Good morning, dear reading friends . . .
If you read that greeting in any sort of calm or even-keeled way, I have to happily inform you that I’m nowhere near calm or even-keeled just now.
OH NO. I am beside myself with excitement . . . because it’s book launch day! Wedding at Sea is officially out in the world and I. am. ecstatic!! It’s out in paperback, ebook and in Kindle Unlimited.
OF COURSE if you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you know that a book launch means a giveaway! One lucky person will win the whole Muir Harbor series in paperback plus a $25 VISA gift card. Can you say YAY?? Entry details are below.
In addition to the giveaway, I also wanted to let you know you have one or two more days left to get the ebook version of Wedding at Sea for the special pre-order price of $4.99. It always takes Amazon a day or two to update the price, so just know it’ll go up soon . . .
Gosh, I feel like I should come up with something super witty and wise or at least a little poignant to say on this auspicious book launch day.
But sitting here, trying to write this, I’m struggling to come up with words to capture what I’m feeling. This Muir Harbor journey has meant so, so much to me. So much has happened in my heart as each book in the series has come together.
And realizing I’ve—we’ve—reached “The End” . . . um, I’m just feeling A LOT. 😭💕
And, really, maybe there’s no reason to wax oh-so-eloquent. What I should really do is tell you about the book itself and about lovable P.I. Wilder Monroe and staid lawyer Lilian Muir and their enemies-to-friends-to-much-much-more relationship . . . about the mystery that’s twined its way through this whole series and the answers you’re finally going to get . . . about this “found family” stitched together by the love of an adopted mother . . .
And, ahem, about my favorite chapter. Chapter 12. The chapter I’ve heard about repeatedly from early readers. The one that starts in a houseboat and ends in an elevator and basically had me laughing/swooning the whole time I wrote it. 🙂
And maybe I could also tell you about this: about how God used this story to remind me what it looks like to run after hope . . . in the words of Lilian:
“Hope was stronger when it was chosen and chased and held close despite the odds . . . despite questions that didn’t have answers or answers that were hard to understand. It took effort, it took curiosity—but there was hope to found and cherished in all of it.”
That phrase there at the end—”in all of it”—Lilian is thinking about all the complicated things that have happened throughout the pages of her story. But as I wrote those lines, I was thinking about some of the complicated things in my own life. The unanswered questions or unfulfilled longings . . . the days where my faith feels dry and distant . . . or where I can’t quite see what God is doing. There’s hope in all of it.
Because there’s God in all of it. He’s here in the complicated present and He’s there in the uncertain future. And when we make the choice to trust Him, we’re taking the first step in a chase after hope. A chase that can be thrilling and surprising and, yes, hard on some days, but joy-filled on others . . .
A chase that just might have us whispering, “What’s next?” with an anticipation that’s both confident and curious. Confident because we know God is writing a good story . . . curious because we’re still finding our place in it. 💗
Thank you so much to everyone who is celebrating this book launch with me. I pray Wedding at Sea makes you laugh. I pray the mystery makes you wonder and the romance makes you swoon. But more than anything, I pray it finds its way to your heart . . . and stirs your soul with hope.
Now . . . on to the giveaway!
This book launch giveaway is open today through July 6! There are multiple options for entering. I’ll notify the winner at the end of next week. The prize package includes paperbacks of all three books in the Muir Harbor series and a $25 gift card. (Huge apologies to my international friends, but due to the cost of shipping, this is only open in the U.S.) Just fill out the form below to enter!
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I am a longtime Melissa Tagg fan and avid reader of all her books.
Love your books so much!! And the covers ! 😍
Not sure I have read any of your books, but I sure want to. I am currently reading The Darkness Beyond by H.L. Wegley
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Awww thank you!! ❤️
Enemies to lovers sounds like an explosive plot! I’d love to read this novel.
I recently read Suzanne Woods Fisher’s book entitled The Secret to Happiness and loved it! Currently I’m reading Lauraine Snelling’s series called Leah’s Garden. I love everything written by Lauraine Snelling!
This is Where it Ends by Cindy Sproles was a fantastic book.
