Hello!
My name is Nicole Jones, I am 16 years old and in year 11. I go to a reasonably good girls high school, that has a hideous uniform and annoying teachers. Yay.
I am basically the embodiment of the word 'innocent'. I have no taste in fashion other than comfort, I can't put on make-up and also would have no idea what to buy, and I have never had a boyfriend.
Unlike most teenagers that would spend their weekend's out with their friends or at least doing some kind of recreational activity, I prefer to work, study or read. Don't get me wrong, I HAVE friends, just their conversations are boring and I prefer to read. I am also shy which doesn't make life any easier.
So, this was my life before I decided to become an exchange student.
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.