She was perfect.
She never was out of line.
She caught everyone's attention,
Even when she died.
Let me tell you a little bit about Scarlett Reynolds, queen bee of Crimson Grove High. The golden girl, the "it" girl, the perfect. Raven black hair, piercing blue eyes, model figure and a loaded family to top it off. She screams "cliche bitch", and if you think so, you're partially correct. People would kill to be her. And in this case I mean literally.
Here's the question everyone wants answered. Who done it?
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Lena Wellman schools hardworking journalist gets wrapped up in the murder mystery of fellow student when she stumbles upon a online diary of the murder themselves. Will she unravel the mysterious death of Scarlett Reynolds? Or will she end up with the similar fate of Scarlett, six feet under?
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.