Books The Daddy Issue The last souvenir that small-town girl Gretchen expected from her Chicago vacation was getting pregnant from one night of delight. The sexy, successful CEO she hooked up with told her he wasn't interested in a family, so she never reveals what's happened. Four years later, Daniel's at the top of his game in both business and womanizing, but he's shaken off his pedestal when a friend hints that he might have a daughter. Daniel heads for the boondocks to uncover the hidden truth—and pick up where he and Gretchen left off. But his fast-paced lifestyle can't compete with Gretchen's idea of a hometown father and husband. When Daniel's career beckons him back to Chicago, he's faced with the decision of his life—go back to his wild bachelor ways or surrender to his sensual desires and stay and build a family. Read an excerpt. Now available from The Wild Rose Press. BUY THE BOOK: IndieBound | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Borders Praise for The Daddy Issue "Beck's strong writing is definitely the high point of this enjoyable story. Both Gretchen and Daniel are well drawn and complex characters with their own troubled pasts, mannerisms, and goals."    —BooksForABuck.com "This is a fun read that, while taking the oft-used premise of an unknown child suddenly being discovered, is still an interesting story. The small-town characters are quaint without being stereotypical..."    —Romantic Times Bookclub "Melissa Beck's debut into the print publishing world comes with great promise. THE DADDY ISSUE... comes packed with emotional drama, humor, and a drop of truth that fills the reader to the brim. This reviewer has found a new author to follow, and knows readers who pick up Ms. Beck's novel will not be disappointed in any way. THE DADDY ISSUE is a contemporary romance with a theme that takes romance readers back to yester-years. Melissa Beck has taken words and created a story with twists that will leave readers smiling and frowning; she pens a tale filled with emotional ups and downs. While her story's premise may not be new, it is a new take on an old tale. Gretchen's feelings are well written, she will worm her way into your heart and keep the pages turning until she finds her very own happily ever after ending. I highly recommend readers of traditional romance pick this novel off the shelves, and bring it home into their hearts. This novel is one for the keeper shelf!"    —Love, Romances & More "Melissa Beck's THE DADDY ISSUE offers readers more than just the typical 'secret baby' storyline..." (4.5 out of 5 stars!)    —Romance Junkies (read the full review) "Ms. Beck penned a wonderful story within these pages. Her mastery of her characters' emotions were penned with such intensity I felt as if I was one of the characters feeling everything that was going on firsthand. I hoped that Daniel was Amy's father and that this would fill in the gaps he was severely suffering from in his lonely life. Yes, he could have any woman he wanted, but they ultimately were all just after his money and the notoriety that came with being associated to Daniel. It was time that he settled down, but this time it would be for all the right reasons. I'm new to Ms. Beck's writing, but after reading this story, I'm definitely a fan now!"    —Night Owl Romance (read the full review)