Rom-Com Insights and Book Recommendations with Melanie Sweeney

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In this episode of the What to Read Next Podcast, we sit down with Melanie Sweeney, author of the debut rom-com Take Me Home (https://amzn.to/4fjUgw6) . Melanie shares her journey from aspiring writer to published author, her love for romance novels, and what inspired her to write her first book. We also dive into her favorite romance reads and what makes a great rom-com for her. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights and book recommendations.

Books Recommended by Melanie Sweeney

Happy Place by Emily Henry https://amzn.to/46zm4sp
Beach Read by Emily Henry https://amzn.to/3YzId7Z
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan https://amzn.to/4dbj0EI
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan https://amzn.to/3zZ1EwI
Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer https://amzn.to/4fgf5rY
One on One by Jamie Harrow https://amzn.to/3SkBD19

Where to Find Melanie Online

Instagram: @MelanieSweeneyWrites
Website: MelanieSweeney.com

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