Melanie D Snitker

A joint assignment For Police Officer Jenny Durant, protecting a witness who is testifying in a high-profile case should be straight-forward. Or it would be if she weren't assigned to work the case with FBI Agent Blake Patterson. The guy has a gift for pushing her buttons and can be as frustrating as he is handsome. A bomb is just the beginningWhen a bomb goes off at the courthouse, the intended target is unclear. Until evidence points them in the right direction, Blake and Jenny must assume that their witness may still be in danger. The danger escalatesThe closer they get to answers, the more chaotic the situation becomes. With so much on the line, Blake and Jenny quickly realize that they not only work well as a team, but they'll also have to rely on each other to stay alive and catch a killer before it's too late.

A deadly encounter. For single mom Erica Keyes, a normal day swiftly changes to one of terror when someone intentionally runs her off the road, endangering her and her son's life. Already unsettled by the encounter, strange things begin happening at the B&B she owns, leaving her watchful and on edge. Unable to find a connection between the events, Erica is grateful for a handsome guest who insists on helping. In the right place at the right time. In Destiny to scout a new location for his private security employer, Cole Shepherd rents a room at the Tranquil Bed & Breakfast. When he realizes someone is harassing the lovely owner and her son, he'll do whatever it takes to keep Erica and Peter safe. The missing piece. As the danger escalates and the suspects grow increasingly desperate, it's clear that Cole and Erica are missing a key piece of information. Can they stay one step ahead long enough to figure out who is behind it all and thwart their evil plans? * Danger in Destiny is a Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle? Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is terrorizing Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to medical examiner Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes the next victim? Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsWhen Cole Shepherd checks into a B&B, he never expected to become entangled in a mystery when the owner and her son are in danger. While offering his protection, he works to determine why single mom Erica Keyes is being targeted. Can he reveal the identity of whoever is threatening their lives before it's too late? Book 5: Running from the PastPeyton Kennedy is forced to flee with her infant niece. Unsure who she can trust, she goes to Destiny, Texas where her ex-husband, Doctor Jay Baird, lives. Regardless of how things ended between them, she knows he's the one person who might be able to protect them and help her find some answers.

He's determined to catch a serial killer. Detective John Paris investigates a murder, troubled by the possibility it was committed by a serial killer. The case takes a frightening turn when the murderer intentionally draws the beautiful medical examiner, Genevieve "Eve" Marks, right into the middle of it all. She refuses to hide. A routine callout to a crime scene leads Eve to work side-by-side with the detective she's long admired. Resolved to uncovering the connection between the crimes and bringing the truth to light, she refuses to step away, even when danger comes to her door. As she and John work together to unravel a mystery buried in the past, a bond forms between them that gives her hope for the future. A killer grows desperate. John will protect Eve with his life, but time is running out. Is the serial killer a copycat, or is this murder related to a decade-old case that was never solved? * Danger in Destiny is a Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle? Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is terrorizing Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to medical examiner Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes the next victim? Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsAs a single mom, Erica Keyes will do everything in her power to care for her son. When someone tries to kidnap him, she realizes just how little control she has. Cole Massy was hired to protect them. Can he figure out who's responsible and how to stop them before it's too late?

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. A call from the local animal hospital where his friend works sends Police Officer Gabe Harrison hastening to respond. The crime seems random until someone starts stalking Paige. When Gabe and his K-9 partner, Loki, discover the man who dropped off the injured dog is now a murder victim, Gabe uncovers a link between the deceased and whoever is threatening Paige. They are running out of time. For years, Paige has ignored her feelings for Gabe. Working closely with him means gambling with her heart. As another winter storm approaches and the murderer becomes desperate, will the risks they take not only save her life, but give them hope for a future together? * Danger in Destiny is a Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle? Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is loose in Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to the county's chief medical examiner, Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes his next victim? Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsAs a single mom, Erica Keyes will do everything in her power to care for her son. When someone tries to kidnap him, she realizes just how little control she has. Cole Massy was hired to protect them. Can he figure out who's responsible and how to stop them before it's too late?

