So things are all a bit crap right now, but I hope you’ll excuse me for changing the subject.
I became aware of two things yesterday: lots of people are having to cancel or postpone long-anticipated trips, home and abroad, and I keep tripping over some books sitting on my office floor.
These two matters probably seem unrelated, but they are not, and I realised it was the perfect reason to have a giveaway of The Cottage in a Cornish Cove (the guilty books in question). After all, if you can’t physically travel to somewhere gorgeous for a while, why not escape to beautiful Cornwall through the pages of a book instead?
Now, like life, these paperbacks aren’t perfect. I ordered a batch and some came with a rather strange ‘gait’, which gives them, as you can see, a rather bow-legged look. Yes, this is a level of gapping that would be totally unacceptable to the Strictly Come Dancing judges!
As a result, they’ve been sitting on the floor, neglected and ignored, for over a month, and I’ve decided it’s time they found a good home where they will be appreciated.
So how do you feel about a free wonky donkey book? I’ve got three copies available, they don’t need feeding or walking and won’t use up any of that precious loo roll, and they offer a complete escape from this strange new world we are all trying to come to terms with.
You can read the blurb for this uplifting contemporary romance here.
Entering is easy. Just leave me a comment below and your name will go into a draw. Well, it will go into the draw if it’s a nice comment. If it’s not nice, you will be treated to a hard stare from Paddington bear.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
The draw will run for seven days and will end at midnight UK time on Wednesday, 25th March 2020 and is open internationally.
Winners will be drawn randomly by an impartial judge (we’re in lockdown here, so that will have to be hubby) and the results announced here on the blog and shared on Facebook and Twitter. I will also email the winners. If a book is not claimed within seven days of the draw ending (midnight UK time on 1st April 2020), a new winner will be picked.
Please note, these books are here with me in Switzerland, where we are in lockdown. At the moment, the post office remains open and functioning, and we are allowed out for a walk provided we keep a 2-metre distance from anyone we pass, but with the ever-changing situation out there, I can’t promise this will continue.
If for any reason I am unable to post the books out to the winners when the time comes, I am happy to substitute an eBook copy for now and will send on the paperback when any restrictions are lifted.
Stay safe and well, everyone, and good luck in the draw!!
I'm Cass, and I write the sort of stories I love to read - heart-warming, character driven and strong on location. I lean heavily towards the upbeat in both my reading and my writing. 
Cass Grafton - Writer 
What a lovely post to wake up to. Your book is a perfect antidote to the world today. One does not have to stay 2 metres distant from the characters in the story! I hope Paddington approves, is would hate to incur his wrath! Stay safe!
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Paddington approves! 😉 xx
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What a lovely idea. And such a gorgeous cover. Thanks for the wonky giveaway.
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You’re welcome, Callie! Good luck in the draw!
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Yes, please! I still much prefer reading a paper book rather than an e-book, so cross my fingers to get drawn!
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Me too, Vesna. Can’t beat a paperback, even a wonky one! 😉
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I’m leaving Cornwall for a month to be with family in this tricky time but I’m really going to miss it so to be able to escape back to it during my absence will be a great gift. Thank you, Cass, for this lovely thought ❤️
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Good luck in the draw, Kerry! Hope I’ve done Cornwall justice in the story! Safe travels to your family, and stay safe and well. xx
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What a lovely, generous, idea. Thank you! Good thoughts go out to you and everyone as we make our way through this difficult time. May the good example you’ve shown be contagious.
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Of all contagious things, goodness would be a lovely thing to catch on! Good luck, Elizabeth!
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I would love one of your wonky books and I will pass it forward ( virus free) to my parents who will have to self isolate soon. Great idea. Stay well.
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Lovely idea, Mrs M!
My mother is about to go into isolation too and reading will be her solace too.
Good luck in the draw!
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I would love one of your ‘wonky’ books, Cass! Loved Cornwall, when I spent a few days there, years ago now. Thank you!
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Yay, another fan of a wonky book!
I love Cornwall too and long for the chance to go back. Good luck in the draw, Lynn!
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Looks lovely!!!
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Good luck in the draw, Sara!
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I’m in lockdown in sunny France and would love to be whisked away to a Cornish village in the summertime. Please Paddington, don’t give me a hard stare, that would be the straw to break the proverbial camel’s back 🙂
and I am more than willing to try and sway the judge by promising never to make a comment about his wearing shorts in the winter.
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You’ve got it tougher than us, but the way people are acting here, I can see things becoming stricter very soon!
Paddington approves of your comment and the judge claims to be unbiased (but you know how to keep him happy!) 😉
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Please can I enter, I’d love to escape to Cornwall right now!
