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Hear Me Cry
What would you sacrifice to protect the ones you love?
Isla is a warrior of the Summer Court. She has one mission, to keep humans out of Faery. Kill them on sight. When she inadvertently saves one and triggers the mating bond, she sets in motion a series of events that will change her life forever.
On the run and hiding from her own people, Isla must protect the one thing she’s been trained to hate. With magic now flowing through her veins, she must learn to control it if she is to survive.
The fae are coming. Her once commander, leads the charge. Will Isla be ready in time? Can she harness her magic and resist the darkness?
As both sides clash, Isla learns that her kind possesses a cruelty she could never have imagined. Her loyalty will be tested and to save the one she loves, she must give up everything, including her life as she knows it.
Find out how the banshee came to exist in this dark fantasy retelling of an old Irish myth.
Isla is a warrior of the Summer Court. She has one mission, to keep humans out of Faery. Kill them on sight. When she inadvertently saves one and triggers the mating bond, she sets in motion a series of events that will change her life forever.
On the run and hiding from her own people, Isla must protect the one thing she’s been trained to hate. With magic now flowing through her veins, she must learn to control it if she is to survive.
The fae are coming. Her once commander, leads the charge. Will Isla be ready in time? Can she harness her magic and resist the darkness?
As both sides clash, Isla learns that her kind possesses a cruelty she could never have imagined. Her loyalty will be tested and to save the one she loves, she must give up everything, including her life as she knows it.
Find out how the banshee came to exist in this dark fantasy retelling of an old Irish myth.
- GenresRomanceParanormal
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2018
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About the author
Amanda J. Evans
24 books115 followersAmanda J Evans is an award-winning writer of paranormal and fantasy novels as well as children’s stories. Amanda lives in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland with her husband and two children. She was published in several journals and anthologies in 2016 and 2017. Her first novel Finding Forever won Best Thriller in the 2017 Summer Indie Book Awards and her second novel Save Her Soul won Silver for Best Paranormal in the Virtual Fantasy Con Awards 2017. Amanda has a publishing deal with Handersen Publishing and her first children’s book, “Nightmare Realities” was released on the 25th of September 2017. Her latest story, Hear Me Cry, a fantasy romance telling of an old Irish myth won Book of the Year at the Dublin Writers Conference in June 2018. Amanda is currently working on a new paranormal romance as well as part 2 of The Cursed Angels. Part one is currently included in the Angels & Magic Collection. Amanda is the author of Surviving Suicide: A Memoir from Those Death Left Behind, published in 2012. You can find out more on her website www.amandajevans.com.
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May 16, 2018
I’ve read another story by this author and although Hear me Cry is not a genre I usually read I found myself really liking this book.
I really enjoyed the story of how the banshee came to exist. Isla is a very likeable character and I was really hoping she could find happiness.
If you like fantasy reads then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this quick read. I read this in one sitting and really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I really enjoyed the story of how the banshee came to exist. Isla is a very likeable character and I was really hoping she could find happiness.
If you like fantasy reads then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this quick read. I read this in one sitting and really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
September 27, 2018
HEAR ME CRY by Amanda J Evans is a short story that packs an emotional punch and is a must for fantasy fans who love a good story.
When Isla breaches the veil between the faery and human world to save a human, she begins a journey that will both break her and make her. For in the arms of the man she saves she finds her soulmate and they are bound together by magic and love. But their love is forbidden by the fae and they will hunt them down to the ends of the earth to eke out their punishment. As Isla tries to protect those she loves, she will also learn how to harness her own powers but when everything that makes her heart beat is taken away from her, Isla will suffer cruelty like no other. But is there anything more powerful than a curse?
Gripping, vivid, and at times heartbreaking, this is a story of how the banshee came into existence in Irish legend and I wanted to read more from this author as soon as I turned the last page. The characters, the setting, the fantasy elements all combine perfectly to suck me into the story quickly and there is a special romance that will keep you hooked to the very end.
HEAR ME CRY by Amanda J Evans will make you think about love, family, and how time is never guaranteed so grab at life and make the most of every second. A wonderful, mythical tale that will enhance any bookshelf.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author
When Isla breaches the veil between the faery and human world to save a human, she begins a journey that will both break her and make her. For in the arms of the man she saves she finds her soulmate and they are bound together by magic and love. But their love is forbidden by the fae and they will hunt them down to the ends of the earth to eke out their punishment. As Isla tries to protect those she loves, she will also learn how to harness her own powers but when everything that makes her heart beat is taken away from her, Isla will suffer cruelty like no other. But is there anything more powerful than a curse?
