Hear Me Cry – A Fantasy Romance Retelling of the Irish Legend of The Banshee

A forbidden love, a torturous curse, and a loss so great it destroys.

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, her life changes 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 faery 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. 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.

Praise for Hear Me Cry

“A fabulous, mystical read with an unforgettable ending.” Claire Allan Author

"If you love magic, Fae, and danger, I highly recommend you read Hear Me Cry It’s a re-telling of an Irish myth and an emotional roller-coaster that will pull your heartstrings." Scarlett West, Paranormal Romance Author

Hear Me Cry Excerpt

Chapter 1

Border patrol was always boring. Walking up and down along the veil, eyes peeled in case any human should cross. I hated it, especially the south patrol. Nothing ever happened. To make matters worse, I was alone. No one to chat with, the rustling leaves beneath my feet the only sound. It was just me on the border of the Summer and Autumn Courts, walking between the crisp leaves and blooming flowers. I wanted to be where the action was, where the rest of the warriors were stationed. The north. It was colder and rougher terrain, but at least they saw action. I was stuck here watching the leaves fall off the trees, the large branches shielding me from the blazing sun. Nothing to look at but forest and fields of flowers. Poppies as far as the eye could see.

“Why couldn’t I have been sent to the north?” I sighed as I kicked a pile of leaves. “It’s not fair.” I knew why. It was because I was short, slight, and female. But I could take any of the male warriors and they knew it.

I turned to march along the trail again, the sunlight bouncing off the rippling veil that kept the faery and human worlds separate. The humans couldn’t see or feel the veil, but to me it looked like a pool of clear water suspended in mid-air, rippled from the breeze that blew against it. It has a bluish tint to it as well. It was about the only pleasant thing to look at. The trees lost their appeal after an hour and the poppies, if I didn’t see one again for the rest of my life I wouldn’t care. Who needs fields and fields of them anyway? The Summer Queen must have run out of ideas. I scoffed as I marched through the trees. What’s the point in being a trained warrior if I never see battle, never get to kill a human?

I’d never seen a human, but I had heard the stories. Vicious beings who loved nothing better than to capture a fae and torture them to death or, worse, enslave them for eternity. I shuddered at the thought.

“Help! Help!”

The shouts echoed. I jumped, turning on my heels to see where the noise was coming from.

“Help!”

“It’s coming from inside the veil,” I mumbled as I raced forward. My mind conjured up images of fallen fae, my brothers, trapped and pleading for help. Instinct kicked in and I jumped through the barrier between our worlds, awakening all my senses.

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Hear Me Cry Testimonials

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The Eternal Power of Love

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.

Amazon Reviewer

Wonderful Retelling of an Old Irish Tale

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.

Amazon Reviewer

Loved This

What a fantastic twist on an Irish tale. I loved this version of what a banshee is.
This story will have you gripping your heart as it breaks.
Well written and enjoyable read.

Amazon Reviewer

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.

Goodreads Review

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 !!!

Goodreads Review

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.

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Blogger Reviews and Hear Me Cry Interviews and Press

The Plum Report by Kimberly Gruenbacher posted a wonderful review of Hear Me Cry in December 2018 - https://plumreport.com/2018/12/hear-me-cry-novella/

Caroline Farrell interviewed me for her Writers in Ireland series in September 2018 - https://carolinefarrellwriter.com/2018/09/05/writers-in-ireland-amanda-j-evans/

Kildare Now interviewed me for a piece in the newspaper after Hear Me Cry won the Book of the Year award and this was published on the 28th of June - https://www.kildarenow.com/news/co-kildare-authors-fantasy-romance-novella-hear-cry-scoops-top-award-dublin-writers-conference-2018/233666

The Secret Library by Rosie Wyler-Owen hosted Hear Me Cry over on her blog on the 20th June 2018 - https://welcometothesecretlibrary.com/2018/07/20/new-fantasy-release-hear-me-cry-by-amanda-j-evans/

Scarlett West had me over on her blog for an interview about Hear Me Cry on the 15th of June - http://scarlettwestwrites.com/2018/06/15/author-interview-here-me-cry/

The Wonderful Mairead Hearne over at Swirl and Thread hosted me on her blog on the 20th May 2018 with my guest post Adults Still Love Fairy Tales - http://www.swirlandthread.com/guestpost-amanda-evans/

Unusual Fiction by Fiona Cooke Hogan hosted an interview and sample preview of Hear Me Cry on its release day 16th May 2018 - https://unusualfiction.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/introducing-amanda-j-evans-on-the-publication-day-of-her-latest-novel-hear-me-cry/