I’m Melissa Alyse, I write stories and send letters that feel like we are hanging out on the front porch together with sweet tea and a hug and with reminders that God chose you, loves you, and isn’t finished with your story yet.
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Happy 2026, sweet friend! 🥳❤️ Can you believe it’s already been two weeks since we last talked? I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break. I’d love to hear what your favorite moments were—I’ll reply back with mine too. 🥰 Today’s a big day: When Grace Finds You (Book 4) is officially here, and it’s the final story in the main Willow Creek series (for now). 🫶 This story centers on Amanda, and we find her navigating life as a single mom, learning how to live inside a new normal she never asked for. She’s funny and sweet—but beneath her quick wit and disarming humor, she’s wrestling with something deeper… those quiet whispers of shame that tell her she’s not enough. Will Amanda shut down the lies and step into the life waiting for her? You can find out today. 😁 👉 Start Amanda’s story here This book is a journey into healing—and learning to let God shine, even through broken places. I can’t wait to hear what you think of Amanda’s story. Grace + hugs,
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Melissa Alyse, Author
I’m Melissa Alyse, I write stories and send letters that feel like we are hanging out on the front porch together with sweet tea and a hug and with reminders that God chose you, loves you, and isn’t finished with your story yet.
Ok friends, You’ve walked the streets of Willow Creek with Sammy, Michelle, Amanda… and of course, the Bridge Ladies.Now, I’ve got something new coming soon and I can finally start sharing hints! 🎉 Think: ✅ Same sweet small town ✅ Same fun characters ✅ Shorter stories - like An Ever After Christmas size ✅ Fun Mysteries (the cozy kind) with Ethel Sue as the lead sleuth. ❌ No dead bodies Coming next month: My first ever cozy non-murder mystery drops on Kindle.It’s got all the heart, faith, and...
Hey friend! Happy February—can you believe it already?! I wanted to pop into your inbox today with a few bookish updates… because if you’re anything like me, there’s nothing quite like finding your next great read. 😊 First, an update: The entire Willow Creek series is now available as a single ebook box set.All the stories.All the characters.One place.No hunting down book after book. 🙌 If you’ve been meaning to work your way through the series—and you enjoy reading on your phone or...
Hey sweet friend, I finally took the Christmas tree down on January 15. I know, that’s about two weeks past what most people would call “reasonable.” But I couldn’t bring myself to do it any earlier. Not because I was busy. I had the time. I was just still enjoying it, lingering in what was. I just wasn’t quite ready to move on. Christmas was special this year. A wonderful time with family, all the fun at The Grove, and of course... Edmund and I got married. It was a Christmas I won’t soon...