In a kingdom shrouded in mystery, a royal princess was stolen from her crib as a newborn, leaving her desperate parents to mourn her loss. Unbeknownst to them, their daughter's fate took a starting turn as she was she was secretly whisked away and placed in an orphanage in the United States.
Growing up as an ordinary girl named Valerie, the kidnapped princess remained unaware of her true identity, living a life filled with dreams of grandeur she could never quite explain. But everything changed on her 14th birthday when the orphanage organized a special field trip to visit a nearby castle- her birth home.
As Valerie stepped foot on the hallowed grounds of her true heritage, an inexplicable connection began to spin within her. Soon, her real parents, driven by a lingering hope caught a glimpse of the familiar inquisitive eyes and flowing brown hair that matched the portrait of their stolen daughter.
In a heart-rending reunion Valerie discovered her true lineage, torn between the life she knew and the destiny awaiting her in a kingdom far away. As she struggled with her identity, dark secrets about her abduction started to surface, leading her on a perilous journey to uncover the truth.
"Destined Deception". Is an enthralling tale of a lost princess, her journey of self-discovery, and the unyielding bond of a family reunited against all odds. It weaves a tapestry of mystery, love, and resilience, as Valerie's life transforms from a ordinary teenager in the U.S. To the rightful heir of a long-lost royal lineage.
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.