Melissa, a true country girl at heart, grew up in the heart of Iowa. Her childhood was shaped by adventures in the Midwest countryside and long summer days working in the fields. A proud Iowa State University graduate and dedicated Cyclone fan, she later moved to Harford County, Maryland, before settling in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where she now lives with her husband and four children.

     Melissa stepped into the world of writing in 2020, publishing her first novel and quickly finding her voice in the mystery romance genre. Her books are known for their emotional depth, suspenseful plots, and richly drawn settings—from the haunting charm of small towns to the vibrant streets of cities like Nashville and the coastal allure of Ocean City, Maryland. With five standalone novels under her belt, including her latest release, Tennessee Wishes, she writes stories that keep readers turning pages—and guessing until the very end.

     Melissa’s passion for writing stems from a lifelong love of reading, which she credits as the foundation for her storytelling. She describes writing as “revealing a secret, one page at a time,” a philosophy that guides her work and connects her with readers who love a good mystery wrapped in romance.

     Whether crafting a new plot or cheering on the Cyclones, Melissa brings warmth, heart, and a bit of Iowa grit to everything she does.

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Someone asked me once why I wanted to write.

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          “What it comes down to is that I love to read. I love picking a book, looking at the cover, reading the back, opening it, diving right in, and getting lost in the pages, the characters, and the storyline. I love it when a plot sucks me right in, keeping me guessing or wanting to know what's going to happen next. I laugh and cry while reading; yes, I have done both. I stayed up too late to finish it and was terrified to be alone while reading because the story drew me in so much. I wanted to do that. I wanted to create that. I wanted to give someone else an experience with my stories.”