Wild Horse Ranch Book 1
Contemporary Romance
Date Published: August 7, 2020
A slow-burn romance between two outsiders from opposite worlds:
He’s the biggest outcast in town…
Chase Collins has never met a horse he didn’t like. Too bad he can’t say the same for people. In his hometown Lutton, his poor reputation follows him like a dark shadow. It’s best for everyone if he sticks to where he belongs. At least on Wild Horse Ranch, he’s safe from judgment. Then one day a familiar face from 10 years ago shows up out of the blue.
She’s a wanderer who comes and goes…
Samara Grant is a nomad at heart. She doesn’t like staying put for too long. But when her Grandma Bunny passes away, she has to put her carefree lifestyle on hold to handle her affairs. She might have spent childhood summers in Lutton, Texas, but it’s no place to live. She wants to get in and out as fast as possible. Little does she know life has other plans.
Together, they form an unbreakable bond…
When Samara feels like she's losing control of her life, she decides to take it back. She asks Chase to teach her how to ride. Neither expect to find common ground—and a fiery attraction—when Chase agrees. But their blossoming relationship isn’t celebrated by everyone. The closer Chase and Samara get, the more an unforeseen enemy seeks to tear them apart…
Interview with Mila Nicks
For those
interested in exploring the subject or theme of your book, where
should they start?
The
biggest theme in Chasing Wild Horses is that love can be found
in the most unexpected places. In both of the main love stories, we
see how that unfolds. Chase and Samara develop a connection after
trying their hardest to remain guarded. Bucky and Bunny were never
supposed to be together due to the prejudices of the time they lived
in, but fell for each other anyway.
How did you become
involved with the subject or theme of your book?
Most
of my book ideas come at random, including the themes. For Chasing
Wild Horses, I first got the idea when driving on the highway and
passing by some horses on a farm. It made me realize I wanted to
write a book about riding horses. The love story, characters, themes,
etc. all developed from there.
What were your
goals and intentions in this book, and how well do you feel you
achieved them?
Well,
my main goal is to always tell a satisfying love story with relatable
characters. If I achieved that is opinion, but I feel happy with how
the book has turned out. :)
Anything you would like to say to
your readers and fans?
Just
a thank you for even checking out my work in the first place. It
still shocks me that there are readers actually checking out my
books. I probably won’t get over that for a while, ha ha.
What did you enjoy most about
writing this book?
One
of my favorite parts about writing a book is immersing myself in that
world. For example, with Chasing Wild Horses, I had to do some
research on things like horse riding and ranches. I’m a city girl
through and through, so this was new for me, but very interesting to
imagine as I was writing. Another aspect I loved, was exploring the
past. I don’t want to give too much away, but I had to do a lot of
research into the 1960’s and what life was like back then. It
allowed me to even explore music from that time period so that I
could put myself in the characters’ shoes, which is always fun.
Can you tell us a little bit about
your next books or what you have planned for the future
My
next book is coming out in October. It’s a paranormal romance
called Black Witch Magic. I am very excited for this one,
because it’s my first paranormal romance. I’m also working on
book two in the Wild Horse Ranch series. Taming Wild Horses
will be out January 2021. :)
How long have you been writing?
I’ve
been writing since I was a little kid. Some of my fondest memories
from my childhood are creating storybooks for my parents. I used to
draw my own pictures and write down the story underneath and then
staple it all together, ha ha. My parents thankfully humored me and
pretended they were real books.
Can you tell us a
little bit about the characters in Chasing Wild Horses?
Sure,
the main characters are Samara Grant and Chase Collins. Samara is
always on the go, traveling the world, seeking out new places in
order to escape her past. She’s very independent and feisty, but
she can also be very soft and sensitive at her core. That’s what I
loved about her. Once you peel back the layers, she cares deeply and
that’s why she’s so guarded. Chase is like Samara in the way that
he keeps himself distant from those around him, but instead of
running, he just shuts down. He has a reputation as this stone-cold,
brooding, silent loner type. It’s all a form of self-protection on
his part. He’s been hurt and dragged through the mud so many times,
he’d rather just be alone than risk it happening again. It was so
interesting to explore both of them as individuals, but also flesh
out how they come together and form a connection. They bring out the
best in each other.
If you could spend the day with one
of the characters from Chasing Wild Horses who
would it be? Please tell us why you chose this particular character,
where you would go and what you would do.
Definitely
Gramps! The idea of a Game Day sounds like so much fun! I’d love to
keep him company playing board games and card games all day over some
lemonade and cookies, listening to his tales from back in the “good
ol’ days”. Sign me up now, ha ha. :)
About the Author
Mila Nicks has a thing for romance. Chick lit, chick flicks, you name it,
she's there. She's all about basking in a quality, well-told love story.
It's why she's decided to use her passion for writing to pen love stories
featuring women of color.
When she's not engrossed in all things romance, she's probably out
shopping, sampling food off of someone else's plate, or hanging with her
feisty and dangerous pet chihuahua, Zayden.
For more on Mila, including upcoming releases and story freebies, check out
her website and subscribe to her newsletter:
https://www.milanickswrites.com/
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