When you’re enemies, does love have a fighting chance? For Amiria of Berwyck, defeat does not come easily as she watches her home and clan being ripped asunder. When the very enemy who has laid siege to her home demands her fealty, she will do whatever it takes to protect her people including a hastily concocted ruse that quickly begins to unravel. All too soon, she starts to question whether she … question whether she can forgive herself for betraying those she has sworn to protect.
Dristan of Blackmore, champion knight of King Henry II, has a reputation to uphold as the Devil’s Dragon. After his invading army conquers Berwyck castle, he sets out to manage the newly claimed estate by training its knight in the art of proper defense. At first, everything appears as it should be, or is it? Betrayed by those he believed he could trust, he must first set aside his anger before he can make room in his heart for love.
Together they are tied by an unspoken bond. As they begin to rebuild the land and unite their people, forces beyond their control attempt to tear apart their fragile truce and only time will tell if love will forever bring them together.
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Not everything is how it appears. You will understand what I am saying when you read this book and you must read it! If My Heart Could See You by Sherry Ewing is book 1 in The MacLaren’s series. To be honest this is the first book I have read of Sherry’s but I can tell you it won’t be the last and I am so looking forward to reading book 2. Sherry has such an amazing way of writing the littlest details so that you get the full picture and story. Her characters are just wonderful and you can’t help falling in love with them as you travel back to 1174 Scotland’s border. This story has betrayal, evil, greed, death, battles, capture, jealousy, kindness, duty, understanding, rape, forgiveness and yes love. What a great read! I highly recommend this book you won’t be disappointed.
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
First I’d like to say that I really love the cover of this book. Sherry Ewing is a new author to me. And while there were some things in this story that were not plausible the overall story and storyline was very good. I would certainly read other books by this author.
Both Amiria of Berwyck and Dristan of Blackmore were interesting characters I found myself liking. Amiria is is strong and brave and her goal is to take care of her people. Dristan is an honorable, strong yet capable of gentleness knight in service to his king, King Henry II. Their journey to happily ever after was frought with anger, fear, passion and emotions.
I enjoyed the story but it did have some editing issues that were a bit distracting but was still an enjoyable read.
Thank you Sherry for this wonderful story.
Dristan of Blackmore, known as the Devil’s Dragon, defeats Berwyck castle, and claims its people and lands. Amiria of Berwyck pretends to be her brother and since she is in armor in the battle, Dristan begins to train her. What will happen when she is found out?
This story is an adventure from beginning to end, and the action never lets up. It is also a love story like no other.
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Entertaining historical read. Intriguing and interesting story full of drama, lies, secrets, and romance. Wonderful characters to follow through the story. Good read.
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This is a fascinating, suspenseful and dramatic story. Dristan is tasked by the King to take over Berwyck Castle and marry the eldest daughter. He easily takes the castle, but is told that the daughter is away. He sends for her, then gets down to the business training his men, including those that were from the previous lord. Amongst the men of the castle was the son of the previous lord, Aiden, whom Dristan trained harder than the others because he seemed weaker than the rest. Unbeknownst to him, Aiden is actually Amiria, Aiden’s twin sister. The story is filled of intrigue, betrayal, drama, friendship and romance. Dristan and Amiria are both strong and loyal, but Amiria is much more stubborn than Dristan, and Dristan is much more conceited than Amiria. The storyline captures your attention from the beginning, and holds it until the last word. It’s a must read to add to your TBR list.
On the medieval Scottish/English border lies Berwyck Castle, under the rule of the MacLaren clan for some time. Because of it’s prime location, King Henry ll sends Dristan of Blackmore, his champion knight and he’s known as the Devil’s Dragon. Amiria of Berwyck is pretending to be her twin brother in hopes of protecting her family. Dristan decides to help train the young knight and soon realizes he is a she. The book moves quickly, the characters were well written, there was drama, and some twists and turns. I was really interested in many of the secondary characters and look forward to reading their books Well done.
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The first book in The MacLarens a well written story with a very good storyline that kept me turning pages. Amiria of Berwyck and Amiria of Berwyck called the Devil’s Dragon’s story. There is suspense, drama, danger,evil, villains, and romance. I want to read more in this series.
Exciting and entertaining story, an enemies to lovers story that ticks all the boxes for fun and adventure and fantastic characters.
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Wow! What a Awesome story! Sherry Ewing weaves a story from beginning to end with threads of the dark and turbelent times between medieval England and Scotland. If My Heart Could See You comes to life with all the suspense, vengeance, danger and strife in this rollercoaster ride full of tension-building twists and turns that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. It’s a story with remarkable emotions, filled with characters that come off the pages and pulls you into their tale, that is smoothly written, with a excellent plott, great dialogue and with scenes are so strikingly detailed that it paints an incredible backdrop that makes you feel like you are one with the story which brings this read together perfectly.
First of all, I have to say how much I love the title of this book!! Second of all, I am very impressed that this was Sherry Ewing’s first book she’s written, the story flowed along so smoothly and the characters were very believable. Third of all, I just loved Dristan and Amiria!! He’s the Devil’s Dragon, a most feared knight and she’s the beautiful lady of Castle Berwyck who will do everything to protect her family. Dristan’s life will never be the same again once he meets the spitfire!!!
This story has everything you would want in a historical romance that includes passion, defiance, treachery, betrayal, vengeance, as well as a love so true, it will leave you sighing as you read. Very well written, lots of action, and this first book has definitely whetted my appetite for the next books that follow!!
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If you enjoy Romance, the Middle Ages and Knights and Ladies … read Ms Ewing’s glimpse of what the past could of been. A handsome Knight meets a strong willed Lady.
You will find it hard to set this one down.
Happy Reading!
This story about Berwyck castle has been ruled by the MacLaren family…Dristan…Devil’s Dragon of Blackmore is sent from King Henry to capture and lay claim in his name. He and his men do just that but one of his own has been acting dishonorably. Hugh is a major trouble maker in this whole story! Dristan seeks out the remaining family (thinking he has killed the father only) and wishes the eldest son Aiden to pledge himself (and his siblings) to Dristan and King Henry! Aiden does so; however, it isn’t Aiden but his twin sister Amiria who pretends to be Aiden. Aiden is thought to be dead, and she vows to fight. Once Dristan finds out who is really in the armor he can’t deny the attractions and know he must marry her (also by the king’s order)…The love story has mystery, betrayal and of course redemption…It is a lovely light tail that has accurate history but with the authors own twist and turns…I am anxious to read the next in this series…You won’t be disappointed!