Vivienne Harrington has it all: a glittering career as a bestselling psychological thriller author, a high-profile romance with celebrity Callum Marshall, and a life of fame that seems unshakeable. But her world begins to unravel when a fan, dangerously obsessed with her latest novel, starts committing the murders from her book in chilling, real-life detail.
As each crime mirrors scenes from her own twisted imagination, Vivienne finds herself at the center of a terrifying plot she can't control. The killer knows her mind-and her fears-better than anyone, and each murder draws her deeper into a nightmare that blurs the line between fiction and reality.
Trapped in a deadly game, Vivienne must rely on her wits and instincts to outsmart her anonymous stalker before she becomes the story's final victim. With the clock ticking and the stakes growing deadlier by the day, she realizes her only chance of survival is to confront the darkest parts of her own psyche. But is she ready for the truth waiting for her on the final 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.