"Hide or be found."
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Angela. That is her name. He gave her that name.
But she is far from an angel. She was innocent once. She lived a simple, peaceful life. Even for a short time, she felt like she belonged somewhere.
But life is harsh, sometimes cruel. Her childhood, her life was taken from her at a very young age. Multiple times. But every time she felt like she lost everything, while she could not find the strength to pick up her pieces, life gave her another opportunity to start over. So she did. She built a new life. Multiple times.
Life destroyed her, and gave her rebirth. But each time, it took from her.
She had changed. He could not recognize her anymore. Although, he is determined to get his angel back. But in her eyes, he is just another obstacle.
So he became what he had feared the most, her predator.
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First Book of the Prey Series. Mystery/Thriller Novel by Venus Aries.
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.