Cover Reveal: The Hunger

by Melissa Haag | Apr 24, 2021 | By Kiss and Claw, Cover Reveal, Mantirum

Here it is! The Hunger’s official cover! I’m beyond excited to share the conclusion to the By Kiss and Claw series with everyone. It feels like just yesterday that Megan rolled into town and befriended Eliana.

Power isn’t everything. But in Uttira, it’s all that matters.

The truth is harder to face than I ever imagined. I’ve made too many mistakes to count. So, no more failures. No more running. It’s time to embrace what I am.

Eliana thought she had everything under control. However, she discovered just how wrong she was. She’s been feeding from Fenris in her sleep, and now he’s bound to her in ways she never wanted. She knows she needs to let him go; yet with him, she could have the one thing she’s secretly wanted. A mate for life.

To make matters worse, Adira pushes her to enjoy Fenris while Raiden is doing everything possible to keep the two apart. Including bringing back the one person who would willingly kill Eliana to have Fenris for herself. Tired of it all, Eliana does what she’s been fighting not to do for so long: She embraces what she is.

It’s time for the people in power to feel what it’s like to be a puppet. And when she’s done, the world will be on its knees.

Warning: Contains an affection-starved werewolf, a brownie fond of public exhibition, and a succubus on the edge.

So much happens in this book. Eliana faces her inner demons, Piepen finds love, Fenris gets what he’s wanted for so long, and Eliana finally discovers where Ashlyn is. It’s going to be epic, and I can’t wait for everyone to read it! If you’ve been holding off reading the series because you were waiting for it to be completed, the wait will be over July 2021. You can safely pre-order today!

New Release – The Hunt

by Melissa Haag | Feb 2, 2021 | New Release, Of Fates and Furies

The Hunt is finally here! If you were following along with the release news, you know that this beauty was supposed to release last November. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and all the forced family time, writing it took longer than I would have liked. But I think you’ll find that it was worth the wait!

Check out what early reviewers are saying!

“It just gets better! This book is hilarious, heart melting, and absolutely addictive. I could not put it down! … this book will NOT disappoint! Have already started it AGAIN!!!”
~ Maggie D, reviewer

“Welcome back to Utirra and the world of Mantrium! Full of magical creatures from all walks of life. … I laughed and cried and got hit with all the right feels in this book.”

~ Maria S, reviewer

I can’t wait for you to dive into this story and see what Fenris, Piepen, Eliana, and the rest of the gang are up to. There’s still so much more in store for this world. Of Fates and Furies was only the tip of the iceberg and book 2 of By Kiss and Claw starts to prove that.

Thank you all for your continued support! I hope these stories provide with you hours of entertainment and escape like they do for me. Happy reading!

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A new look and a new name!

by Melissa Haag | Oct 29, 2020 | Cover Reveal

The book previously known as Touch has been rebranded to better reflect the story so many have already read and fallen in love with. Not only does it have a pretty new cover, but it has a new name too!

Dealing with Demons

Some deals can’t be broken.

According to the family curse, Tessa has until her next birthday to select her future husband. However, choosing would mean his premature death. Unwilling to condemn any man to that fate, Tessa searches for an explanation behind the curse and the rules that dictate her life. What she learns is more terrifying than she could have imagined.

A demon brokered a deal with her ancestor in exchange for a companion, and he’s come to collect. Tessa has a choice to make. Pay the debt or condemn a man to death. Her time to decide is running out, and as she’s learned, breaking the family rules always has consequences.

In addition to updating the title, the cover, and the blurb, it’s also been re-edited (over 2,000 words added!). If you’ve already purchased “Touch” and want the updated version, reach out to the retailer you used about getting the latest copy.

Re-reading this was pure joy, and I hope you feel the same!

Cover Reveal: The Hunt

by Melissa Haag | Oct 29, 2020 | By Kiss and Claw, Cover Reveal, Mantirum

I hope you adore the real cover for The Hunt more than the placeholder. 🙂 I feel confident sharing the cover now that The Hunt is over halfway written at an impressive 60k words. I seem to have a thing for writing longer books this year. No idea why that is.

I was fine existing on copious amounts of chocolate. But, thanks to Fenris’s less than helpful intervention, Mom’s building a nightclub named “Man-beef Buffet.” My hell is only beginning.

Hounded by the Academy’s guidance counselor, smothered by her mother, and harassed by a perverted brownie, Eliana’s patience for well-meaning help is thinning. She has more important matters on her plate. Like, dealing with the repercussions of a backfired spell while avoiding the local, hot werewolf.

When something starts stalking her, Eliana decides she’s done playing by everyone else’s rules. She might be afraid to feed, but she’s far from weak. The beast pursuing her will soon feel what it’s like when the hunter becomes the hunted.

Warning: Contains a starving succubus with violent reactions to sex toys, a loving mom who supports nudism, and a brownie with fertility issues. Recommended for mature teen readers and up.

Piepen is up to his usual antics, which are going to scar Eliana for life. Fenris is doing his best to play it cool. The her-herd is starting to get a little jealous. And remember that mermaid that Megan kicked in the face? Well, she’s still carrying a grudge and Eliana just might be her new target.

If Eliana doesn’t end up strangling someone in this book, it’ll be a miracle!