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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: 4.41 · 16,674 ratings · 1,970 reviews · 45 distinct works • Similar authors

	Calming the Storm (Healing Hearts, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 2,258 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 — 1,905 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) 4.32 avg rating — 1,537 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) 4.29 avg rating — 1,474 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) 4.67 avg rating — 886 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) 4.61 avg rating — 891 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 — 787 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
	Finding Hope (Love's Compass #2) 4.39 avg rating — 593 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
	Caught in the Crosshairs (Danger in Destiny #4) 4.68 avg rating — 541 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 Courage (Love's Compass #3) 4.31 avg rating — 551 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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4.24 avg rating — 6,308 ratings

Danger in Destiny (9 books)
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Brides of Clearwater (6 books)
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4.40 avg rating — 2,453 ratings

Healing Hearts (2 books)
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4.14 avg rating — 2,399 ratings

Life Unexpected (3 books)
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4.37 avg rating — 2,140 ratings

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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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