Psychic Kathrine O'Donnell has been running from her gift and her mysterious stalker, who murdered her entire family, since she was sixteen, until he seemed to have vanished when she turned eighteen. At twenty-two, Kate finally feels safe; safe to make friends, safe to get a regular schedule, safe to live her life.
ONE THE EVE of her first photography gala, her partner and almost boyfriend is murdered, set on fire to be exact, just like her family was. Kate doesn't know what to do, so when the opportunity to finally use her gift to help people arises, Kate latches on to it.
JAVIER LOPEZ knows what he's doing is wrong. He's letting a murdered go free, but why should he care? It's not his problem what some random guy does, even if it is murder. He just got out for assisting in a -accidental- homicide, he's being watched by his old crew and his familia has him under lockdown. He can't risk getting involved in anything. So when this crazy girl starts accusing him of things he was only slightly involved he's got to protect is reputation.
Unfortunately that means messing with his ex-crew, an angry detective, and one hell of a pissed off stalker who's final message to Kate is Watch. Your. Back
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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.