Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.
Melissa’s Latest Books
Then Came Love – The Bradens & Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls)
What happens when you find your soul mate but she belongs to someone else? Famed wedding gown designer Jax Braden faces his toughest competitor yet—his heart. Passion ignites between Jax and soon-to-be bride Jordan Lawler. But honesty is everything to both of them, and neither will cross those lines. Loyalties are tested and hearts are frayed as Jax and Jordan are drawn into a love too strong to deny. No cheating or cliffhangers, just sinfully sexy, swoon-worthy romance. HEA guaranteed.
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Maybe We Won’t (Silver Harbor)
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When workaholic Boston attorney Deirdra de Messiéres is passed over for a well-deserved promotion, she takes a two-month hiatus to show her boss just how much he needs her and heads home to Silver Island. But beyond seeing her sisters happy, home is not where Deirdra’s heart is. She has no interest in their family restaurant, the Bistro, or reliving hurtful childhood memories, and absolutely no interest in spending a single second with Josiah “Jagger” Jones, the Bistro’s too-laid-back musician and chef. Sure, the hippie is hot, but he drives her nuts. The guy lives in a van with his dog, and he can’t even commit to a solid work schedule. To make matters worse, he’s always around. She needs to get off the island, stat.
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Crazy, Wicked Love
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What happens when the player gets played?
He’s the ultimate player. She asks him to teach her the game in hopes of scoring his cousin. Practices heat up as roommates become teammates. Let the wicked fun begin…
Caught by Love
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He’s set on pleasure, but she’s all business. Sizzling chemistry and a surprising connection set this sexy love story in motion. But is it enough to last forever? Find out and fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles.
Maybe We Should (Silver Harbor)
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After spending years wondering who she was, tattoo artist Cait Weatherby finally found her answers on the sandy shores of Silver Island. With two half sisters she never knew existed, a group of friends she adores, and a devastatingly charming admirer who flirts with her at every turn, she’s ready to figure out her next steps. The trouble is, Cait lives in the shadows of a dark past, and she can’t afford complications that might cause her to lose the family she’s only just found—complications like blue-eyed boatbuilder Brant Remington, who is as open as she is guarded. If only the sexy charmer would take the hint…
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Running on Diesel
USA TODAY BESTSELLER & WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER - Desmond “Diesel” Black is a Nomad with the Dark Knights motorcycle club. He protects others with his life and always rides alone. Tracey Kline left the only family she had for a man who broke more than her spirit, leaving her untrusting and on her own. When a twist of fate reveals pieces of the other no one else sees, will they be able to help each other mend their past hurts and learn to trust the chemistry and connection that’s too strong to deny?
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The Trouble with Whiskey
Releasing July 20th, 2022! She’s the only woman he’s ever loved, and the one he could never have…
Years after losing one of their best friends to a dare gone wrong, Devlin “Dare” Whiskey continues to live up to his name, endlessly testing fate, while Billie Mancini buried the best parts of herself. Billie is beautiful and tough, and battling demons Dare has no idea exist. But Dare is done watching her pretend to be something she’s not and takes on his most important challenge yet—showing the woman he loves that some dares are worth the risk.
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Always Her Love (The Steeles at Silver Island)
Releasing September 21 2022 - Some fates are too tempting to deny…
When single-father Levi Steele offers to help his daughter’s beautiful aunt Tara find a home on Silver Island, their intense connection makes it even harder to resist the one woman he and his daughter can’t afford to lose. Come along for the fun, sexy ride and fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles.
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The Wicked Truth
Releasing 1st February, 2023 - What happens when you’re not looking for love, but it walks in the door?
When a mysterious stranger crosses paths with Madigan Wicked, their connection is undeniable, yet neither is open to love. He’s on a road to redemption, and she’s been hurt before. But love has been known to bully its way into even the most resisting hearts. When the wicked truth of his dark past is revealed, will it be too much for them to overcome?
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Rocked by Love – The Bradens & Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls)
Releasing February 8th, 2023 - He’s a rock star with a secret. She’s a fashion designer with a nose for nonsense.
When Johnny Bad hires Jillian Braden to design his tour wardrobe and cancels for the umpteenth time, she’s had enough. Jillian is determined to set him straight, but she isn’t at all prepared for what she finds, or for the type of help Johnny really needs. Come along for the hilarious, sexy ride as Jillian and Johnny get caught up in a storm that just might be bigger than both of them.
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