"And I pray, that one day this'll all just be a crazy memory. That is if I even survive that long..."
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Alex was your average religious townie girl. Not that popular, and not that noticeable. Growing up in a small home, with her mother, father, and irritable sister, her life seemed like the normal thirteen year old life. But, when a war between riches springs up, her father has to leave home and go off to war. Top that off with him, along with her mother dying, her life seems to be spiraling out of control. And even worse, her sister is missing. At her age, she barely knew how to walk to school by herself, now she's scavenging for food, wandering her now destructive town, and trying to stay alive. How worse could it get? Did I mention there's a boy involved.
Join Alex on her mental growth journey as she searches for her sister, questions her religion along the way, and tries to keep Ethan from distracting her plans.
// WARNING: This is my first novel I ever written, and it's not the typical cliche book. \\
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.