In the aftermath of protests in Leta, a group of wealthy and powerful individuals take over, establishing a tyrannical regime. Evelyn and her friends, as well as all the citizens, are detained to get disciplined by the soldiers.
Evelyn is forced to marry an older man, who turns her life into its worst version possible. With her friends, Evelyn forms a tight-knit group, determined to resist the regime and regain their freedom.
Emotions run high, with fear, anger, and sorrow threatening to overwhelm them. They encounter unexpected allies and face betrayal from within. Despite harsh conditions, they devise daring plans to expose the regime's atrocities and rally the citizens to rise up.
Evelyn develops a bond with her friend Elijah amidst the chaos.
The story is a tale of resistance, sacrifice, and determination, depicting the human spirit's resilience in the face of oppression and the power of unity in the fight for justice.
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.