Moving is either a teenage dream or a haunting nightmare, but for Arial, it's a spell of mystery and confusion. It's a journey from her first love to puzzling city ordeals. Her mysterious neighbor, Arian McCoy, has a strange inclination to protect her given that he's usually unapproachable and cold-hearted. Through Arian, she learns about the rivalry between Brilliant Cove and Nightingale, the city plotting a massive conquest. Arial must adapt to her hectic lifestyle in Brilliant Cove, or she will face vile consequences due to her innocence and disobedience to Nightingale's cruel agency. How will Arial, with the help of Arian, reach peace and get all the answers she needs?
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.