the emperor and rally the citizens.
Whether or not Rome can be saved lies in the hands of those who were named traitors.