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Claire, a 18 year old heir to the mafia, even tho her mother never wanted to lose her daughter to that darkness like she lost her husband, Claire knew it was her destiny to take over for her dad. You see breaking the laws, constantly pushing your morals and always watching your back to stay on top can really change a person, but Claire knew that. She saw first hand as her father lost himself, being the most feared man in the country can make you power hungry, but she never wanted to lead like that. She wanted to take her dads place, but she wanted to be better, but first she had to prove herself. she wasn't set to take over for another year, that's until everything took a very wrong turn...
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.