Melanie D. Snitker

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About Melanie D. Snitker

Melanie D. Snitker is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes inspirational and sweet romance novels. She and her husband live in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with their two children who keep their lives full of adventure. They share their home with two dogs, a guinea pig, two lizards, and four frogs. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys photography, reading, baking, computer games, and hanging out with family and friends.

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Marrying Mandy (Brides of Clearwater Book 1) Oct 15, 2020

by Melanie D. Snitker

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A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both of their prayers.

Mandy Hudson swore she'd never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy's shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep her family's beloved bed-and-breakfast.

The loss of his job threatens Preston Yarrow's shaky financial stability. Besides, he can't watch his best friend give up the only real home she's ever known. Frustrated by Mandy's stubborn refusal to let him help, he's certain they are stronger together than they are apart.

** Marrying Mandy was originally published by Kindle Press. The contents of this book are the same.**

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This is the first title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books, so reading them in order is encouraged. Come to Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.

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Marrying Emma (Brides of Clearwater Book 5) Mar 25, 2021

by Melanie D. Snitker

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She’s afraid to hope for the future…he’s determined to show her love is worth the risk.

After losing part of his leg in a motorcycle accident, Marty Reed realizes he can either give in to bitterness or overcome his challenges. He’s worked hard to rebuild his strength, but all the plans from his life before the accident were completely derailed. Instead, he lives day to day, focusing on his job, and flirting with women who have no clue about his hidden scars. Until he meets Emma, the one woman who leaves him longing for more.

For Emma Laughlin, a heart transplant means a second chance at life. Her sister insists it’s time for Emma to look to the future. But how can she dream of finding someone to spend the rest of her life with when the last guy she loved left when her health deteriorated? She won’t let her new heart be broken once he realizes the overwhelming burden of her health and finances. Emma’s resolve, however, is threatened when the man she admires turns his sights on her, changing all the rules.

Falling in love is a risk neither of them should take. There’s just one problem: It may already be too late.

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This is the fifth title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books, so reading them in order is encouraged. Come to Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.

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Marrying Raven (Brides of Clearwater Book 2) Mar 29, 2018

by Melanie D. Snitker

( 52 )

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Raven Weber hates football. As if her fiancé breaking off their engagement to follow his NFL dream wasn't bad enough, her football-obsessed family only made things worse. Twelve years later, she pours everything into her job as a physical therapist assistant. Helping others never prepared Raven for the day her ex would hobble back into her life. How can she remain professional when spending time with him only reminds her of what they've lost?

The day Heath Shaw walked away from his relationship with Raven, he’d been convinced he was doing it for her. Fulfilling his father’s dream gave him the distraction he needed to get over her. Now he’s back in his hometown with weeks of physical therapy ahead of him before he can escape the past. Running into Raven was going to happen eventually, but he didn't expect her to play a vital role in his recovery. If she's got him second guessing why he left in the first place, what effect will she have on his heart?

Her meddling family thinks this is a second chance, while Heath's father only wants to squelch what he sees as a distraction. Raven and Heath know they should walk away, but what if they're better together than they ever were apart?

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This is the second title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books, so reading them in order is encouraged. Come to Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.

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Marrying Chrissy (Brides of Clearwater Book 3) Aug 30, 2018

by Melanie D. Snitker

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From fake relationship to forever love

Wyatt Tabor is feeling the pressure. His wealthy parents won’t support him unless he settles down and commits to the family business, while his ever-patient, loving grandmother longs to see him fall in love and be happy. After a broken engagement, he’s not sure he’s ready to trust someone else with his heart. With Gran’s 90th birthday party coming up, he cooks up a scheme that he hopes will appease his family and give her a drama-free celebration.

Serving up coffee was never Chrissy’s idea of a dream job, but she’ll do whatever it takes to help her sister afford the medication she needs. When a handsome, smooth-talking customer offers to pay her to pose as his girlfriend, she can’t help but say yes. After all, it’s only for one night. What could go wrong?

