Emily Carter thought she had left her past behind, but when a missing girl leads her to the forgotten coastal town of Seaborough, she finds herself drawn into a mystery darker than she ever imagined. Haunted by her own failures, Emily must uncover the truth behind Lily Thompson's disappearance-a truth buried deep within the fog-choked streets, and one the town's inhabitants are desperate to keep hidden.
As Emily digs deeper, she uncovers a web of eerie rumors surrounding the town's lighthouse, a place where strange lights appear and shadows seem to take on a life of their own. With the reluctant help of Ethan Blackwood, a man tied to Seaborough's darkest secrets, Emily is forced to confront a supernatural force beyond her comprehension. The deeper they go, the more they realize-some doors should never be opened, and some mysteries should remain buried.
In a town where secrets fester, Emily and Ethan must unravel the chilling connection between the town's past and the present horrors threatening to consume them both. But as the shadows close in, Emily must ask herself-how far is she willing to go for the truth? And what price will she pay to escape the ghosts of Seaborough?
For fans of atmospheric thrillers and supernatural suspense, Shadows of the Heart will keep you on edge until the very last page.
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.