Amanda 'Mandy' Martins is your average, everyday, 18 year old girl. She lives on her phone, parties with her friends, and even sleeps around, just a little bit. She'll come to regret that decision, though, because someone isn't who they appear to be. When Amanda is taken from the apartment she shares with her two best friends, Sophie and Kelly, there's only one person who will chase her down. Chase Adams, ironic right? Chase will follow Amanda to the edge of the world, if he has to, just for her to notice him. Little does he know, that's exactly what he'll have to do.
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.