She lets him listen, see and read about her, but what he doesn't know is that she listens, sees and knows everything about him and his baugrundt. They fight, she just has to say and it's all done. She is everywhere, but still sits in her office. Known by many, including those from the dark world, but few people hold close. 1000 people to manage and stress that follows her, but she is still at the front. If you tell her to stop, you're as good as dead. She is neither afraid of shots nor knives. And he, like everyone else, is just a dot in her game, which can be removed when you no longer need it or if it gets too boring. Game with her rules and power. A game where she smiles at the end. Do you dare to stand next to her.
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.