Life is good for Lexi Freeburn. She lives in a large mansion, has all the nice clothes, goes to a good school, and has lots of friends. Now, she is going on the vacation of a lifetime with her best friends Hannah and Olivia to Los Angeles, California. With the mysterious appearance of Hannah's birth dad, whom she hasn't seen in five years... the trip slowly starts going downhill. Then there is also the dead guy she found in her closet of their hotel room... Can they solve the mystery and save lives, or will blood be shattered, friendships be tested, and everyone's secrets be revealed.
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.