Evalyne Broker isn't perfect, but try telling that to anyone who knew her in the small town she grew up in. Her friends think the world of her: a sassy, bold, and beautiful leader to their friend group. Evalyne is the girl who can call the shots and drink them without a chaser. Her boyfriend thinks she's a mystery he can't wait to unravel: smoldering gray eyes that are always cast elsewhere, with pouty pink lips and an hourglass frame he can't wait to explore one day. Teachers are weary of her smart remarks and flippant attitude, but her dance instructor adores her technique and devotion to ballet.
With so many eyes on her, it's hard to imagine that one day Evalyne name disappears from everyone's lips as she's never seen again. Life for Evalyne completely changes from one in the spotlight to one cast into the darkest pits of Hell. After blacking out at a party, Evalyne wakes up only to find herself locked in cell, waiting to be sold to the highest bidder.
As time goes, she tries to remember who she is & what (or who) led her to this cruel turn of fate, while trying to survive the horrors to come.
TRIGGER WARNING: Contains sexual assault, human trafficking, and physical abuse. Read at your own risk.
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.