In walked you. Your honey blond hair flowing as you pushed the door open, those blue eyes glistening under the sun peaking in, drawing me in with their magnetic pull. Your flowy white shirt exposing just the right amount of skin, hugging your curves lightly. The bracelets on your hands jingling slightly at your movement. Every movement you made, graceful yet deliberate, held my attention hostage, as if you were orchestrating a symphony meant only for me. Your soul is inviting me in, the carelessness of your step, you want to be seen, you want me to notice you.
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.