In A Good Girl's Secret, set in the gritty 1990s, Ollie, Jax, and Will are inseparable high school friends navigating the rollercoaster of teenage life. With laughter echoing through their hangouts and late-night talks under the stars, their bond seems unbreakable-until Emma, the captivating girl who steals their hearts, enters the picture. As each boy grapples with his feelings, competition brews, and their friendship hangs on the edge over the girl. Just when they think they've figured it all out, a threat upends everything they know. Will their camaraderie withstand the heat of rivalry, or will love tear them apart?
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.