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Ebook Giveaway: Bedtime Story for a Stolen Child by Anna Mayle [CONTEST CLOSED]

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Many thanks to Anna Mayle for donating an ebook copy of her dark contemporary m/m fantasy, Bedtime Story for a Stolen Child, for a lucky commenter to win!

Stolen away from his cradle as a child, Leinad has been a plaything of the Faerie for thirty years. He has been broken and put back together so many times that he cannot even remember what he used to be. He has given up all hope of escape, until a soft breeze through his cell leads him home, only to find out that home has gone on without him. A man with Leinad’s face is there in his place, with his siblings, acting out his life. A changeling. The creature who enabled his imprisonment and torture for all those years.

Daniel Tessel is a thirty year old folklorist. He is meeting his brother and sister at their family cabin, to spend the anniversary of their parent’s deaths together. His biggest worry is the séance his little sister is insisting on, and trying to stave off her inevitable disappointment. That is, until he looks up during the ritual to see his own face watching him from the window. He is pulled into the consequences of a plot he cannot even remember, accused of stealing his own life. Confused, angry, and frightened beyond reason, Daniel tries to escape from Leinad, but there is something pulling them together.

Revenge and passion are two very similar things. Blood sings, lust and tempers rise, and before they know it, neither is quite sure who the real monster is anymore. Or if it will even matter in the end.

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About Anna

I grew up in the woods and wild, in a place almost forgotten by time, I learned that the best moments in our existence are the ones filled with the spirit of the earth when you are surrounded by family. Even now, thirty years into my life, I find there is nothing more important than family and nothing more soothing than a quiet forest and softly flowing water.

Currently I make my home in Lansing in a place surrounded by trees and gardens and affectionately called The Nest. While work, writing and family take up much of my days, I also enjoy a variety of pastimes. Some are as mundane as reading, video games, working in the gardens, singing, dancing, sketching and swimming. Others such as medieval reenactments and various other forms of live role play might seem more exciting.

All in all, I’m a geek with a love of words surrounded by the comfort and affection of a close family and a tight knit group of friends. Life hasn’t always been easy, it never will be, but it is the adversity, as well as the caring in our days, that shapes who we are and will be.

In the end…no worries.

You can find out more about Anna at her website, her blog, and on Facebook.

Contest Rules

  • To enter, leave a comment stating that you are entering the contest. Contest closes 7 pm CST, Monday, December 27.
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  • This contest is open worldwide!

“Oh, the big kitty looks so lonely up there on the cat tree by himself!” -Mayhem

54 thoughts on “Ebook Giveaway: Bedtime Story for a Stolen Child by Anna Mayle [CONTEST CLOSED]”

  2. Very compelling title, and who hasn’t fantasized about playtime with a horny, gay twin? Really? Than many of you? OK, you can put your hands down now. I get the message, I’m a sicko. Sigh. Please enter me for the book. Sigh.

  4. I keep seeing this but I haven’t bought it yet. It looks very intriguing. Please enter me.

    Brandi

  26. I’m entering the contest.

    What a beautiful cover. This book sounds good; I look forward in reading it.

  34. Sounds kind of intriguing … actually I like Miranda’s word better – twisted… yea… count me in.

  37. This is an amazing response! Thank you Chris, for offering this contest, and thanks to the people who have shown such an interest in my story.

  38. Aw, you’re very welcome, Anna! I’m glad to have the chance to let others know about a book I enjoyed. 🙂

  44. The blurb for the book has got me totally intrigued – I can’t even think of anything witty to say….damn!!
    Way to go Anna!

  47. i knew there was more to the story that met my eye…..
    And where i worked at friday and saturday… i got a very smaller version of your two… he was a frisky little kitty!! and loved to be petted.. i soo wanted to take him home with me… but his home was there and i can only imagine what my two pups would have done.
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