When lowlife, Thatcher Williams, turns up dead, no one is surprised, except his sister. For years, they could only depend on each other and, without her brother, Alexis is lost. When the police leave her without closure, she becomes a detective to get a hold of his files and avenge his death. Just as she believes that she understands the case, another victim fitting the same MO is found.
With her partner and a chip on her shoulder, Alexis must find the mastermind behind these crimes before they go into hiding again.
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.
***
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.