Eve Wilde can't seem to control herself. She's had these powers since she was a baby. She could control water, air, earth, fire, and even manipulate minds, if she tried. But when things get taken too far, the government takes her away to a locked down facility to be with others like her. With all of these challenges she must face; killing to get to the top, keeping her abilities under control, play as a pawn for the government, and discover new powers, how will she react when the world is tossed onto her shoulders?
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.