"Oomph" I muttered as I glared at the guy smirking at me, "Aww, what's the matter sweetheart, done already?", he mocked, "You're nothing but a pretty face, a distraction meant for people while the real agents save the day." Oh, that boy said that to the wrong person, he ain't even gonna see it coming. I looked up from where I was crouched on the floor and smirked, "The feeling's mutual darling, you're just a sexist pig who's about to get taken down a few notches." Before he could reply I swept my leg behind his knees and brought him crashing to the floor with my boot at his neck. I leaned over and patted his cheek and said, "better luck next time sweetheart, but don't worry I made sure to leave your 'pretty face' unharmed, after all I don't want to take all of your opportunities away.
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.