β°ββ€ IN A WORLD of secrets, backstabbing, and fame, six esteemed social climbers dominate the elite circles, each filled with their own goals and secrets. Among them is Elena, whose sister is Armani, Elena is one of the alluring and envied in the group. One day, Elena was found dead under strange circumstances. Devastated and skeptical, Armani begins to unravel, convinced that her sister's so-called friends know more than they're letting on. Curious about the reason for her sister's death, Armani immerses herself in the world of deception, glory, and popularity.
Determine to discover the secrets about her sister's friends. Whether or not they played a part in her sister's death, as she wonders, did they or did they not?
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.