Mélissa-Sue’s books offer a window into who she is—her heart, her story, and the hope she carries into every season of life. With a voice that’s honest, compassionate, and deeply human, her writing invites you to pause, reflect, and feel less alone as you navigate your own journey. Explore her published works below and choose the one that resonates with where you are right now.
Books by
Mélissa-Sue
The Gut God Connection
by Mélissa-Sue Methven (Author)
Published by JOA Publishing
In The Gut God Connection, Mélissa-Sue Methven—author of The Truth Behind the Smiles—invites you into a faith-led, deeply personal journey where symptoms are reframed not as brokenness, but as divine whispers guiding you back to your truest self. After decades of searching for answers, she shares the hard-earned lessons that helped her move through grief, fear, and illness into greater healing, intuition, and trust.
Through intimate stories, sacred insights, and simple daily practices, this book gently equips you to notice patterns, respond with clarity, and cultivate a life rooted in peace, love, and divine connection—an invitation back to wholeness, and to a deeper relationship with yourself, your body, and the God within you.
The Truth Behind the Smiles
by Mélissa-Sue Methven (Author)
Published by JOA Publishing
What started as a wonderful love story for Mélissa and Scott ended 16 years later with Scott’s dramatic death, leaving Mélissa and her two young children to endure the unimaginable. In her desperation, Mélissa prayed for guidance, and God responded by sending her an army of angels to make her transition from wife to widow more bearable. Since her husband’s passing, Mélissa has felt a strong calling to use her voice to address the stigmas around suicide and mental health. This book’s purpose is to bring awareness to the long-term effects of emotional suppression and repression while offering unwavering support.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, suppressing emotions, feeling stuck, or ready to make a change but don’t know where to begin, then this book may be your light. Mélissa shares her heartbreaking story and offers life-saving tools to help you move forward from a desperate situation and find hope.
Also available in French.
From my readers
What an incredible and courageous account of a life most people would never hear about. Suppression has become the norm. This work brings full circle the warning signs and projected outcomes of left unmet. Kudos to Melissa for this life saving work.
Amazon Customer Review of "The Truth Behind the Smiles"
"This is a powerful book, and a must read—not just for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide, but also for anyone who is living with someone who is struggling. It is an amazing story of one families heartbreaking struggle with suicide, the aftermath, and their path to healing. Highly recommend!"
Jessica | Amazon Reviewer
"Wow, what a gift for her to share her story! The more I read, the more amazed I became with Melissa’s story. She brilliantly blended truths and insights to issues that so many of us deal with in this world. I will be purchasing more copies to share with friends."
Ashley S | Amazon Reviewer
