Jade Lilith Lilium is becoming a wolf. She's hoping that she would turn wolf before she turns 18, but secrets make her wonder if she would make it or not. When Jade finds out the truth about her actual mother's disappearance, Jade becomes afraid of becoming wolf.
Casin, Jade's crush, found out Jade was a pup when he caught her during school. He knows how old Jade is and is surprised to see how far she has come, but is also worried about her. Apparently, any pup that turns wolf before the age of 18 has special abilities that make them very powerful, and any wolf would love to get their hands on that power.
Nathan, (soon to be) Pack Leader and Student Body president, has been classmates with Jade most of her life. He had no idea about her wolf blood and knew she was adopted from the start. When Casin told him about Jade being a pup, Nathan is immediately concerned about her safety.
With the help of lone wolf Casin and Pack leader Nathan, will Jade become wolf, live to rule over all, or be torn to shreds by the hungry power wolves?
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.