Maid of Sherwood Forest: A McQuivey's Costume Shop Romance

Sian Ann Bessey

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Maid of Sherwood Forest: A McQuivey's Costume Shop Romance

Maid of Sherwood Forest: A McQuivey's Costume Shop Romance

Sian Ann Bessey

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Mariah thought Robin Hood was just a legend--until time pulled her into his world and the outlaw stole her heart.

Nothing about Mariah Clinton's passion for archery or her work as a sous-chef in contemporary London prepares her for the moment she's pulled into another time--and another life. One minute, she's stepping into McQuivey's Costume Shop to rent a medieval gown. The next, she's standing in a castle kitchen in twelfth-century Nottingham--with no idea how she got there or how to return to modern time. Forced to pose as a kitchen servant, she must draw on ingenuity and courage to survive in a world in which she shouldn't exist. But when her skill with a bow draws the attention of outlaws in Sherwood Forest, she's swept into a conflict that is more dangerous--and more thrilling--than she could ever have imagined.

Robin Hood has spent years outwitting the sheriff, protecting the innocent, and keeping his men one step ahead of Prince John's reach. But when he crosses paths with a mysterious archer who shoots like no woman he's ever met, he knows she's hiding something. Her words, her ways, even the fire in her eyes--none of it belongs in his time. Yet the more she stands at his side, the harder it becomes to imagine Sherwood Forest without her.

Mariah is torn between a past she understands in modern-day London and an uncertain future with an outlaw who has stolen her heart. But as the sheriff's grip tightens and betrayal looms, one truth becomes clear--some choices are impossible to undo, and love, once found, is not so easily left behind.

About the Author

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and was raised on the island of Anglesey in North Wales. She moved to the US to attend university and earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in English.

An award-winning USA Today best-selling author, Sian writes historical romance and romantic suspense, along with children's books. She is a RONE Award runner-up and a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year finalist.

She and her husband live in southeast Idaho, where she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also loves to travel, and though she doesn't have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue.

She loves hearing from readers! Visit her website at www.sianannbessey.com, or follow her on Facebook (@sianannbessey) and Instagram (@sian_bessey).

Critical Reviews

"Adventure and romance abound as you get to know some of the characters you have only known through legend. The story becomes real and emotional. This is a great way to explore England in the 1100s."

-- "Compass Book Ratings" (10/27/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"Bessey breathes new life into the legend of Robin Hood . . . sweeping readers into medieval Nottingham and balancing the razor precision of archery with the elusive themes of trust, pride, and wisdom. This Proper Romance's aim is true, and with excellent voice and emotional depth, readers are reminded that the best legends are those where one discovers their truest self."

-- "Booklist" (8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Pub date: 2025-11-04
Length: 304 pages

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