When a new girl moves to town, Indie develops a growing fascination. But it's for all the wrong reasons. He knows it's bad, but he just can't seem to stop. He knows she has secrets, and he knows she can help him.
The new girl, Kieran, wants to stay in the shadows and not draw attention to herself, she already had enough of that in the town she was at before. But somehow getting tangled in the mess that is Indies life, she finds it harder and harder to keep the spotlight off of her.
With the whole town against them, a murder, and deep secrets, will they stay together? Or will it stay in Seneca?
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.