Thursday, March 19, 2020







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 fiancé. 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:



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.”  



                                                                  REVIEW
Jenna has the perfect laid out life. She is engaged to Ben who at first she thought was amazing, however she soon discovers his controlling side. She decides to leave her life and moves to Oregon to start over.

Jackson is a former navy seal who has demons that he is battling. These two must go through a journey where they learn to trust one another and to sometimes to let go and let things happen naturally and not so perfect.
 
In this story you are taken on Jenna's journey of discovering who she was, who she is and wants to be. She will take you on man emotional rollercoaster ride that leaves you breathless and cheering her on.
I think Jackson & Jenna are really amazing together and they just fit like they have always belonged together yet not trying.
This was an amazing story and the author did a great job of drawing you in with Jenna & Jackson and taking you on their quest for discovering  who they want to be. I highly recommend this one!

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. 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: The book will be $0.99 during the tour.
 
 
 
 



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