Wyatt and Chrissy soon realize their feelings for each other are anything but pretend. When family dramas and class differences pull them apart, they must decide whether to walk away, or take a leap of faith and risk everything for love.

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This is the third title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books, so reading them in order is encouraged. Come to Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.

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This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Marrying Noel (Brides of Clearwater Book 6) Nov 4, 2021

by Melanie D. Snitker

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Noel Echolls is in charge of Clearwater’s huge Christmas event. As with nearly everything else in her life, it seems like nothing she’s planned comes together easily. The last thing she expected was to see her high school sweetheart again. She figured Connor would be married with kids. Instead, he’s single, handsome, and still very much the guy she’d originally fallen in love with. Not only that, but he’s practically a super hero to his autistic younger brother. It’s enough to make her heart yearn for what she’d thought was impossible. Too bad he’ll be running for the hills as soon as he discovers how much she’s changed. Not to mention her anxiety disorder that’s constantly lurking in the shadows.

Connor Myers spent years wondering what happened to the girl who’d held his heart. He’d finally convinced himself that Noel disappeared because she didn’t feel the same way about him. Now here she is, all grown up and as beautiful as ever. Talk about terrible timing, though. Trying to open his new bookstore before the town’s anticipated Christmas celebration was enough to keep Connor in a frenzy. Throw in helping his parents care for his younger brother, and it’s all he can do to keep up with it all. Playing the what-if game with Noel is like playing with fire. So why can’t Connor get her out of his head?

Will the magic of a small town Christmas be enough to give Noel and Connor the second chance they are both praying for?

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This is the sixth (and final) title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books, so reading them in order is encouraged. Come to Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.

Marrying Bonnie (Brides of Clearwater Book 4) Mar 5, 2020

by Melanie D. Snitker

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He’s falling in love with the wrong person…his son’s nanny.

Bonnie Tabor grew up in a wealthy family. For her, that meant emotional neglect and a healthy dose of pretense. Walking away from her inheritance was the best decision she ever made because she discovered her dream job working as a nanny. Too bad she had to fall in love with her handsome employer, a single dad who may be rich but is kind, caring, and loves his young son unconditionally. Should she quit before things get too complicated?

Jace Echolls keeps his business and personal lives separate. That makes ignoring his growing feelings for Bonnie easier. But when he takes over his grandfather’s farm, everything changes. Now that he’s free to spend more time with her and his son, Jace wants them to be a real family. How can he convince Bonnie to give him a chance after he’s kept her at arm’s length for so long?

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This is the fourth title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books, so reading them in order is encouraged. Come to Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.

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This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Finding Peace (Love's Compass Book 1) Jan 3, 2015

by Melanie D. Snitker

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Tuck is determined to keep Laurie safe, even if it means risking his own heart in the process.

Police Officer Tuck Chandler works hard to protect the citizens of Kitner, Texas. He’s also good at holding women at arm’s length. Jilted by his fiancée for his dedication to his job, he’s not about to open himself up to hurt like that again.

Laurie Blake is a struggling photographer. After growing up in a wealthy family, she’s determined to make it on her own, even if it means doing it the hard way.

When Tuck is assigned to a puzzling burglary involving Laurie’s fledgling photography business, he goes into it with his usual perseverance. He wants to help her – if she’ll let him. As the case unfolds and the mystery deepens, another question arises.

Will their pasts get in the way of a future together?

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Love's Compass: Six books, two families, one unforgettable series.

Finding Peace is book one in the complete Love's Compass series. While each story stands on its own, you'll receive updates about the lives of previous characters as the series progresses.

Finding Peace (Book 1):
Tuck is determined to keep Laurie safe, even if it means risking his own heart in the process.

Finding Hope (Book 2):
For years, Lance avoided telling Lexi how he felt. He's not about to waste another minute…

Finding Courage (Book 3):
With their marriage failing, it takes courage to ask for a second chance…and even more to extend one.

