Looking for your next great read? I heartily recommend this extraordinary take on the legend of King Arthur, written like a fantasy western.

What’s It About?

“They say this land is bound, cursed since the beginning of the world. And it’ll be freed one day by a man with war-torn hands.”

Rosamund Lacey has crossed a continent to marry Archer Scott because she believes he is a man set apart-a man with a destiny. But Alexander Mortimer, Outlaw King of the western territory, believes in only one kind of destiny: winner takes all.

Determined to reign supreme, Mortimer kidnaps the governor’s bride and wreaks havoc on the land around Glory Mesa. But when Archer refuses to choose between the woman he loves and the land he has sworn to protect, he is forced into a showdown that may cost more than his life

MY THOUGHTS

Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. It’s full of beautiful characters facing extraordinary odds. I don’t usually go for westerns, but this story was so much fun. Archer Scott is the sort of character you can easily cheer for, and Rosamund Lacey is more than just a damsel in distress. And the other characters? They are all important pieces of a larger picture, and it’s a true delight trying to match the character with his or her legendary equivalent.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

EMILY HAYSE is a lover of log cabins, strong coffee, NASCAR, and the smell of old books. Her writing is fueled by good characters and a lifelong passion for storytelling. When she is not busy turning words into worlds, she can often be found baking, singing, or caring for one of the many dogs and horses in her life. She lives with her family in Michigan.

WHERE TO BUY

Easiest place to find These War-Torn Hands is on Amazon, of course. But you can also find links to purchase on Emily’s website.

Also, do yourself a favor and read These War-Torn Hands first and then you can pick up the SEQUEL … Because The Beautiful Ones looks even better!!