Isiadora Honoret was great. Hence on the word "was". She's no longer here with us. But when she was, she was amazing. She could sing, dance, and so much more. Unfortunately, the only thing that was holding her back on happiness was her drama. And it wasn't teen drama, it was high school drama. The insecurities of being the perfect person weighed down on her too heavily. So may people guess that's why she broke. However, 13 people know why she did what she did that one night. Those 13 people didn't just hurt her, they killed her. Not physically though, just mentally. Isiadora however, hurt herself. Not mentally but physically.
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.