"Secrets of the Midnight Bookshop" invites readers into a world where magic, mystery, and adventure converge within the hallowed halls of a quaint bookstore. Adelaide "Addie" Blackwood inherits The Midnight Bookshop from her grandmother, only to discover that it holds secrets far beyond her wildest imagination.
As Addie delves into the bookstore's history, she encounters a ghostly patron trapped between worlds, setting off a chain of events that will test her courage and resolve. With the help of Detective Liam Morgan, Addie navigates a labyrinth of supernatural mysteries, uncovering long-buried secrets and confronting dark forces that threaten to unravel her family's legacy.
But as Addie's journey unfolds, she realizes that The Midnight Bookshop is more than just a bookstore-it's a portal to a hidden world of magic and intrigue. With danger lurking around every corner, Addie must harness her newfound abilities and unlock the secrets of the past to protect the enchanted realm of The Midnight Bookshop and preserve her family's legacy for generations to come.
"Secrets of the Midnight Bookshop" is a captivating tale of discovery, friendship, and the power of belief. Join Addie as she embarks on a journey into the unknown, where every page holds a secret, and every shadow hides a mystery waiting to be revealed.
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.