Will needs the legendary Moon Tear to save his sister. The young thief has no choice—he must enter the realm of the hated fairies, and he may have to pay with his life. As soon as he crosses the border, he gets caught in a fight with the fairy warrior Leigh and is defeated. In the inevitable captivity, he expects the worst and almost loses hope of ever seeing his sister again. But Leigh treats him unexpectedly gently. Despite himself, Will falls in love with the fae warrior, unaware of the consequences his feelings will bring ...

Specs

Genre: Gay Romance, High Fantasy

Page count: approx. 160

Format: E-Book

The book has already been published in German. For the English-speaking book market, it still needs to be translated and proofread. I place great importance on a professional edit to ensure I deliver the best possible version of this story to you. It would mean the world to me if we could make this happen together. 

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While they paused briefly on their journey through the Wilderwood, I (the author ;)) had the chance to speak with Will and Leigh.

Will: Oh, you know, just the usual. “A thief sneaks into forbidden fae territory and gets caught and almost killed by a ridiculously good-looking fae warrior.” Really set the tone for our relationship.

Leigh: Don’t forget the part where you hit me over the head with a rock. That’s when I knew we’d be lifelong friends.

Will (rolls his eyes): I didn’t hit you that hard.

Will: It was a strategic decision, okay? I needed to escape, and he wasn’t exactly letting me waltz out.

Leigh (dryly): And yet, here we are, still stuck together. Funny how that worked out, huh?

Leigh (giving Will a sideways glance): Getting along? Let’s just say, when you spend days trekking through a magical forest where everything wants to eat you, you learn to work together.

Will: Yeah, especially when your so-called enemy keeps saving your life every other day. He’s annoyingly heroic.

Leigh (smirking): Someone’s got to stop you from getting yourself killed.

Will (sarcastically): Oh, it’s a blast. Nothing like the constant fear that your traveling companion might stab you at any moment to keep things interesting.

Leigh: If I wanted to stab him, I would’ve done it by now.

Will: True. He’s also annoyingly patient.

Leigh (pausing for a moment): I’ve spent most of my life guarding the borders, and in that time, I learned not to trust humans. But Will ... he’s different. Stubborn and reckless, sure, but also loyal and resourceful.

Will: Oh, is that a compliment?

Leigh (deadpan): Don’t get used to it.

Will (avoiding eye contact): He’s ... well, he’s not as bad as I thought he’d be. And, uh ... (clears his throat) maybe I misjudged him a bit.

Leigh: A bit?

Will (scoffing): Fine, a lot. Happy?

Will (blushing furiously): N-no.

Leigh (smiling faintly): I think that’s something we’re still figuring out.

Will: Yeah, don’t mess with fae warriors. They’re sneaky bastards.

Leigh (shaking his head): And if you’re a thief, do yourself a favor and don’t set foot in fae territory. It never ends well.

Will & Leigh (in unison): We’re going to need it.

Hey there! I’m Michael Hamannt, a fantasy author. In Germany you might know me as the author of the bestselling series The Whispering Books, which recently hit the shelves in English. Ever since I was a teen, I’ve been hooked on fantasy—especially queer fantasy stories. My first gay fantasy novel is The Thief of the Moon Tear, and I’ll be launching it on Backerkit soon. I’ve also written a popular queer series called The Wizards of London (German: Die Hexer von London), and with your support, I’d love to make it available to English-speaking readers too!

For the English market, I decided to go with the pen name Nathan Parker Briggs. Why? Well, for one, I love the name Nathan, and honestly, I’ve always wanted a cool pen name. Let me tell you—it’s all incredibly exciting!

How about a bit more information on me? I write urban fantasy and romantic fantasy novels, and I’m a passionate fan of Scotland. In my spare time, I play countless board games and devour books like there’s no tomorrow. After all, reading is dreaming—and who would we be without our dreams?

I have a special fondness for English, Scottish, and Irish myths, which is why many of my books are set in Great Britain. Especially in London, with its diverse neighborhoods and rich cultural backgrounds, I find incredible potential for thrilling stories about magic, enchanted libraries, grumpy ghosts, and alluring witches and wizards.

What else do I love? Cats! My cat Alina is now over 17 years old—a well-groomed elderly lady who spends her days snoozing on the sofa or curled up in her cozy cat cave. Enviable, isn’t it? And I have a serious sweet tooth for ice cream, gummy bears, and cake.

Nathan's website: www.nathan-parker-briggs.com

Michael's website: www.hamannt.de