By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Release day is HERE!!!
A race from danger . . . straight into the arms of love.
Ebook & Softcover Available @ Amazon
Delve into the secrets of UNDER A DESERT SKY.
In 1935, Eva Fortier’s escape from danger leads her to the high desert of Ghost Ranch, NM. Meet Tahoma Benally, a Navajo doctor, bound by a promise and drawn to protect. Will love conquer the desert’s challenges? 🌵❤️ Explore a glimpse of history and romance in UNDER A DESERT SKY that’s blowing in on February 1, 2024. Kindle Ebook edition available for pre-order now, Softcover will appear on Amazon release day.
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ROMANCE, SUSPENSE, AND ADVENTURE!
DiANN MILLS DELIVERS ALL THREE WITH UNDER A DESERT SKY
Now, let me recount the moment that sparked the writing of UNDER A DESERT SKY. . .
My first adventure at Ghost Ranch lingers in my mind with a giggle and an appreciation for the high desert. Several years ago, I’d been contracted to teach for a writer’s conference at Ghost Ranch. I flew into Albuquerque, NM then boarded a bus with other faculty members for a two-hour ride to Abiquiu, NM. Upon arriving at the age-old ranch and weathered buildings, I asked for directions to drag my suitcase to where I’d be staying. I instead learned my lodging was too far to walk.
As darkness covered the earth, five of us ladies were transported two miles back a dirt road and over a cattle guard to a single story adobe home built in the 1930s. Pitch black. Nothing in the house had been . . . updated. We had one bathroom for all of us. I was a little unhappy. Although I shared a room with a wonderful lady, she wasn’t pleased with the accommodations either. We had an early morning ahead so turned out the light and tried to sleep, but a scurry of mice grabbed our attention. I snapped on a light in time to see a fat little mouse climbing over a trash can. We slept with the light on 🙂 We also vowed to return home the following morning.
I woke and opened the curtains. WOW! – A breathless view of sun-kissed rock rose outside my window and seemed to touch a cloudless blue sky. Brilliant colors of rust rose like a castle wall. I knew then I would not be leaving Ghost Ranch and miss one moment of this glorious high desert. Before leaving that week, I developed the story line for Under a Desert Sky. I returned to teach at the conference the next year with my published book and have returned to visit since over the years. No wonder Georgia O’Keeffe lived and painted at Ghost Ranch.
Hope you enjoy this adventure of a different era!
Dear Readers – No genre switch here! Just taking a delightful detour into the past with a refreshed historical romantic suspense. Don’t worry, contemporary romantic suspense is still my true love, but I couldn’t resist bringing an old gem back to life.
Comments 29
Just arrived a couple of days ago so far so good. Never have I been disappointed in your novels. I am enjoying it so far. I also bought Leather and Lace. Thank u once again for the great reading entertainment you give us.
Louise, thank you so much for reading my books. I appreciate you!
Another addition to my “TBR” list. Congratulations Ms. DiAnn.
Thanks, J.D. you are so encouraging.
I was born in Wyoming and while I’ve lived most of my life elsewhere, the West feels like home whenever I visit. I’m excited to read this book even if it is a switch from your usual genre. I’m sure your talent and skill have crafted a great read.
Thanks, Karen, I enjoyed writing it!
Our last vacation was to New Mexico. I remember it well. Absolutely breathtaking vistas. So looking forward to reading this book. Your talent for bringing stories to life in such an engaging way is a true gift to my soul.
Thank you, Kim. So glad you were able to enjoy New Mexico’s beauty.
Oh, I can’t wait to read this. And your description of arriving at Ghost Ranch in the dark and having scurrying mice… but then seeing the splendor of morning! Perfection! Thank you!
Congratulations!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Maureen, Ghost Ranch is an adventure. The area breathes with history.
It would have been hard for me to sleep with mice scurrying too but I’m glad you stayed and gave us this book!
Barbara, the only way I could sleep was with the light on!
I’m so excited about your new book! Congratulations!
Thank you, Terry. I hope you enjoy it.
Love the backstory of your inspiration. I wouldn’t have slept well with scurrying mice!
Debbie, LOL It became easier with the light on!
I can hardly wait! You’re giving us another gift!
Yeah!
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!
Joyce, you’ve given me beautiful encouragement. Thank you!
I can hardly wait!
Yeah!
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!
It sounds like an exciting book. I’ll hop onto Amazon and get it.
Cherie, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it.
My husband worked at Ghost Ranch for a summer as a college student and loved it there
Betty, it is majestic, the perfect getaway. I can only imagine the stories he tells.
Looking forward to this!
Thanks, Kelli, the story was fun to write – and imagine.
Sounds delicious, DiAnn. Will it also be available on CBD?
Vondia, the story is only available on Amazon. I hope that works out for you.
If Di Ann Mills wrote it, I know it will be a great read. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Edith, you are so kind! Thank you so much.