Robin Hood and Her Merciless Men Series by K.C. Kingmaker

Darkness lies in Sherwood Forest, and it’s calling to me… It’s not a good time to be a woman in Nottingham. I have to contend with oppressive taxes, a sick mother, a cruel father, and pushy suitors nipping at my heels. Even as an heiress, I’m imprisoned by my lot in life.I’d rather be a man—gambling with guttersnipe boys, free from the shackles of my aristocratic duties. Dreaming of living in Sherwood Forest, on the edge of our estate.With my hood pulled low, I pretend to be just a man... moreDarkness lies in Sherwood Forest, and it’s calling to me… It’s not a good time to be a woman in Nottingham. I have to contend with oppressive taxes, a sick mother, a cruel father, and pushy suitors nipping at my heels. Even as an heiress, I’m imprisoned by my lot in life.I’d rather be a man—gambling with guttersnipe boys, free from the shackles of my aristocratic duties. Dreaming of living in Sherwood Forest, on the edge of our estate.With my hood pulled low, I pretend to be just a man.I should have been more careful what I wished for.When my family is attacked by a violent gang of bandits, my dream of a free life in the woods becomes my nightmare. I’m thrust from an imaginative prison to a real one.There’s nothing merry about these so-called “Merry Men.” They’re savage. Feral. They see me as nothing more than a prize—leverage to use against men who are even worse than they are.How long can I go before they discover the secret under my hood? What will happen when they find out I’m not the young lordling they think I am?I must escape their clutches. And yet . . . can I really give up this exciting glimpse of twisted freedom to return to a mundane life of fealty and duty in my ivory tower? Author’s Daughter of Sherwood is a dark fantasy romance retelling of the legends of Robin Hood. Here, Robin is a woman. The Merry Men are merciless, morally gray, vicious, and they’re obsessed with their fiery heiress. Graphic scenes of violence and sex abound, and I urge you to read the trigger warnings! less

Sherwood Forest is more ruthless than ever, and I have to fight to stay ahead of the hunt. Little John is missing. With the leader of the Merry Men gone, morale is dying. Someone has to fill his huge shoes.I’ve been elected as boss, but leading is not as easy as I hoped it would be. Many of the men won’t follow a woman. At least Will, Alan, and Tuck always have my back. But we need Little John back. Our group has a gaping hole in it without him.Which means finding him... moreSherwood Forest is more ruthless than ever, and I have to fight to stay ahead of the hunt. Little John is missing. With the leader of the Merry Men gone, morale is dying. Someone has to fill his huge shoes.I’ve been elected as boss, but leading is not as easy as I hoped it would be. Many of the men won’t follow a woman. At least Will, Alan, and Tuck always have my back. But we need Little John back. Our group has a gaping hole in it without him.Which means finding him. I’ll do whatever I need to get him scheming, extorting, and yes, killing.While hunting for clues of Little John’s whereabouts, something else is going on in the forest around us. Younglings are being shipped around. Rebellion is afoot, and it’s not us.I want to turn our gang of bandits into a community of revolutionaries. But we not only need more people to join us, we need the right people to join us. Because like it or not, a fight with Sir Guy of Gisborne, Sheriff George of Nottingham, and even Prince John himself is coming.If we aren’t ready for it, we’re dead.Author’s Huntress of Sherwood is book two in my dark romantasy, genderbent retelling of Robin Hood, where Robin is a fiery heroine, and the Merry Men are her obsessed, ruthless champions. With graphic scenes of violence and sex, I urge you to read the trigger warnings. less

I’ve been accepted as the leader of the Merry Men. Now I have to take down all our enemies without losing myself to the darkness. I fear I may be turning evil. I’m having dangerous thoughts. Too much time spent with the Merry Men, perhaps. Luckily, my mates are reunited, and they vow to help me. With new money and new allies, the Merry Men are ready to evoke change across the land. But our adversaries are legion, and the fight will be brutal... moreI’ve been accepted as the leader of the Merry Men. Now I have to take down all our enemies without losing myself to the darkness. I fear I may be turning evil. I’m having dangerous thoughts. Too much time spent with the Merry Men, perhaps. Luckily, my mates are reunited, and they vow to help me. With new money and new allies, the Merry Men are ready to evoke change across the land. But our adversaries are legion, and the fight will be brutal. Templar Knights have arrived from the Crusade and feel entitled to own any land they wish. We won’t make it easy for them. The mastermind behind the slaving operation is a stunning revelation that’s hard to stomach. Closer to home, Maid Marian has reemerged. Her new position boils my blood. Sheriff George is quiet, but I know he’s plotting the demise of our rebellion. He’s already wounded one of our own, and I won’t let him get away with it. Then there’s Sir Guy of Gisborne. I don’t know what that cunning man is scheming, only that I don’t trust him. Our enemies are at the gates, and they’re all somehow connected. To bring peace to Nottinghamshire and the Merry Men, we have to stop all of them. So where do we start? Author’s Note: Queen of Sherwood is the final book in this fantasy romance retelling of Robin Hood and the Merry Men. Robin has come into her own as a fiery queen, surrounded by supportive, violent, merciless kings. Please heed the trigger warnings, as this series gets dark. less