He thought it was just a structure fire. As a firefighter, Bryce Keyes is no stranger when it comes to running into a burning building. What he didn't expect was coming face-to-face with the woman he loved years ago. Getting her out safely is one thing, but when it looks like she was the arsonist's target, Bryce realizes he can't just let her walk away again. Especially not while her life is in danger. She's desperate to escape. For Megan Bristow, returning to Destiny, Texas was about saying a final goodbye to a dysfunctional family and the memories she's tried hard to bury. She planned to go in, help her mother tie up loose ends, and get out again. When someone makes an attempt on her life, Megan realizes those loose ends are only the beginning of a tangled web, and she's been drawn right into the center of it. They'll have to put the past behind them. Only by working together will they be able to figure out who's hunting her and why - before it's too late. * Danger in Destiny is a new Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison and his K-9 partner, Loki, are in a race against time. Loki has been shot, and the attacker is in Gabe's custody. Veterinarian Dr. Paige Wade does everything she can to save the dog, but when a vengeful gang comes to reclaim their member, will Gabe and Paige be able to hold them off until help arrives?

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? * Welcome to the small town of Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love. 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. Marrying Mandy - Book 1A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both of their prayers. Marrying Raven - Book 2Raven hates football. Too bad she doesn't feel the same way about her football-playing ex-fianc e. Marrying Chrissy - Book 3Does Chrissy dare hope that a fake relationship could lead to real love? Marrying Bonnie - Book 4He's falling in love with the wrong person...his son's nanny. Marrying Emma - Book 5She's afraid to plan for the future...he's determined to show her love is worth the risk. Marrying Noel - Book 6Will the magic of a small town Christmas be enough to give Noel and Connor a second chance at love?

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.

What's worse than running into your ex-husband? Becoming snowbound with him and an avalanche of memories you can't escape. When Cora Wells married her high school sweetheart at nineteen, she thought it was the beginning of a perfect life together. Their divorce two years later shattered her heart. She thought she'd never see him again, until she agrees to go on a crazy trip to honor a loved one and comes face to face with none other than her ex-husband, Grey. Grey Jackson never could decide which was his biggest mistake-marrying Cora or divorcing her. He thought he'd moved past it all, but unexpectedly seeing Cora brings every emotion back to the surface. He can tell she's keeping something from him, yet how can he expect her to open up to him after he shut himself off from her years ago? When a crazy winter storm leaves them all snowbound, everything seems to go wrong, and Cora and Grey have no choice but to work together. As tempers flare and old wounds are re-opened, they must face the truth of what happened between them. Will it give them a second chance to rediscover their first love? ***** Second Chance with You is a series written by a group of sweet, clean romance authors connected by the idea that past loves, broken apart for a myriad of reasons, can be brought back together-some by chance, some by circumstance, some by choice. I Still Do is part of the Second Chance with You series. All books in this series are standalone and can be read in any order.

It'll take a Christmas miracle to turn a grudging friendship into true love. Baxter Reid returns to his hometown of Romance, eager to see his childhood crush. Unfortunately, Savannah hasn't forgotten all the ways he used to tease her back then. He's got his work cut out for him if he's going to get a second chance. When Savannah Miller learns her former arch enemy is back in town, she dreads running into him. Baxter is at the center of some of her most embarrassing childhood memories. She's more than happy to avoid Baxter until he apologizes and suggests a truce. Now what is she supposed to do? Only time will tell whether the spirit of Christmas in Romance is enough to transform a grudging relationship into true love. Enjoy all the books in the Christmas in Romance series Sleigh Bells Ring in Romance by Shanna Hatfield - A determined widow and a persistent rancher need a nudge toward love. A Merry Miracle in Romance by Melanie D. Snitker - It'll take a Christmas miracle to turn a grudging friendship into true love. Holding Onto Love in Romance by Liwen Y. Ho - A small town inn owner and a big time pop star need a reason to keep holding onto love. A Reel Christmas in Romance by J. J. DiBenedetto - Unwittingly engaged in the plot of a classic Hollywood romance, can two email pen-pals find their way to a happy ending? A Christmas Carol in Romance by Franky A. Brown - A bitter-on-love radio DJ and his girlfriend of romance past need a second chance. Santa's Visit in Romance by Jessica L. Elliott - Santa's got his work cut out for him to help a reluctant couple find love during the holidays.