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I keep hearing amazing things about that book. I need to get ahold of it!
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I just finished A Seaside Wonder and loved it!
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Oh yay! Thank you SO much for reading Philip and Indi’s story!
I am reading some Katherine Center books.
I’ve been reading some fairy-tale retellings along with my 13yo, but I read quicker than she does – so I need something to read while she catches up. I know what I’m reading today!!! Wedding at Sea!!!
Author
Awww yay! I hope you enjoy it!
I just finished two great books! This Is Where It Ends by Cindy K. Sproles and The Best Summer of Our Lives by Rachel Hauck. Completely different but both are oh, so good!
I have been loving the Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer.
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Hooray, I’m so happy to hear that. Gabe is a good friend of mine and a brilliant writer. Some of my most treasured “writing life” memories are writing retreats at Gabe’s house with two of our other close friends. ❤️
I’m currently reading Jaime Jo Wright’s The Vanishing at Castle Moreau. It’s great!
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Yesssssss! I’ve read several of Jaime’s books—she’s fantastic!
I love your books and would love to win!
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Aww thank you, Wendy!
Deadly Conclusion by Kathy Harris . . . Great series set in the city of Nashville and surrounding area. She does a great job depicting the locations.
I recently read “The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley” by Courtney Walsh and absolutely loved it! Highly recommend! 🙂
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Yes, yes, yes! Courtney is one of my closest writing friends, so I’m extra happy to hear you liked Isadora. It arrived in my mailbox last weekend and I can’t wait to dive in as soon as I finish my current book!
I just finished reading A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter. It was such a sweet story!
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Ooh, I need to read that one. I love the cover and have enjoyed so many of Denise’s books!
YOUR BOOKS ARE NICE.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry and Wedding at Sea are two of the best books I have read in May and June.
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Oh my goodness, I don’t know if I can imagine a better compliment because I looooooooved The Secret of Flora Lea. So to even be listed in the same sentence as Patti Callahan Henry is incredible to me. Isn’t she an amazing writer? I first got hooked on her books with Becoming Mrs. Lewis.
I recently read Your Truly, Thomas by Rachel Fordham and really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to reading Strangers in the Night by Heather Webb next.
I haven’t read anything riveting lately. Hoping to win this because I know it will be stellar.
I am currently reading In the Shelter of Hollythorne House.
Congratulations!!! Such a thrilling feeling! I can’t wait to read this series. I’m currently enjoying Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham.
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This is another I NEED to read soon! I’ve heard so, so many amazing things about it and I love Pepper!
THIS IS WHERE IT ENDS by Cindy K. Sproles is fabulous!
I also enjoyed DANGEROUS DESERT ABDUCTION by Kellie Vanhorn.
Kristy Cambron’s “Italian Ballerina” and Katherine Reay’s “London House”
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Both of those authors are total auto-buys for me! I loved both of those books. Katherine Reay’s newest book that just released this month—A Shadow in Moscow—is absolutely riveting!
The books look so good!
Love this!! Divine Rivals has been my favorite read lately!
Congratulations on today! So excited to find my new ebook this morning, can’t wait to start reading!
I recently read Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer and loved it.
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Aww thank you for ordering it. I hope you love it!
I loved the first two books in this series! Can’t wait to read Book 3
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Thank you so much, Jennifer—I’m delighted to hear that!
Fear the Silence by Robert Bryndza. This was a thriller with heart pounding situations.
What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win your books. I love the covers.
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So glad you love the covers—I’m admittedly biased, but I’m kind of obsessed with them. My sister hand-lettered the titles on each one, so they’re extra special for that reason!
Book launches are so fun! And exciting. And exhausting. Wedding at Sea sounds like a great story!
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LOl exhausting is exactly right! But also fun! 🙂
I haven’t read any books in awhile to be honest.
I’m currently reading Becky Wade’s “Memory Lane.” I recently completed Roseanna White’s Secrets of the Isles series (Worthy of Legend was the last in the trio).
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I looooooove both of those authors!
The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick
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What a fantastic title!
