This is a captivating and beautifully constructed novel that seamlessly weaves together past and present. At its heart are two parallel love stories: Amy and Luke, modern-day pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, and Aimee and Luc, a widow and Templar knight in fourteenth-century Spain.

Amy, who is blind following a tragic accident, and Luke, still haunted by his own past trauma, set out on the Camino seeking more than just a journey—they are searching for healing and purpose. Their shared love of history inspires them to imagine the tale of Aimee and Luc, whose dangerous mission to protect a holy relic brings them face-to-face with peril, loss, and unexpected love. As these alternating narratives unfold, subtle echoes suggest that destiny—or even reincarnation—links the two couples across centuries.

Williams writes with warmth and sensitivity, balancing the grit of medieval life with the lyrical beauty of the Spanish landscape. The result is both moving and atmospheric, offering readers a story that is equal parts romance, adventure, and reflection. A thoughtful, immersive read for anyone who enjoys history entwined with heartfelt contemporary fiction.

When a book is set on the Camino de Santiago, I'm naturally curious and tend to pick it up blindly, and here's a story by T.A. Williams, whose cozy crime novels I generally like a lot – I had to read the book :-)
Now, briefly about the plot; we are having two time periods here: first, in 2016, we accompany Amy and Luke on their journey to Santiago de Compostela, and then in 1316, we follow Luc and Aimee, who are traveling pretty much the same route across Spain. Amy has become blind after an accident and has hired Luke as her guide to take her to Santiago. The two are medievalists, and for once, they're not traveling the pilgrimage route on foot, but by car, but only driving short stages, roughly the same as the stages that Luc and Aimee also manage per day on the other time period. It's a really funny artistic twist, and we as readers alternate between traveling the same path in the here and now and then back in the Middle Ages.

Another funny twist: Amy and Luke, as experts on the Middle Ages, invented Aimee and Luc for their own amusement, to entertain themselves and to think about what the Camino they're currently travelling on must have been like in the past... yes, and somehow Aimee and Luc take on a life of their own, and you get the feeling you're actually accompanying two couples :-) I thought it was kind of cool.

Amy and Luke both have their own baggage to carry, both have suffered severe blows of fate, and little by little they process a lot on their personal Camino, leave the shadows of the past behind, and—of course! Watch out, romance!—get closer... just as Aimee and Luc grow closer as they walk the legendary pilgrimage route.
The medieval couple has a bit more action to offer; here we have not only a tender love story, but also various adventures involving Knights Templar, wild raids, and battles against the elements – as befits a story from these dark times :-)
Okay; without giving too much away: Williams didn't invent the wheel with this novel, but that doesn't matter, because the story of the two couples touched me. I rooted for Amy/Aimee and Luke/Luc, and was mentally on the Camino with them :-) Whether on foot or in a Land Rover, the path has a powerful effect on the keen pilgrim, and I love these stories. Williams is also simply a good writer, and I think his strength lies in taking us readers along with him, whether on the way to Santiago or, as in his other novels, to the various Italian locations. The author always knows the areas and captures their atmosphere.
The novel entertained me wonderfully, and I have to reveal one more thing: there is a happy ending. Yes. I love happy endings; my romantic heart needs them. No loose ends, everything is resolved, and all is well. Mr. Williams understands me :-)

Many thanks to the publisher for a wonderful review copy. When I make the pilgrimage again, I'll definitely think of Amy and Luke :-)

Thank you boldwood books for the arc

I wasn’t to sure if I like it or not took a few chapters to get into it as it’s not a type of book I usually read but overall it was good


What I like is the book was full of history traveling friendship it’s a 2 point of view dates and enjoyed the authors writing style

The main character has a accident and working on herself and exploring her self-discovery and travels and when we meet the other character in the book who has his own troubles aswell

Not going to spoiler
Overall 4 stars

I love a good romance book. I loved everything about the story and the characters. I really enjoyed the dual time line. I read this book in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. How the author describes the scenery and sound rounds had me picturing every scene

I really enjoy this author’s murder mystery series, but this is the first ‘romance’ book of his I have read. It is actually so much more than a romance, with the pilgrimage to Compostela de Santiago. And there’s two interesting stories here to entertain and intrigue. The contemporary narrative is set in April 2016. Luke and Amy’s trip is by Range Rover, not the traditional mode of transport for the pilgrimage. Amy is blind, and very determined to enjoy the journey. The historical events occur in 1314, and the narrative is rich in historical detail. Thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend.

