London Stamos: A relatively normal fresh out of high school teenager. She has the perfect boyfriend, a decent social life, and is on track for college. That is, until her boyfriend of three years breaks up with her and she doesn't take it well. Grief is a funny thing, isn't it? Others go through the process and heal, and others try to avoid their problems, making the situation worse.
After her boyfriend leaves her for another man, she turns to drinking. As she drinks away the pain, she meets a man by the name of Rhett Evans. Rhett has a mysterious agenda and she is ultimately intrigued by it. He is 11 years her senior and he soon spoils her with lavish luxuries. As they get serious, London discovers some very dark secrets about Rhett.
Rhett Evans: A dangerous man. Rhett is on the run from his past. He owes some other dangerous men some money from his prior substance abuse. Rhett has stolen, killed, and framed others for his doings.
London is not as safe as she used to be and is now forced to go on the run with him too.
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.