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Shall we go together? Hmm, maybe not right now, but good luck in the draw for a chance to go there virtually, Tara!
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Such a kind gesture Cass, thank you for offering this to Writers authors and readers group too x best of luck with your books x
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Thank you so much and for letting me share the news there! xx
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Wonky or not, I just love books! I need an escape to this cottage in Cornish Cove and transport myself into a modern romance. Thank you for thinking of your blog followers and fans. Enjoy your family and stay well.
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Yay, another wonky book fan!
Wishing you and your well too, Eva! Good luck in the draw for the chance to escape to Cornwall!
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Oh gosh!!! These look amazing!!! Wonky books for someone with a wonky Liver!! They’d be welcome here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well I’m not happy you have a wonky liver, Trudie, but I’m delighted you are in the draw for a wonky book! Good luck and take care in these challenging times!
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What a lovely wonky gesture! I’m currently wishing I could be away in Cornwall eating a lovely scone but in reality I’m sat in my living room with my 9 month old son trying to stay away from the chaos. Stay safe!
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Wishing you and yours well, Courtney! Good luck in the draw! There are scones in the book, so you can imagine them if you win!
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Thank you for the lovely giveaway, Cass. I’d be delighted to add another imperfect book to my library, especially if it’s one that you wrote. (I often buy second-hand books and sometimes they’re not quite perfect.)
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Then you are the perfect candidate for a wonky book, Janis!
Good luck in the draw!
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What a kind and wonderful thing to do when there is so much upset around us all right now xx
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Thank you for entering the draw, Gail! Wishing you lots of luck and stay safe and well wherever you are!
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What Hazel said!!! Also… Wonky is my specialty. 😁 You’re a dear! Talent and heart. My Daniel had a HUGE Paddington, which we lugged home from the UK, I eight months pregnant with my boy. 😊 No Paddingtons to be found Stateside, that era. Stay safe, kind girl! xo K. And thank you!
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So many people wanting wonky books! I wish I had more! 😀
We adore Paddington! Good luck in the draw, Karylee!
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Fingers crossed
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Good luck!
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Fingers crossed
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Good luck!
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Thanks for the chance to win, would love to read your book! It soothes the sole in this terrible time 😊
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I hope it will help a little at least, Sandra! Good luck in the draw!
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Cass, I love your books. Would love to read a “wonky” book!
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Aww, thank you! I wish you luck in winning a wonky!!
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Thanks for the chance
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Good luck in the draw!
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Thank you for giving me a chance to win.
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My pleasure, Claudia. Good luck in the draw!
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Thank you for this kind gesture! Stay safe and healthy!
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You too, Laura! Good luck in the draw!
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You rock! Thanks for your generosity in these crazy times!
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You’re welcome, Christie! Every little helps! Good luck in the draw!
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What a great idea.
I would love a copy of your lovely book if possible please.
Anything to stop you tripping over them lol.
Thanks
Michelle McLaughlin
From Romantic Escape Books
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I appreciate your concern for my safety, Michelle! lol
Thanks for letting me share on Romantic Escape Books and good luck in the draw!
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Yes something to take away all this havic in this world.
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Good luck in the draw, Melinda!
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What a great giveaway..so generous..prayers to everyone at this time..
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Yes, keep safe and well, Dawn. Good luck in the draw!
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What a wonderful way to help brighten others day. Thank you for the chance, stay safe!
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You too, Margaret, and good luck in the draw!
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Such a kind and thoughtful thing to do in such dire times. Thank you for the opportunity.
Take care and stay safe X
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Hi Dee!!!
You stay safe too! Good luck in the wonky draw! 😉
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Crossing my fingers! It would be so exciting to read your book. A true escape from all that’s transpiring here down under.
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Hi Eugenie!
We definitely all need an escape, don’t we? Good luck in the draw!
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Hoping your book will transfer me into another world for a little whilst I am in insulation. One where I dont have to worry about my friends and family for a few days at least. For that I will be truly grateful!!
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Hope you and Dave are keeping safe and well, Anne! Good luck in the draw for the wonky book! xx
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Hi. Great giveaway to cheer us all up. Happy Mother’s Day from the UK. Stay safe and well 😀
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You too, Julie! Yes, we celebrated UK Mother’s Day yesterday over here in Switzerland (because I’m a Brit). Swiss Mother’s Day is in May!
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My wife would love this wonky book. We are in isolation at the moment and she is a bookaholic and this would take her somewhere else for a while away from all the chaos going on at the moment. Thanks for the chance and stay safe.
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Good luck with the draw, Charles. Wishing you both safe and well.
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