16-year-old Rose Willow, daughter of Gabriel Willow, is accused of witchcraft. Her little brother, Luke Willow, mysteriously died from an unknown illness. And Rose is accused of killing him by witchery. But she was framed. By the mayor, her father. She is burned at the stake, but doesn't quite die. She had been given a second chance. She becomes a ghost, trying to find someone who can complete the ritual that gives her a choice of either coming back to life, or finally resting for eternity.
Brayden Hallow had just turned 17. He was ready to start a new chapter of his life, in Massachusetts. His mother had moved him there to get away from his abusive father. But soon, he discovers something that will keep him there for longer than he expected...
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.