My name is Spencer Theodore.
And before two hours ago, my aspect in life was very short from imagination, I lived by no rules don't even ask me about morals, supported a cunning relationship with my permanent record, and drowned out my grandparents with ear splitting local rock bands.
But that was two hours ago......
Throw in a suck ass prep school, six incompatible teenagers, a missing artifact, one not so bogus legend, a ravishing cop, secrets more jaw dropping then the entire Pretty Little Liars series, a completely unnecessary love story.
And you have yourself one hell of a mystery.
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.