Arabella Ace, the daughter of Sebastian Ace and Mirabella Ace, renowned owners of the world's leading watchmaking brand, has been haunted by the mysterious deaths of her parents. Despite the dismissals of their deaths as ordinary, Arabella refuses to accept the truth and is determined to uncover the truth behind their murders, even as the world moves on without her.
Enrolling in The Bradford academy to pursue her PhD, Arabella encounters Camden De Clemonte, an associate teacher for English Literature, whose enigmatic presence draws her in. Despite her growing attraction to Camden, Arabella remains cautious, knowing that everyone in Bradford is a potential stranger with hidden motives.
As Arabella navigates the complexities of her relationships at the academy, she soon realizes that Camden holds secrets that may unravel the truth behind her parents' deaths. With her guard up and her instincts sharp, Arabella knows that in this dangerous game, the Ace belongs solely to her, and trusting anyone could lead to devastating consequences.
"good girl"
"Tell me, Miss Ace, do you trust me?" Camden's piercing gaze meets Arabella's as she maintains a composed exterior, concealing the turmoil within her. His features, akin to a masterpiece, captivate her, making it challenging to decipher her emotions.
"I won't repeat again" With a subtle warning in his tone, Arabella grapples with the weight of her response, torn between fear and defiance. As she meets his gaze head-on,
"I don't think so sir"
Arabella's resolve remains unyielding, setting the stage for a dangerous game where trust is a scarce commodity.
"good girl"
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.