Love Enemies to Lovers one.of my favorite reads. Thanks for your great generosity.
Love your books. Can’t wait to read the new one❣️
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Thank youuuuu!
The books I have loved besides your books were the elite guardians series by Lynette Eason.
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I might need to try those out! I haven’t read much suspense lately, so I may need to dive back into that genre sometime.
I’m reading Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese right now, and it is incredible!
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Oh my goodness, isn’t it so good?! And so emotional too!
This is so exciting! Congratulations on the launch!!!
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Thank you!!
I loved A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter!
The House In The Pines by Ana Reyes and The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson.
The Tiffany Girls by Shelley Noble was great.
I just read Toni Shiloh’s Prince series and really enjoyed them. And the Sensible Shoes series by Sharon Garlough Brown gave me lots to think about
Oh, I’m so immersed in this world that I don’t want to come back out of it! ❤️
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I loooove hearing that! And it’s often how I feel a day or two after I write The End. For that first day, I’m hyped, but inevitably, not long after finishing the book, I’m already missing being in that world.
I love love loved Firefly Lane!
I recently read My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh and found it light-hearted and uplifting.
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YAY! Courtney is one of my best writing friends, so I’m excited to tell her several people have mentioned her books here!
The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley is outstanding!
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YAY for Courtney Walsh books!
I’m reading This Time it’s Real by Ann Liang and loving it so much.
I’m fairly new to Melissa Tag so none of Melissa Tag books yet but plan to
I just read Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer and loved it!!! It’s a fairytale retelling of Snow White set in the west during the 1880s. I’ve been a long time fan of your books, Melissa, and have already purchased Wedding at Sea on ebook but would love to have the complete set in paperback. TY for the opportunity!
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Aww, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy Wedding at Sea – and thank you bunches for buying the ebook! ❤️
I’ve been rereading Laura Frantz’s novels. According to Goodreads, it’s my fifth time for her three earliest books! To me, the best books are the ones you can reread over and over and still love every time.
I’m greatly looking forward to Wilder and Lillian’s story! (But must reread A Seaside Wonder first, of course.)
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YES to what you said about rereading. Every time I hear someone say they don’t reread books, I’m aghast. lol! My favorite ones are the ones I can come back to time and again. And I’ve reread almost all of Laura’s books at least once, too!!
Hope you enjoy your reread of A Seaside Wonder! 🙂
I am in the process of reading A Voice in the Wind by Francis Rivers. I am really loving it!
I’ve been reading the Calico Cove series by Hailey Shore.
I am reading Historical Fiction right now but would love to read your series!
I have enjoyed reading the premises of these books and am excited to give them a try. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
I read a book about Hawaii while we were there: Moloka’i: A Novel Kindle Edition
by Alan Brennert
I’m looking forward to reading this series of books. I love the covers’
Hi Melissa,
I got a ARC copy through Netgalley of Wedding at Sea. It is fabulous. Congratulations on the book birthday!
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Thank you so much!!
I’ve enjoyed this series so much and am excited to read Lilian and Wilder’s story. Other books I’ve been enjoying of late: The Happy Life of Isadora Bently by Courtney Walsh was a delightful read. I’ve also been indulging in some re-reads of Karen Witemeyer. At present, I’m enjoying A Tailor-Made Bride.
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I mentioned to another commenter above that I’m excited to tell Courtney how many people have mentioned her books here. She’s one of my closest writing friends and I love her books!
I’m so excited for you! Loved the story and feel confident it will bless others as it did me. Chapter 12 was pretty fantastic! 😉🥰😂
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Hehehehe yay for Chapter 12! Thank you so much for reading the story, Erin, and I’m so glad it resonated with you! ❤️
I recently read A Sprinkle of Spring Melissa McClone and enjoyed it.
I’m so excited to read this last installment. I’m going to miss this lovely little family saga!
I just finished Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer and it was adorable. I also loved A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter this spring—a great summer read!
Congratulations on your newest book release! So proud of you!
