The second book in the 'Out in the Limelight' Series. Each book stands on its own, no backtracking is necessary.
In the heart of Pinecrest National Park, the serene beauty of the forest hides a chilling mystery.
When two unlikely allies, Dr. Harper Rhodes, a forestry specialist turned researcher, and Jeremy, a rugged park ranger with a shadowy past, team up to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, they uncover more than just lost hikers. As Harper and Jeremy navigate the park's dense woods and tangled secrets, they are drawn closer together, finding solace and passion in their shared quest for answers.
But lurking in the shadows is a deranged killer whose twisted connection to the forest has led her to abduct those who wander too close. With each step closer to the truth, Harper and Jeremy unearth buried secrets that threaten to unravel their own lives.
When the forest's secrets are revealed, Harper and Jeremy must confront their deepest fears and hidden truths. Amidst the growing tension and their burgeoning romance, they must face the darkness within the forest and within themselves, all while unraveling the deadly mystery of Pinecrest.
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.