2 close friends had just passed away and everyone was grieving. Except the 2 people that should, they're parents. Elizabeth,Malachi, Emily, Zach and Mara have to find out why that is.
This book is explicit, no intended for people under the age of around 16-17. Of course I can not stop you but read with these is mind,
TW: this book contains mention of drug and alcohol use, underage drinking, sex, death, ED(eating disorders), sexual, physical and mental abuse, Child abuse (Flash backs nothing to graphic), mentions of suicide, being an inpatient and self harm(mentions pretty soon, will have a trigger warning)
I will warn when each of these things will be mentioned. I've gone through some of these things and I wouldn't want to trigger anyone.
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.