Eleanor King has just met Logan... just in time for Arthur Lorrington to meet fate.
After being brutally stabbed 14 times in the chest, Arthur's day isn't really looking up. His death is somewhat tragic, and somewhat intriguing. His perpetrator has left no tracks, finger prints, or evidence in his wake and there are far more suspects than one would hope for.
It looks like it's time to call in the professionals.
And then there's Eleanor and Logan, they have a good blossoming friendship. They share a sassy attitude, a dislike for all things adult like and anything that makes them normal. Have I mentioned the fact that they're less than 2 years old? At 7 months, Eleanor is very mature and extremely clever. Where-as Logan, 1 and 3 months, has the acting skills of a 34 year old. They make quite a pair, having frenzied fun and causing mischeif, they are any parents nightmare.
And together they fight crime.
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.