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Thank youuuu! I am already missing the Muirs, to be honest. THey’ve become for me what all the Maple Valley and Walker Family characters have become…strangely real and I’m definitely attached! ❤️
It’s been a minute, but I’ve loved everything from Jen Turano and Becky Wade. Haven’t had an opportunity to get my hands on your latest series yet, can’t wait to read!
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Those are two fantastic authors, for sure!
The last books i read they were so good!! The three book series by Judy P Marshall Still Crazy, The Cottage, The Inn in Rhode Island .
I read a great book called ‘Dogs on the Trail’ about a couple and their sled dogs. So much more detail than the casual observer would know as it’s truly a way of life for these people!
Two books I read recently and loved are Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe, and More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer. One contemporary and one historical=)
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I keep seeing people talking about Indigo Isle. I need to get my hands on it!
You’re a new author to me and I’m looking forward to reading your books. Thank you for the giveaway and the chance to win!
The Swindler’s Daughter by Stephenia McGee is my current read and I am enjoying it.
A Spying Eye by Michelle Cox. Captivating.
What a great giveaway for your fans!
Amazing giveaway! Thanks for the chance! And congrats on the new book! I recently read and loved The Blackstone Legacy by Elizabeth Camden!
I’m currently reading Marissa Meyer Heartless so far im loving it!!
Two I read recently that were five star for me are: Man of Shadow and Mist by Michelle Griep & This Is Where It Ends by Cindy Sproles. I very much enjoyed these two stories!
Thank you for the giveaway chance to win your book series Melissa.
🎉🎉Happy release day for”Wedding At Sea”!!!! 🎉🎉
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Thank youuuuu! And those are two books I definitely need to add to my TBR pile. I’ve heard awesome things about both!
I’ve been reading through a bunch of Susan May Warren’s books! She’s a favorite author! 😊
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YAY for Susie! Way back when I was first playing with the idea of writing a novel, I attended a retreat hosted by Susan May Warren…and she truly changed my life! She’s taught me so much over the years and has been an incredible mentor and friend. Plus, her books are downright amazing!
I’ve just read Beth Vogt’s Dedicated to the One I Love, BUT I do want to catch up on yours!
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Dee!! It’s been so long! What I wouldn’t give to have a glorious MBT reunion someday. We should try to make that happen. Didn’t you love Beth’s book? It’s fabulous!
Love everything you write! Can’t wait to reread the whole Muir series. 🙂
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Awww, thank you! ❤️
Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve been on. Susan May Warren kick lately, but I need more options because I’m pretty much caught up on hers.
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Yes, yes, yes! I just mentioned to another commenter above that Susie has been an amazing mentor and friend to me. She’s a huge part of why I’m published and I’m so grateful for her…while also being a huge fan of her books!
Cannot wait to read this one! I loved the other two in the series and hope this treasure gets found along with a great love story. 🙂
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Thank you so much for reading the first two! I hope you like this final one. 🙂
Carry On Wayward Son by Tamie Dearen, Miss Etta by Deanna Lynn Sletten, Caroline’s Quilt by Rachel Skatvold, Polly’s Secret Mission by Elain Manders
Lately the books I’ve been loving lately have been nonfiction. My most recent read was Everything Happens for a Reason and other lies I’ve loved.
I just read The Stand. I enjoyed it.
Windswept Way by Irene Hannon. I was thrilled when Wedding at Sea arrived on my Kindle app this morning. Can’t wait to get started!
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Oh thank you so much for preordering it – I’m so grateful! ❤️
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I just finished Wedding at Sea and loved it! I have also liked With Every Memory by Janine Rosche.
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Thank you so much, Joan! I’m so happy you liked it! And I’ve heard some really wonderful things about Janine’s new book. I need to read it!
I’ve been reading Charles Martin (thanks lol) & a lot of Love Inspired Suspense books. Can’t wait to read book #3!
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Hahahaha yesssssss! Charles Martin!! I can’t stop reading his books. I spent about 45 minutes in his book When Crickets Cry this morning and my time could’ve been summed up as “When Melissa Cries” because oh my goodness…he writes with such heart and emotion. I have become such a huge fan of his in the past month!
