Charles Singer, one of the Gifts of God of Trinity Cross High School for Boys, has it all. Fame, recognition, good looks, average grades but that's not all, skill to look popular but able to put his head on the top of his neck.
Kris Remy 'Kiss' Taft, part of the Femme Program of Trinity Cross High, has what Charles doesn't have. Links to everybody's I.D pictures of the past generations of Trinity High, location of the Secret Church, that awesome position she has in the rankings, but the best part is that she has purple-pink eyes, the eye of a seductress.
During their first year of junior high, they got the chance to sit right next to each other, giving Charles' the opportunity to get some sweet time from the girl named Kiss. But what Kiss gave to him is just downright bitter. Her story. Her attention. Her time. Memories.
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.