A flame ignited inside the bohemian styled ballroom, a hot fire. Burning, scorching, through eye sights and shooting bullets into hearts. I would've guessed that pain was nothing less than love. Beautiful caramel skin, anger red lipstick and hair in delightful bun, bunched up at the top of her head. Eyes like an eagle, daring and powerful, melting me to soup as her chocolate pupils matched with my sight. A familiar scent danced to my nostrils and a nauseous feeling overcame me. I watched fearfully as she walked away as her red dress sweeping on the ground, as swift as a broom, completing a job, only difference is the job to make me feel desire. Her presence crossing between people, her dress, following her like the evil sidekick. I would've followed, but we all know why I didn't.
History would repeat itself.
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.