Imagine being in love, but have a society around you that will never accept you for WHO YOU ARE.
You want to be yourself in public and even in your own home, well that case for Casey Gardner,
She grows up in the strict town of Pell City Alabama, her mother Jane Gardner is verbally and physically Abusive. Her father, the only person in Casey's life that supported her. Died, when she was young. Now, with her home life a complete mess, now she has to deal with homophobic slurs and a non-accepting community. Until one day, she meets the love her life. But she has to fight for her rights to be with this person, but behind the scenes. But, maybe a new article ruins or makes her life easier?
Take a read and find out :P
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.