Ryle Komark was always invincible, a potent figure, and a wall of solid metal. At least he was, until she found him. Hes constantly under her gaze, unable to let go and wiggle out easily like hes used to. After killing one of the most prevalent lawyers in New York, Ryle will stop at nothing to defend his innocence, while Detective Coffin will stop at nothing to nail the murderer of her father. They end up in a battle of wits, with Jaylee Coffin, a genius and hard-core detective getting closer and closer each step, while he carefully tries to distance her from the truth. However, what happens when she finally figures out the truth, and it all comes crashing down?
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.