I just finished Courtney Walsh’s latest and LOVED it! That and Wedding by the Sea are my new favorites!!!
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Awwww yay! It’s fun to get included in the same category as Courtney. She’s a fantastic friend who I talk to almost daily. 🙂 I’m excited to let her know how many people have mentioned her books here!
I just finished “Home Work” a Julie Andrews biography, her second one. It was a wonderful book about a very lovely woman. I learned lots of interesting things about her life and the movies/plays she was in that I hadn’t known before. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!!
Thank you so very much for the chance at your incredible giveaway…you are a wonderful writer and a very generous human being!!
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Oh, as a big Sound of Music fan, that sounds like a book I need to get my hands on!
I’m currently listening to Christy Barritt’s Squeaky Clean Mystery series.
Wonderful giveaway!
I loved My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh!
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YAY for Courtney!!
I’m a huge fan of all books by you, Melissa! I cannot wait to dive into Wedding at Sea! Recent reads I’ve really enjoyed:
The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
Summer of Dreams by Elizabeth Camden
The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh
The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Diebel
Kissing for Keeps by Martha Keyes
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Thank you, Audie! And several of the authors you listed are total faves of mine, too! I still need to read Kissing for Keeps. I’ve read all of Martha’s other books, but haven’t read her contemporary one yet!
The recent read that has stayed in my head because of it’s impact on me is “And the Shofar Blew” by Francine Rivers. I also really enjoyed “Second Chance in Paradise” by Jennifer Peel. Thanks for the chance to win and congrats on another completed series!
In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews, The Swindler’s Daughter by Stephenia H McGee and The Rose and The Thistle by Laura Frantz.
I adored this whole series and this final book was amazing!
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Thank youuuuu ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations! What a great giveaway! Thanks!
I have been reading The Heirs of Anton series by Susan K. Downs and Susan May Warren. I just started the third book! 😊
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Ooh, that’s a fantastic series!
So happy to read the conclusion but not happy to be saying goodbye to these characters.
Happy release day! I loved this series and am hopeful there will be more books to follow. I am having trouble entering the giveaway. It keeps telling me aw shucks! we didn’t get your entry?
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I’m so sorry about that, Debbie. The Rafflecopter form was glitching for about an hour or two yesterday, but thankfully the support team got right on it and it’s back to working. Please feel free to try again!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Congratulations on your new release!! Have a Great day and thank you for the chance.
congtats on the new book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve been reading the Gold Hockey series by Elise Faber.
I love reading romances. Every book I read I love and enjoy. thanks for the chance to win
Every book that I read is one I love. Thanks for the chance to win
your rafflecopper doesn’t seem to like my replies. Everytime I click on one it doesn’t register it says. 🙁 Aw, shucks. We didn’t get your entry. Plz try again.
It doesn’t register for me either.
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So sorry about that! Rafflecopter Support is looking into it right now, so hopefully it’ll be working again soon.
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I’m so sorry about that! The Rafflecopter form was glitching for about an hour or two yesterday, but thankfully the support team got right on it and it’s back to working. Please feel free to try again!
I’m currently reading and loving He Should Have Told The Bees by Amanda Cox and loving it. I just finished Michelle Griep book Man of Shadow and Mist and found it intriguing.
Congratulations!
I’ve been re-reading Kristi Ann Hunter’s books the past couple weeks. After re-reading the first of the Haven Manor series I told my husband that while I would have said they were great books before, I forgot just how great they really were.
I am new to your books, but this is certainly a good way to become acquainted with them!
Congratulations on your latestet release.
On another note, I see you are from Webster City, Iowa. I used to live in Humbolt, Iowa….a long time ago. I still have the family farm near Denison, Iowa, but I am firmly ensconced in Southern California!
Good luck with your new release,
Cheri Cabot
SoCal
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Oh that’s so fun! I went to college up in Northwest Iowa and lived up there for a few years after I graduated, so I drove through Humboldt often on my way back and forth between there and Webster City.
The Belleof Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews
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I love Mimi Matthews books!
I have been going through my TBR pile in between reading different authors’ ARC to help on their launch teams.
