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Gretchen Scholz, 33 and the princess of the German mafia. Her father, Walter Scholz, has been running the mafIa since he was 26 years old. His daughter came into his life 10 years later. So at 69 years old, Gretchens father is looking to see she learn everything about the business before stepping down. He's not forcing her to marry in order to take over but he is hoping she finally finds someone to give her more children. She has a pair of twins boy and girl who are 7 years old.
Her rival Nathaniel Miller, 48, boss of an American cartel wants to take over and have tye German mafia answer to him. But Walter isn't having it. And neither is Gretchen. So Nathaniel is working on ways to break down Gretchens walls to trick her into handing over her soon to be business. But he realizes one thing, well two; 1, Gretchen Scholz is not a force to messed with and 2, he likes her. He noticed her for the first time when she was maybe 19 or 20 at a meeting with her father and fell for her.
Twist and turns along the way!
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**** THIS BOOK IS GOING TO BE GRAPHIC IN THE VIOLENCE, BLOOD AND MATURE SENCES. NOT FOR ANYONE UNDER 18 (THOUGH YOU KIDDO WILL PROBABLY READ IT ANYWAYS!). THIS ISN'T FOR THE FAINT HEARTED! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. SO IF YOU READ PAST THIS POINT, YOU'RE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. I CAN NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR YOUR NIGHTMARES OR SQUAMISH STOMACHS! SO GOOD LUCK! PLEASE ENJOY! AND DO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!****
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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.