power is a dangerous game, and those who dare play it often find themselves consumed by their own ambition. -Blaze Hans, the merciless mafia king, and Kristen Whitney, the psychotic ex-CEO of the fallen Linkton Company-are locked in a deadly game for control. Blaze, ruthless criminal mastermind, is haunted by a past betrayal that drives his unyielding pursuit of power. Kristen, a former tech mogul now unraveling mentally, seeks to rebuild her shattered empire at any cost.
When their paths collide, an uneasy alliance forms, with both willing to manipulate, deceive, and destroy anyone in their way. As they navigate a web of betrayal and shifting loyalties, they face a choice: destroy each other or survive with each other. trust is a luxury-and only the most cunning will survive.
Blaze of Deceit is a dark, thrilling tale of revenge, power, and the fragility of the human mind.
"Kristen is poised to become a dominant and overshadowing presence, outshining him in his own game
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.