Melyssa Winchester

Biography

Melyssa Winchester is a mother of four from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When she’s not knee deep in adolescent awesomeness, she’s falling in love, one book boyfriend and girlfriend at a time. She is a lover of all things romance and will forever believe in a real and true happily ever after.

When she’s not off being a mom or writing you can find her doing one of two things. Reading or buried under the covers watching Supernatural, Sons Of Anarchy or Veronica Mars.

Melyssa is currently working on Through The Storm (Count On Me #7), along with Tempered Grace (Love United Series #6) and the standalone title Remembering Sunday.

You can find her on the web, either at her personal site, Facebook (which she just might have an obsession with) or Twitter (@WinchesterBooks) where she talks incessantly about her kids, her writing and all things book boyfriend related.

Smashwords Interview

What motivated you to become an indie author?
For as long as I can remember, I have always been writing. It started as a young child and by the time I was 15 I was writing fan fiction as a way to get the ideas out of my head and on paper. Almost twenty years and a whole lot of stories and fan fiction later, I decided it was time to share my love of writing with the world.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy that I get from writing is seeing the world that until that time has been only in my head, come to life. Seeing these characters walking, talking and experiencing the ups and downs of life is a powerful thing. it brings me great joy to see that come to fruition.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Melyssa Winchester online

Series

Count On Me
Count On Me
Price: $2.99 USD.
Hear Me Now
Price: $2.99 USD.
Take Me With You
Price: $2.99 USD.
All My Heart
Price: $3.99 USD.
Here & Now
Price: $3.99 USD.
Unbroken
Price: $3.99 USD.
Black & Blue
A series set in the world of independent professional wrestling where superstars from CPW and HFWA climb their way to the top of the wrestling business, falling in love in the process.
Shades of Blue
Price: $3.99 USD.
Into the Blue
Price: $2.99 USD.
Heroine
Price: $3.99 USD.
Shoot
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Graysons
Standalone Series titles featuring Sunday Grayson & Luke Grayson #1: Remembering Sunday #2 Ready When You Are
Remembering Sunday
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Take My Hand
Series: Count On Me. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 81,580. Language: American English. Published: July 26, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
Their love story began in Count on Me As they grew, so did their love in All My Heart They went back to the start in What Lies Beneath It’s time for their final ride in Take My Hand.
Coming Undone
Series: Count On Me. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 85,900. Language: English. Published: March 2, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Every hero has a villain. It’s been that way since the beginning of time. If you’re looking for a present-day example, look no further than Batman. He had a slew of them, but my personal favorite was Harvey Dent. When you think about it, with the way my life has been, I could easily be considered his far more evil brother. The only real difference between us, I have more faces than two.
Shoot
Series: Black & Blue. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 96,350. Language: Canadian English. Published: June 17, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Sports, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
I’m tired. Tired of being Gavin “The Manwhore” Fortune. After ten years, one too many burned relationships, and a black mark that no matter how much I do, I can’t wash off, I’m ready to be me. No Fortune. Just Gavin. And Dawson, the newest devil in my world, she can get me there. I just need to find a way to make her like me first.
Fall
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 82,220. Language: English. Published: April 15, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
20 Years 2 Former Best Friends 1 Unforgettable Second Chance Love Story
Heroine
Series: Black & Blue. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 127,600. Language: Canadian English. Published: September 19, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Sports
Every story, whether real or imagined, needs a hero. But what happens when the hero isn’t strong enough to fight? He tags in a partner. A Heroine.
Into the Blue
Series: Black & Blue, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 86,550. Language: American English. Published: May 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Sports, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Two sisters, separated by a lie spanning twenty-five years, are finally brought together again. Embarking on the most incredible love story with two unlikely wrestlers looking for more than what life on the road provides them, in the process.
Shades of Blue
Series: Black & Blue, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 119,300. Language: American English. Published: May 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Sports
Two sisters, separated by a lie spanning twenty-five years, are finally brought together again, embarking on the most incredible love story with two unlikely wrestlers looking for more than what life on the road provides them, in the process.
What Lies Beneath
Series: Count On Me. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 53,070. Language: English. Published: April 19, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
“Look forward.” They say. “Focus on what comes next. Not on what came before.” I want to do that. I just can’t. Not until I find that book, hand it over, and make Isabelle see that even when things were at their bleakest, she was there. Make her understand that she’s always been with me. Right from the very start. Every happy ending has a beginning... This is ours.
Remembering Sunday
Series: The Graysons. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 125,790. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Daughter. Sister. Best Friend. Quiet girl with a heart of gold. My name is Reagan Carter, and this—what you see above—is my life. At least it was until Cole showed up, making me question everything I’ve ever known. Blowing life as I know it wide open. Reagan Carter is dead. And now it’s up to me to remember Sunday.
The Space In Between
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 121,090. Language: American English. Published: July 26, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
For as long as I can remember, the only wish I've ever had is for a father. So when my mom starts seeing this new mystery man, there's a part of me that believes my dream is finally going to come true. At least until I learn the truth. My mom's mystery man isn't such a mystery after all. He's my boyfriend Christian's father. And life as I know it, will never be the same again.
Absence Of Light: Ryan's Story
