Winter had been gone for exactly one year today, all of Cold Grove had been organizing the anniversary of her death for weeks now; from ordering roses, which was her favorite flower, to hiring a venue. I never let myself believe that my best friend could be dead. Murdered by some psycho cereal killer, who by the way hasn't been found.
Winter's mom, Belle, recently lost her husband, Jacob. She was now all alone, no family at all. Well, she had me but I couldn't always be there for her like her husband was, he died around a month ago now. Murdered too.
It was August 15th, 2016. Friday was my least favorite day since Winter died, I hate it, I hate not being with her on a Friday night watching The Vampire Diaries and gawping at how hot Stephan was, it makes me laugh just thinking about her jaw dropping every time he was on screen, which was mostly always.
I hate people, always asking how I'm doing, I just don't know how to answer that question anymore. Because I have no idea how I'm doing. I'm nothing without Winter.
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.