There's only one of these! It's a $45 value
Handcrafted by Cathy Collar of Anna's Legacy
Anna's Legacy is a foundation that honors the memory of Cathy's daughter, Anna, who had a dream of her own jewelry line. Unfortunately, leukemia kept that dream from her. However, Cathy and her other daughters have kept Anna's dream alive and use the sales of their jewelry to help others battling illnesses through the support of designated foundations, research, and Joy & Laughter Gifts. |
In Dance With the Enemy, Tahruk gives Elenya a special gift, replicated here by Cathy Collar/Anna's Legacy.
Moonstone " The Stone Of New Beginings " I captivate those who gaze at me, inducing a quiet feeling of sensuality. I am a reminder that as the moon waxes and wanes, we also are part of the cycle of change. Pearl " Ocean Magic " I am the symbol of integrity, purity, and grace. If you choose to live with intensity, commitment and love, then I will be your symbol of self- awareness, for I effuse you with emotional growth and readiness. |
An excerpt that goes with the piece...
“Have you chosen jewels for this evening?”
Touching her own neck, Elenya gasped remembering the neckpiece she’d removed at the seamstress’ quarters. Eyes wide, she bit at her lower lip while she stared at the warrior’s reflection.
Tahruk laughed, seeming to know exactly what she was thinking. “Rest assured Nema will have taken care of that old piece. Its weight alone makes it impractical, unlike this…” He opened the box to reveal a piece that made her gasp. The combined peach moonstones and pearls were absolutely stunning.
“Oh, my lord. It’s lovely, though it must have cost a fortune.”
Tahruk waved away her concerns and worked to remove the necklace from the velvet lined box. Laying it around her neck he latched the heavy gold clasp then squatted beside her, his reflection even with hers in the mirror. “Its price does not compare to what you pay to play pawn in the Masters’ game.”
Elenya tilted her head, her eyes imploring his as she turned to look directly at him.
With a snort, he stole a kiss then rose to his feet. “You seem to bring out a softer side in me, my lady, though if you tell anyone, I shall deny it vehemently then punish you severely. Now come.” He extended a hand to help her up. “Let no man be accused of keeping my father waiting.”
An odd mixture of disappointment and relief warred within the young woman as her warrior led her to the family gathering. She was confused, conflicted. On one hand, she felt rescued by this imposed delay, the thought of their coupling still sending tendrils of fear through her.
On the other hand, she yearned for him, to feel him close. There was no denying the charge between them when he took her in his arms or when his mouth covered hers. His lips and hands seared her flesh with a promise of greater fulfillment. Even now, just thinking about it, fire spread rapidly, engulfing her insides.
Touching her own neck, Elenya gasped remembering the neckpiece she’d removed at the seamstress’ quarters. Eyes wide, she bit at her lower lip while she stared at the warrior’s reflection.
Tahruk laughed, seeming to know exactly what she was thinking. “Rest assured Nema will have taken care of that old piece. Its weight alone makes it impractical, unlike this…” He opened the box to reveal a piece that made her gasp. The combined peach moonstones and pearls were absolutely stunning.
“Oh, my lord. It’s lovely, though it must have cost a fortune.”
Tahruk waved away her concerns and worked to remove the necklace from the velvet lined box. Laying it around her neck he latched the heavy gold clasp then squatted beside her, his reflection even with hers in the mirror. “Its price does not compare to what you pay to play pawn in the Masters’ game.”
Elenya tilted her head, her eyes imploring his as she turned to look directly at him.
With a snort, he stole a kiss then rose to his feet. “You seem to bring out a softer side in me, my lady, though if you tell anyone, I shall deny it vehemently then punish you severely. Now come.” He extended a hand to help her up. “Let no man be accused of keeping my father waiting.”
An odd mixture of disappointment and relief warred within the young woman as her warrior led her to the family gathering. She was confused, conflicted. On one hand, she felt rescued by this imposed delay, the thought of their coupling still sending tendrils of fear through her.
On the other hand, she yearned for him, to feel him close. There was no denying the charge between them when he took her in his arms or when his mouth covered hers. His lips and hands seared her flesh with a promise of greater fulfillment. Even now, just thinking about it, fire spread rapidly, engulfing her insides.
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I'm a notebook addict! I almost always have one with me, and until recently, I always wrote my stories in a notebook then transferred them to paper. These notebooks are around the 9.5 X 6 size ... which is my favorite!
One goes with the swag pack going to a person who has shared about the free days One can be for whatever you choose I have one more that I MIGHT be able to part with if we need it! |
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One of a kind, handcrafted nautical bookmark
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Even before the Prologue, we get a glimpse of Elenya on the ship that's taking her to meet the stranger whose blood has mingled with her own since she was three years old. She harbors dreams and high hopes of their future.
