Living in a new mansion, in a new town, in a new state, Jamie Bradbury is your average teen. Trying to adjust to a new life in Shadow Beach, California, she gets a new job at the Shadow Beach Marina. But one of the worse parts of this new town is her house. But living in a old Victorian mansion can come with some perks. For instance, a cute and secretive boy for a neighbor, acre upon acre of forests to explore, summer rainstorms that bring thunder and lightning are all of what Jamie is beginning to love in the town. But the town isn't all what it's cracked up to be. Strange things are happening all around the house. Scratching on the walls, lights flickering, and doors slamming keep Jamie up at night. She is determined to solve the mystery of the house, but the information might kill her.
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.