More Than

Written by Diane Barnes

Narrated by Anne Marie Damman

"What will you do with today, tomorrow and the rest of your life? Do you want what you have or are you ready to hope for more? Have you ever thought: “I want more than this?” If so, Diane Barnes’s book More Than may really speak to you! The main character has twins who are about to leave for college, and she has to face her soon to be empty nest and the candy wrappers and ice cream cartons that taunt her." Ms. Magazine

"In More Than, Diane Barnes captures some of the true struggles with extended grief, depression, and self image while keeping the story fresh, crisp, and real. The character development is superbly done, as Peggy's outer appearance becomes secondary to her inner transformation. I was "Team Peggy" all the way and almost did a few sit-ups myself. Almost." USA TODAY Best Selling Author Kelly Stone Gamble

Peggy Moriarty’s life has been focused on being a single mom to her twins, Grace and Greg. But now that they’re teenagers doing their own things, she’s at a loss. Her only hobby is watching Messages from Beyond, a show about a medium who connects the grieving with their deceased loved ones.

When the twins leave for college, they give Peggy a gift certificate for an exercise class. At first, Peggy is insulted. But once the sting wears off, she realizes if she gets in shape, she might gain the confidence she needs to go on her favorite TV show and talk to her late husband one last time.

With help from her new friends at the gym and Carmen Tavarez, the mother of Grace’s boyfriend, Peggy begins to emerge from her shell and spread her wings. She may soon discover that her sum is more than a mother, a widow, and her body.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Red Adept Publishing
• Release date: Sep 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667046013

Diane Barnes

Diane Barnes has been a marketing and corporate communication writer in the health care industry for over a decade. When she’s not writing, she’s at the gym, running or playing tennis, trying to burn off the ridiculous amounts of chocolate and ice cream she eats. She and her husband, Steven, live in Massachusetts but dream of moving to Turks and Caicos, at least for the winter months. She hopes you enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.

Reviews for More Than

[Beth Jennings Villarreal · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was a good book. Felt a little repetitive while listening to it

[Emma Kinnunen · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was ok. Wasn't my favorite but still kept listening so that's something.

[Thelma Cameron · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was a funny wholesome way to look at life.