One night, one boy, one party, several cups of beer and tequila, and a one night stand was all it took for Alice Zimmer's life to go spiraling out of control.
She had only meant to talk to Angel so that she could try to discover why her heart wouldn't stay calm when she was near him, but when she found herself in his bed at the end of a wild party, what else could she do but throw herself at him? Right?
Angel Stewart was far from worthy of having a girl like Alice in his life, nevermind in his bed. But the gift she so readily offered wrapped in a black mini skirt and hot pink tank top were just too much for him to pass up. Offer a lion a raw steak, and he will devour it! And so he did.....
Join these two on a journey filled with love, hate, insecurity, drugs, alcohol, parties, sex, redemption, and...murder? A journey where a one night stand could possibly become a...
ONE LIFE STAND
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.