Gripping, vivid, and at times heartbreaking, this is a story of how the banshee came into existence in Irish legend and I wanted to read more from this author as soon as I turned the last page. The characters, the setting, the fantasy elements all combine perfectly to suck me into the story quickly and there is a special romance that will keep you hooked to the very end.
HEAR ME CRY by Amanda J Evans will make you think about love, family, and how time is never guaranteed so grab at life and make the most of every second. A wonderful, mythical tale that will enhance any bookshelf.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author
May 9, 2018
This was a short story.
I liked the book and read it in one sitting.
I always enjoy how the bonds work on paranormal book. And this one was very interesting.
I liked that the MC love was so strong.
The story breaks my heart at some point, but thank God we have a happy ending.
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I liked the book and read it in one sitting.
I always enjoy how the bonds work on paranormal book. And this one was very interesting.
I liked that the MC love was so strong.
The story breaks my heart at some point, but thank God we have a happy ending.
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May 14, 2018
Loved this paranormal novella from a new to me author.
This book contains all that you would expect from a fairy fae story and so much more. The bond that was formed should not happen and the joining that followed on was not allowed. This couple would be in trouble from the start and I couldn't wait to find out how they would fare against who were now her enemies.
A truly entertaining novella retelling how the banshee came to be.
A great ending!
Well done Amanda J. Evans
This book contains all that you would expect from a fairy fae story and so much more. The bond that was formed should not happen and the joining that followed on was not allowed. This couple would be in trouble from the start and I couldn't wait to find out how they would fare against who were now her enemies.
A truly entertaining novella retelling how the banshee came to be.
A great ending!
Well done Amanda J. Evans
May 11, 2018
This is my first book from Amanda Evans. Though this isn't a genre I would venture out and read, it really captured me. She can keep you wanting more and delivering!! I have read a couple books on Irish folklore, but nothing on the banshee. Evans gave us fear, anxiety, love and a HEA!!! I went from smiles to tears in this book as the message at the end hit home! (It's hard to get tears from me also). Evans hit my heart and I will definitely be reading from her again.
May 11, 2018
I absolutely loved this book. it was a love that should never existed but did and a curse that turned to a gift... it made laugh and cry. A talented writer that can capture your imagination and intwine it with her own. I recommend this book. My only down side if it could be called one is it could have become a longer story but i still loved it !!!
May 10, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced with interesting characters and a great fantasy storyline that I loved to see unfold. It’s set in Ireland. A new spin on an old tale.
May 15, 2018
A banshees scream
Hear Me Cry is a short Novella by Amanda J. Evans that features Isla, a Fae warrior of the Summer Court, who has sworn to protect Faery and her people from the humans.
While on patrol on the Northern border, which is normally quite, she is faced with a life or death situation, in which she has to choose whether to save a wretched human or let him perish. Her decision comes much easier than expected and almost instantly, she regrets it.
Sean, a simple human, nearly dies in freak accident but is saved by the beautiful Isla. The accident ends in a bond that is completely unbreakable and forbidden by the Fae.
Human and Fae cannot bond, they cannot be together. But that doesn't stop their love. They must fight to protect themselves and their lives when the Queen of the Summer Court finds out about their bond and orders Sean's death.
This story isn't in a genre that I normally read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had a nice amount of drama with the perfect amount of love and affection. Towards the end, the story gets quite devastating. But in the end, it all come together for a somewhat happy ending.
Hear Me Cry is a short Novella by Amanda J. Evans that features Isla, a Fae warrior of the Summer Court, who has sworn to protect Faery and her people from the humans.
While on patrol on the Northern border, which is normally quite, she is faced with a life or death situation, in which she has to choose whether to save a wretched human or let him perish. Her decision comes much easier than expected and almost instantly, she regrets it.
Sean, a simple human, nearly dies in freak accident but is saved by the beautiful Isla. The accident ends in a bond that is completely unbreakable and forbidden by the Fae.
Human and Fae cannot bond, they cannot be together. But that doesn't stop their love. They must fight to protect themselves and their lives when the Queen of the Summer Court finds out about their bond and orders Sean's death.
This story isn't in a genre that I normally read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had a nice amount of drama with the perfect amount of love and affection. Towards the end, the story gets quite devastating. But in the end, it all come together for a somewhat happy ending.
