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Hello,
I’m Melissa
Latina, domestic violence and abuse survivor, cat lover, and I take my coffee black. I write contemporary romance rooted in emotional depth, cultural nuance, and second chances.
#AmWriting: a story about healing, courage, and what it really means to choose love without losing yourself.
Real love honors who we are, not just the roles we’ve been told to play.
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