When almost 17-year-old Arabella moves from Miami to Atlanta after being kicked out of school, she decides to start over. No drinking, no parties, no more giving her Mom and sister a headache. Little does she know, it's not as easy to get away from that life as she thought. She meets Ari, and as Arabella finds herself falling into a friendship with her, she notices red flags, but not until it's too late. When memories are being erased, and secret relationships are being uncovered, it's hard to know everyone's true intentions. Eventually, what is done in the dark...
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.