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M. J. Scott M. J. Scott i(6869133 works by)
Also writes as: Melanie Scott ; Emma Douglas
Born: Established: Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

M.J. Scott writes paranormal romance as M.J. Scott and contemporary romances as Melanie Scott and Emma Douglas.

In 2015, she was based in Melbourne.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon The Shattered Court New York (City) : Roc Books , 2015 9427987 2015 single work novel fantasy

'The royal witches of Anglion have bowed to tradition for centuries. If a woman of royal blood manifests powers, she is immediately bound by rites of marriage. She will serve her lord by practicing the tamer magics of the earth—ensuring good harvests and predicting the weather. Any magic more dangerous is forbidden.

'Lady Sophia Kendall, thirty-second in line to the throne, is only days away from finding out if she will be blessed—or perhaps cursed—with magic. When a vicious attack by Anglion’s ancient enemies leaves the kingdom in chaos, Sophia is forced to flee the court. Her protector by happenstance is Lieutenant Cameron Mackenzie, a member of the royal guard, raised all his life to be fiercely loyal to the Crown.

'Then Sophia’s powers manifest stronger than she ever imagined they would, and Cameron and she are inextricably linked in the process. As a witch unbound by marriage rites, Sophia is not only a threat to the established order of her country, but is also a weapon for those who seek to destroy it. Faced with old secrets and new truths, she must decide if she will fight for her country or succumb to the delicious temptation of power.…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2016 winner Romance Writers of Australia, Romantic Book of the Year Award Favourite Paranormal Romance Cover
2016 finalist Romance Writers of America RITA Awards Paranormal Romance
y separately published work icon Fire Kin United States of America (USA) : Roc Books , 2014 6869363 2014 single work novel fantasy romance

'Imagine a city divided…a city readying itself for a war. The vampire Blood and the shape-shifting Beast Kind seek to seize control now that the treaty is broken. Only the humans stand in their way…but they stand without their Fae allies…and they desperately need help….'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2014 shortlisted Australian Romance Readers Awards Favourite Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Futuristic Romance
y separately published work icon Iron Kin United States of America (USA) : Roc Books , 2013 6869319 2013 single work novel fantasy romance

'Imagine a city divided. Fae and human mages on one side, vampire Blood Lords and shape-shifting Beast Kind on the other. Between these supernatural forces stands a peace treaty that threatens to shatter at the slightest provocation….'

Source: Author's blurb.

2013 finalist Australian Romance Readers Awards Favourite Paranormal Romance
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