More Than Words, Volume 2
by Julie Elizabeth Leto, Debbie Macomber, Beverly Barton, Sharon Sala, Jasmine Cresswell

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.

Thank you for helping...
Proceeds from the sale of this book will be reinvested into the Harlequin More Than Words program to support the causes that are of concern to women.

Other Books by Julie Elizabeth Leto

Private Lessons

The Domino Effect
#272 Extreme

Boys Of Summer
#264

A Fare To Remember

New Orleans Nights

Making Waves

Dare Me

Getting Real

Good Girls Do!
All-Time Favorites

Undeniable
#146

Essence of Midnight

Lip Service

Up to No Good
#100 "Invitations to Seduction"

Looking for Trouble
#92 "Invitations to Seduction"

Impetuous

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Julie Elizabeth Leto's Bio

I don't have a stepmother, have never been blonde and wouldn't know how to clean a fireplace if ashes were stacked to the flue. But my road to publication didn't come overnight or without a lot of disappointment. Yes, I have my Prince Charming (and a little Princess to boot), but other than that, Cinderella and I have nothing in common. Of course, my becoming published did have a lot to do with finding the perfect fit, so who knows? Maybe I do have a fairy godmother somewhere out there. Born and raised in Florida to a close-knit Italian-American family, I learned never to give up or give in -- especially when in pursuit of a lifelong dream. I worked over eight years before Harlequin Temptation bought my first book, SEDUCING SULLIVAN. A romance reader from age 16, I knew these were the stories I wanted to write. I started my first romance in 1988 while in graduate school. Soon after, I joined the workforce as an English teacher. I wrote at night and on weekends. During breaks. I grabbed every free moment I could. In 1996, I retired from teaching, joined my family's manufacturing business and gave myself more time to write. "The call" from Harlequin came in March of 1997 with an offer to publish SEDUCING SULLIVAN, my fourth completed novel. I discovered my niche with Temptation's sensuous, sexy tone and character-driven stories. My desire to "push the envelope" fit perfectly in Temptation's Blaze series. All the rejection letters and years of working to improve and hone my style paid off. With the start of the new Blaze line, I have homes at both Temptation and Blaze that I truly treasure. So to be honest, sometimes I do feel like a certain fairytale princess.