Five best friends grew up in the small town of Glistamoore, a place where everyone knows each other's uncles. Every summer, the townspeople show up to their carnivals seasonal summer Fourth of July show. It has become a tradition full of laughter, fun, and love for many families and friends. These best friends may appear to be carefree and full of light, but not all is what meets the eye. Every person hides a secret, but no one talks about their problems. With the mayor looking to spice things up and make changes to the amusement park, this stirs up some chaos. A devasting accident leaves the mayor dead, though rumors spark that his death was not an accident at all. The tragedy rocked their community, confusion and wonder swirling in the air. People can not seem to get over the fact that something sinister has happened, but was a crime committed? It is up to these teenagers to find out, but at what cost? With conflict drawing near, hearts to soar, and drama on the rise, what will happen next? With a story so deep and touching, hearts will break, and friendships will change. Taken in the summer of 2012, this is a summer no one will ever forget.
|| This story does contain triggering topics such as suicide, depression, and gore. There are also some things such as swearing and illegal activity that may not be appropriate for some readers. Please privately message me if you have any further questions or information about this book, as well as any complaints. Please be aware this is a rough draft and there will be some mistakes. Zoe and I enjoy writing, and we hope this is a book we can share and be proud of. ||
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.