Brooks, Alabama. A town like no-other. With just under 200 permanent residents, very few modern technologies, and a love of all-things old, this small town full of people that dressed like they were living in the 1960s was shrouded in secrecy and family values.
The town becomes even more controversial and sinister when the kidnapping of Francine Stevens, the daughter of a millionaire, results in the brutal death of a young mother. Now almost six years later, in 2013, everyone is still quiet and on-edge about the incident. Well, almost everyone.
When Francine disappeared, her popularity did not. Instead, it transferred onto her younger sister, Dolly. And while Francine was never a big fan of being a popular girl, Dolly was the exact opposite. She lived to be the it-girl at her small school and wanted everyone's eyes to always be on her.
Now 15, Dolly and her friends rule the school. But, her world comes crashing down when her teacher introduces her to gothic and poetic Graham Wilson. Now ruled with fiery passion and pure romance, Dolly and Graham will stop at nothing to ensure no one gets in their way to stop their love.
Annalise Wilson, Graham's quiet and odd mother, is the couple's main obstacle. Torn between a love for her boyfriend and a hatred for his mother, Dolly must decide how far she is willing to go in order to keep her taboo romance in-tact.
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.