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When the zodiacs are born into the modern era, the whole of Illinois will rock.
Aries, a beautiful, strong, and independent black woman, has just been reinstated as Chief of Police of Chicago P.D. for her second term. Though elated for this position, her mind is set on finding a partner for life. But having the entire Chicago Police force at your fingertips can be a bit of a deal breaker when dating.
Scorpio, a gorgeous, methodical, and stoic man is at the top of the corporate business world. His passion to expand his job has cost him too many heartbreaks and too many vendettas to pay. He has just given up on women in general, and turns his eyes to men on the local gay scene.
Donatello has set his sights on these two figures, and plans to use them and their dirty secrets to his fullest advantage.
Now how will Aries, the alpha female with her political position on the line, figure out how to deal with Scorpio, the mysterious business man who has been known to be vindictive towards his ex-lovers, when Donatello has them both not only in his pockets, but in his black book as well?
*This story does not accurately depict the people or the sentiments of Chicago, Il.*
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.