OUT OF CHARACTER
by Diana
Miller
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BLURB:
Denver, Colorado, ER
doctor Jillian Rodgers has never done an impulsive thing in her life. But all
that changes when she meets the man of her dreams on a ski vacation. Within
twenty-four hours, they’ve spent a passionate night together and Jillian is
convinced she’s halfway in love. After all, she figures the worst that can
happen is she’ll go home with a broken heart…
But the man
pretending to be an ordinary guy is far from it. In fact, he shouldn’t get
anywhere near Jillian. Yet there’s something about her he can’t resist—and
she’s perfect for his cover. Besides, he’s sure he isn’t endangering her.
Unfortunately,
they’re both wrong.
When someone uses
their chairlift for target practice, Jillian ends up wounded—and her dream man
promptly disappears. Within days, her car explodes. Just when things can’t get
any worse, she’s kidnapped at gunpoint. Soon Jillian’s running for her life and
forced to depend on the man who deserted her, a man who claims he’s trying to
protect her but whose story has more holes than a gauze bandage. A man Jillian
once thought she loved, but now isn’t sure she should even trust.
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Excerpt One:
The moon and stars sparkled in the crystal cold,
illuminating shadowy peaks, onyx sky, and an occasional fat snowflake. In the
lamplight below their chairlift, two silhouettes traversed glowing Styrofoam
snow. Jillian half-expected to see an ice palace and snow queen. “Admit it,
it’s beautiful.”
“Beautiful.” Mark kissed her, his lips warm despite the
chilly air.
“Be careful. You might fall out.”
His teeth flashed in the twilight. “Then I could find out
how good a doctor you are.”
“I’m damn good.”
He kissed her again, longer this time. “Can’t argue with
that.”
“I was referring to my medical skills.” She took a deep
breath, inhaling air that seemed to purify her lungs. “I love this. Thanks for
agreeing to do it.”
* * * *
Mark nodded. He was glad she was enjoying it. But after two
more runs, three tops, they were heading back to his place. He didn’t have much
more time with her, and he didn’t intend to waste—
A bullet struck their chair.
“Damn it. Get down.” Mark pressed Jillian forward with her
head between her knees. He covered her head with his chest as a second bullet
hit his ski boot.
“What is it?” She sounded confused, scared.
“I think someone’s shooting at us.” Adrenaline sharpened his
senses. He scanned the hillside, but couldn’t see anyone. From the direction of
the bullets, the sniper was hidden in the thick pines that lined both sides of
the slope. Shooting back would be futile, even if he’d dared stop shielding
Jillian long enough to pull out his gun.
She cried out, jerked under him, and dropped her poles.
Mark’s gut clenched. “Are you all right?”
“It hit my shoulder, but I don’t think it’s bad,” she said
shakily. “Why is this happening?”
A shot whizzed past his ear. Nearly a bulls-eye.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
When she was
eight, Diana decided she wanted to be Nancy Drew. But no matter how many
garbage cans she dug through, conversations she “accidentally” overheard, and
attics she searched, she never found a single mysterious letter, hidden
staircase, or anything else even remotely mysterious or suspenseful. She worked
as a lawyer, a soda jerk, a stay-at-home mom, a hospital admitting clerk, and a
conference host for events ranging from Lutheran music to the International BB
Gun competition. She spent long hours volunteering in a nineteenth century
mansion allegedly full of secrets and a few ghosts. Still no luck.
Diana
ultimately decided the only way she was going to inject any mystery or suspense
into her otherwise satisfying life was by writing about it. Her debut novel,
Dangerous Affairs, won a Golden Heart Award from the Romance Writer of America,
and she’s received five Golden Heart nominations, including one for Out of
Character.
Diana lives
in the Twin Cities with her family and an energetic Wheaten terrier.
LINKS:
Website: dianamillerwriter.com
Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/dianamillerwriter
Kensington
link:
http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/31374?category=313166
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