Valerie is a dedicated , nerdy young girl with a bright future in front of her. She's full of surprises, potential with a father overprotective of her. But she's just moved to a new city, with a fresh start at life and trouble manages to find it's way into her life.
With new faces all over campus, Tanya, a feisty, intriguing and confident girl shakes hands with Valerie. A friendship for life or all just a show? Is Tanya her best friend, or her worst enemy?
Until... fate brings her and a rather complicated guy, Ryder, a devil on the outside with shit manners, wanting to defy the laws and living his life to the fullest, before he exchanges glances with Valerie.
Everything changes when a box of letters is discovered under her creaking hardwood floor. Will this new start bring warmth and love or fire and destruction?
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.