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Counting Stars

Reese Blackwood has built a successful career in New York City and thought she'd left Blackwood Valley, Pennsylvania, behind for good.

But when Reese returns home for her great-grandmother's birthday, she expects little more than awkward reunions and memories she'd rather forget. Instead, she finds herself caught in a tangled web of secrets and deceit—and trouble is closer than she realizes.

Nick Andrews has spent years protecting the town they once shared. Seeing Reese again awakens feelings he buried long ago, but before either of them can confront the past, tragedy strikes, and Nick is determined to protect her.

As Reese searches for answers, she discovers that someone is willing to go to dangerous lengths to get what they want. Now she must uncover what happened before the threat surrounding her family puts everything she loves at risk.

With the stakes rising, Reese must decide whether Blackwood Valley is the place that broke her heart—or the place where she was always meant to belong.

Sometimes, finding your way home means discovering what—and who—is truly worth fighting for.

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Here's what some readers had to say . . .

“Melissa's gift is keeping you guessing who-done-it until the very end.” - Author J.A. Stein

“Intriguing, entertaining and suspenseful . . .”

“The scenic descriptions by the author were so realistic you could practically smell the country air!”

“I could not put it down... from start to finish! Full of suspense and I fell in love with the characters.”

“A great story from start to finish with a vivid description of the setting."

"In the Shadow of the Black Moon has all of the elements necessary for a fun, and keep you reading late into the night, read. Relatable characters, a bit of mystery, a little romance, unexpected plot twists, and vivid descriptions of the book’s coastal setting. I very much enjoyed this second book by Melissa Roos and can’t wait for her next!"

"You will be sitting on the edge of your seat to see what comes next or laughing at the humorous back and forth dialogue. This was a great book, One I would recommend to those who like cozy mysteries with a splash of romance. Great read!!"