Carter's brother is accused of something he didn't commit, and she is determined to get to the bottom of it. With the help of her best friend Basil, better known as Baz, she investigates, coming to a million dead ends, but then she receives aid from a group in her small town, Corinith, more commonly known as the Misfits, who are known for causing chaos in her town. Carter's only goal is to free her brother, but she ends up helping this group of Misfits become free of their reputation, and save the town overall.
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.