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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: 4.42 · 18,106 ratings · 2,103 reviews · 46 distinct works • Similar authors

	Calming the Storm (Healing Hearts, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 2,277 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 — 1,922 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 — 1,608 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 — 1,514 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
	Frozen in Jeopardy (Danger in Destiny #2) 4.65 avg rating — 986 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
	Out of the Ashes (Danger in Destiny #1) 4.59 avg rating — 994 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 — 795 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 — 695 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 — 599 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 — 562 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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Healing Hearts (2 books)
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Life Unexpected (3 books)
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Short-Straw Bride (Archer Brothers, #1)

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Melanie Snitker liked Sheila's review of Mac (Durham Private Security Book 1): "Our characters - Sedona (lead singer), band members-Chloe, Joel, Nick, and Lou, as well as Mac from Durham Security along with his siblings Cole, Asher, Livi, Gavin and parents Greg and Ruth, all come together to help find a stalker who has Sedona in" Read more of this review »
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Melanie Snitker liked Becky Smith's review of Mac (Durham Private Security Book 1): "Had to Keep Turning the Page! This is a book that I hated too put down, and had to keep turning the pages! It was suspenseful, sometimes intense, and kept me guessing until close to the end. Great storyline, and great characters. " Read more of this review »
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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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“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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