T.A Williams writes beautiful stories. his characters and setting are some of the best and some of my most favourite to read. every single book ive read by him transports me and moves me. i love his book and hes a automatic yes please to anything i see of him.
when i read the blurb and it mentioned a pilgrimage of sorts i was immediately interested. i've always wanted to try one of these or something similar. a journey of peace and healing. and in this book our two characters certainly need it.
ive never heard of this particular path or destination so i loved feeling and learning about the location and scenery. and when i later looked it up i was immediately drawn to the beauty of it and how close Williams own description drew me to the same places.
Amy was such a warrior. i cant imagine how the accident and outcome must have effected her. the fact she was still moving forward made her my hero straight away. when she hires Luke as a guide to go with her little did they both no how peace on the trial might come with finding peace within each other too.
the two go on such an authentic journey. the way they came together felt true, felt real. i was rooting for them both as individuals and together.
we also in this book have the history part that Williams has included. and this really interested me too. it felt like he had done hard research into this and new his stuff. therefore reading it i felt like i got it covered too. the clever parallels between the two timelines was really interesting and so well done.seamless. and i cant believe he managed that taking two present day characters and those from hundreds of years ago and somehow making it work! this felt like a new addition for this author and my oh my isn't there anything he cant do? in this case it appears not. bravo.
another wonderful read from this author. i couldn't put it down and didn't want to.
i feel so lucky to even get a chance to read these kind of books that truly end up meaning so much to me.

I really wanted to like this novel as I love all of this authors other reads and I've been waiting an age for something new of theirs to come out but unfortunately this book wasn't for me. I found it quite hard to get in to and couldn't see any spark between the two main characters.

I’ve read quite a few of Trevor Williams’ books now, and I always enjoy them for the humour, the gorgeous settings, and, of course, the delicious food descriptions that make me hungry every time. Under a Spanish Sky still gives all of that, but it’s also a little different from his usual romcoms and cozy mysteries.

This one has a lot of layers. It’s told across two timelines. In the present day, Amy—who’s recently lost her sight—decides to take on the challenge of travelling the Camino de Santiago. She’s guided by Luke, a fellow history enthusiast, and as they travel the route together, they start piecing together the imagined story of two pilgrims who walked the same path back in 1314. That story follows Luc, a Templar knight, and Aimee, the widow of another knight, who was left blind after the same attack that killed her husband.

I loved how the book mixes modern romance, historical intrigue, and a really thoughtful look at disability and resilience. It’s a journey that feels rich and inspiring on so many levels.

Thank you to Trevor Williams, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Amy Hardy once viewed life in vivid colors but following a horrific accident, her existence is done in shadow. In search of comfort and a new way to go on, she undertakes the famous pilgrimage on the Camino de Compostela. There, she hires Luke Patterson, who bears his own scars and views leading her as a diversion from his psychological wounds. As they walk through the stunning scenery of northern Spain, their personal journeys towards healing intertwine and pull them into a surprisingly profound relationship.

The author skillfully interweaves rich descriptions of the physical landscape as well as emotional landscape the characters must travel. The pilgrimage transcends a setting, it is a life-altering journey that challenges their strength, heartache, and ability to love again. A lost love story from the past returns, compelling Amy and Luke to come face to face with their private secrets and heartache. It's a sweet story about rising up from darkness to light, about courage, and the plain, deep seeking of fulfillment and joy.

Under a Spanish Sky charms with its subtle pace, true-to-life sentiment, and the abiding conviction that love can lead us home.

