Adrian's eyes bore into mine, his gaze intense and unsettling. "Repeat what you just said."
I met his gaze with defiance, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, you mean the part where I called you a motherfucker? Yeah, I think you heard me just fine."
Adrian took a step closer, his expression darkening. "You know, tesoro, I can be very persuasive when I want to be." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emilia harris , a spirited and rebellious woman, was thrust into a world she never asked for, driven by circumstances beyond her control. Fiercely independent and unafraid to speak her mind, she faced life's challenges head-on, even as she wrestled with the pain of her past. As the intricacies of the criminal underworld threatened to engulf her, Emilia's sharp wit and unwavering strength became her guiding light.
Adrian Deluca, enigmatic and haunted by a thirst for vengeance, was a man driven by a singular purpose-to avenge his father's murder. The weight of his mission shaped him into a formidable figure, a leader of a ruthless syndicate with a heart hardened by the shadows he navigated. Yet, beneath his cold exterior, lay a man with unexpected depths and a yearning for redemption.
Their worlds collided in a series of fateful events, intertwining their destinies in ways neither could have foreseen. From the moment their gazes locked, an undeniable connection sparked, challenging their beliefs and laying bare the vulnerabilities they had long kept hidden.
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.