She says, "I think he did it, but I just can't prove it"/I think he did it, but I just can't prove it/I think he did it, but I just can't prove it/No, no body, no crime/But I ain't lettin' up until the day I die". -Taylor Swift, HAIM.
As much as Emmaline would like to prove that her neighbor killed the old lady living a couple of houses down, she couldn't see him behind bars. John is the most innocent-looking boy ever and not just because he hides behind his Taylor-loving personality, he has a secret. They never talk to each other ever, they are the last two people you'll ever see talking. But all because of a little interaction, Emmaline discovered a need to figure out what lies behind the sealed doors of the Highview home.
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.