A dual timeline novel set in the present day in and in the 14th century along the route of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage. The historical information was detailed and well researched, and the present-day story included a sweet relationship between the two main characters. I'm not the biggest fan of dual timeline novels, but both stories kept my interest. Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the eARC.

This is not my first story from the author and I know how he writes. But this story surprised me and in a good way.
First of all, I liked the ideea of this book : 2 stories in one. The stories happens in 2016 and 1314, and both speak about two couples that are doing a pilmgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
In the story from 2016, we have Amy, a blind woman that hires Luke, to guide her on this trip. They both are persons with trauma and were hurt in their past and now they are trying to find the will to live and maybe to love too.
The story from 1314 it is a little bit similar, but historically accurate.
I loved how the story goes and how natural the relation seems for the characters. And even though the story has the alternation of the povs : the one from now woth the historycall one, you cand read it easy and keep up with the events.
Both stories made me curious and I really wanted to get to the end to see how everything goes and what the end brings.
I liked and enjoyed the book. It was well written and the characters good described.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books and T A Williams for the opportunity to read the book in advance. This is my honest and only opinion.

I enjoyed this book and I love two timelines. I love the way this author describes the scenery. As much as I liked this book, I am wild about Armstrong and Oscar murder mysteries. I would much prefer reading the mysteries. Thank you for letting me try something outside of what I am used to reading.

I was looking forward to reading this, although I hadn’t realised it was two timelines. I liked the present day but not so much the past, it was a bit twee and not to my taste. There is no doubting the clever writing style and how the tour opens up their relationship in a different way.

Amy is struggling physically and emotionally after losing her family in the crash that also blinded her. At the suggestion of a helpful priest, she goes on a European adventure, following an old pilgrim route, with a guide and driver, Luke, who is also well known to the priest. As they travel along their friendship grows and they spin a tale of the pilgrims who may have originally travelled the pilgrim path.

Parallel storylines seem to be in vogue at the moment, although this was unusual as the parallel story line was set in the fourteenth century and was supposed to be the story made up as the modern day pair travelled. I am not a fan of historical fiction and found the very ancient second story line a little trying. The main story arc was pleasant to read if a little predictable; frosty girl with tragic back story gradually thaws in the presence of man with complicated past. However both story arcs would have benefited from a few more twists and turns. Without giving anything away, I found the historic storyline ending very disappointing - it desperately needed a good twist at the end in my opinion.

So in summary, I quite enjoyed the novel, but I won't be rushing back to read this author again.

Enjoyed this book and its dual timelines. I have been wanting to travel the Camino de Santiago for ages and any book that features this destination always captivates my attention.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a story with two timelines, something in a book that I tend to struggle with, however, set along the stunning Santiago de Compostela pilgrim's way it was beautifully written and I thoroughly enjoyed it

Under A Spanish Sky by T. A. Williams is a moving and uplifting story about healing, hope, and love. Amy and Luke’s journey along the Compostela pilgrimage was beautifully written, with stunning settings and heartfelt emotion woven throughout. I was deeply touched by their story and found it both inspiring and romantic. I truly enjoyed this book and give it five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the chance to read this book. This is a duel timeline historical novel set in Spain.set in 1314 and 2016 . It has all the good properties for a book. Mystery,hope love friendship and travel.
I love the way the books are written and it’s an escapism on a wet rainy day.
Would recommend this author.

Amy employs Luke as a guide for the Compostela pilgrimage in 2016. Having been blinded in an accident, she needs someone to describe exactly what she is unable to see. As they become closer, they concoct a story set in 1314, of a couple who walked the paths. But is it a story, or are they following in the true footsteps of the couple? A different, unusual theme which keeps the readers interest throughout, providing a travelogue for the pilgrimage.

A very enjoyable book that spans many many years
It’s the story of Amy and Luke modern day and Aimee and Luc medieval times and a pilgrimage
Both females are blind through accident/ violence and it is the story of their pilgrimage to Spain following the medieval route
The story toggles between modern times - 2016 and medieval time 1314
It was a really interesting read
It was both romantic and historical
Very well written and the attention to detail was excellent
I was sorry that their stories ended