Dark Realm Review
All the terror that's
fit to print
The Night Side
Meet the beast of
Noltland Castle.
Do You Speak Cat?
I do. Join me June 2008.
For a Curious Affair.
Divine Fantasy?
Spend a divine night
with Ambrose Bierce.

Welcome to the world of ghosties and ghoulies and long-legged beasties and things that go bump in the night!

For fans of Celtic mythology and Scottish ghosties: The Night Side, The Selkie and The Selkie Bride (coming in January).

For those interested in time travel and reincarnation: Night Visitor and Dominion

And for the ghost, animal and mystery fans: A Curious Affair and Writ On Water

Contact me with thoughts or questions. As always, the pleasure of your company makes my day.





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The Ghost and Miss Demure
Melanie Jackson, Summer 2010, Lovespell, 320 pp., ISBN: 0505528355

How do you get rid of a too friendly ghost? Tristam and Karo need an answer. America's answer to the Marquis de Sade is haunting them and playing matchmaker in disconcerting ways.

A lighthearted, fun frolic -- Harriet Klausner (five stars)

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The Selkie Bride
Melanie Jackson, February 2010, Lovespell, 336 pp., ISBN: 0505528347

Widow Megan Culbin has inherited a cottage in Findloss, a cursed village in Scotland that was lost once in a terrible storm, buried in sand that killed everyone in it. But now it is returned to the light of day. The village is cursed in other ways and Megan's only chance at survival is to ally herself with the selkie king, Lachlan.

RT BOOKreviews -- 4 stars

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The Night Side
Melanie Jackson, July 2009, Lovespell, 336 pp., ISBN: 0505528045

Colin Mortloch was a spy for Henry VIII and had seen many strange and violent things, especially since he had 'the sight' the ghosts of murdered men were happy to betray their killers. But Noltlund Castle held a mystery like no other, a Scottish hellhound called The Bokey, and a strange and lovely mistress who was every bit as adept as Colin when it came to matters of political intrigue.

RT BOOKreviews: "This excellent romance includes a nicely rendered gothic ambience" -- 4 stars

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A Curious Affair
Melanie Jackson, June 2008, Lovespell, 352 pp., ISBN: 0-505-52738-3

Everything was fine until I was hit by lightning. Then the cats started talking to me. I ignored them until the night Death came calling on my side of the mountain. He was tall, wore a wet denim coat and smelled of butt. The to-die-for handsome sheriff was calling Irv's death an accident, but the cats and I knew better. Could we prove it?

Romance Reviews Today: "For a very different type of murder mystery and some very quirky characters and a twist at the end you won't see coming, pick up A Curious Affair, because in this tale, curiosity does not kill the cat!"

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These Boots Are Made For Strutting
Melanie Jackson, March 2008, Lovespell, 368 pp., ISBN: 0-505-52758-8

Faith Fleetwood thought that she would do anything-- ANYTHING-- to get a date with Mister Tall Dark and Dancing. Now her chance has arrived in an elegant shoe box. Will she wear the devil's dancing shoes to please her true love?

RT BOOKreviews: "From sweet to hot, these three stories will entertain and delight..."

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Writ on Water
Melanie Jackson, March 2007, Lovespell, 334 pp., ISBN: 0-505-52704-9

What do you do when you witness a murder? Most of us call the police and show them the body. But Chloe doesn't have a body. What she has is The Sight. Until she can figure out if what has happened -- or will be happening -- is real, she is stuck on a Virginia plantation with an efficient killer who is now very interested in her.

RT Book Reviews:Melanie Jackson writes romance for those with a yen for something different.

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The Selkie
Melanie Jackson, February 2003, Lovespell, 358 pp., ISBN: 0-505-52531-3

Humans had made their peace after the war to end all wars. Yet two great sea-kingdoms were about to go to battle. Only love could save them from destruction.

RT BOOKreviews: "Part fantasy, part dream and wholly bewitching, The Selkie... [blends] whimsy and folklore into a sensual tale of love and magic."

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Dominion
Melanie Jackson, August 2002, Lovespell, 351 pp., ISBN: 0-505-52512-7

Fate took Domitien's wife and unborn child causing him to make a vow that he would never love again. Life after life, Dom was sent back to earth to complete his life cycle. For a thousand years he did not love... Now The Great One is giving him one last chance to get it right. Escorted by Death, Domitien will meet his destiny.

RT BOOKreviews: Dominion 'An unusual romance for those with a yen for something different'

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Night Visitor
Melanie Jackson, March 2001, Lovespell, 368 pp., ISBN: 0-505-52423-6

Tafaline had heard the tale of the massacre and of the brave piper who had given his life in defense of Duntrune castle. But few saw his face in their sleep, nor heard his sweet voice. He had been slain so long ago, how was it possible that he now haunted her dreams? Were the fairy tales true that claimed a woman of MacLeod blood could save a man from death? Taffy knew there was naught to do but go to him... across time.

All About Romance: "I recommend this as a very strong romance, with time travel, history and magic."

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