Maxwell's Smile

Maxwell's Smile is one of the stories in Harlequin's More Than Words series, which pairs authors with women who have been chosen as recipients of the More Than Words award. Each recipient is recognised for work that has changed many lives, and each author writes a story inspired by her.

Michele Hauf's story honors the Barta sisters: Berni, Romi, Lexi and Marni. The four sisters founded Kid Flicks, a not-for-profit organization, and their work is the inspiration behind the fiction.

The available details say nothing about the characters, the setting or the plot, so this page cannot name a protagonist or describe what happens. What is clear is the purpose of the book: it is a tribute in story form to real women whose compassion and steady commitment have helped others.

The More Than Words project is built around the idea that a good deed or a helping hand can make the world a little better. Readers who pick up this story are invited to think about what they might do themselves.