More Than Words, Volume 6 with Giveaway

Original stories inspired by real women who’ve made a difference.

Almost Lost by Joan Johnston, Inspired by Katherin Chon, founder of Polaris Project

Lieutenant Karen Toller lost her husband on the job two years ago. So, she can sympathize with what Seth Burnett is going through to a degree. When Seth’s daughter, Miranda, shows up at the precinct, Karen is on the case immediately. She specializes in missing children, and Miranda’s best friend Jackie is missing. Miranda is afraid that Jackie went to meet an older girl named Susan at the mall, a girl who promised Jackie that her boyfriendsd friend would “take care of her”.

Karen suspects sex trafficking and doesn’t want to waste a moment in the search for Jackie. Every minute is precious and the longer it takes to find her, the odds are that Jackie may never come home again. Fortunately, Polaris Project is an organization that helps find and rescue sex slaves from traffickers.

For the first time in a few years, Karen feels like a woman in Seth’s presence, and for the first time since his wife’s death, Seth feels the stone walls around his heart crumbling. A heart-warming romance blossoms in the face of horrifying circumstances. You’ll smile at the romance, and cry for the circumstances. Sex Trafficking is a serious problem and you can help. Visit www.polarisproject.org

Sheltering Hearts by Robin Carr, Inspired by Rhonda Clemons, founder of Zoe Institute

  Dory is a single mother of two young children. She works full time during the day, but she also volunteers at a single mother’s support group. When she left her abusive marriage, the Zoe institute helped her, and she wants to give that back now that she can.

But a new hunky fireman has moved into the place next door, Clay Kennedy. Clay keeps asking Dory out, but she is terrified to get into another relationship. He builds her trust slowly and Dory finds her strong defenses crumbling around Clay. Together, they help out a single mom being abused, and his strong arms around her are comforting. Clay will have to take his time to convince Dory that he won’t hurt her or her two kids.

There are millions of women abused everyday or single moms who just need some support. To find out more about the Zoe Institute, visit www.zoeinstitute.com
  　
Safely Home by Christina Skye, Inspired by Barbara Huston, founders of Partners in Care Maryland
 

Sara Winslow is taking some vacation time to see her sister, Hannah, but when she arrives at the remote cabin, Hannah is missing. Sara feels something foul is afoot, what with the cigarette butts all under a tree, and a bunch of footprints of high dollar shoes, not to mention the baby blanket stuffed in a rock crevice.

Deputy Sheriff Jesse McCloud was wounded when he was in service, so he walks with a limp, but that doesn’t take away from his good looks and charm. Sara is instantly captivated with him, but she needs to find her sister. Jesse thinks it may be a crime of smuggling illegal immigrants, and even though he is highly attracted to Sarah, he wants to find her sister, and it seems local woman Liz Stone is missing too.

Liz and Hannah are trying to get a program up and running, one to help the elderly. But they need to live through it first, and hopefully Jesse and Sara can save them in time. Maybe while they are working together, they can let their hearts open up for love . To learn more about Partners in Care, visit www.partnersincare.org. 

 
No Limits by Rochelle Alers, inspired by Lara Tavares,, founder of Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization
 

Kendra and Nathaniel got divorced after their daughter Natalia drowned. Nathan blamed Kendra, even though he says he didn’t, and Kendra left him. Now, she waits tables at her grandparents restaurant, and several evenings a week, she tutors high school drop outs at her church so they can earn their degree.

But then suddenly Nathan returns, and they realize they still love each other, but are slow on the uptake. One of Kendra’s students is trying to get her GED but has lost computer access. It starts a new journey for Kendra, trying to become a nonprofit agency so she can get donated and refurbished computers for those students who need them and can’t access them. Along the way, Kendra and Nathan try to be friends, but can they work past their past issues and grief to a new beginning?

To learn more about Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization, visit www.stlonline.org 　

The Princess Shoes by Maureen Child, Inspired by Roni Lomeli, founder of Shoes that Fit
 

Noah Fielding owns several stores, and he is thrilled with his success, but something is missing. He just isn’t sure what it is. And his new secretary is too distracting. Annie does a great job, but she’s so pretty and kind. But when Annie’s daughter is caught stealing in one of Noah’s stores, things change.

Kara just wanted a pair of shoes for her best friend Gracie. Gracie had to wear shoes too large to school because her family didn’t have any money. And when the shoes fell off, all the kids laughed at her. Kara hated to see Gracie cry, so she stole them. But Noah is going to let Kara work for the money to buy the shoes, a generous offer that surprises Annie.
But Annie learns there is more children out there without shoes that fit, and does some research. She convinces Noah to help her build their own chapter of Shoes That Fit, the organization that helps kids with shoes, backpacks and school supplies. And long the way, Noah finds what he is missing, if he can just convince Annie.

To learn more about Shoes That Fit, visit www.shoesthatfit.org
  MORE THAN WORDS is more than a romance anthology. It’s filled with romance and inspiration that warms the heart. I found it educating to learn about so many different organizations and inspiring to see women out there, not only taking care of home and hearth, but helping one another, being kind and loving. A satisfying and ful-filling story about real women who make a difference in our world. I highly urge you to pick this one up today. As a bonus, if you do purchase the book, proceeds from the sale are reinvested in the Harlequin More Than Words program. It’s a win-win situation!

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