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Melanie D. Snitker

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Melanie D. Snitker is a USA Today bestselling author who writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense. She and her husband live in Texas with their two children. They share their home with three dogs and a variety of small animals. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys photography, reading, training her dog, playing computer games, and hanging out with family and friends.

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Average rating: 4.43 · 18,632 ratings · 2,158 reviews · 46 distinct works • Similar authors

	Calming the Storm (Healing Hearts, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 2,281 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Peace (Love's Compass #1) 4.18 avg rating — 1,931 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Safe In His Arms (Life Unexpected #1) 4.33 avg rating — 1,628 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Marrying Mandy (Brides of Clearwater #1) 4.30 avg rating — 1,523 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out of the Ashes (Danger in Destiny #1) 4.60 avg rating — 1,081 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Frozen in Jeopardy (Danger in Destiny #2) 4.65 avg rating — 1,028 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Joy (Love's Compass #5) 4.49 avg rating — 798 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Caught in the Crosshairs (Danger in Destiny #4) 4.68 avg rating — 758 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Hope (Love's Compass #2) 4.39 avg rating — 603 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Courage (Love's Compass #3) 4.31 avg rating — 563 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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NEW Release - Frozen in Jeopardy

Her routine night turns terrifying.

As the storm of the century howls through Destiny, Texas, Dr. Paige Wade remains at her clinic to care for any animals that might need assistance. Her quiet night is disrupted when a man dumps an injured dog on the doorstep just hours before Paige is attacked in the parking lot.

He's uncovering deadly connections.

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Series by Melanie D. Snitker

Love's Compass (6 books)
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Danger in Destiny (9 books)
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Brides of Clearwater (6 books)
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4.40 avg rating — 2,596 ratings

Healing Hearts (2 books)
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Life Unexpected (3 books)
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Blue Moon Cowboy (Hearts of the West Book 2)

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“She walked down to Daisy Belle’s for dinner once a week and that was a treat. There was something about the vegetable beef soup that she loved.”
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“Forgiveness and second chances are gifts and they only come around so often. Sometimes we are lucky enough to receive such a gift. And sometimes, it’s up to us to choose whether or not to give it.”
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“Walking the two buildings between Daisy Belle’s Diner and the apartment above her photography studio, she was glad she chose a small bowl of vegetable beef soup for dinner. It would help keep her warm until she got home.”
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“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things.” Matthew 6:34”
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“Sometimes, going forward, everything looks like a mess. But then we get through it, look back, and realize He knew exactly what He was doing.” “Which”
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“Maybe it was time to place her hopes in God and let Him take care of her future for a change.”
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“Laurie moved the phone from one ear to the other as shuffles on the other end indicated her mother was passing the phone off. She closed her eyes tightly, willing herself to dig up some extra patience. Her father, Derek, told her all about how important it was to have a car that was reliable. She finally broke into the conversation. “Hey, Dad? I’m sorry, but it’s been a crazy day and I’m exhausted. I’m afraid I’m not great company tonight.”
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This is a group of Christians or people who are willing to review books from authors or writers from many different genres of Christian literature (MA This is a group of Christians or people who are willing to review books from authors or writers from many different genres of Christian literature (MAINLY, NEW AUTHORS AND STRUGGLING AUTHORS WHO NEED EXPOSURE ) If you are willing to review a book for a struggling or up and coming author please join the group. “AUTHORS” post your work on the book shelf, (Please don’t post any books, unless you are the author of that book) and want a review done of your work “AND” you are willing to send the willing reviewer a free copy of your book to be reviewed. After you post your book, leave a comment in the discussion board with info about yourself, so that the willing reviewer who has interest in reviewing your book can contact you, letting you know that they are interested and willing to review your book……. "WILLING" reviewers, please place your review here on Goodreads . “AUTHORS” Don’t worry if you get more than one person willing to review your work; that's a plus! The more exposure you get the better for your book, especially if you get good reviews. This will be up to you “the author” about how many reviewers you decide to send your book to. This is good for reviewers too; they can get overloaded with books and the work becomes tedious, so this way even a reviewer can limit how many books they are willing to review. I encourage authors and reviewers to join this group, because there are authors who also review. “AUTHORS” UNFORTUNATELY, even though you place your book on the bookshelf and post info about your book in the discussion board, does not guarantee you will get someone to review your work; all you can do is display your works here, and ask if anyone is willing to review your book. Every so often, I will send out a message to all the members, informing them of authors who are interested in a book review, so potential reviewers can look on the bookshelf and in the discussion board, to see if there are any books that they are willing to review. Let’s have fun! Thank You and God Bless. ...more