Series: Before The Light, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 45,300. Language: Canadian English. Published: December 25, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Everyone has a story, a life lived before a person or event comes along, leaving their mark on it and changing it forever. This is his story. The story of Ryan before Serenity. And the story that years later that threatens to leave him living in a world without the one thing he desperately needs. The light.
My Heaven (Holding On To Heaven)
Series: Love United. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 75,800. Language: Canadian English. Published: December 4, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
**Original Plotted Ending to Holding On To Heaven** Serenity Richards has always believed she knew the ending to her story, but what she’s about to soon learn is that sometimes, picture perfect is only an illusion. With every ending comes a new beginning. One that may be even better than the one previously written.
Unbroken
Series: Count On Me, Book 6. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 123,700. Language: Canadian English. Published: November 20, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
For two years, Ryder Kane has been determined to be what the rest of the world needs him to be and not himself. It's kept him running, swallowing his true self down until he doesn't even recognize himself anymore. Until one chance meeting in a conference room changes everything, making him question everything he's ever believed. Isaac Crawford, the untouched, is creating the unbroken.
Here & Now
Series: Count On Me, Book 5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 106,940. Language: American English. Published: October 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
Dillon Murphy has everything he could ever want. A promising football career with the girl of his dreams by his side. Life couldn't get any more perfect if he tried. Until the unthinkable happens and he's forced to make choices that could cost him everything. He's in the fight of his life and if you know anything about Dillon Murphy, you know he doesn't plan to lose.
All My Heart
Series: Count On Me, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 96,620. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
She thinks I’m the strong one. That I’m not afraid of anything. She’s wrong. I’m afraid of a lot of things, but the absolute worst is losing her. Losing yet another person I love and being powerless to stop it. I can’t lose Belle. I just can’t. Even if losing her is exactly what I deserve. You thought our story was complete, but what you’re about to find out, is no story ever really ends.
Take Me With You
Series: Count On Me, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 95,160. Language: American English. Published: July 12, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
Numbers. They’re significant. In my life each one meaning more than the one before it. Seven years. Two thousand, five hundred and fifty five days. That’s how long it’s been since I learned I have Asperger’s Syndrome. Five years. One thousand, seven hundred and twenty days. How long I’ve been in therapy because of it. One chance meeting and my life has been altered forever.
Hear Me Now
Series: Count On Me, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 92,600. Language: American English. Published: June 13, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
There are people that believe because you may not appear the way they do that you’re somehow weaker or less worthy than they are. I’m living proof they’re wrong. From the day I was born I've always been seen as one thing—deaf. I’m more than just the girl that can’t hear and I've never been more determined to prove it now that I've been sent here. Wexfield High School.
Hold Onto Me (Michael's Story)
Series: Before The Light, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 57,240. Language: English. Published: May 11, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Christian » Romance
Before the events in the Love United Series, the angels had their own experiences and trials. This is Michael's. The beloved bond is as old as time, created by the Almighty himself. Up until now it has been nothing but fable, but as Michael is quickly learning, it is so much more than that. This is the moment where a ball of light and an archangel collide.
Count On Me
Series: Count On Me, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 90,100. Language: American English. Published: April 19, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
There are people that tell you high school is the best time of your life. They lied. High school is horrible when you're like me. They think that because I don't talk and I'm in my own little world, I'm stupid or deaf. Some think I'm retarded. Just because I've got these issues, doesn't mean it's all I am. There's a lot more to me, but no one takes the time to get to know it. Until Kayden.
A Light In The Dark
Series: Love United, Book 5. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 81,450. Language: American English. Published: April 14, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Graham Hudson has always been meant for one person. Serenity Richards. So what happens when his soulmate, the girl he spent the last seven years head over heels in love with, marries another? He does the one thing he’s been fighting all along. He embraces the darkness.
Stairway To Heaven
Series: Love United, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 99,190. Language: American English. Published: March 10, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
The unthinkable has been done and Lucifer’s reign has finally come to an end. The world is back to the way God imagined it to be and with that, true peace, above and below has been achieved. There’s only one problem. If everything is the way it’s meant to be, why do things still appear broken?
Wanted
Series: Love United, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 122,200. Language: American English. Published: February 14, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Serenity has disappeared and after months of being unable to determine just where she is, her true location is revealed, bringing not only the angels but Ryan and Graham together again in an effort to bring her back home where she belongs. Can they succeed or is Serenity truly lost to them all forever?
No Surrender
Series: Love United, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 99,050. Language: English. Published: January 6, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
I thought I'd been through the worst of it. That what happened in Green Haven was the end and my destiny reached. I couldn't have been more wrong. There is a part of me missing and until I find it and bring it back where it deserves to be I’m afraid I might never be right again. I will find Graham and bring him home or I will give up the very light that burns inside of me trying…
Holding On To Heaven
Series: Love United, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 88,940. Language: American English. Published: November 16, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Serenity has always known she was different. Being able to speak to the dead will have that effect on a person. All she's ever wanted was to be normal and now as she prepares herself for her sophomore year of college, she's getting her chance. Or so she believes. It's too bad her destiny has other plans.

