Robin Hood, hidden deep in the Sherwood Forest, is fighting to restore the crown to its rightful king, surrounded by faithful friends, green leaves and clear skies. Burdened with secrets, betrayal and an incredible responsibility, he struggles to stay alive and keep the starving people fed. One day, a boy saves him from the Sheriff's poisoned arrows. Robin, impressed by the slender youth's courage and skill, takes the boy with him to the forest.

Only, the boy is not a boy.

In the castle of Nottingham, a maiden who used to be a princess is forced to obey the wishes of a tyrannical Sheriff. She dons on male clothes and trains to become a fierce assassin, vowing to catch the greatest criminal in the kingdom. But when she saves Robin Hood's life nearly losing her own, she is rescued by the outlaws.

When Robin and the "boy" meet, two worlds collide, resulting in unimaginable danger and intense romance. Who will survive when they learn each other's secrets? What happens when the assassin falls in love with her victim?

In the second installment of the Outlaws series, there are more deadly secrets, more pining and more danger to be found.

You'll discover the answers to many of your questions from book one, and new ones will keep you at the edge of your seat.

• Will Robin Hood find out the truth about Ru?
• Will Robin and Ru kiss?
• Will they finally share the truth about their origins?
• Will they stay alive?
• Will every wrong be made right?

f you are a fan of Six of Crows or A Court of Thorns and Roses, if you love reading about female assassins, outlawed thieves, slow-sizzle romance, tortured men and found families, then you'll love the Outlaws Series.