Melissa Mastro was born and raised in New York but now calls North Carolina home. A lifelong lover of words, she has a bachelor of arts degree in English from Stony Brook University, where she graduated with honors. When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her working one of her two marketing jobs or enjoying a night in with her favorite takeout and a glass of wine. Her debut novel, One Week of July, is releasing July 1, 202

Marissa’s short story “Second Time’s Sweeter” appears in Recipes for Romance: A Sweet Valentine’s Day Anthology, to be published in January 2025. Learn more about Melissa at melissamastro.com and follow her on Instagram at @authormelissamastro.