That's a start at least, Vee. I know your name. I know where you work. I can't wait to know more, Vee. I can't wait to get to know you.
Yes, you're beautiful, but I need more than just a pretty face. I need to make sure that you're worthy. But I have high hopes, Vee, because it's not often that a girl can reel me in at first glance. My instincts are telling me that you're special and that I need to get to know you.
My instincts rarely fail me, Vee, and if they're right this time, very soon you'll be...
...MINE.
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.