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Deborah Mello

Deborah Fletcher Mello was born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, but now calls the rolling farms of North Carolina home. A city girl with a country spirit, Deborah is a bestselling author of a growing list of romance novels.

A true Renaissance woman, Deborah's many career paths have included working as a retail buyer and size model for a national women's clothing chain, a finance manager for a well-known beverage organization, a sales manager for an infamous candy company, a telecommunications administrator and corporate trainer for a hotel-owning company, an art gallery director for a world-renowned artist and an administrative consultant for multiple organizations. Her writing experience also encompasses twenty-plus years of scripting technical resources and training documentation for numerous corporations throughout the United States and abroad. Deborah is also an inactive, licensed real estate broker and general building contractor.

For Deborah, writing is akin to breathing and she firmly believes that if she could not write she would cease to exist. Weaving a story that leaves her audience feeling full and complete—as if they've just enjoyed an incredible meal—is the ultimate thrill for her. Deborah currently has five works of fiction in the marketing stage, and every writer's inevitable drawer full of rejection letters.

Deborah loves to hear from her readers and invites you to write her at P.O. Box 1421, Hillsborough, NC 27278 or e-mail her at deborah@deborahmello.com.

 

large imageRested Waters
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Paperback: 476 pages
Publisher: MaGregor Press (April 7, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0615456634
ISBN-13: 978-0615456638
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches

In the tradition of the griots, oral historians, and all indigenous storytellers, Deborah Fletcher Mello brings to life the haunting story of Janay Tucker, a young woman who is forced to reflect back on her past and the memories of her tumultuous childhood when she receives notice of her incarcerated father's death. Rehashing history through the eyes of her paternal grandfather, James Tucker, Janay is made to flash back to a past with an abusive mother who dies a violent death, a father imprisoned for the crime, and the family and friends left to help rebuild her future. Through a tapestry of human encounters, Rested Waters delves into the emotions and experiences of love and turmoil, racism and respect, flesh and spirit.

 

Promises to a Stallion (Kimani Romance)Promises To A Stallion
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Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Kimani (August 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373861753
ISBN-13: 978-0373861750
Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches

Just jilted by her overseas fiancé, Tierra Brady isn't looking to be hurt again. But she has to admit: the rugged, caring soldier who delivers the Dear Tierra letter is taking the sting out of her recent heartbreak. Before she knows it, the dashing Sergeant Travis Stallion has completely swept her off her feet in a whirlwind romance.

On leave for thirty days, the last thing Travis wants is to be the bearer of bad news. But the more he tries to comfort Tierra, the deeper he falls for the proud, love-wary beauty. So the smitten military man maps out a campaign of seduction to persuade Tierra to take that fateful walk down the aisle…with him. But is she ready for a lifetime of passion with her loving Stallion?

 

Lost in a Stallion's Arms (Kimani Romance)Lost In A Stallion's Arms
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Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Kimani (May 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 037386163X
ISBN-13: 978-0373861637
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches

Luke Stallion, youngest heir to the legendary Dallas family, likes his footloose and fancy-free life just the way it is...with a different woman in his bed every week. Isn't variety the spice of life? Then he meets Joanne Lake. The full-figured fashion designer arouses a passion the playboy simply can't live without. But Joanne's got a secret--one that threatens the future of Luke's powerful clan.

Volunteering together at a local homeless shelter has shown Joanne a side of Luke the world never sees. Although she knows the free-loving bachelor isn't ready to settle down, she wants to be the one to change his mind. But what happens when Luke discovers who she really is? Will she lose the chance to spend forever in her loving Stallion's arms?

 

Tame a Wild StallionTame A Wild Stallion
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Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Kimani (June 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373860692
ISBN-13: 978-0373860692
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches

He likes to go fast... But when mogul Mark Stallion meets sharp-shooting mechanic Michelle "Mitch" Coleman the motorcycle-driving Texan discovers what it means to fall fast and hard leaving him in awe of Mitch's skills...and her beauty.