Finding Faith (Book 4):
The more time they spend together, the harder it is to imagine a future apart.

Finding Joy (Book 5):
When Chelsea starts working for a stubborn cowboy, what seems like a dead end might really be a new beginning.

Finding Grace (Book 6):
Beth was determined to remain single…until Tyler and his daughter remind her of the family she used to dream of.

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Someone to Trust (Life Unexpected Book 2) May 20, 2017

by Melanie D. Snitker

( 84 )

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She wants to give him her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They’re headed separate ways . . . until faith steps in.

Chess Summers never got to have a “real” family growing up. Thankfully, his makeshift family of former foster kids has given him the sense of belonging he’s always been missing. However, insecurities about his dark past may cost him the future he longs for, especially when it comes to Brooke, the spunky and beautiful woman he has found himself falling for. He’s determined to protect her, and convinced she deserves someone much better than him.

Brooke Pierce may have had a rough childhood, but she also had her trust in Christ, which sustained her through it all. When Chess crushes Brooke’s dreams of a future together, she must rely on faith once again to heal her heart and help her move on. But is walking away from each other the answer? Or does redemption lie in these two broken spirits facing the past together?

An inspirational Christian novel about the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the joy found in redemption.

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Life Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for.

Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone?

Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in.

Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?

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Starting Anew (Life Unexpected Book 3) Jul 18, 2019

by Melanie D. Snitker

( 36 )

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He’s afraid to trust. She has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?

For most of his life, Nathan Kirkpatrick was lied to by everyone he cared about. Now, he’s determined to leave the past behind him, and focus on a new future with his only real family—his young daughter, Mia, and his long-lost brother, Chess. When he finds himself attracted to Mia’s pretty and kind caretaker, Lynn, he must do some heavy-duty soul searching. Can he trust her? Or will falling for her put his family at risk?

Lynn Crosby’s passion cost her everything. Her parents all but disowned her for pursuing her dream of a music career, and then the music industry she loved wanted her to compromise her values. All she wants is to hold on to her quiet life, with a new name, and an ordinary job as a day care worker. But the more time she spends with Nathan, the more she wants to share her true self with him. Can she trust him to understand and love both sides of her? Or will he walk away like everyone else?

An inspirational Christian novel about learning to trust, finding acceptance, and the healing power of truth spoken in love.

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Life Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for.

Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone?

Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in.

Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?

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Love's Compass Series Boxed Set: Books 1-3 (Love's Compass Boxed Sets Book 1) May 7, 2016

by Melanie D. Snitker

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This boxed set includes three full-length novels. Finding Peace, Finding Hope, and Finding Courage are the first three novels in the Love's Compass series.

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Finding Peace (Book One):
Tuck is determined to keep Laurie safe, even if it means risking his own heart in the process.

Police Officer Tuck Chandler works hard to protect the citizens of Kitner, Texas. He’s also good at holding women at arm’s length. Jilted by his fiancée for his dedication to his job, he’s not about to open himself up to hurt like that again.

Laurie Blake is a struggling photographer. After growing up in a wealthy family, she’s determined to make it on her own, even if it means doing it the hard way.

When Tuck is assigned to a puzzling burglary involving Laurie’s fledgling photography business, he goes into it with his usual perseverance. He wants to help her – if she’ll let him. As the case unfolds and the mystery deepens, another question arises.

Will their pasts get in the way of a future together?

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Finding Hope (Book 2):
For years, Lance avoided telling Lexi how he felt. He's not about to waste another minute…

As a nurse, Lexi Chandler has dedicated her life to helping others, until ovarian cancer rocks her to the core. Accepting assistance herself is much easier said than done. Especially when it means letting Lance, her childhood friend, see her at her worst.

Lance Davenport has loved Lexi since they were kids. Between their age difference and bad timing, he's turned burying his feelings for her into an art. Now, watching Lexi's battle with cancer has made him realize just how much time he's lost.

