Sidney Ratanavadi (Ize) and Marie Ellison (Marissa) come from a very wealthy family. Both are beautiful but have contrasting personalities. Sidney is smart, serious, and goal-oriented, while Marie is a carefree young woman who enjoys partying and outings with her friends. The two first met at their parents' engagement party, but unfortunately, they did not get along. Sidney immediately disliked Marie because of her carefree demeanor, and their significant age gap was a barrier. Due to their parents' persistence, the soon-to-be stepsiblings were forced to get along. However, whenever their parents were not around, Sidney treated Marie coldly, as if she didn't exist. Marie eventually confronted Sidney about her behavior, leading to an argument. But fate has other plan. A tragic circumstance brought the two women closer. They have to fight together and protect each other in order to survive.
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.