She likes it slow...Mitch isn't interested in a pretty rich boy who plays games with women's hearts no matter how well-built and fine he is. But the heat generated between Mark and Mitch is enough to create new opportunities for her heart to thaw. Soon some matchmaking and a little mystery show her how easy it could be to fall in love.

 

To Love  A StallionTo Love  A Stallion
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Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Kimani (February 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373860544
ISBN-13: 978-0373860548
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 0.9 inches

Pleasure before business...

John Stallion may be a ruthless CEO who thinks he can buy her family's Texas ranch, but Dallas businesswoman Marah Briscoe intends to put her considerable charm and savvy into breaking his iron grip on the proposed deal. Instead, she's blindsided by a man as infuriating as he is irresistible--a man who makes it clear he plays to win, especially where a beautiful woman is concerned.

Marah is feisty and furious, but all John can think about is the feel of her soft skin and full, sensual lips. The line between business and pleasure is crossed the moment she storms into his office wearing skinny jeans and sultry perfume. Determined to get closer to this passionate woman who has invaded his life, he begins their negotiations with a kiss....

 

Alway Means ForeverAlway Means Forever
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Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Kimani (June 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373860218
ISBN-13: 978-0373860210
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches

Out of the frying pan . . .

With his smooth moves and killer smile, celebrity chef Darwin Tolliver was the stuff sexual fantasies were made of -- he'd been the object of attorney Bridget Hinton's fantasies for years. But despite their attraction, Bridget wasn't interested in a casual fling. So why was she now thinking more and more about getting him from the kitchen to the bedroom?

Into the fire

When Darwin found himself in the need of legal advice, he knew just the lawyer to call. Seeing Bridget again sparked a longing in him for something he never knew he wanted -- beauty and brains. But with his star rising and tabloid scandals running amok, could he convince Bridget that there's more to him than just the playboy bachelor she remembered?

 

In The Light of LoveIn The Light of Love
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Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Kimani (February 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373860064
ISBN-13: 978-0373860067
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches

"You have beautiful eyes. I think I could love you . . ."

From the moment Talisa London woke on the operating table and looked into Dr. Jericho Becton's blue-green gaze, she knew he was unlike any other man she'd ever met. Running into him a few weeks later only confirmed the spark between them wasn't imagined. But this time they were in a war-torn African nation, far from the safety of their Atlanta home . . .

Working toward a common goal in a world where danger lurked in every corner, Jericho and Talisa found themselves swept up in a wave of desire that left them both breathless and wanting more. But would they survive their mission with their love -- and lives -- intact?

 

Love In The LineupLove In The Lineup
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Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Kimani Press (August 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583146989
ISBN-13: 978-1583146989
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches

Roshawn Bradsher finds that a midlife change is exactly what she needs after her divorce. Amicable with her ex-husband and peacefully co-parenting, Roshawn decides that a complete change of scene is required to ignite passion in her life. When Angel Rios steps into her office, she is determined not to be swept away by this baseball player's considerable charms….

Angel Rios finds that his new home in Arizona provides all the challenges he can manage, at the moment. Yet, as an unmarried, ruggedly handsome athlete, Angel is decidedly a prime target and catch for women at home and on the road. However, a social life is not going to derail him now that he's made it to the major leagues. In fact, entanglements of any kind are the last thing on his mind. Until lovely Roshawn proves there's more ways at winning in life.

 

Forever And A DayForever And A Day
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Arabesque (July 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583145648
ISBN-13: 978-1583145647
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches

 

 

 

 

 

The Right Side of LoveThe Right Side of Love
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Arabesque (November 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 158314563X
ISBN-13: 978-1583145630
Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 5 ounces

 

 

 

 

A Love For All TimeA Love For All Time
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Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Arabesque (June 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583144749
ISBN-13: 978-1583144749
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take Me To HeartTake Me To Heart
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Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Kimani Press (December 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583144730
ISBN-13: 978-1583144732
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches

 

 

 

 

 

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