Against her better judgement, Lexi has no choice but to lean on Lance as she navigates her way down a path she never dreamed she’d have to travel.

Finding Hope is an inspirational romance with a happy ending.

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Finding Courage (Book Three):
With their marriage failing, it takes courage to ask for a second chance…and even more to extend one.

For Duke and Avalon McNeil, it was love at first sight. Married within months of meeting, their feet hardly touched the ground until the reality of their haste hit home with startling clarity.

Duke's heart shattered when Avalon vanished for nearly three weeks, fleeing their arguments and misunderstandings. Now she's back. He's happy she's home and safe, but he isn't ready to risk everything again when their bond was so easily broken.

Avalon's relieved to be home. She's desperate to make peace between them, but returns with a secret. She can't reveal anything to Duke until she proves to him she came back to restore their relationship.

As outside pressure continues to threaten Duke and Avalon's fragile foundation, they must find the strength to prove to each other their marriage is worth fighting for.

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Safe In His Arms (Life Unexpected Book 1) May 21, 2016

by Melanie D. Snitker

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She's determined to escape her past. He's looking to build a future . . . with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone?

Anna Henderson is guilty of one thing: trusting the wrong man. Now she’s running for her life from an ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to find her. The little town of Quintin, Texas seems like the perfect place to lay low, and its quaint little diner may just give her the new start she’s looking for. The more she gets to know the diner’s handsome owner, the more of a connection she feels with him. But she can’t put her heart—or his safety—at risk.

Joel Ash knows all about second chances. After all, he pulled himself out of his rough past and became a successful restaurant owner. So, when a nervous woman walks into his diner looking for a job, he can’t say no—even though he’s convinced she’s hiding something. He soon finds himself falling for the beautiful stranger, and he thinks he may have a real chance at winning her heart. But when Anna’s past catches up with her, both their lives are thrown into turmoil. His only thought is to protect Anna, and their possible future together, at any cost.

An inspirational Christian novel about faith, new beginnings, and overcoming fear with love.

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Life Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for.

Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone?

Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in.

Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?

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This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Charmed by the Cowboy May 2, 2019

by Melanie D. Snitker

( 52 )

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She's a landscaper on a deadline. He's a cowboy assigned to help. Will their growing attraction get in the way, or blossom into true love?

Alyssa Reid has never shied away from a challenge, but she may be in over her head this time. The single mom is juggling two landscaping projects with strict deadlines. Having her young son and an ornery runaway goat underfoot certainly isn’t helping. A handsome cowboy is assigned to help her, and she finds herself losing focus in a whole new way.

Dare Jackson knows what it’s like to be raised by a single mom. When the Sage Valley ranch hand meets Alyssa and her son Noah, he’s immediately drawn to them. The more he gets to know them, the more he wants to be there for them both. But with every attempt he makes, he can feel Alyssa pulling farther away. He needs to change his game plan, and fast, because he's already having trouble imagining life without her.

Alyssa is afraid to trust her heart—and her son's—to the kind cowboy. Dare doesn’t know how to convince her he’s worth the risk. Can they meet in the middle? Or, like Hopscotch the goat, will true love escape their grasp?

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Charmed by the Daring Cowboy is the fourth book in a heartwarming group series that’ll keep you laughing and swooning from one clean romance to the next. You’ll have fun watching the meddlesome owners of Sage Valley Ranch as they work their matchmaking magic on the unsuspecting cowboys. Be ready to fall in love with Sage Valley Ranch, where country life is sweet, and romance is even sweeter!

Sage Valley Ranch Romance Series:
1. Romancing the Cowboy
2. Adored by the Cowboy
3. Cherished by the Cowboy
4. Charmed by the Cowboy
5. Inspired by the Cowboy

A standalone romance! Read the series in any order! Previously titled "Charmed by the Daring Cowboy."

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