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Melanie Schertz

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in Bloomington/Normal, IL, The United States

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Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction

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June 2014

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I am a retired crime lab/crime scene technician, having worked for a local police department for 15 years. Since then, I have become disabled. Forgot to get the extended warranty on the body. In my spare time, I make jewelry, am a photographer, and a full time mom and grandma.
My daughter by birth is Catie, and she is the dearest part of my life. Through her, I have 2 daughters by heart, Heather and Kristina. Through Heather and her awesome man, Stan, I have 4 amazing grandchildren, Purgi, Penne, Myles, and Persephene.
Besides my human family, I have a canine son, who is my service dog, Darcy. I also have 4 feline daughters (Salem, Lizzy, Dagonet, and Freya ). I now have 5 grandpuppies, 2 grandkitties.
Two days after I received my first ever ...more

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I am sorry for being out of contact for more than a year. Crisis at my home and with my health have overwhelmed me, and I am now back to writing. My newest book is The Wickham Murders, which is live on Amazon. My next book I am working on and will begin to post soon. The Wickham Murders isn’t posted on any any sites except Amazon. The audiobook is being worked on, with the amazing Benjamin Fife na

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	Georgiana's Savior, A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz (Goodreads Author), Kay Tanner (editor), A Lady 3.67 avg rating — 456 ratings — 2 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
	The Rushing Waters of Pemberley by Melanie Schertz (Goodreads Author), A Lady, Kay Tanner (Editor) 3.82 avg rating — 378 ratings — 2 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
	Mrs Collins, Against Her Wishes 3.94 avg rating — 355 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Their Cottage Near Ramsgate, A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz (Goodreads Author), A Lady, Kay Tanner (Editor) 3.91 avg rating — 338 ratings — 2 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 Simple Floral Bonnet by Melanie Schertz (Goodreads Author), A Lady, Kay Tanner (Editor) 3.91 avg rating — 323 ratings — 2 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
	The Mystery Bennet by Melanie Schertz (Goodreads Author), A Lady, Kay Tanner (Editor) 3.73 avg rating — 329 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
	The Netherfield Murder by Melanie Schertz (Goodreads Author), A Lady, Kay Tanner (Editor) 3.73 avg rating — 323 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
	Pemberley Quaking 3.87 avg rating — 296 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
	If Only In His Dreams 3.78 avg rating — 299 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	A Royal Bennet 3.73 avg rating — 296 ratings — published 2014 — 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

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Walking Thru: A Couple's Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail

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Trespassing Across America: One Man's Epic, Never-Done-Before (and Sort of Illegal) Hike Across the Heartland

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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

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“I will kill him.” Darcy spat as he stood and began to walk towards the door.”
― Melanie Schertz, Saving Elizabeth Bennet

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“DO NOT EVER REFER TO ELIZABETH BENNET IN SUCH A MANNER AGAIN!” Darcy roared. “If you do, so help me, it will be the last I will tolerate you as my family. I will cut all ties with you.”
― Melanie Schertz, Saving Elizabeth Bennet

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“The sound of a hard smack was heard as Elizabeth’s hand punched Collins’ face, causing the despicable man to be silent, blood dripping from his broken nose. “DO NOT EVER CALL ME COUSIN AGAIN!”
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