Learning To Bend
by Michelle Davis
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GENRE: Women’s Fiction
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BLURB:
Jenna Moore's flawlessly orchestrated life and engagement to Ben Kelly, “the perfect man,” vanish when she discovers a controlling side of her fiancĂ©. Confused and unsure of who she is without Ben, Jenna decides to uproot from her safe, predictable life in Boston and move to Bend, Oregon, hoping to find her answers there. It’s when she meets Jackson, a former Navy SEAL who battles demons of his own, that Jenna finds the courage to let go of being perfect and embrace uncomfortable risks, transforming her life through forgiveness, compassion, surrender and acceptance. Yet the rewards from discovering her true self exceed Jenna’s expectations – not only does she find the greatest love of her life, but she also understands what’s kept her from learning to bend.
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Excerpt 2:
I’m drawn to a solitary man with shoulder length thick brown hair sitting alone at a café table. I try not to stare, but I can’t help myself. When I get closer, I see a faint scar on his cheek. It intrigues me. He intrigues me. Yet it’s his captivating green eyes that truly catch my attention. I look in the opposite direction and make it appear as if I’m about to walk away. But I can’t, he pulls me toward him. I pause, actually freeze in my tracks before I find my body shifting in his direction. He’s drinking coffee and gazing at me. Who is he and why am I feeling this way? Doing my best to regain some composure, I try to avert my eyes, but they won’t stop staring at him. What is it? He’s not traditionally handsome – he’s more of a sensual “bad boy” type – nothing like Ben. Suddenly, I feel my throat tighten and butterflies appear inside my stomach. I become conscious about my hair. I’ve had a helmet on all day. It must look awful.
Stop it. He’s just some stranger.
Although he’s sitting, I quickly assess his height and notice his chiseled muscular build. I’m guessing that he’s older than me, by at least five or more years. Something deep inside of me begins to stir as I pass by his table. That’s when I hear, “Place the weight on your inside toe when you turn. You’re using your knees too much.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Michelle Davis, whose career path includes banking, teaching, and college admissions consulting, holds a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University and a M.S. in Education from St. Joseph’s University. Through her blog, elevate, Michelle’s goal is to inspire others to shift their perspectives and welcome change as they realize their life purpose. A Pennsylvania native, Michelle and her husband enjoy visiting their sons in Boston and spending time in Bend, Oregon, the settings of her debut novel, Learning to Bend. To learn more about Michelle and how to elevate your life, visit www.michellemdavis.net.
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LearningtoBend/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/michellemillerdavis/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Davis/e/B083ZLXBXS/
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
The author will be awarding a $50 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to one randomly drawn commenter via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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ReplyDeleteI love love stories that have twists and turns. I look forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteI love the detailed descriptions of each of the people.
ReplyDeleteFrom a finance background to writing a novel, you have had a full life.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard for all of us to let go of being perfect and embrace uncomfortable risks like in the book.
ReplyDeleteI find it good that you live/visit a real city called Bend.
ReplyDeleteI like that Jenna finds the courage to let go of being perfect.. that makes for a good story.
ReplyDeleteMost all ladies are drawn to the sensual “bad boy” type. She is not different from the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteI want to know how discovering her true self exceed Jenna’s expectations
ReplyDeleteI also like a solitary man with shoulder length thick brown hair. I like that description.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the excerpt. Sounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteI like that she can transform her life through forgiveness, compassion, surrender and acceptance
ReplyDeleteDo we find out what demons Jackson on his own?
ReplyDeleteI would love to read your book.
ReplyDeleteI like the descriptive ways she talks about his height, build and age.
ReplyDeleteI can remember the feeling of my throat tighten and butterflies appear inside my stomach. Very accurate description.
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