May 1, 2018
I really liked Hear Me Cry by Amanda J. Evans. It’s a short, perhaps novella length. I got a review copy, but Evans has a new fan in me, so I’m happy to write this and will look for more of her writing.
She writes like a pro, fluidly and well. She constructs the story solidly. It’s engaging and uses legend to good effect. I like her world building and the complexity of the characters. I understand she’s also a poet. I can tell that by her generally excellent use of words if no other way. I’d like to see more by this writer, particularly novel-length fiction or novel-length collections of stories. In fact, this short could be the beginning of a novel I would like to read. The ending was right and good for the story but the word usage in the last few paragraphs felt therapy-cliche to me. That might just be me, and not have the same effect on anybody else. As I said, I will definitely look for more by this writer, and I’ll give it 4.5 solid stars. Claire Youmans, author of The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy series.
She writes like a pro, fluidly and well. She constructs the story solidly. It’s engaging and uses legend to good effect. I like her world building and the complexity of the characters. I understand she’s also a poet. I can tell that by her generally excellent use of words if no other way. I’d like to see more by this writer, particularly novel-length fiction or novel-length collections of stories. In fact, this short could be the beginning of a novel I would like to read. The ending was right and good for the story but the word usage in the last few paragraphs felt therapy-cliche to me. That might just be me, and not have the same effect on anybody else. As I said, I will definitely look for more by this writer, and I’ll give it 4.5 solid stars. Claire Youmans, author of The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy series.
May 1, 2018
Oh my! I absolutely loved this! I have read a few stories based on Irish or Celtic myths, but never has the story of a Banshee been told so beautifully. This story said a few things that are really close to my heart; the power of love is really one of the strongest things known to man, as is the will to protect those we love no matter what comes and most importantly spend time with those who are important to you, you never know when it may come to an end. I also love the idea of being able to say goodbye to those we love, it’s a privilege not everyone has. The idea that the Banshee, often portrayed as a dark and cruel being, is really someone who has loved and lost and that the Banshee is there to help those prepare for the loss of someone they love was something new and it will have me questioning any other representation of a Banshee.
I received an ARC and am happily voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC and am happily voluntarily leaving an honest review.
May 9, 2018
I loved this book. It’s a short book, so it was a fast read for me. I always loved reading the stories behind the legends and that’s what this book is. It’s a story of a Fae girl that had a boring life until she heard a cry for help, from that point in her whole world went upside down. This novella is about a power of love and the miracle of love. It’s a story as old as time, a story of a girl who fell in love! I gotta warn ya I had to put it down for a few minutes because I got so emotional! What great story doesn’t make you put down a book and take a few breaths to digest the events so you can dive back and race to the finish of it!
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May 15, 2018
This is such a beautiful and haunting story. Isla and Sean’s story is one of passion, love, tragedy, and so much more. I loved reading along with this story and seeing how the love and passion that these two shared transcended everyone and everything....including death.
Amanda J Evans has given her readers a quick read that pulls us in from the very beginning and does not let go...even after the last page has been read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great story. I look forward to not only reading this story again...but also reading more from Amanda J Evans in the near future.
Amanda J Evans has given her readers a quick read that pulls us in from the very beginning and does not let go...even after the last page has been read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great story. I look forward to not only reading this story again...but also reading more from Amanda J Evans in the near future.
May 10, 2018
loved it !
Isla is a fae warrior trained to hate and kill humans. Sean is a human that nearly drowns and Isla saves hi. This is a story of love and devotion. Love hate, sorrow, joy and some intimate moments. Irish folklore of the fairy turned banshee and how it came to be. Amanda Evans did a really good job of telling this story . The story line was good for a novella and the editing good. I will read more of her works and look forward to a full novel from her. ....pat.....
I was given this book as an ARC for an honest review
Isla is a fae warrior trained to hate and kill humans. Sean is a human that nearly drowns and Isla saves hi. This is a story of love and devotion. Love hate, sorrow, joy and some intimate moments. Irish folklore of the fairy turned banshee and how it came to be. Amanda Evans did a really good job of telling this story . The story line was good for a novella and the editing good. I will read more of her works and look forward to a full novel from her. ....pat.....
I was given this book as an ARC for an honest review
May 16, 2018
Hear me cry by Amanda J. Evans
I am not a big fan of paranormal books, but I really enjoyed this book.
