Melissa Tereze is an award-winning, Liverpool-based author of sapphic erotic romance. With thirty books published—twenty-two of those international number one bestsellers—she spends her time writing angsty romance about complex, real-life women who love women. Her heart lies within the age gap trope, but you’ll find a wide range of different characters and stories to sink your teeth into.

Melissa’s books deal with real issues, ranging from grief, self-discovery, and starting over. Don’t let that fool you, though. With high angst comes high spice. There is a little something for everyone.

In 2023, Melissa was a triple gold medal winner in the eLit awards for At First Glance (LGBT Fiction), Behind Her Eyes (Romance), and The Stepmother (Erotic Fiction). In 2024, she was a finalist for a Golden Crown Literary Society Award in the Ann Bannon and Erotica categories for her first published erotic novel, Study You.

When she’s not writing, which isn’t very often, Melissa enjoys spending time with her wife, travelling, and finding the nearest karaoke bar.

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