The Invitation

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. 3