Amelia is nothing but a 15-year-old girl who lost her mother no more then a year ago, her life was ordinary, nothing special. Good grades, living in a small town, having a small family. But as for her mother, Catherin, she had alot more secrets. Some she shared with Amelia when she was just a child, some she kept to herself. Amelia will find out what happened to her mother no matter what it takes. Because if there was hope, even if it was a tiny speck of hope, she will go for it, she will try to hold onto it, until she finds her. Because if there is any hope she can get her mother back, and get a few secrets of her own, she knows she will save her.
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.