Melody Heart, a typical blonde, Head cheerleader at her high school with an amazing boyfriend and filthy rich parents, is pretty much the It Girl of her school and has everything going for her. She couldn't dream of having anything better. She's rich, pretty, popular ...everyone loves her. Except for one person.
In steps Kyle Stone.
Now Kyle Stone isn't what you'd call popular, not by a long shot. He's in a band with 4 mates and is one of those guys that most people would stay away from, but nobody knows he's in a band. He's the 'geek' of the school, getting straight A's and all. But he has a coldness in him that makes all stay away from him, the only ones that know his dark secret are his 4 friends. With his friends, he plays in a cafe two towns over. He's invisible to everyone in the school. Except for one person.
Melody Heart. Who, unfortunately, is his neighbour.
When tragedy strikes and these two are forced to work together to solve the pieces of the puzzle, sparks will start to fly and hearts will start beating fast. and secrets will be revealed. In the end, will the two opposites stay together when the rest of the world is determined to tear them apart?
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.