Smashwords book reviews by Melyssa Winchester

  • Elven Jewel (book 1 in the Hunters of Reloria series) on May 02, 2014

    I should start off by saying Elven Jewel is the first book of Hunters of Reloria trilogy. It is not a standalone which I honestly didn't pay attention to when I started reading it. So now, I have to pick up the other books because WOW. It can't just end there for me. Here are my thoughts on this story. I haven't ready a fantasy book in ten years. Sad but true. I've read paranormal fantasy I suppose, but there was always more of a romantic undertone to it. Actual fantasy, where there is more focus put on the various creatures, battles and other events...it's been far too long. I am beyond glad that this was the book that got me back into it. I've always been impressed by Fantasy writers because there is so much detail needed in making these worlds come to life, as well as characters. My hat is off to Kasper as this was done brilliantly. The characters were strong, the locations described in such a powerful way it was as if at times I was right there in the heat of battle with them. Certain characters stood out more than others and Asher! Ah! I did not see that coming. Wow. I laughed as I read along, I cried (oh did I cry at one certain point) but most of all I was completely swept up in the story and each of the characters put forth within it. This is a brilliant read, for any fan of fantasy it is a must read, but it's really for all readers in general based on how well it is written. I enjoyed it immensely and I can't wait to get started on the next one! Thank you Kasper Beaumont for bringing me back into the world of Fantasy!
  • Short Fuse on Sep. 20, 2017

    I enjoyed this! The idea of a guy that treats his wife and every other woman within his general range, and even in his employ like crap, getting his just desserts in whatever manner that may be, especially after going to a psychic and being told about it before it happens, brilliant. The writing style was well done, and it moved along very quickly and not only because it was a short story. My only real complaint here, to be totally honest is, this story, the idea of it, has such potential to be an even better read, by extending its length. Whether that be novella length or even full-length novel, and I felt that not having the background even more than we could have if it had been written in a longer way, led to a little bit of a disconnect. Not a total one, it was still very enjoyable and I got what I was after with what I said above, but I think it would have been even more gripping if it had been dragged out into a longer piece. My thanks to the author and all others involved in letting me read this story. I enjoyed it and I hope to read and see more from this author in the future.
  • From Within the Light on Feb. 06, 2019

    Oh boy. I had an idea of what I was getting into with this story with the kick start to the heart the Prologue gives, along with the introduction of two of the main players in Cassie and Kale. But, I was in no way, shape or form ready for the ride I was taken on. One of the biggest draws for me to this story was the angelic angle. It's been so incredibly long since I have been able to sit down and read a paranormal/fantasy/supernatural novel which stars angels, and inevitably demons and devils, as well. Another hook to this story was how they weren't invincible. They had faults and things about them that much like humans, makes them who they are. It added an element of connection that with novels of this type, I often don't find myself having. The family and how involved all of them were in the story. How it wasn't a chosen one concept, but a family affair all across the board (even with all of the surprises that threw me for a loop later in the story), was a nice change. Also the relationship between brother and sister, their closeness beyond just being "family" was phenomenally written and bonded me even more to them. Throughout this story I found it impossible to guess where things would go, which I will give an immense amount of credit to the author for, because sometimes its not easy to keep the action going, to keep the ending hidden until you're ready to reveal it, but it was done here and very well. I haven't had a book in a long time that's kept me guessing all the way throughout, so for that alone, this story wins. I will admit that in the beginning of this novel, after the rush of the Prologue, the pacing took quite a bit of a hit, which I do believe had a lot to do with amount of detail, especially as the story gained its footing. It was a little rough to get through, but once past, it took off and there was no looking back. At no stage did I feel it was such a problem I couldn't finish the story, though. If anything, given the genre of story this is, a lot of detail is what makes it work. Overall, this is a story I am beyond thrilled to have taken the time to read and try, especially since the author before this was unknown to me. I'm also excited with the knowledge that sometime in the future, there will be more with these characters. I'm looking forward to seeing what awaits them next. With that being said, this story doesn't end in a cliffhanger but it does seem to have an open ended feel to it. Like, you just know there's more for Cassie, more for Kale, and the entire gang on the horizon. 5 Divine Stars!!