Y/N Ashwood has always lived in the shadow of her younger sister, Roseandra-flawless, enchanting, and adored by everyone. Men fall at Rose's feet, bewitched by her beauty and charm, while women aspire to be just like her. But behind Rose's dazzling exterior lies a terrifying truth: her admirers aren't just infatuated-they're dangerously obsessed, willing to kill in the name of love.
When Rose's life takes a dark turn, and she finds herself stalked by these insane men, she turns to the only person she can think of-her older sister, Y/N. Desperate and terrified, Rose pleads for Y/N to distract these deranged suitors, to make them forget about her and, perhaps, even make them fall for Y/N instead.
Reluctantly, Y/N agrees to help, though her resentment towards Rose runs deep. This isn't just about sibling rivalry anymore; it's about survival. To save her sister-and herself-Y/N must navigate a twisted game of obsession, seduction, and deception. But as Y/N steps into the dangerous world of Rose's admirers, she realizes that the real threat might not be the men she's trying to divert, but something-or someone-far closer to home.
As the lines between love and hate blur, Y/N must decide just how far she's willing to go to protect her sister-or whether it's finally time to break free from the toxic bond that's defined their lives.
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Obsessive Behavior: The story features extreme and unhealthy obsession, including stalking and possessive behavior.
Violence: Depictions of violence, including references to murder and physical assault.
Emotional Abuse: Themes of manipulation, emotional distress, and psychological strain.
Sexual Themes: Includes sexual content and themes, such as explicit art and discussions of sexual behavior, which may be disturbing to some readers.
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.