Melissa is the author of 10 novels, and her debut novel, See Jane Date, made into a TV movie. Her other novels are: The Solomon Sisters Wise Up; Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?; The Breakup Club; Theodora Twist (for teens); Love You To Death; Questions To Ask Before Marrying; The Secret of Joy; and The Mosts (YA).

Melissa has also published numerous short stories and essays. She was formerly a book editor (romance and teen fiction) from New York City and now lives on the beautiful coast of Maine, where she writes full-time.