Melanie D. Snitker

Author Bio:

Melanie D. Snitker is the author of the Love's Compass series. She has enjoyed writing for as long as she can remember. She started out writing episodes of cartoon shows that she wanted to see as a child and her love of writing grew from there. She and her husband live in Texas with their two children who keep their lives full of adventure, and two dogs who add a dash of mischief to the family dynamics. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys photography, reading, crochet, baking, archery, camping, and hanging out with family and friends.

Assigned to Protect

Police Officer Jenny Durant and FBI Agent Blake Patterson are assigned to protect a witness who is testifying in a high-profile case. Before she can testify, a bomb goes off at the courthouse, throwing everything into chaos. With multiple casualties and another missing defendant, it's impossible to…

In Pursuit of the Truth

She's being targeted. Single mom Bailey Thompson faces trouble head-on when her property becomes the target of vandalism. The incidents aren't acts of mischief; they're calculated threats that jeopardize her livelihood and the safety of her young sons. Thankfully her friend refuses to let her face the…

Running from the Past

She'll have to trust her ex-husband. For Peyton Kennedy, her life begins to fall apart when her sister is murdered and Peyton is forced to flee with her infant niece. Unsure who she can trust, she goes to Destiny, Texas where her ex-husband lives. Regardless of how things ended between them, she knows…

Caught in the Crosshairs

A deadly encounter. For single mom Erica Keyes, a normal day swiftly changes to one of terror when someone intentionally runs her off the road, endangering her and her son’s life. Already unsettled by the encounter, strange things begin happening at the B&B she owns, leaving her watchful and on…

Beneath the Surface

He's determined to catch a serial killer. Detective John Paris investigates a murder, troubled by the possibility it was committed by a serial killer. The case takes a frightening turn when the murderer intentionally draws the beautiful medical examiner, Genevieve "Eve" Marks, right into the…

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…

Out of the Ashes

He thought it was just a structure fire. As a firefighter, Bryce Keyes is no stranger when it comes to running into a burning building. What he didn't expect was coming face-to-face with the woman he loved years ago. Getting her out safely is one thing, but when it looks like she was the arsonist's…

Marrying Emma

he's afraid to plan for the future...he's determined to show her love is worth the wait. After losing part of his leg in a motorcycle accident, Marty Reed realizes he can either give in to bitterness or overcome his challenges. He’s worked hard to rebuild his strength, but all the plans from his life…

Don't Kiss Me Goodbye

Everyone said eloping was a bad idea… Tom and Abby Sinclair are ready to divorce. First, they have to survive a cruise with the extended family. Acting like they are happily married isn’t easy, especially when pretending to be in love makes them face their true feelings for each other.

Marrying Bonnie

He’s falling in love with the wrong person…his son’s nanny. Bonnie Tabor grew up in a wealthy family. For her, that meant emotional neglect and a healthy dose of pretense. Walking away from her inheritance was the best decision she ever made because she discovered her dream job working as a nanny.…

Starting Anew

He's afraid to trust. She has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness? For most of his life, Nathan Kirkpatrick was lied to by everyone he cared about. Now, he's determined to leave the past behind him,…

Charmed by the Cowboy

She's a landscaper on a deadline. He's a cowboy assigned to help. Will their growing attraction get in the way, or blossom into true love? Alyssa Reid has never shied away from a challenge, but she may be in over her head this time. The single mom is juggling two landscaping projects with strict deadlines.…

I Still Do

What's worse than running into your ex-husband? Becoming snowbound with him and an avalanche of memories you can't escape. When Cora Wells married her high school sweetheart at nineteen, she thought it was the beginning of a perfect life together. Their divorce two years later shattered her heart. She…

A Merry Miracle in Romance

It’ll take a Christmas miracle to turn a grudging friendship into true love. Baxter Reid returns to his hometown of Romance, eager to see his childhood crush. Unfortunately, Savannah hasn’t forgotten all the ways he used to tease her back then. He’s got his work cut out for him if he’s going…

Marrying Chrissy

From fake relationship to forever love Wyatt Tabor is feeling the pressure. His wealthy parents won’t support him unless he settles down and commits to the family business, while his ever-patient, loving grandmother longs to see him fall in love and be happy. After a broken engagement, he’s not…

Marrying Raven

Raven Weber hates football. As if her fiancé breaking off their engagement to follow his NFL dream wasn't bad enough, her football-obsessed family only made things worse. Twelve years later, she pours everything into her job as a physical therapist assistant. Helping others never prepared Raven for…

Finding Grace (Love's Compass: Book 6)

Single dad Tyler Martin can't be more grateful to the woman who finds his missing daughter. Even though he feels a spark between them, falling in love is a risk he shouldn't take. Too bad chance encounters and his stubborn heart keep trying to convince him otherwise. After escaping a nightmarish relationship,…

Marrying Mandy

Mandy Hudson swore she'd never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy's shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep…

Fall Into Romance

Surround yourself in the romance of the autumn season with 10 heartwarming, sweet novellas from USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors. Each story takes you inside the heart of a small town—its people—and features adorable animal friends in need of a forever home. Take a trip…

Someone to Trust (Life Unexpected: Book 2)

Brooke Pierce thought she'd perfected the art of hiding her feelings from Chess, her best friend and surrogate brother. Then, in a moment of weakness, she reveals the truth. His immediate rejection shatters her heart. After years of waiting for something that clearly wasn’t meant to be, it’s time…

Finding Joy (Love's Compass Book 5)

Sometimes, what looks like a dead end, is really a new beginning. A horrific accident changed everything for Parker Wilson. Unable to find solid footing in his disrupted life, he returns to his family's ranch, a place he thought he'd left behind for good. The scars on his face are a daily reminder of…

Safe In His Arms (Life Unexpected: Book 1)

When a beautiful woman walks into his diner asking for a job, Joel Ash can't bring himself to say no. The more he gets to know Anna, the more he's convinced she's hiding something. Intrigued and drawn to protect her, he prays he can ensure her safety and guard her heart. Even if it means risking his…

Finding Faith (Love's Compass) (Volume 4)

Single mom Serenity Chandler is determined to do anything to provide better opportunities for her son, Gideon. Moving away from her family support system so Gideon can attend a special school seems like the right choice, even if it means her entire life is about to change. The satisfaction of helping…

Finding Courage (Love's Compass) (Volume 3)

Finding Courage is a clean, Christian romance novel and the third book in the Love's Compass series. It takes courage to ask for a second chance…even more to extend one. For Duke and Avalon McNeil, it was love at first sight. Married within months of meeting, their feet hardly touched the ground until…

Finding Hope (Love's Compass) (Volume 2)

Finding Hope is the second book in the Love's Compass series. This is a sweet, Christian romance novel. Cancer. That one word has rocked Lexi Chandler's life to the core. Her focus has always been to help others. She loves being a nurse and enjoys spending time with her family. Things had been going…

Finding Peace (Love's Compass: Book 1)

Finding Peace is a clean, Christian romance novel. Police Officer Tuck Chandler is good at his job. He's also good at holding women at arm's length. Jilted by his fiancée for his dedication to his job, he's not about to open himself up to hurt like that again.  Laurie Blake is a struggling photographer.…

Calming the Storm: A Marriage of Convenience

A marriage of convenience isn't exactly what Rachel Peters had in mind. What else can she do if she wants to raise her young niece, and give her a more stable home than she and her sister grew up in? Rachel is at risk of losing custody of her last blood relative, and she needs to prove she can provide…