"Five terrific inspirational tales"

What Amanda wants by Debbie Macomber. The cancer was back, but though she will miss much of her high school socialization, all Amanda wants is her peers to understand that in spite of her illness she is still Amanda who needs their friendship. She finds solace with the Melissa's Living Legacy Foundation.

The Yellow Ribbon by Sharon Sala. Frankie arrived at Just Like Home assisted living facility to provide beauty treatments to the seniors. Frankie especially likes octogenarian Charlotte who regrets she never married her sweetheart who died in WW II. Now Second Wind Dreams is sending Charlotte accompanied by Frankie to Italy to visit her Daniel's gravesite for the first time.

The Way Home by Jasmine Cresswell. Amy has come a long way from her foster child days as she climbs the corporate ladder. That is until she is accused of embezzlement. While clearing her name, Amy gets involved with Dress for Success Los Angeles.

Shelter From the Storm by Beverly Barton. In Chattanooga, Cathy created Shelter from the Storm, because Street Haven at the Crossroads, a woman's shelter in Toronto, helped her when she was abandoned, penniless, and pregnant. Tate is attracted to Cathy, but she fears dating him because he is on the shelter's board and might learn about her late teen years when she was just like her residents.

Into the Groove by Julie Elizabeth Leto. In Spanish Harlem, Groove with Me tap dance teacher Georgia Rae confronts Diego who has been hanging outside her dance studio all day. Diego searches for the child he sired years ago that his then girlfriend failed to tell him about just before the military deployed him overseas; only recently has he learned of Amber.

These five terrific inspirational tales showcase organizations led by real females trying to make a difference.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 5, 2005

Summary

The second annual More Than Words anthology
Five bestselling authors
Five real-life heroines

Every day, women across North America reach out and change lives in their communities. Five have been selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award—and five New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors have generously given their creative energy, writing original short stories inspired by these real-life heroines.

Because of the commitment and determination of this year's award recipients, girls from New York's most deprived neighborhoods are dancing their way to self-esteem. A safe haven awaits women ravaged by life on the streets. Women who never had a chance are now dressing for success. Seniors are proving we're never too old to dream. And a mother honors her daughter's dying wish by helping other teens with cancer.

We hope More Than Words will touch your heart and inspire the real-life heroine in you.

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