This is the story of a young girl which, in the process of getting in trouble to unravel the disappearance of her father, ends up in Willow Creek, a quiet and peaceful town. As she finally settles down, she crosses paths with Richard Payne, a sweet, nerdy boy who is often seen with his nose in a book. With his vast knowledge and kind heart, becomes an unexpected ally in her quest, along with other fascinating and humerous characters.
As Alexa unravels the mystery behind her father's disappearance, she must navigate the perils of high school, the thrill of first love with Ricky, and the danger of lurking into her father's past.
This is a tale of mystery, romance and self discovery.
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.