*collapses into the room* Oof! Release weeks are exhausting, amirite? Loads of fun, but really, really exhausting. Learning to Love is finally out there in the world! Here’s another snippet from my brand new book bebe!
Continuing from where we left off…
Turn off my thoughts? She stifled a laugh. Like there was an off switch. She’d never been good at yoga, at least not the relaxation part of it, because she kind of sucked at making her brain shut up. Especially in moments of discomfort. How long does a palm reading take? Palms aren’t very big, and not all that exciting . . .
“You’re still thinking too much,” Towanda admonished her in a sing-song voice.
Rebecca lifted her gaze to find Towanda grinning at her, her deep-set blue eyes twinkling with mirth. Her cheeks held the healthy glow of a woman who loved to laugh.
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She spent most of her days waltzing about the town, fraternizing with the townsfolk and dishing the latest gossip. Everyone in Kendal knew Carmen Deacon. She was the town’s self-appointed one-woman welcoming committee, after all, and she made a point to meet and greet anyone who crossed her path.
Though their paths didn’t cross too often, Rebecca appreciated Carmen’s obvious zest for life and the inner strength that radiated through her. She smiled as she imagined having an arm wrestling match with her and losing.
“Are you ready?”
The question jolted her from her thoughts, and for a moment, Rebecca wondered if her unspoken challenge had been accepted. “For the reading, you mean?”
Towanda let loose a throaty cackle. “Yes, you silly girl.”
With a resigned sigh, Rebecca rolled back her shoulders and gave herself over to the palm gods. Or goddess, in this case. What’s the worst that could happen? “Okay, have at it, Carmen.”
“That’s the spirit! And it’s Towanda, sweetheart.”
“Right, sorry.”
“I’ll be reading both palms. The left, they say, is what the gods give you, and the right is what you do with it.”
Here’s the blurb:
Rebecca Ledgerwood is a physical education teacher who’s ready to invest some sweat equity into a lasting romance. William Whitney is a man who’s turned his life upside down in pursuit of making a difference.
The students at Kendal High School face challenges prep school educated Will could never imagine, but his beautiful coworker Rebecca has known firsthand. Though the chemistry between them is strong, they come from vastly different backgrounds.
Rebecca is surprised to discover she and Will have more in common than she realizes. But just when she learns to trust him, Will is faced with the biggest challenge of his life. With their hearts on the line, can Will prove to Rebecca that he’s learned how to love?
Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors!
I can’t believe we’re well into December already. Hope you find some time to treat yourself this holiday season. I treated myself to an adorable dinosaur sweater and matching socks. Because I’m twelve. 😀 But if you’d prefer to treat yourself to a new read . . . Learning to Love is available at the following retailers:
Amazon (in paperback and ebook)
Have a wonderful week! See you next Sunday! xo
Award-winning romance author & PE teacher who plays sports, sings, juggles, dances, has a sneaker obsession, & lives on PB! 
I get it. I have a hard time turning off my thoughts, too. Congratulations again on your new release!!
I, too, suffer from an inability to turn off my thoughts. My characters were doomed from the start. 😀 Thanks, Jessica!
What a lovely scene! Yes, new releases tend to take over every aspect of your life. Here’s me, fighting my way back.
Too true! Keep on fighting the good fight, my friend! We’re glad to have you back! 🙂
LOL! The best way to get someone’s thoughts racing is to tell them not to think!
Exactly, Ian! 😀 Thanks for stopping by!
This line… “The left, they say, is what the gods give you, and the right is what you do with it.”
Wow! It just makes me want to have my palms read. 🙂
Congrats on the release!
Just bought it!
It’s a lot of fun! You should definitely have them read sometime. It gets you thinking about things in a different sort of way. 🙂
Thank you SO much for purchasing a copy, Teresa! I greatly appreciate your support! xo
What Teresa said . . . I just got L2L. From your books, I get the impression you’re into finding arcane ways to learn about the future, so let me add my 2.5 cents. (That’s including the exchange rate.)
I predict this book will garner you many sales and reviews!
😀 I like your version of the future best of all! Thank you so much, Ed! You’re awesome!
I have a difficult shutting down my thoughts at times, too. Great realistic snippet. Tea, dōTERRA oils, breathing exercises, or yoga seem to help me.
All excellent suggestions! Thank you, Karen! 🙂
I’m a big Towanda fan so I loved this snippet!
She’s awfully happy to hear that! So am I! 😀 Thank you, Veronica!
Best of luck with your new release!
Thanks, E.D.! 🙂
I love Towanda’s explanation of the palms! Maybe I should get my palm read sometime. This is making me very interested in it again. I’m so waiting for Rebecca’s reading!
I’ve had mine read a few times. It’s a really neat experience, and it definitely influenced me to make some decisions I might not have otherwise made. 🙂 Stay tuned for more next week!