Right now I’m reading the debut book of Lindsay Harrel from a few years ago – One More Song To Sing.
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Oh sweet! Lindsay is one of my very best writing friends and I love her to pieces. I think One More Song to Sing was her very first book!
I just finished Cherishing the Cowgirl by Jody Hedlund, such a great story (reminded me of Pretty Woman but not for the profession but for the love the man showed the woman.)
Dani Pettrey’s latest.
I am currently reading and loving a book by Elaine Stock called When We Disappeared. It’s really good and highly recommend it!
Melissa! You did it again! I kinda started crying reading this.
Also, I can’t wait to read this!!! I might be a bit unproductive for a while…
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Awww sorry to make you cry but also kind of not sorry if it was a good cry…? 🙂 Love you bunches, Heather, and I hope I get to see you when you’re back in the U.S.! And I am all for a little unproductivity if reading is the cause. Haha!
A book I recently read and loved was a debut This Life of Mine by Emily Nix launching 7/6! A raw, relatable, powerful, heartbreaking, beautiful story.
Just finished a book by Mark Greany-his thrillers are the best.
Now reading PIECES OF BLUE by Holly Sloan-is interesting so far.
On The Line by Fern Michaels is a great book.
I’ve read so many awesome books in 2023, but my favorites (so far) have been “To Believe in You” by Emily Conrad and “Better Together” by Mandi Blake!
Well, I’m almost finished with Wedding at Sea, and I’m loving it! I just finished Appointment in Bath by Mimi Matthews. It’s fantastic! Next up is Fleur de Lis by Sarah M. Eden. I’m excited to read it, too!
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Awww I’m so glad you’re loving it! Thank you so much for reading it, Winnie! I loved Mimi’s latest, too. And I’ve got a paperback of Fleur de Lis, just haven’t had a chance to dive in yet. But I’ve loved so many of Sarah M. Eden’s books, so I know I’m in for a treat.
Perfect Proposal by Tracey Jerald.
I just finished reading These Silent Woods by Kimi Grant. I loved it. I also really liked Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave.
Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer and Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown
I recently read The Sugar Baron’s Daughter series from Lisa Bergren. They are exquisite masterpieces.
Well, I did just recently binge read The Muir Harbor series!
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Aww happiness! Thanks for reading them!
I just read a couple of books by Jo Grafford, Cowboy Angel in Disguise for Christmas and Her Billionaire Champion.
I just finished Unquiet Soul A Biography of Charlotte Bronte by Margot Peters. I am now reading the first in a three part series Belle Meade b Tamera Alexandra.
Marilyn
Happy book birthday! Thank you for the opportunity. God bless you.
I have been reading the Bible
I’m just re-reading Do Butlers Burgle Banks by P.G. Wodehouse and loving it all over again– and snort-laughing at all of Wodehouse’s gorgeously witty statements.
Someone else’s bucket list
I read The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh!
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YAY! Courtney is a good friend of mine, so I’ve been delighted to see her repeatedly mentioned here!
I’m a voracious reader so every book(s) I read are my favorites.
Unfortunately, I don’t do Instagram or Twitter but I did throw
my hat into the ring.
Keeping my eyes, toes, and fingers crossed.
Besides Wedding at Sea, I really enjoyed Karen Witemeyer’s new book, Fairest of Heart.
I am currently reading “Pineapple Street” by Jenny Jackson.
I have just stared to read a place to land by Lauren Denton!
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I got into her books a couple of summers ago and blew through her backlist! I loved all of them!
I recently read In the Shadow of the River by Ann H. Gabhart and loved it!
I enjoyed Elin Hildebrand’s latest book.
Sadly I haven’t had time to read anything lately! I need a vacation!
The covers are so beautiful! Looking forward to reading them.
I recently read a devotional: Come to Me
I recently read Robert Whitlow’s book Double Indemnity and was impressed!
Michele Olsens series about Mackinac Island
The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady
Havent really read any, hope the book of cash from the sweep gods gets delivered
I recently read ” Death Knells and Wedding Bells” by Eva Chase.
