*Unedited* Kimberley Baccara has been brought up in a heavily religious household; the only thing keeping her family together is the appearance of a happy family. But, behind closed doors lie secrets, secrets that drive Kimberley into a state of depression, until she is so desperate for escape she runs away. A handsome tattooed stranger comes to her rescue and falls heavily for the girl he knows he can never have. On the run with nowhere to go they come across a dire conspiracy and Kimberley’s family seems to be at the heart of it.
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.