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The first book in a new historical romance
series, A REBEL IN JERICHO, is a suspenseful Wild West adventure with an
abduction, border battles and Mexican saloons! Check out this novel from debut
author Mimi Milan where two people learn that love, courage and faith are all
they need to face the trials of the West.
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After years
of preparing for marriage, Catalina Santé is interested in little more than
making a good match. And why not? She’s young, beautiful, educated… everything
a wealthy man should want. However, a tragic accident will leave her with less
than a marriage proposal—she’s fighting for her very life!
Matthew
Martin spends most of his time just trying to fit into American society. It’s
one of the reasons he became a deputy. Willing to risk it all in order to
protect Catalina, he can’t imagine what that entails… until she’s abducted and
sold to a Mexican saloon, where a border battle rages between two towns.
Can love and
faith survive in such a harsh place? Will Matthew even be able to save
Catalina?
Excerpt #2 -
A REBEL IN JERICHO by Mimi Milan
Catalina gasped as a hand tightened around
her arm and pulled her back. She looked up at the stranger who interrupted her
moment of tranquility. His face looked worn and dangerous – or maybe it was
just the ugly, jagged scar that ran down his left cheek.
Whatever the reason, his neatly combed blonde
hair and fashionably tailored suit did little to ease Catalina.
“It’d be a real pity to lose such a pretty
little gal to the great Mississippi. Don’t you think?” There was something
sinister in his proud Southern drawl. His hand stayed on her arm, his thumb
caressing her soft flesh.
Catalina
grimaced as she pulled herself free. “Thank you for your concern, sir.” Her
voice offered a token of gratitude, but surely her face belied the aversion she
felt for the stranger.
An
unpleasant smirk touched the man’s lips – his tongue flicking out to moisten
them. The small act left Catalina feeling as though she were improperly dressed.
She wrapped her arms around herself.
Distracted
by something behind her, the man simply nodded. “My pleasure, Miss.” He briefly
touched his hat. Then he turned, a brisk walk in his heel.
“Who was
that?”
Startled,
Catalina turned back around. Thankful to see it was Matthew, Catalina gave him
a genuine smile. “Oh, it’s you.”
Matthew
raised a quizzical brow. “Of course, it’s me. Were you expecting someone else?”
“No, no.
It’s just...”
Catalina
angled over a shoulder, but the stranger was already gone. She shook her head.
“Nothing.
I’m just a little spooked about crossing this river.” Catalina dismissed the
disturbing stranger as simply one of those eccentric sorts that – having
obviously come from money –thought he was entitled to letch over women. “I’m
fine. Really.”
“Well,
don’t worry. It’ll be over in about fifteen minutes.”
“Really?
I would have thought it takes a lot longer to cross such a large river.”
“Not this
particular area we’re crossing.” Matthew pointed across the river to the
landing dock in the horizon. “The boat will pull in right about there.”
Catalina
bit her lip while she digested that bit of information. The dock looked
welcoming, and they would be halfway to their destination once they reached it.
What would that would mean for Matthew? What would he do once he got to Mexico?
Would he stick around? After all, he was from there.
It would be nice to have a familiar face around.
Why would
he, though? After the way she had behaved, he would probably just drop her off
at her grandfather’s ranch and be on his way. Besides, it wasn’t like she
really wanted him around. Right?
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See what other readers are saying
about A REBEL IN JERICHO:
“Romance, intrigue and danger!
It’s an exciting adventure as the reader joins Catalina on her perilous journey
through the underbelly of Mexico’s dark side.” – Patricia Highton
“A delightful blend of drama,
romance, and self-discovery.” – Tiffany Matus
Mimi
Milan spent two decades scribbling away in notebooks before realizing that her
life’s calling was to write. So she returned from Mexico and attended the
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, majoring in Creative Writing and
minoring in Film. She currently resides in the suburbs of Charlotte, making
time for God, family and imaginary friends.
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