I have benne reading The Hideaway by Nora Roberts
Congratulations on the release!!! I’m currently reading The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green and have been loving it a lot!
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Happy launch day. Always good work.
I love books by Mary Balogh. I recently read Remember Love.
Right now I’m reading The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley.
Wedding At Sea sounds amazing, looking forward to reading.
Right now, I’m knee deep into Dangerous Surrender by Katie Reus.
Thanks for the giveaway. The most recent book I’ve loved was Lisa T Bergren’s Estuary.
I recently read Two A Day by Lauren Blakely and loved it!
I have read some wonderful books this year! Surprisingly a lot that I’d rate five stars! Some of the most recent titles are, Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls; Long Way Gone by Charles Martin; All the Pretty Places by Joy Callaway; The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin. There have been many other good books, including the first book in your current series. I hope to read your other two books soon.
Thanks for the opportunity! I just finished “This is How it Ends” by Cindy Sproles. Wow! What a roller coaster of a book! My heart was really touched!
The Seaside Library by Brenda Novak
I have finished reading “A Thing Done” by Tinney Sue Heath: I thought it was a bit sugar coated, because the description of the food the lower classes ate sounded more like what the upper classes ate. Otherwise, a good story.
A walk in the woods was the last good book I read.
Love the covers Congratulations Thank you for the chance!
The covers are gorgeous!😍 I recently reread The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano and loved it just as much the second time!❤️
My favorite books lately have been The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh & Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham! They cracked me up and made me cry! Wedding at Sea is ready for me on my Kindle!
I just purchased the three Muir Harbor books and am looking forward to reading them.
I really enjoyed Saving the CEO by Liwen Y Ho.
Thank you for the fun giveaway! Our first adult grandson just got married! They had a lovely garden wedding..
Congratulations on your new bk. Married at Sea…
Sorry still in marriage mode from this last wk end. I meant to say your new bk Wedding at Sea…. LInda
I love your story telling! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway.
Your covers are beautiful, Melissa! I have been reading your first Muir Harbor book. I’m waaaay behind on my reading! But, I’m enjoying it and looking forward to getting into the next two books. 🙂 Right now, I’m reading Beth Vogt’s Dedicated to the One I Love. Another great read. 🙂
I’m reading Smells Like Tween Spirit by Laurie Gelman. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I enjoy reading her books!
There have been so many! I am currently reading In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer and loving it!!!
I am currently reading Dedicated to the One I Love by Beth K. Vogt. I love christian contemporary romances.
I love the Walker family series and Maple Valley books. I’m looking forward to Sam’s story.
Hi Melissa! Congratulations on your new release! I’ve added this entire series to my TBR. Can’t wait!
My favorite most recent read was Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe. It was fantastic!
Thank you!
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity, Melissa!
I recently read and loved “Hope Between the Pages” by Pepper Basham. 💛
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity, Melissa!
I recently read and loved “Hope Between the Pages” by Pepper Basham. 💛
A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter
Reading Motivation Manifesto!
I’ve read and really liked Mad Honey.
I have been reading Elle Thorpe’s Saint View series. Can’t wait to read your new book! ❤️
Any book w a wedding is right up my alley!
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
I finally finished the Odd Thomas series.
I just finished Club Twilight by Vito Zuppardo and I love this book series
Congratulations!
Before Us by Jewel E. Ann
The Prodigal by Kristy Marie
The Carmichael Family Series by Adriana Locke
Have been some of my favorites
Thanks for the chance!
I’ve been reading time travel in a few different genres, time travel is one if my favorite subjects to read in.
been too busy to read lately
I recently read the book called Seeing Red by Sandra Brown and just loved it.
I just finished reading Thorne princes by LJ Shen
I haven’t been reading lately but hope to get started back reading again soon!
I just read James Patterson’s The Lake House and it was quite riveting.
I just love the cover. I just finished reading Mountain Abduction Rescue.
Well, as an avid readers and reviewer, I am surprised to find that I have not read any of Melissa’s books! Where have I been. I certainly plan to do so though.
