In the heart of a night, Isabel, a quiet nursing student, stands on the edge of despair-until a mysterious figure steps out of the shadows, altering the course of her life forever. Haunted by an enigmatic man known as Martius, Isabel's world spirals into a dark dance of fear, obsession, and undeniable attraction. As secrets unravel and danger looms closer, Isabel must confront not only Martius but the dark pull within herself that he has awakened. In a thrilling blend of suspense and forbidden romance, every revelation brings her closer to the truth-one that may change her fate, or end it.
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.