In the dimly lit corners of the criminal underworld, where love is both a dangerous liaison and a desperate escape, 'Dragon-fly' unveils the gripping story of Beau and Rylan. Beau, haunted by his past as the ex-lover of Valentin Belmonte, the notorious Los Vagos cartel boss, seeks refuge in a quaint town, attempting to leave behind the turbulence that defined him. Fate, however, has a different plan. Beau's life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a hidden cache of drug money, an opportunity to break free from Valentin's clutches. Little does he know that this act sets off a chain reaction that entwines his destiny with Detective Rylan Valencia, a relentless investigator determined to quell the rising tide of crime in their small town. As Rylan becomes entangled in the web of suspicion surrounding Beau, he discovers a captivating enigma-one that not only sparks his professional curiosity but also ignites a forbidden desire. Amidst the shadows of danger and deception, Beau and Rylan find themselves on a collision course of love and peril. Beau, with his sharp intellect and secretive past, and Rylan, driven by duty but captivated by Beau's beauty, must navigate a treacherous dance that puts them at the mercy of both love and crime.
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.