Does Chrissy dare hope that a fake relationship could lead to real 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. * Welcome to the small town of Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love. 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. Marrying Mandy - Book 1A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both of their prayers. Marrying Raven - Book 2Raven hates football. Too bad she doesn't feel the same way about her football-playing ex-fianc e. Marrying Chrissy - Book 3Does Chrissy dare hope that a fake relationship could lead to real love? Marrying Bonnie - Book 4He's falling in love with the wrong person...his son's nanny. Marrying Emma - Book 5She's afraid to plan for the future...he's determined to show her love is worth the risk. Marrying Noel - Book 6Will the magic of a small town Christmas be enough to give Noel and Connor a second chance at love?

Raven hates football. Too bad she doesn't feel the same way about her football-playing ex-fianc .As if Raven's fianc 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? * Welcome to the small town of Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love. 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. Marrying Mandy - Book 1A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both of their prayers. Marrying Raven - Book 2Raven hates football. Too bad she doesn't feel the same way about her football-playing ex-fianc e. Marrying Chrissy - Book 3Does Chrissy dare hope that a fake relationship could lead to real love? Marrying Bonnie - Book 4He's falling in love with the wrong person...his son's nanny. Marrying Emma - Book 5She's afraid to plan for the future...he's determined to show her love is worth the risk. Marrying Noel - Book 6Will the magic of a small town Christmas be enough to give Noel and Connor a second chance at love?

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 is 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.A marriage of convenience sounds like the perfect solution until love enters the equation and complicates everything. * Welcome to the small town of Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love. 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. Marrying Mandy - Book 1A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both of their prayers. Marrying Raven - Book 2Raven hates football. Too bad she doesn't feel the same way about her football-playing ex-fianc e. Marrying Chrissy - Book 3Does Chrissy dare hope that a fake relationship could lead to real love? Marrying Bonnie - Book 4He's falling in love with the wrong person...his son's nanny. Marrying Emma - Book 5She's afraid to plan for the future...he's determined to show her love is worth the risk. Marrying Noel - Book 6Will the magic of a small town Christmas be enough to give Noel and Connor a second chance at love?

Beth was determined to remain single...until Tyler and his daughter remind her of the family she used to dream of.Single dad Tyler Martin can't be more grateful to the woman who finds his missing daughter. Even though he feels a spark between them, falling in love is a risk he shouldn't take. Too bad chance encounters and his stubborn heart keep trying to convince him otherwise.After escaping a nightmarish relationship, Beth Davenport is content with her safe and blessedly normal life. Yet something about Tyler and his adorable daughter makes her wish for more. With the walls around her heart finally starting to crumble, she's afraid of a future she can't predict.Can they let go of their fear and trust God to lead them to the love they desperately need? * Love's Compass: Six books, two families, one unforgettable series.Finding Grace is book six 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 dre

* Finding Forever In Romance is an unabridged novella from the Fall Into Romance Boxed Set * From the time he was a child, Brent Todd has helped lost pets find healing and homes. Now, he runs Romance's Finding Forever Animal Rescue. Amid the dogs, cats, donkeys, goats, and exotic animals in his care, he convinces himself he has everything he needs. Then a beautiful woman and her son volunteer to help at the shelter. Brent soon realizes he needs more than the rescue animals to fill the empty spaces in his heart and home. Dedicated to raising her son, Nicole Crawford views romance as a lovely idea. But between being a single mom and the pain of her past, she refuses to dwell on something so out of reach. To teach her son about helping others, they volunteer at Finding Forever on a temporary basis. But the more time she spends with Brent, the more she realizes it'll be impossible to walk away from him and the shelter with her heart intact. Together, maybe Brent and Nicole will discover a forever family of their own.