There's a "new kid" in town. However, he's been there the whole time. His boss, Bruno Sandoval, has sent him to watch over his daughters and make sure they're always safe.
He denied the job at first, but he knew better than to disobey Bruno's orders. Therefore, he took the job. Bruno promised to pay him, so there was at least a benefit from it. He thought it was all business, nothing more or less.
That being said, Bruno told him not to fall in love with Amelia, his oldest daughter, and Justin figured it was just a joke. He didn't think he would actually fall in love with Amelia, but he quickly found out he was wrong. And it all goes downhill from there.
If only Justin would've listened to Bruno. If only he knew better than to fall in love with his boss's daughter. If only he knew how much danger he would be putting Amelia in. Not only from gangs, but from me. I'm the person she should be scared the most of. I'll always be one step ahead of her and Justin. I won't stop until she's finally dead. Xoxo - Amelia's Worst Nightmare
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.