Regina was a girl who had gotten all the leftovers in life. All the love, credit, and attention always went to her older sister, Harlow. But now, it was her time to shine. One girl and a dream to make it big in New York City. Everything seems to be going well, until the day of the auditions. A dead body is found right next to the theater, and all that's left are a trail of clues left in the form of lines, poetry, writing. Will the clues lead to the killer? Or will it lead to A Beautiful Lie
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.