In the vibrant halls of Crest High, Marianne navigates the complexities of teenage life, where social dynamics can shift in an instant. While Jody Robinson, the girl everyone admires for her beauty and kindness, seems to effortlessly capture attention, Marianne often finds herself in the background, observing the intricate relationships around her.
When Jody surprises the school with an invitation to a party, Marianne feels a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially after discovering her number has mysteriously ended up in Jody's hands. As she searches for her friend Dina, the only person she feels truly close to, Marianne stumbles upon a secret that shakes her world: Dina and Juan, the daughter of a powerful family, are hiding a romantic relationship that could jeopardize everything they've built in the social hierarchy.
Caught between her loyalty to Dina and her own feelings of confusion and betrayal, Marianne grapples with the harsh realities of reputation and friendship. As she uncovers the truth behind their secret, she must confront her own emotions and make difficult choices about trust, love, and identity.
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.