In the gritty underworld of organized crime, loyalty is everything. But for Bjorn, the nephew of a powerful mafia boss, loyalty is a burden he can no longer bear. Haunted by personal demons and driven by a desire for redemption, Bjorn finds himself at odds with his uncle's criminal empire. As he navigates the treacherous waters of the mafia world, Bjorn must confront his own past and the dark secrets that threaten to consume him. In a story of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of freedom, Bjorn must make a choice that will change his life forever. Will he stay loyal to his family, or will he risk everything to break free from the only life he's ever known?
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.