An exciting new historical-romance series that follows the fates of three Templar knights after the countrywide arrest of their brethren that took place in France on Friday 13th October, 1307.Forewarned of the French king’s shocking edict, Ewan, Gabriel and Jacques, along with a young squire, escape to Scotland and specifically, Ewan’s ancestral home.A remote bastion, situated in the coastal … coastal Highlands, Castle Cathan is a place long affiliated with the Templars. But it is a secular domain, not beholden to the strict rules that dictate a Templar’s life. Each knight, then, must struggle to maintain his disciplined lifestyle and keep his faith. Not easy, when the way ahead is uncertain and the mighty Templar order is on the brink of collapse.
Book One. Ewan.
It is not enough that Ewan MacKellar has been exiled and forced to flee to his family home. When tragedy strikes soon after his return, he is also forced to surrender his beloved white mantle, discard his holy vows, and assume another role.
He now faces a conflict of loyalties, a battle he struggles to resolve as he finds himself falling in love. But misplaced greed forces a betrayal, one that all but breaks Ewan’s heart. Yet, from the guilt of that betrayal comes a remarkable act of courage and an astonishing turn of events that can only be described as miraculous.
Will Ewan at last find his destiny? And what of Gabriel and Jacques, his Templar brothers-in-arms? As Ewan’s story winds to a close, it becomes clear that theirs is only just beginning.
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What a way to start a new series!! Ewan by Avril Borthiry is the first book in The Sword and the Spirit series. I am fairly new to Avril’s books and after reading this I can tell you that I am going to become a big fan. This medieval highland Knights of the Templar is truly a one of a kind story. Avril has a true talent and is amazing at her descriptions. It was like watching a movie. Her characters are so intense and you can’t help but fall in love with Ewan and Cristie. This story has rescue, deceit, evil, greed, an imposter, threats, kindness, friendships, a sister’s love, a prodigal son, pride, understanding, sacrifice and love. It truly has it all and you must read this book as I highly recommend that you do!!
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
I have now read Ewan twice since it’s release! The epic and tragic history of the Templar Knights has always fascinated me. Couple that with a gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, salvation and romance in a Highland setting! I have read every published book by Avril Borthiry and she never disappoints in giving heart stopping, heart pounding and heart wrenching stories.
Ewan and Christie’s story is another tale of a hard won tomance with so many challenges. The twists and turns of the story kept me reading way into the night even the second time when I knew the ending!!
I am so looking forward to the stories of Gabriel and Jacques, Ewan’s Templar brothers.
I highly recommend Ewan, an exciting and often heart rending story!
Exceptional!! A highly charged story with fantastic, passionate characters that held me spellbound until the end. Three Templar Knights, fleeing for their lives. Fascinating history that has survived through the ages with just as much interest today.
Returning home to Castle Cathan after having left twelve years earlier, Ewan finds a family much changed, as was the realm around him. Finding his brother missing, he knows he needs to find him or he would be forced to give up his vows and act as leader to the clan. Christie, bastard daughter of a nearby Laird, finds herself moving to the castle after the death of her father and her brothers takeover in his place.
As she wants is to live quietly and keep to herself, but her brother has other plans for her, which she has no fondness for…
This tale has a little of it all to make up an amazing story, will with suspense and strong emotions that I could only feel. Ms Borthiry is now on my must read author’s list and I cannot wait for the other books in this series. Do not miss this one!
Ewan by Avril Borthiry is an absolutely fascinating story! Ewan is the first book I’ve read by this author and to say I enjoyed it would be an understatement. I was absolutely blown away by the beauty of the writing. The story was engaging and the characters even more so! There is not a character in this story that I wasn’t intrigued by in some way. The intensity of the emotions pouring out of this book took me on an emotional roller coaster. I felt every emotion and I cried right along with the characters. Christi and Ewan have made the list of my all time favourite historical romance couples! This was an absolute page turner. I could not stop reading this book anymore than I could stop breathing. I highly, HIGHLY recommend it!