Bøker av Melanie D. Snitker

She's determined to escape her past. He's looking to build a future . . . with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone? Anna Henderson is guilty of one thing: trusting the wrong man. Now she's running for her life from an ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to find her. The little town of Quintin, Texas seems like the perfect place to lay low, and its quaint little diner may just give her the new start she's looking for. The more she gets to know the diner's handsome owner, the more of a connection she feels with him. But she can't put her heart-or his safety-at risk. Joel Ash knows all about second chances. After all, he pulled himself out of his rough past and became a successful restaurant owner. So, when a nervous woman walks into his diner looking for a job, he can't say no-even though he's convinced she's hiding something. He soon finds himself falling for the beautiful stranger, and he thinks he may have a real chance at winning her heart. But when Anna's past catches up with her, both their lives are thrown into turmoil. His only thought is to protect Anna, and their possible future together, at any cost. An inspirational Christian novel about faith, new beginnings, and overcoming fear with love. * Love Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for. Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone? Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in. Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn 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?

She wants to give him her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways . . . until faith steps in. Chess Summers never got to have a "real" family growing up. Thankfully, his makeshift family of former foster kids has given him the sense of belonging he's always been missing. However, insecurities about his dark past may cost him the future he longs for, especially when it comes to Brooke, the spunky and beautiful woman he has found himself falling for. He's determined to protect her, and convinced she deserves someone much better than him. Brooke Pierce may have had a rough childhood, but she also had her trust in Christ, which sustained her through it all. When Chess crushes Brooke's dreams of a future together, she must rely on faith once again to heal her heart and help her move on. But is walking away from each other the answer? Or does redemption lie in these two broken spirits facing the past together? An inspirational Christian novel about the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the joy found in redemption.

When Chelsea starts working for a stubborn cowboy, what seems like a dead end might really be a new beginning.A horrific accident changed everything for Parker Wilson. The beautiful new employee his mom hires is the last thing he needs and he'll do whatever it takes to make the girl quit and regain the peace and quiet he prefers.Nothing short of desperation would force Chelsea Blake to work on a local cattle ranch. She may not be cut out for ranch life, but her determination to succeed is stronger than her handsome employer's efforts at forcing her to leave.Unprepared to discover all they have in common, if they set aside their initial dislike, they might find joy beyond measure. * Love's Compass: Six books, two families, one unforgettable series.Finding Joy is book five in the complete Love's Compass series. While each story stands on its own, you'll receive updates about the lives of previous characters as the series progresses.Finding Peace (Book 1): Tuck is determined to keep Laurie safe, even if it means risking his own heart in the process.Finding Hope (Book 2): For years, Lance avoided telling Lexi how he felt. He's not about to waste another minute...Finding Courage (Book 3): With their marriage failing, it takes courage to ask for a second chance...and even more to extend one.Finding Faith (Book 4): The more time they spend together, the harder it is to imagine a future apart.Finding Joy (Book 5): When Chelsea starts working for a stubborn cowboy, what seems like a dead end might really be a new beginning.Finding Grace (Book 6): Beth was determined to remain single...until Tyler and his daughter remind her of the family she used to dre