Dear Reader,
As a foreword, I would simply like to explain that I decided to begin a diary of sorts. I tire of this dreary house and would like to feel as if I am speaking to someone. I suppose that someone would be you. That is, you: whoever finds the pages I will write, probably shoved inside an empty book cover, if I can just remember to do so and not loose all of them.
Anyway, I do so hope you find some entertainment out of these entries, and, thus, my thoughts.
Always dearly yours,
Mr. C
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.