The Invitation - Davis, Michelle

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Résumé :
A women's fiction novel that includes a bit of mystery and romance, The Invitation shares the story of Marlee Ryan, a forty-six-year-old female from Philadelphia who ventures into the world of holistic healing and spirituality to complete an assignment for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Marlee dives deep into various practices, hoping to acquire the necessary knowledge to write this article. However, to her surprise, not only does she learn a great deal regarding these individual healing methods, but she also discovers her intuition, helping to heal past wounds and solve a murder mystery. Betrayal ... Desire ... Violence ... Fear ... Though somewhat guilt-ridden from repeatedly lying to her husband, Nicki Keating's anticipation of a passionate Valentine's celebration with her lover overpowers all shame. But after arriving at his stunning mountain home, she encounters her darkest nightmare. Devastated and frightened, Nicki runs ... but to where? Uncertainty ... Doubt ... Distrust ... Worry ... Marlee Ryan, a part-time journalist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, is married to an orthopedic surgeon and mother to sixteen-year-old Patrick, who is growing up more quickly than she'd like to admit. While writing comes easily to Marlee, she struggles with her most recent assignment addressing holistic healing opportunities in the Philadelphia area. After participating in several new age practices, Marlee realizes that not only do these spiritual wellness methods help her feel renewed, but they also assist in unearthing suppressed aspects of herself. However, these lessons quickly surpass personal development when Marlee and three friends travel to the Poconos for a getaway weekend. Unexpectedly intertwined in a murder mystery, the four women utilize newly discovered gifts to uncover missing pieces to the crime. This journey of self-realization guides Marlee to release the past, listen to her intuition, and embrace the uncertainty of her future....

Biographie:
Michelle Davis began The Dog Walkers in November of 2019. Observing unknown dog walkers from her kitchen window, Michelle became curious about who they were and wondered about their lives. This sparked the desire to create the story of Ali Doyle, her self-isolation, and her struggle to face her fears. Little did Michelle know that in three months, we'd all be quarantined, experiencing isolation-and perhaps our own loneliness and worries-firsthand. The Dog Walkers is Michelle's third book. Her debut novel, Learning to Bend, shares the story of Jenna Moore's journey from a safe and predictable life in Boston to Bend, Oregon, where she begins to discover her true self. The Invitation-Michelle's second novel and the first book in The Awakening Series-delves into the world of spirituality and holistic healing. In addition to writing women's fiction, Michelle's blog, elevate, explores finding inspiration, increasing vibration, and embracing limitless possibilities. To learn more about Michelle or read her blog, visit www.michellemdavis.net.

Sommaire:
Michelle Davis, author of A Practical Parent's Guide to PDA and Autism and Autism Diagnosis, Now What?, brings a unique perspective as both a healthcare policy expert and mother of a child with autism, PDA, and ADHD. While her professional life focuses on healthcare policy and government affairs, her most profound education has come from parenting a neurodivergent child.Living daily with meltdowns, anxiety, and sensory challenges has taught her what no textbook could. She understands the overwhelming feelings parents experience when facing an autism diagnosis, navigating PDA behaviors, or managing ADHD symptoms. Through sleepless nights, challenging days, and countless adaptations, she's developed practical strategies that actually work in real homes with real families.Her books offer parents the support she wished she'd had, combining hard-won personal experience with actionable solutions for managing autism, PDA, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Michelle's mission is to help other parents feel less alone and more empowered as they navigate their own journey with neurodivergent children, turning her family's challenges into hope for others....