Storm (Loomis)

SHE CAN'T GIVE HIM THE COLD SHOULDER FOREVER...Melissa Martin isn't a fan of cold weather, but if dealing with snow means she gets her dream job, she'll suffer through it. After years of working as a news reporter in Kansas, she's finally landed a coveted anchor position at a Minnesota news station. There's just one problemthe meteorologist she'll be working with is her ex-fianc.Arthur "Tripp" Bartlett III believes it's fate that Melissa is in Minnesota. Years ago, he broke her heart when he left on their wedding day. Since then, he's matured and is ready for a relationship now, but Melissa's not about to let him back into her life, let alone her bed.But Tripp is persistent. He asks Melissa to give him until Valentine's Day to prove to her that he's changed. He'll show her that winter in Minnesota can be fun, and hopefully by February, she'll realize they're still good together. Melissa isn't sure that anything involving snow could be enjoyable, but she owes it to herself to see if she and Tripp might have a future.When Melissa rides out a blizzard with Tripp, ignoring her feelings might be near impossible. But Melissa wants a commitment, and if Tripp isn't ready to give her that, she risks getting her heart broken again.WHEN THE ICE MELTS is the second story in the Storm Series, but it can also be read as a standalone novel.

He chases tornadoes, but he only wanted to catch her…Storm chaser Austin Jones loves an adrenaline rush. With his YouTube channel gaining popularity and an opportunity to chase tornadoes on television, he's living the dream. When a close encounter with a twister sends him to the hospital, the last person he expects to stitch him up is his high school sweetheart. Seeing her again feels like fate.The storm that shattered Lizzie James's life may be long gone, but the damage was never repaired. After a tornado tore through her hometown-taking her parents and destroying everything-she swore she'd never go back. Haunted by nightmares and burdened by anxiety, she's done her best to forget that day. But when her former boyfriend ends up in her ER, the memories she buried come rushing back.Despite every instinct telling her to stay away, Lizzie finds herself back in Texas-where Austin is eager to remind her of what they once had. But his reckless devotion to storm chasing is a risk she cannot ignore. Determined to control the situation-and maybe protect Austin from himself-Lizzie makes a bold choice. She'll face her fears, literally, and join Austin for the chase. If she can't stop him from risking his life, at least she can help keep him safe.As another violent tornado threatens the region, Lizzie has a sinking feeling that Austin is about to make a dangerous call. This time, the real storm is the one inside Austin-torn between chasing the next tornado and holding on to the woman he loves. Because some storms you chase...and others you have to weather together to find out what really matters. Melody Loomis writes adult contemporary romance and young adult fiction with female protagonists. She's a member of the #5amwritersclub and enjoys posting pictures of her cats, Ava and Lucy, on social media. She works as a library assistant and lives in southeastern North Carolina.