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It’s release day for SECRETS THROUGH TIME!

September 5, 2026 Melanie 2 Comments

The wait is over… SECRETS THROUGH TIME has arrived!

For years, Milford Manor has held onto its secrets. Now, readers can finally step inside the forgotten rooms, uncover the hidden passages, and discover the mysteries buried beneath the ashes of Milford Hollow.

Yes, I’m a wee bit excited. Nervous, too, letting my latest book baby free in the outside world.

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Blurb

Past and present collide when echoes of the haunted emerge and secrets refuse to remain buried

When Nicole, her brothers and her husband stumble upon the ruins of Milford Hollow, a ghost town long forgotten by history, they’re drawn to the only building left standing: the crumbling stone shell of Milford Manor.

Rumours circulated about the fire that devoured the town despite its closeness to Little Lake, and something unexplainable drove those who survived the inferno away.

Inside the manor’s scorched walls, Nicole senses she’s not alone. Whispers drift through the halls, and a long-faded family portrait seems to watch her every move.

As Nicole unravels the manor’s dark past, she discovers a tragedy that links her own world to the secrets of a family long dead—and learns that some fires never truly burn out.

release day

If you pre-ordered SECRETS THROUGH TIME, it will magically appear on your device today.

Thank you to everyone who followed along on this journey—from the first glimpses of the characters to the mysteries hidden within the walls of Milford Manor. I hope you enjoy uncovering the secrets as much as I enjoyed creating them.

While I’m celebrating launch day at the local market, I’m thrilled that SECRETS THROUGH TIME is finally available for readers everywhere.

If you haven’t, you can order at this link: https://books2read.com/u/bMkj0V

Please enjoy the trailer I created to go with the book.

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Meet the supporting cast in Secrets through Time: The Past

August 19, 2026 Melanie 2 Comments

Today, I’m introducing the supporting cast in my novel, Secrets Through Time.

Eliza Milford Mitchell

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The dutiful wife. Daughter of the man who founded the village of Milford Hollow and commissioned the original Milford Manor, Eliza has watched her childhood home change over the years. Quiet, compassionate, and devoted to her family, she spends much of her life trying to keep peace within a household overshadowed by her husband’s ambitions.

Samuel Mitchell

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The respected businessman with an iron will. To the outside world, Samuel is successful, influential, and above reproach. Within the walls of Milford Manor, however, his relentless need for control shapes the lives—and ultimately the destinies—of everyone under his roof.

Anna Mitchell

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Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. Raised in the shadows of the family she can never truly belong to, Anna longs for acceptance while carrying burdens that threaten to consume her.

Elias Greaves

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The eccentric architect. Brilliant, unconventional, and fascinated by hidden spaces, Greaves transforms Milford Manor into a masterpiece of secret passages, concealed rooms, and architectural puzzles. More than a century later, those hidden features become the key to uncovering long-buried truths.

Some secrets refuse to stay buried…

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Past and present collide when echoes of the haunted emerge, and secrets refuse to remain buried.

Rumours circulated about the fire that devoured the town despite its closeness to Little Lake, and something unexplainable drove those who survived the inferno away.

Inside the manor’s scorched walls, Nicole senses she’s not alone. Whispers drift through the halls, and a long-faded family portrait seems to watch her every move.

As Nicole unravels the manor’s dark past, she discovers a tragedy that links her own world to the secrets of a family long dead—and learns that some fires never truly burn out.

SECRETS THROUGH TIME releases on September 5, 2026. Pre-order your copy today ($6.99 CAD) from Books2read and discover what lies hidden within Milford Manor.

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Meet the Characters in SECRETS THROUGH TIME

August 4, 2026 Melanie 2 Comments

Today, I’m introducing the main characters of my September 5th release, SECRETS THROUGH TIME.

Connor Holbrook

A co-owner of CNC IT Solutions with his siblings, Nicole and Cooper, Connor combines technical expertise with a passion for urban exploration. If there’s an abandoned building or forgotten home to investigate, chances are he’s already inside, searching for clues and uncovering its history.

Nicole Holbrook-Kane

A talented graphic artist and co-owner of CNC IT Solutions, Nicole creates the eye-catching website designs, branding, and marketing materials that help bring her clients’ businesses to life.

She also possesses an extraordinary gift. Her sketches are so lifelike they could easily be mistaken for photographs. Occasionally, she sketches people and places that no one else can see.

Mitch Kane

A successful restoration expert specializing in Victorian architecture, Mitch has spent years restoring historic homes to their former glory. His interest in urban exploration began with abandoned commercial buildings, but before long, he found himself drawn to forgotten mansions and the mysteries hidden within their walls.

Cooper Holbrook

Connor’s identical twin and the third co-owner of CNC IT Solutions, Cooper is practical, logical, and often skeptical of the things his sister claims to see. Even so, when Nicole ventures into the unknown, he’s always there to watch her back and keep her safe.

Now that you’ve met the team, here’s a glimpse of the mystery that awaits them.

Past and present collide when echoes of the haunted emerge and secrets refuse to remain buried.

Rumours circulated about the fire that devoured the town despite its closeness to Little Lake, and something unexplainable drove those who survived the inferno away.

Inside the manor’s scorched walls, Nicole senses she’s not alone. Whispers drift through the halls, and a long-faded family portrait seems to watch her every move.

As Nicole unravels the manor’s dark past, she discovers a tragedy that links her own world to the secrets of a family long dead—and learns that some fires never truly burn out.

SECRETS THROUGH TIME releases on September 5, 2026. Pre-order your copy today ($6.99 CAD) from Books2read and discover what lies hidden within Milford Manor.