NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORMelissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Some say her romance novels are lovingly erotic, she deems them simply loving and real. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa's interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on social media or her personal website."What sets Melissa Foster apart are her compelling characters who you care about... desperately. I dare you to read the first chapter and not be hooked." International bestseller, M.J. Rose"Melissa Foster is a wonderful connector of readers and books, a friend of authors, and a tireless advocate for women. She is the real deal"--Author Jennie ShortridgeAwards:HAVE NO SHAMENew York Times & USA Today Bestseller2013 Readers Favorite Award, Gold Medal Winner (Southern Fiction)2013 Readers Favorite Award, Finalist (Historical Romance)SLOPE OF LOVE (The Remingtons)USA Today BestsellerLOVERS AT HEART (The Bradens)2014 Readers' Favorite Award, Silver, Contemporary RomanceHEARTS AT PLAY (The Bradens)2014 Readers' Favorite Award, Gold, Romance SizzleFRIENDSHIP ON FIRE (The Bradens)2014 Readers' Favorite Award, Silver, Romance SizzleDESTINED FOR LOVE (The Bradens)2014 Readers' Favorite Award, Bronze, Romance SizzleTRACES OF KARA2013 Dan Poynter's Global eBook Award, Gold Medal Winner (Thriller)2013 Dan Poynter's Global eBook Award, Bronze Medal Winner (Suspense)WHERE PETALS FALL2014 Readers' Favorite Award, Gold, Realistic Fiction2014 Readers' Favorite Award, Gold, Finalist (2 categories): Fiction Drama, Fiction SuspenseMEGAN'S WAY2011 Beach Book Award Winner (Spirituality)2011 Readers Favorite Awards, Winner (Fiction/Drama), Finalist (Women's Fiction)2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award, Finalist (Spirituality)2011 New England Book Festival, Honorable Mention (Spirituality)CHASING AMANDA2011 Readers Favorite Awards, Winner (Paranormal), Finalist, (Women's Fiction, Mystery)2011 Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards, Winner, (Paranormal)Top 10 Books of 2011, Pixel of InkAmazon Top 100 75+ Days runningIndie Reader's Bestselling List That Counts (8 weeks)Top Books of 2011, The Write AgendaCOME BACK TO ME2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist,2012 Readers Favorite Awards, Finalist2012 Kindle Book Review Best Indie Books Award, Finalist2011 Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards, FinalistTop 5 Must Read Books of 2011, IndieReaderTop Ten Books of 2011, Tea Time With MarceIndieReader Best Reviewed Books of 2011, Huffington PostPUBLISHER'S MARKETPLACE: Melissa FosterMEMBER: League of Extraordinary Authors.Comments from Melissa:Hello everyone! I grew up in Maryland with my mother, a slew of wonderful brothers, and never a shortage of friends. I am passionate about writing, reading, living healthy, and helping others do the same, and enjoy just about anything outdoors (and anything chocolate!). I love to chat with readers and book clubs, and welcome your comments and suggestions. Feel free to email me. You can also catch me on Facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor.Thanks for reading!