“You're the only star in my wide, wild sky.”
SHE RODE TO WIN. HE STUMBLED ON THE TRUTH.
In 1820 Richmond, where the Jockey Club’s rigid rules forbid women from racing, Melissa Howard has disguised herself and sits upon her gelding, impatiently waiting for the bell to ring. Her lifelong dream is to race thoroughbreds. She’s been meticulous with her plans and is confident that she won’t be noticed, but she is…
John Blackburn is a renowned horse trainer in Richmond with the innate ability to spot talented riders. So when an unknown jockey almost beats his horse, he makes a point to meet the man.
Their meeting is anything but ordinary.
With scandal certain to follow, will John bet his reputation on a woman who broke every rule to pursue her dream?
Grab your copy to watch a looming scandal ignite electrifying attraction.
REVIEWS . . .
*Excellent characterization in this novel. Mills' character development paired with the excellent plot makes this book the perfect weekend read. -Jane Friedman for Writers Digest.
*Loved all of her books, this one is no exception. Highly recommend.
*This book was very entertaining and easy to read. It kept me wanting to read more. Looking forward to the next book. Loved it!
Music plays a big part in achieving a certain mood for the scene I'm working on. Here is a list of songs I listened to while writing this book.
INSPIRATION FOR WRITING:
MY FORBIDDEN MENTOR
I've always been intrigued with horse racing. I'd had an independent young lady as a character in mind for a story and thought . . . if she had the desire to race thoroughbreds, what would come of that? Since the story took place in 1820 I made the setting in England where horse racing had been popular.
The male character was to have more talents than training horses, which made the independent female character attractive to him in more ways than as a student. Would he be so enamored with her that he'd fall in love?
*This is the first story I ever wrote. It took me several years to write. I learned a lot about writing with this story and continue to learn with each book I write.