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“You remember nothing, because there was nothing. Your Dremis night ended when you mocked me once again by falling asleep while I tended the scrapes you received by your ill thought out run.”
They lay silent, the same thought ran through each of their minds. They had not fulfilled their commitment to the marking which could hinder the procurement of an heir. If she didn’t conceive, and quickly, he could be forced to take a second. Elenya thought of the bottle she’d tossed over the side of the ship that brought her to him, a bottle filled with foolish dreams.
Tahruk stared down at her, his eyes tracing the lines of her face, her beauty drawing him in. He would enjoy her. He’d have his fun, and if she didn’t produce an heir for him, he’d be released from his obligations to her. He’d not be saddled by the Masters’ crazy choices nor would he be moved by the concern reflected back from the depths of her green eyes that gnawed at his insides. Damn her! She was his enemy. Not only that, she had mocked him. He would not allow himself to care about her.
They lay silent, the same thought ran through each of their minds. They had not fulfilled their commitment to the marking which could hinder the procurement of an heir. If she didn’t conceive, and quickly, he could be forced to take a second. Elenya thought of the bottle she’d tossed over the side of the ship that brought her to him, a bottle filled with foolish dreams.
Tahruk stared down at her, his eyes tracing the lines of her face, her beauty drawing him in. He would enjoy her. He’d have his fun, and if she didn’t produce an heir for him, he’d be released from his obligations to her. He’d not be saddled by the Masters’ crazy choices nor would he be moved by the concern reflected back from the depths of her green eyes that gnawed at his insides. Damn her! She was his enemy. Not only that, she had mocked him. He would not allow himself to care about her.
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One handcrafted bookmark that reminded me of the neckpiece Tahruk's mother presented to Elenya right before she was presented to his father.
It's a beautiful piece created by the ever-patient and extremely talented Christine at The Book Swag Shop. |
“I have something for you, dear.” The rectangular box she took from atop a tasseled pillow held by Nema was made of wood carved with a lovely floral motif. Neria ran a hand across the carving. “This was presented to me before I became matched to Renaine.” She and Nema exchanged a peculiar glance. “It’s been passed down many, many times, from generation to generation.” She looked again from her son to his chosen. “I am honored to present this to you and welcome you into the Sharanis family, Elenya.”
Elenya gasped when the box was opened to reveal its contents. The stunning display of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and yellow sapphires had her staring wide-eyed. Neria removed the gem covered neckpiece and held it in place as Tahruk fastened it around Elenya’s slender neck, pressing his lips just above the clasp.
Elenya shuddered. Her fingers playing over the piece, she spun toward the warrior who nodded his approval. She smiled before turning back to Neria whose face mirrored hers. “It’s heavy! Thank you, my lady.” She curtsied low before Neria, knowing the presentation of this family piece was an outward indication of the woman’s acceptance of her.
“Rise, my dear.” Neria held out a hand and helped her to her feet where they embraced.
“The master is ready,” A herald told them from just outside the curtain.
Lady Neria released Elenya and nodded. She turned to her son, their eyes locking momentarily with some message Elenya wished she could read. Another nod from the house mistress and she and Nema were gone as well.
Elenya turned to her warrior, angst raising her brows.
“Come.” He offered his arm, though no explanation.
Touching the jeweled neckpiece with her free hand as Tahruk parted the curtain, Elenya closed her eyes for a moment in an attempt to tamp down the fear that tried to settle in her middle. She was Tahruk’s chosen, she reminded herself, and his father must simply accept fate, even if her family was the enemy Drille. She raised her chin and stepped out behind the warrior, wishing she felt the confidence she tried to exude through her stance.
Elenya gasped when the box was opened to reveal its contents. The stunning display of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and yellow sapphires had her staring wide-eyed. Neria removed the gem covered neckpiece and held it in place as Tahruk fastened it around Elenya’s slender neck, pressing his lips just above the clasp.
Elenya shuddered. Her fingers playing over the piece, she spun toward the warrior who nodded his approval. She smiled before turning back to Neria whose face mirrored hers. “It’s heavy! Thank you, my lady.” She curtsied low before Neria, knowing the presentation of this family piece was an outward indication of the woman’s acceptance of her.
“Rise, my dear.” Neria held out a hand and helped her to her feet where they embraced.
“The master is ready,” A herald told them from just outside the curtain.
Lady Neria released Elenya and nodded. She turned to her son, their eyes locking momentarily with some message Elenya wished she could read. Another nod from the house mistress and she and Nema were gone as well.
Elenya turned to her warrior, angst raising her brows.
