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Mila Nicks | Author-Reader Match: WHEN YOU WERE MINE + Giveaway!

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Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match" where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It's our great pleasure to present Mila Nicks!

WRITES:

Contemporary and paranormal romance featuring heroines of color.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Indie author seeks readers for a sweet, swoon-worthy romance. Must love sexy bad-boy heroes who aren’t afraid of being romantic to win over his true love and good girl heroines who are determined, independent, and happen to have a soft spot for said bad boys. Bonus if the reader enjoys adorable little girls with big imaginations and some sass. Double bonus if readers are looking for a cozy fall reader with small town feels.

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR IN MY IDEAL READER MATCH:

Enjoys hardworking heroes who aren’t afraid to fight for their heroine

Likes second chance romance between high school sweethearts

Wants all the cozy small-town vibes when reading about Oak Bend in the fall

Prefers a little bit of drama and steam in their romance stories

Loves a hard-earned happily ever after for hero and heroine overcome obstacles

WHAT TO EXPECT IF COMPATIBLE:

Many more feel-good love stories with diverse heroines and the hunky heroes who love them!

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Comment to WIN: leave a comment below telling us your favorite thing about fall and you'll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card + a backlist ebook title by Mila - winners choice!

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WHEN YOU WERE MINE by Mila Nicks

Blue Collar Romance #6

When You Were Mine

A Second Chance Romance

From Mila Nicks comes a second chance romance packed with charm, heart, and a swoon worthy happily ever after.

When bad boy Dylan Turner walked out of Penelope Spark’s life six years ago, she was convinced she’d never see him again. Now a single mom to her daughter, Tabitha, and the owner of a small candle shop, Penelope looks forward to a stable life without heartbreak.

That was before Dylan Turner showed up in Oak Bend like a relic from the past. Even worse? He’s rented the apartment next-door. A few years older and more mature but still with a bad boy edge, Dylan is a firefighter just trying to figure out what he wants in life. Could that be his first love, Penelope?

But there is one minor problem. Penelope has a secret that’s six years in the making. One that might destroy their relationship for good. If they’re meant to be together, they’ll need to come to terms with the past and learn to trust each other again. Can they overcome past heartbreak for a second chance at forever?

Welcome to Oak Bend where blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder, especially when it comes to landing their happily ever after.

Romance Contemporary [Part-Time Publishing, On Sale: October 8, 2021, e-Book, / ]

About Mila Nicks

Mila Nicks

Mila Nicks is a romance author on a mission to pen entertaining love stories featuring women of color. 

From the time she was a small girl with crayons and an overactive imagination, she’s had a passion for storytelling. In addition to serving ten years in the United States Air Force, she has received her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and an MFA in Creative Writing.

When she isn’t busy tapping away at her keyboard, you can find her binge-watching her favorite TV shows, daydreaming about her next vacation across the globe, or spending quality time with her spunky pet Chihuahua, Zayden. 

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Comments

17 comments posted.

Re: Mila Nicks | Author-Reader Match: WHEN YOU WERE MINE + Giveaway!

I like the cool crisp air which is such a break from the hot summers. I like the color
changes of the leaves. I like the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot when I was\lk in
the woods. I like all the fresh Fall produce, especially apples.
(Patricia Barraclough 2:07am October 13, 2021)

https://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=11525
(Tracey Boehm 8:30am October 13, 2021)

I like the cooler weather and the changing of color of the
leaves
(Vickie Couturier 9:45am October 13, 2021)

My favorite thing about fall is the cooler temperatures and the holidays!
(Tracy Urschler 2:16pm October 13, 2021)

Changing leaf color and college football
(Cheryl Castings 5:45pm October 13, 2021)

My favorite thing about fall is the leaves changing from green
to crimson, burnt umber and amber. The sweet smell of
fireplaces lit for ambience and warmth for the season is
another thing I love about the crisp air of fall.
(Alyson Widen 10:38pm October 13, 2021)

hot chocolate weather!! MMMMMmmmm.... . . . .
(Martin Bodnar 11:07pm October 13, 2021)

I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers! (Anne of Green Gables)
(Linda Gawthrop 9:12am October 14, 2021)

all of the pumpkin and apple goodies
(Colleen Conklin 7:03pm October 14, 2021)

Autumn Leaves . song,> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Q9vZ3hHyJL8
(Deb Pelletier 8:43pm October 14, 2021)

The changing color of all the leaves - and the crispness in the air. I love
the dropping temperatures.
(Nancy Reynolds 3:49pm October 15, 2021)

Love this second chance love!
(p Chung 9:23pm October 16, 2021)

I love the cool crisp weather in the fall.
(Pam Howell 8:39am October 17, 2021)

I love the cooler weather and flowers that bloom in the fall.
(Anna Speed 12:59pm October 19, 2021)

Love the cooler weather
(Xia Lee 3:42pm October 26, 2021)

Going apple picking
(Leland Lee 3:44pm October 26, 2021)

My favorite thing about fall is Halloween trick or treating, carving pumpkins,
the lights, all of it. My kids have a blast!
(Andrea Drake 12:03pm October 27, 2021)

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