Romance, Passion, Emotion, Inspiration And Hope-Are All Captured in True Story Romance Special 2017 We call this our "Special," because the stories of life are Big, Bold, and Special We devote every page in the book to True Stories told by women just like you. Straight-from-the-heart stories of love and pain, and promise. Stories include: . We Dared To Be Different . In My Arms He'll Forget Her. . Seven Pounds Of Trouble . I Learned To Be A Woman From 19 Husbands . Help Me Find My Baby . I Fled From My Faith The Day I Learned The Meaning Of Giving And more.... Excerpt: "Self-respect doesn't come from what other people think of you," I said. "It comes from something deep inside. From using your own God given talents. From having the kind of guts to do the work you love no matter what people think. If you don't have guts, you don't deserve to respect yourself." Holding my breath, I waited for Dan's answer. When he straightened his shoulders and grinned, I felt relief pour over me.