Tiana, aware of my past struggles, is my only reliable friend. I told her about Emma's soda attack, and we accidentally hit Ryan on our way out of the bathroom. Tiana and I watched Ryan leave, and I thought about her upcoming birthday while walking to class. In my first period, I found my bag on the floor near Emma, who smiled as if nothing happened. The teacher began class, and I pondered getting Tiana a birthday gift. The cute friend bracelets I saw online caught my attention, but I couldn't finish my thought due to a loud bang. I saw Emma with a satisfied smile, and my bag on the floor once more.
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.