Author's note: The other day, I published this novel but I didn't like much the start or the vibe so I' redoing it. Hope you lguys like it, and get some feedback. Have a nice day! And, no I don't support this kind of relationship is just a novel. :)
Prologue:
I despise talking to strangers, they make me uncomfortable and what would I even say to them? But, with him it was different. I trusted him, and thought he can be my ticket away from this place. Instead, he dragged me straight to hell. Now that I look back, I realize how stupid I was for trusting him. Letting my guard down. Friends, warned me about him and I refused to listen. I find myself with the same clothes I had two days ago; desperate for finding an escape. But, how can I? When he's too calculating? Always, one to two steps ahead. What's even worse they took my best friend, and separated each other. "Couldn't wait any longer," he said. He's a beast in form of an angel. Cruel. Jealous. Controlling. Manipulating. All the worst things I can think of... Yet, he's beautiful.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.