This is amazing!! Such a fun giveaway!
I recently read The Secret to Happiness by Suzanne Woods Fisher, A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter, and am currently reading and loving Wedding at Sea.
Hi Melissa,
Congratulations on your new book! The books that I recently finished were these:
The Swoon List by Ellie Hall
Just His Partner by Donna Jeffries
Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade
Thank you for this chance of winning your giveaway.
Happy Writing!
Louise Bateman
These book covers are so gorgeous! 😍 A book I recently finished and loved was debut Love Unseen by Rachel Kelly Stones. It was just beautiful!
I recently read The Heart of the Mountains by Pepper Basham and thoroughly enjoyed it! Looking forward to reading this newest book from you, Melissa! I’ve been a reader of yours for many years and always love your stories!
I loved the Muir Harbor series and finished Wedding at Sea last week. I just finished Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones yesterday (had trouble putting it down) and am now reading Two to Tango by Kathleen Fuller.
Right now there are a lot of good books out there I know as I tore a muscle in my upper thigh and have been reading a lot . There is a new one out there by Ann H Gabhart hers are clean and so good it’s called In The Shadow of the River then we have Jennifer Faye and also Wanda Brunstetter who writes Amish she will have one out in Aug so there is a lot of print books that are so good. Have a good summer!
sounds good love a friends to lovers romance
Uh Wedding at Sea duh! (the ARC copy) Loved it ofc!
ive just read fourth wing rebecca yarros and it was fantastic i highly reccommend it.
I recently read Memory Lane by Becky Wade and absolutely loved it!
Love your Maple Valley series & can’t wait to start this one!
Happy Summer 🙂
Reading Cold Case Revenge by Jessica R. Patch – love it!
I’m reading The Starlet Spy by Rachel McDaniel and I’m loving it! Your covers are always gorgeous!
I have all of your books and can’t wait to dive into this one!
The last book I read was The Promise of Easter by Marta Perry.
This book looks interesting and has a pretty cover. You are a fairly new author to me so I am anxious to read this book.
I just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society and LOVED it!!
Hoping to find some downtime this summer to read this series! I have always enjoyed your writing style. I usually end up laughing out loud when I read your email newsletters! They are great!
I just got done reading Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle and I loved it!
I just recently finished The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley, and it was so good! I laughed and cried, and that’s my standard for quality fiction!
Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer was a wonderful fairytale retelling of Snow Whote!
I recently read “The Hidden Prince” by Tessa Afshar and so enjoyed it!
Thank you for the giveaway! I can’t wait to read “Wedding by the Sea” (whether I win or not)!
I’ve read, G. Bailey’s Demons Fall series & her Guardians series. & Meg Xuemei’s Half Blood Academy series. Ty for the awesome giveaway!
Just finished Wedding at Sea, satisfying conclusion! As an adoptive mom, I appreciate that storyline thread. Hope it’s Mari’s story that you’re writing in the near future!
I just finished Sarah Ladd’s Dawn at Emberwilde!
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, finally got around to it and I liked it. Onto the next!
My favorite book this year has been How the Light Gets in by Jolina Petersheim. Also, the Severed Relms series by TA Lawrence
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women Is really good!
The book I read most recently and loved was ‘Dying of Politeness’. It’s the autobiography of actress and activist, Geena Davis. She has led an amazing life.
Just finished Wedding at Sea and it blew me away. You wrapped up the mystery wonderfully and the romance was amazing. I’m so glad I purchased all three in this series so I can start all over and read them again. They were that good!
I’ve read Don’t Open the Door by Allison Brennan. Very good!
Recent reads were Becky Wade Memory Lane. Fraser, Jonas and Ned’s stories as part of the Marshall Family Saga by Susan May Warren. Currently immersed in Wedding by the Sea and next goal is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 🙂
I have really been loving the books about women in STEM from Ali Hazelwood. Her latest just came out a few weeks ago and I read it all in one day. 😉 They’re contemporary fiction, a few steamy scenes.
I just read Betsy St Amant’s newest, Tacos for Two. It was super cute and the perfect summer read! 😊