Over the past year, Ari Scott found herself struggling. The only person she ever loved was gone, and she had to move on. But, moving on comes with twist and turns that will define the rest of her life. After finding out her mother is engaged to one of the wealthiest men in Pennsylvania, pillars start to fall. Little by little she starts to uncover the truth about the past and realizes that things aren't always as they seem...
After a year at college and recovering from the past's hauntings, Will Mensria comes back to Franklin Park for the summer with hopes of starting his life over after the passing of his best friend. However, life brings the heat as new revelations come into play that changes everything as he knew it. I mean, what was he thinking? It's kind of hard to start your life over whenever your prominent family is in the headlines every other week, and, now, under investigation...
Claire, sister to Will, has always been queen bee since she was in diapers. Yet, whenever her life starts spiraling out of control, she doesn't know who rules the castle anymore. But, what she does know is that it's definitely not her. As she fights for power, she comes to terms with who she really wants to be, and that just might be the opposite of extreme crazed teenage girl...
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.