When a couple from England get married, the honeymoon felt like it could have lasted forever. Maddie and Owen still wished that it had, a year later.
Well, £50,000 later. House, insurance and long running debts printed in grey were stacking up. All they had to do was concentrate on paying them off. No distractions.
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"Owen, the stick said positive," She let out in distress. "Don't you understand I've been trying to tell you this!"
"Don't say it like that. You know full well I'd be happy too if it weren't for this financial shit that we're in with the bank, don't you make me out-" Owen got cut off.
"Yeah. You would be happy wouldn't you. But you're not and I know exactly why. Because for once you can't just magically fix the situation, Owen. Nobody can fix it." Maddie sourly replied.
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No distractions.
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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.