Melissa Kean

Biography

Melissa Kean lives in her home state of Florida with her husband and three children. She is currently a stay-at-home mother who, in her free time, nurses her wild passion for writing. Her ultimate dream is that her characters will become as beloved to her readers as they are to her.

Smashwords Interview

When did you first start writing?
My first memories of writing go back to when I was very young and sitting at my father's typewriter, clunking away at the keys, creating poetry. Later, when I was twelve, one of my poems was selected to be published in a book. I recall being so proud of myself! I wrote my first short story at the age of seventeen, which later won second place in a contest at my high school. It was not until 2012, however, when I was twenty-seven, that I sat down to write my first full-length novel, Discovering You!
What motivated you to become an indie author?
One thing: I have something to say, and I am not going to wait for someone else to tell me when and how to say it. Being an indie author has helped add volume to my voice, sending it across great distances and into the homes of people who would have otherwise never heard me.
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Where to find Melissa Kean online

Books

Stay with Me
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 168,070. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » Victorian
(5.00 from 1 review)
When Jasper Duvane and Emily Mathers meet, it is misery that unites them. Emily is a mother on the run, desperate to find a safe haven. Jasper is driven by his need to help her, despite the secret mystery that binds him. Soon they are locked together inside Valenstone Mansion. And as they face the demons that haunt them, a timeless love is unearthed—one that is simply too precious to ever let die.
Where I Belong
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 87,160. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
No two people handle tragedy the same way. For Cordelia, a brush with death gave her a lasting fear of the sea, yet a heart full of hope. But for Andrew, grief’s wounds run too deep; he inwardly shuts down. When Cordelia and Andrew are thrust together by a fateful storm, they learn how to face their fears through truth, courage, and forgiveness—but mostly through the curative power of love.
Discovering You
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 169,030. Language: English. Published: November 10, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(4.74 from 23 reviews)
When Lucy Howard goes to Daleford Manor to work for the mysterious and secretive Nicholas Davenport, an instant attraction flares to life between them. But when his past merges with his present, danger threatens to tear them apart. Desperate to keep her with him, Nicholas makes a decision that will change both their lives—and ultimately make the love they've discovered burn brighter than ever.

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