The Gift of Elan
by Vivi Anna

The health of the lands of Durrich is tied to their ruler, The Empress. But as the ages pass, the lands have been dying, noble ladies miscarrying. It is time for a successor to the throne. Empress Delphine de Tiernan can reign no more.

In a small village, a low-born peasant girl, Violet de Vie Donne, makes flowers grow with a word, trees blossom with a touch. The ladies of her village are blessed with children in abundance. Does she have the gift of `elan? Could she be the true successor to the throne?

Prince Jovan de Tiernan believes her to be the next Empress, and hopefully his bride. The Empress will do anything in her power to make sure that does not happen, even using her son and his love as a pawn in her deadly game.

Vivi Anna's Bio

A BAD GIRL at heart, Vivi Anna likes to burn up the pages with her original unique brand of fantasy fiction. Whether it's in ancient Egypt, or in an apocalyptic future, Vivi always writes fast paced action-adventure with strong independent women that can kick some butt, and dark delicious heroes to kill for.

Once shot at while repossessing a car, Vivi decided that maybe her life needed a change. The first time she picked up a pen and put words to paper, she knew she had found her heart. Within two paragraphs, she realized she could write about getting into all sorts of trouble without suffering the consequences.

When Vivi isn't writing, you can find her causing a ruckus at downtown bistros, flea markets, or playgrounds.

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