Chicago was seemingly a nice area for the Wildes family, they had family all over North America, some back in Ireland, but had the majority of the family from all over North America. Chase's family had settled in Chicago after Shiro was born, Chase was born in Illinois, but in Springfield. Though, Chase was on the football field practicing for soccer tryouts with Tatum. Chase had an odd feeling that day, but he brushed it off as anxiety for tryouts. But little did he know, soccer tryouts would be ending early that day. Tatum and Chase were standing together, stretching out when their coach called the participants. He announced that there was a derecho storm on the way and it would be arriving quite sooner than expected. They all had to go home.
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.