Anthony Lucas Giovinazzo owns one of the biggest publishing companies in New York. He's a dedicated business man and father to his fluffy orange tabby cat Pumpkin. He enjoys reading, music, cooking, and oh, murder.
Theodore Drew Ivana is a man of crime, making a large mistake when he decided to steal from the large publishing company down the street, Giovinazzo inc. When caught, he was made an offer for a better life, an easier life.
He was offered a job.
What happens when his first task is to help hide a body?
[BOOK 1 OF THE DOLLAR SERIES]
WARNING: MATURE THEMES: MURDER, GORE, SEXUAL ACTS BETWEEN TWO MALES
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.