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Book Blast - LORD OF SHERWOOD: THE GUARDIANS OF SHERWOOD TRILOGY BOOK THREE by Laura Strickland

8/20/2014

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Lord of Sherwood is the third book of the Guardians of Sherwood Trilogy and another chance for readers to take a trip back in time to the magical realm of Sherwood Forest.  It continues the tale of Robin Hood’s descendants, and despite being part of a Trilogy can stand alone, the characters in each book unique.
Lord of Sherwood
Curlew Champion, master archer, has always known his destiny.  With his cousin, Heron Scarlet, he will become a guardian of Sherwood Forest and further his people’s fight against Norman Tyranny.  But the third member of the triad is still to be revealed, the woman who will complete the magical circle and, perhaps, answer the longing in Curlew’s heart.

Anwyn Montfort has fled disgrace in Shrewsbury and come to Nottingham at her father’s bidding.  He wishes her to make a good marriage and settle down.  But the wildness that possesses her refuses to quiet.  She knows she’s been searching for something all her life, but not until she glimpses Curlew does her spirit begin to hope it has found its home.

Only the magic of Sherwood can bring them together, and only their union can complete the spell woven so long ago …

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Excerpt


Curlew bowed again. When the man reached Nottingham and inquired after an under-forester called Champion, he would know this meeting for a farce. But Curlew would be well away by then.

A small, wicked smile tugged at one corner of his mouth. He straightened from his bow just as the young woman’s cart reached him. Any well-behaved Saxon underling, as Curlew well knew, would avert his eyes respectfully as she passed. Instead, he lifted them to hers.

And, shockingly, she returned his stare, bold and unswerving as any lad. Nay, not like a lad though—for she was all woman, this one, her face brimming with character, interest, and mischief. A smile twitched her lips as their eyes met and held—it said many things: that she knew he had just spun a fabrication, that she applauded him for it, and that she found him just as fascinating to look upon as he found her.

His blood leaped at that look and he condemned himself silently. This, a well-bred Norman miss, was surely no proper object for his admiration. Only, she did not appear particularly well-bred nor well-disciplined. Who was she?

And would he ever see her again?

Curlew stood there with the blood drying on his hands as the small train lumbered past, grateful for his escape, and utterly scorched by her gaze.

Not until they were well past did he draw a deep breath and strive to shake off the spell that held him.

Author bio:

Born and raised in Western New York, Laura Strickland has pursued lifelong interests in lore, legend, magic and music, all reflected in her writing. Though her imagination frequently takes her to far off places, she is usually happiest at home not far from Lake Ontario with her husband and her "fur" child, a rescue dog. Author of Scottish romance Devil Black as well as The Guardians of Sherwood Trilogy consisting of Daughter of Sherwood, Champion of Sherwood and Lord of Sherwood, she is currently working on the second book of a new Steampunk romance series.

12 Comments
Laura Strickland link
8/19/2014 10:54:32 pm

Marlow, thanks so much for hosting me today! I'm delighted to visit!

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Marlow
8/19/2014 11:54:24 pm

My pleasure, Laura. I hope you have a great day.

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Mary Morgan
8/20/2014 02:21:25 am

I'm reading this book, Laura, and loving it! Wishing you all the best! :)

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Laura Strickland
8/20/2014 04:19:42 am

Bless you, my lady!

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Sandra Dailey
8/20/2014 02:27:00 am

My time is so limited right now, but your excerpts are such a tease. I can't wait to read this!

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Laura Strickland
8/20/2014 04:20:43 am

Well, Sandra, do you REALLY need to sleep??? LOL. Thanks for dropping by.

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Jana Richards link
8/20/2014 02:56:32 am

Loved the excerpt, Laura! Best of luck with Lord of Sherwood.

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Laura Strickland
8/20/2014 04:21:25 am

Jana, Thanks so much!

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sydney St. Claire link
8/20/2014 03:35:09 pm

Lovely cover and great post/excerpt. wishing you the best.

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Liz Flaherty link
8/20/2014 08:30:37 pm

I love the excerpt, and the names!

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Barb Bettis
8/20/2014 11:43:28 pm

Hi Laura, Loved the excerpt. I must, must!! move this up on my Kindle.. May you enjoy many happy sales :)

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Dee link
8/21/2014 12:20:19 am

I'm with Liz. Enjoyed the excerpt and love the names.

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