Maggie has been having trouble with work and taking care of her dear little baby daughter, Chloe, who is only 8 months old. Maggie knows she has to go back to work soon to help support Chloe and her husband, Nick, who has been working 2 jobs just to pay the bills. She puts an ad on Craigslist for a babysitter. After many long interviews, Maggie finally finds her dream babysitter, Haley. Haley is your typical out of high school girl, looking for a job. As the babysitting days go on, Maggie works longer days and Haley becomes attached to Chloe, so attached that Maggie needs to watch her back.
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.