The Dog Walkers

Product Description Ali Doyle, a thirty-two-year-old engineer, discovers her boyfriend – who is also the legal counsel at the suburban Philadelphia software company where she works – has no intention of marrying her. After an uncharacteristically emotional confrontation, Ali ends this two-year relationship. However, the fear of seeing her ex at work and losing all control causes her to feign an illness, self-isolating in her apartment. At first, she’s fine with the solitude, but when Ali tries to leave, she’s incapable of venturing outside.Yet, while feeling lost and hopeless in this self-quarantined state, Ali discovers solace to her loneliness by watching dog walkers from her front window. In an effort to find human connection, she creates imaginative back stories for these strangers and their pets. Ultimately, it’s her concern for an elderly gentleman and his Golden Retriever, as well as advice from an unexpected voice inside of her head, that give her the strength to leave her apartment building and begin her journey to wellness.As Ali reemerges from her isolated state, she meets several of the dog walkers, learning their real names and true identities. Through this process, she forms friendships, finds guidance, and eventually falls in love. But most importantly, Ali recovers the missing pieces of herself that she had given away as she confidently learns to release boundaries, surrender control, and establish trust. About the Author 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.