The Runaway

Anna Brent, a Quaker woman in Indiana, secretly hides runaway slaves in her home on the Underground Railroad. When her work is threatened, can she turn to the outspoken newspaper editor, a man she barely knows, to ensure the safety of the slaves so dear to her? Will she and Daniel risk everything to help their fugitive slave friends remain free?

“A compelling historical romance intricately woven with suspense, page-turning tension, and tender glimpses into a passionate young heroine’s heart. Melanie Dobson’s strong storytelling skills will have you glued to the pages of this intensely satisfying book.” -Miralee Ferrell, author of The Other Daughter

Legacy of Love is a series of historical romance novels based on the courageous people and significant events that wove together the rich tapestry of America’s freedom and faith. The original title for this novel was Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana, Melanie’s bestselling novel and winner of “Best Novel of Indiana” by Indiana State Libraries.

LEGACY OF LOVE NOVELS
The Masquerade
The Runaway
The Imposter
The Christmas Bride
The Journey
The Society
The Stranger
The Silent Order
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Where the Green Grass Grows

Matthew Blue wanted to stay home, raise horses and be a good husband and father. When a runaway slave living with the Comanche is accused of kidnapping the Hancock baby, he is once again called on to become Manhunter..

“..a no-holds-barred action Western of the highest caliber…This is a Western, a Mystery, and a Suspense novel all rolled into one.” D.B. Jackson – author of They Rode Good Horses

The Halls of Ashcroft

Amidst the garden parties and romantic afternoons of the Edwardian Era, a sinister plot unfolds in the southeast of England…

Rosamund Haskin is thrilled when her younger sister, Georgiana, forms an attachment with Mr. Jasper Layne, a well-bred and intelligent man working for Scotland Yard. She is not so thrilled, however, when she finds herself continually paired off with Jasper’s unsociable colleague, James Merrick. Displeased with Merrick’s aloof and haughty behavior, Rosamund looks forward to returning to her job at Ashcroft, a wealthy estate not far from London.

But when mysterious threats targeting the children of her employer are received, Rosamund refuses to believe that they are mere pranks. Reluctantly, she calls on the aid of Mr. Merrick, whose skills as a detective she feels she can depend on – even if she does not care for the man himself.

As the threats continue and are followed with acts of violence, will Merrick’s wit be enough to keep the halls of Ashcroft safe?

Hope of Romance

A hopeless romantic. A jaded protector. A love that knows no bounds.

Following the marriages of three of her siblings, Polly Harrington can hardly wait to have a Season of her own in the hopes of finding the romance she’s always dreamt of. When the Earl of Yardley charms her with good looks and attention, she ignores all warnings to stay away.

After losing his heart years ago, Lord Sebastian Taylor is determined to never marry again. Instead, he spends his time on his estate and assisting the constabulary with cases involving the nobility. When he learns of Lord Yardley’s scheme to ruin a young woman of the ton, he cannot stand idly by.

As he sets out to protect Lady Polly, Sebastian tries to deny his growing attraction to her, while Polly is confused by her feelings toward the stubborn man. Can they see beyond past hurts and and their differences to find happiness with one another?

This Regency romance contains some steamy scenes.
Revised and updated as of July 2023.
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The Crane Diaries: Bayou Reckoning

Serial Killers.
Vengeful Ghosts.
Soul Eaters.
Fallen Angels.
Rougarous.
Primordial Evils.

These are just some of the big bads Emma Rose Crane has survived. She always comes out the other side a little more broken, but she hides it from the world. No one knows how vulnerable she really is. Not even Officer Dan, who loves her more than she thinks she deserves.

But a new danger has entered her world that threatens to destroy everything she’s fought so hard to build and protect—Kristoff, a psychotic vampire who’s fixated on her. He’s one of the few things she’s afraid of because he knows her greatest fears.

And he has no problem using them against her.

He’s cut her off from everyone she loves, everyone who could help her, and she’s back to where she began.

Alone.

Now she must use all the skills she learned in foster care to survive the hell Kristoff has thrust her into, but will it be enough?

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