Award-winning Broadway actress Leighanne Webster has it all until an on-stage panic attack brings her career crashing to the ground. Returning to England to help produce the annual Robin Hood Festival play, could be the diversion Leighanne needs. But with ex-fiance, Jamison Blake, as the play’s director, focusing on her new job won’t be easy.Breaking his engagement with Leighanne so she could … she could pursue her dream of being a Broadway star was the hardest thing Jamison Blake ever did. When she returns to Nottingham, his heart insists he made a mistake. Can he convince her to give their love a second chance, or will he have to let her go again? This time, forever.
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Two people hurt by past choices get a 2nd chance…
Love Found In Sherwood Forest is a simple, easy to read, sweet romance with a little dash of mystery. As someone who loved reading Robin Hood stories as a kid I really enjoyed the setting. I mean, does it get any more Robin Hood than Nottingham and Sherwood Forest? And when the famed Major Oak was mentioned I was inspired to do a little further reading, talk about impressive!
One of the themes that really stood out to me personally was both Leighanne and Jamison struggles with learning to listen to God’s voice and heeding His nudges. Definitely something that I think probably resonates with a lot of readers.
Linda Shenton Matchett’s short book is just right for readers looking for quick escape into the world of the theater and the lovely English landscape, there’s even a castle and a room with a secret…
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
What a beautiful description of the countryside the author has given us. I felt like I was I was in the car with Kelli and Leighanne as they traveled over the cobblestone road. It was very interesting for Leighanne to run into her ex-fiance . I’m sure she was ready to change he mind bout helping her sister with the play. The bitterness still lingers over their breakup, but Leighanne doesn’t know the real reason Jamison broke it off with her.
Leighanne has come a long way to get away from something. Will she tell her sister what is going on? The closeness that the sisters share is wonderful and I liked that Kelli prays for her sister. Leighanne is the kind of character I easily related to. Her panic attacks have caused her great distress and I can understand how hard they are to go through. Will she find peace as she helps put on a play to help her sister out?
I have always wanted to go to England and visit castles.The author provides vivid details of famous places in England that make me want to hop on a plane and go there. Her historical knowledge is well noted as she takes readers on a tour of Sherwood Forest. Can you imagine seeing the magnificent tree that she describes? Jamison is a great character who will not compromise his beliefs. I admired his faith and how he stood up to someone who was trying to blackmail him. The story is wonderfully crafted to show how prayer can make a difference.
I love second chance stories because it gives hope to others. I am one of those who was given a second chance. I lost my way like Leighanne did and started believing lies. I had to reach the bottom of the pit before I would surrender to God. The book is short but filled with hope, forgiveness and finding your way back to God. Don’t miss this enchanting story that has a bit of romance mixed in with strong Christian values.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.