“Come.” He offered his arm, though no explanation.
Touching the jeweled neckpiece with her free hand as Tahruk parted the curtain, Elenya closed her eyes for a moment in an attempt to tamp down the fear that tried to settle in her middle. She was Tahruk’s chosen, she reminded herself, and his father must simply accept fate, even if her family was the enemy Drille. She raised her chin and stepped out behind the warrior, wishing she felt the confidence she tried to exude through her stance.
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Three Different Charms - 3 of each
The Blood Vial Charm
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The Wine Charm
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The Promise in a Bottle Charm
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Each of these charms signifies something important to the story.
The Promise in a Bottle significance can be found in the nautical bookmark above. There's also something very significant about the promise in a bottle at the end of the book.
The Blood Vial Charm is outrageously significant because, well, everything in the story is centered around her having been injected with his blood!
The Wine Charm ... let's just say Elenya has a bit of trouble with the strength of the wine at Zanak compared to the wine she's been privy to back home in Aleone!
The Promise in a Bottle significance can be found in the nautical bookmark above. There's also something very significant about the promise in a bottle at the end of the book.
The Blood Vial Charm is outrageously significant because, well, everything in the story is centered around her having been injected with his blood!
The Wine Charm ... let's just say Elenya has a bit of trouble with the strength of the wine at Zanak compared to the wine she's been privy to back home in Aleone!
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Bookmarks plus addition to the Advance Reader Copy list for Dance Beyond the Shadows!
I have 100 bookmarks but obviously only want to give away maybe a maximum of 10 ARCs
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Books, of course!
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Up to 5 copies????
Dance With the Enemy Paperback (both regular and large print are available) The time has come for Elenya to meet the man she’s belonged to since she was three, the man whose blood flows through her veins. In the midst of the maidens, the King’s warriors are released; each forced to find the woman chosen for him through her scent, resulting in a half-mad frenzy that heightens already aroused animalistic needs. Elenya is terrified, especially when she realizes what the warrior searching for her does not – that she’s been marked with the blood of her family’s enemy.
As the leader of the King’s elite forces makes his way toward her, she ignores the pull of the marking and darts out into the night … into his territory. She has to get to the Masters so they can right this wrong. A mistake must have been made. Surely fate would not force her to dance for a lifetime in the arms of her enemy. And if it did, would his blood flowing through her veins be enough to unite their hearts? e-book is FREE today in the Kindle store:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DK3AN5G |
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Darlene Kuncytes: 2 e-copies of A Vampire's Saving Embrace
Abigail Montgomery was happy with her life. She was independent, strong, and had managed on her own for a very long time. That was, until the dark, handsome Desmond LaGrange showed up at the bar where she worked. How could she know that this mysterious man would end up saving her from the evil that she didn't even know existed? And why was she so drawn to him? Why did he make her body heat with just a simple look? Desmond LaGrange was fighting a past he was trying hard to forget. But when he see's the beautiful Abby working behind the bar - something deep inside compels him to get closer. The only question is why? And when he saves her from danger - can he resist the strong pull between them to let her go when the time comes? Or will the passion that she ignites in him be his end? http://www.amazon.com/Vampires-Saving-Embrace-Supernatural-ebook/dp/B00BHYJRCU |
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Winner's choice of paperback or ebook copy of Shawn Inmon's bestselling Feels Like The First Time.
http://www.amazon.com/Feels-Like-First-Time-ebook/dp/B00961VIIM *************************************************************************************
Airicka Phoenix: 1 each e-copies of Games of Fire, Touching Smoke, Octavian's Undoinghttp://www.amazon.com/Games-of-Fire-ebook/dp/B00BFIR2HU
http://www.amazon.com/Touching-Smoke-Touch-Series-ebook/dp/B008RB72NW http://www.amazon.com/Octavians-Undoing-Sons-Judgment-ebook/dp/B00DL0SU9O *************************************************************************************
Jaimey Grant: paperback of My Lady Coward & The 11th Commandment: Two Regency Novellas
This is a single, special edition paperback ... ONLY available from the author! 
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Jennifer McMurrain: Advance Reader Copy of Winter Song (6 weeks before release!)
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Gifted e-copy of Andrew E. Kaufman's bestselling The Lion, The Lamb, The Hunted which happens to have an absolutely sensational sequel releasing around the same time as Dance Beyond the Shadows.Here's the page for the sequel: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darkness-and-Shadows-Sequel-to-The-Lion-the-Lamb-the-Hunted/183695841763212
http://www.amazon.com/The-Lion-Lamb-Hunted-ebook/dp/B00AEESN60
http://www.amazon.com/The-Lion-Lamb-Hunted-ebook/dp/B00AEESN60
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