Melissa Green writes emotionally intense romance under two pen names — Tessa Kaine and M.M. Colt — for readers who refuse to choose between a racing heart and a real one.

As Tessa Kaine, she writes contemporary billionaire romance: sharp, grounded heroines and the powerful men who finally meet their match, in the Billionaires of Aspen Ridge series.

As M.M. Colt, she writes paranormal and urban fantasy romance — magic, danger, and destiny, where chosen family turns out to be the strongest magic of all — in the Whiskey River Magic series.

Two worlds, one promise: capable people who are brilliant at their jobs and a beautiful mess in their personal lives, love built on banter and partnership instead of rescue, and endings that are hopeful without being easy. Her heroines are usually the ones holding everything together — until someone steadier refuses to let them do it alone.

Melissa lives in Colorado and believes everyone deserves to be fully seen and chosen anyway. Find both pen names at melissamichellegreen.com.