The tragedy left her helpless, unaware, lost. She doesn't know her name, nor does she know what even happened. All she knows is something happened, and it was big. Now, stuck in the aftermath, she has to find her way, survive, and put the pieces together.
Daniel is in the same situation, but he remembers, he remembers it all. He is stuck not too far from her, and will eventually have to help her figure things out.
What will happen when they cross paths and have to face things together in this corrupted world?
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.