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Melissa A. Hanson

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Melissa A. Hanson lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons. Growing up in Southern California, inspiration for the city of “Riverview” is based on her hometown, Redlands.

Melissa's journey to writing began with a passion in reading that started in sixth grade. In high school she started writing, but writing took a back seat when she decided to pursue a career in architecture. Almost twenty years later, her first novel was written.

“A Healing Heart” was her first completed novel, and is book 1 of the Riverview Series.
It is Bailey and Collin's story.

“A Healing Spirit", is book 2 of the Riverview Series.
It is Mia and Dylan's story.

"A Healing Touch" book 3 of the Riverview Series.
It is Natasha and Troy's story

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	A Healing Spirit (Riverview Series #2) 3.87 avg rating — 136 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
	A Healing Heart (Riverview Series #1) 3.90 avg rating — 126 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	A Healing Touch (Riverview Series #3) 4.40 avg rating — 35 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
	[A Healing Heart: Volume 1 (Riverview Series)] [Author: Hanson, Melissa A.] [July, 2015] it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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A Healing Spirit gets Honorable Mention

I just received notification that "A Healing Spirit" has received an honorable mention from Writers Digest e-book self published awards in the middle grade/young adult category!

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“Maybe the potential for agony and loss is what makes love itself that much stronger, knowing that it all can be gone in an instant, so you live life like there may not be a tomorrow.”
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“I really believe that things happen for reasons. While we're going through it, we don't know why, but somewhere down the road we'll understand. Each experience in life teaches us something; it helps us grow and be a better person.”
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“My stomach quivered as I watched him walk to the side of the bed. His dark charcoal gray sweater emphasized his broad shoulders; a white t-shirt was slightly visible at the V-neck.”
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“You have completely invaded my soul and consumed my heart.”
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“We had found each other on a dark day, but together we would turn that day into something bright and good.”
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