The plot is great, it draws you in ... it kept my interest throughout the book.
The writing is flowing, and the characters are described in a way you can feel them.
Their story is not suppose to happen, but eventually the end provides a good closure.
It's a short novella, and I think it could have been a full length story.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
I am not a big fan of paranormal books, but I really enjoyed this book.
The plot is great, it draws you in ... it kept my interest throughout the book.
The writing is flowing, and the characters are described in a way you can feel them.
Their story is not suppose to happen, but eventually the end provides a good closure.
It's a short novella, and I think it could have been a full length story.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
May 9, 2018
I received this book as an arc and this is my volunteered review. I loved it, a mythical take of love, death and acceptance. This book tore me apart as some of it hit home personally. I felt the pain and suffering Isla went through, but love wins out and what was once a curse became a gift. Great book well worth the read.
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May 16, 2018First book I've read about Banshees definitely worth the read. A forbidden love, forbidden baby. death, torture and love. Very well written story line kept me glued to find out what would happen next. Definitely put a new spin on my thoughts of banshees. If you aren't going to read it now it should be on your TBR list. Can't wait for the next in this series.
May 9, 2018
This was such a wonderfully written and beautifully told story. I have never heard the story of the Banshee told with such love and thoughtfulness. It was an enchanted twist of a story told so many times before. Isla and Sean were bonded and endured everything that was thrown at them.
May 11, 2018
I absolutely loved this book. I'm not a huge paranormal fan, but this love story was so off the charts that it totally kept my interest throughout. It was a short read, finished it in one day. The only downfall to this book is that I just wish it would have been longer as I found myself wanting more. I would highly recommend this book.
May 14, 2018
There are so many stories about the birth of the banshee. I love this one the most. Had me in tears when she was able to break the curse and live. Awesome read
May 16, 2018
I loved this story. It is so descriptive and it has a great love story that survived rough times. It made me cry in some parts but it shows that loves conquers all.
May 11, 2018
This was an absolutely amazing story! Having Irish ancestry I loved this telling of the banshee! This book is awesome!
February 8, 2019
You don't see very many banshee stories, so this was a nice start to filling that void.
April 20, 2018
Having never heard of the author before I was completely neutral starting this novella. I found it engrossing and very emotional towards the end. I love the twist on the Bean Sidhe and this could easily be the reason behind it. I can see a series coming from it if thought out well enough. Would recommend this read but if you are any bit emotional, I suggest not reading it in public. A good short read.
May 12, 2018
I love finding new authors, and Amanda will be added to my favorite list. I loved this book. I love the characters and the bond they have. While this was a short book, it was great to read.
July 18, 2018
Amanda J. Evans lights it up in this tormenting and haunting love story that grabs the heart and soul.
Read full review in the 2018 July Aug issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2018 July Aug issue of InD'tale Magazine.
July 27, 2018
An interesting take on the origin of the Banshee. A young Fae is bonded to a human and ends up cursed. An enjoyable read.
June 18, 2018
Hear Me Cry is my first book by this author and I loved it! This is a quick read but it had me completely captivated from the first page until the last. Love Isla and Sean and the journey they go on. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author.
April 16, 2018
For a novella it's a heartfelt story of a woman who was ripped away from her daughter and silenced over time from her mate. It is a wonderful short read and would be a wonderful start to a series if it were turned into a series. I loved it and looking forward to seeing what the author has instored for us readers.
May 16, 2018
I absolutely enjoyed this book. I usually do not read paranormal books. However, this novella captured my attention from the start and kept it all the way through. Her characters are well developed and the story is well written. Ms. Evans did a fantastic job writing about Irish and/or Celtic Myth. The imagery was spot on and several times I could picture myself leaving the veil, entering the cabin, and traveling into the village. I felt the ending was good, but I would have like to seen more. Overall, I give this book a solid 4.5 stars.
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May 17, 2018I really liked this book - HEAR ME CRY by Amanda Evans. I like the paranormal genre as a rule although some go too far out for me. This one was exactly right for my taste. The love scenes were actually kind of classy with still drawing you in to them. It's a story of love and how love can overcome evil. The love is between a human and a fae which is forbidden. I don't want to tell very much and spoil it for others but I will just say that it is well worth reading. I usually have been reading series of late but at times will choose a novella as a change of pace. Sometimes I just want an ending without having to commit a lot of time. This book made me happy in all the ways I expected.
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