Shortlisted for the 2023 Hawthorne Prize for Fiction He almost let her go. Her past could tear them apart. But a love like theirs is worth fighting for... Phoenix Walker will never be the same. Nine months after a heroic act leaves him forever changed, he refuses to hurt Orchid Paige ever again. Orchid is ready to forgive. Convincing her guy she still loves him, no matter his injuries, she works to rebuild their intimacy. But their move to her family's ancestral country unveils China's superstitions against people with disabilities. Worse, their friend's life has been upended by those prejudices. Will Phoenix and Orchid find a way to beat the odds and turn discrimination into acceptance? Always Orchid is the riveting third book in the Goodbye, Orchid contemporary fiction series, and can be read as a standalone. If you like relatable characters, surprising twists, and stories that pull on your emotions, then you'll love award-winning author Carol Van Den Hende's journey to unconditional acceptance.
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Carol Van Den Hende is the award-winning author of "Orchid Blooming" and "Goodbye, Orchid" which are inspired by wounded veterans and have won 20+ literary awards, including the American Fiction Award, IAN Outstanding Fiction First Novel Award, and 2020 Royal Dragonfly for Disability Awareness. Buzzfeed, Parade, and Travel+Leisure named “heartwarming, heartbreaking” Goodbye, Orchid a most anticipated read. Glamour Magazine recommended this “modern, important take on the power of love.” The International Pulpwood Queens, selected Goodbye, Orchid as a 2022 Bonus Book-of-the-Month. Carol’s mission is unlocking optimism as a writer, speaker, strategist, Board member and Climate Reality Leader. One secret to her good fortune? Her humorous husband and twins, who prove that love really does conquer all. Please sign up for Carol’s newsletter at carolvandenhende.com/contact or linktr.ee/cvdh ORCHID BLOOMING HONORS ■ 2022 International Book Award Finalist: Women's Fiction and Multicultural Fiction ■ 2022 Beach Book Festival General Fiction Honorable Mention ■ 2022 New York Book Festival General Fiction Honorable Mention ■ 2022 July International Impact Award Multicultural Fiction ■ 2022 Summer Outstanding Creator Awards Grand Prize Honorable Mention; 2nd Place Women’s Fiction, Multicultural, Romance, and Drama; 3rd Place Literary & Contemporary Fiction; Honorable Mention Best Couple ■ 2022 Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention General Fiction GOODBYE, ORCHID HONORS ■2020 American Fiction Award WINNER urban fiction ■2020 Pinnacle Achievement Award WINNER multicultural fiction ■2020 Outstanding Fiction IAN Book Award for Best New Novel 50-80K words ■2020 Royal Dragonfly Award WINNER Cover Design and Special Needs/Disability Awareness ■2020 New York Book Festival General Fiction Honorable Mention ■2020 Best Book Award Finalist: Best New Fiction and Fiction: General ■2021 Chanticleer International Book Chatelaine Award 1st Place Winner ■The Write Review Top 2020 Favorite ■In D'Tale Magazine Crowned Heart 5-stars ■Audiobook Reviewer 2020 New Author of the Year ■2021 Book Excellence award for Interior Design ■2021 Authorshout award Recommended Read ■2021 Kops-Fetherling International Award Multicultural Fiction Gold ■2021 American Advertising Award Hampton Roads branch Book Cover Gold Medal Addy ■2021 National Indie Excellence Book Award (NIEA) Multicultural Fiction Winner ■2021 Annie Award 1st Place Finalist ■2021 Zibby Award nominee for interior design ■2022 International Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys May Bonus Book of the Month ■ 2022 Summer Outstanding Creator Awards Grand Prize Honorable Mention; 2nd Place Women’s Fiction, Multicultural, Romance, and Drama; 3rd Place Literary & Contemporary Fiction; Honorable Mention Best Couple BUZZFEED Top 12 Most Anticipated Fall Reads PARADE Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2020 TRAVEL+LEISURE Most Anticipated Books of Fall POPSUGAR Best New Romances of October BOOKSTR 8 Best Books of Fall by Women GLAMOUR Magazine Holiday Gift Guide Featured in Chicago Tribune, LA Times and more Writer's Digest 2020 Honorable Mention for genre short story "Before He Heard Her" Published by Mensa Bulletin magazine Interviewed by the Joan Hamburg Show WABC Radio, DIYMFA's Gabriela Pereira, Steven James, Jeff Ayers and John Raab, Thrillerfest Executive Producers, Observer-Tribune and more. PRAISE FOR ORCHID BLOOMING “Tension and compelling chemistry that will leave you breathless.” —Barbara Conrey, USA Today bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye “A love story for our times, Orchid Blooming reminds us of the power of empathy and will stay with you long after the last page.” —Lainey Cameron, award-winning author and host of The Best of Women's Fiction podcast “Orchid Blooming is a beautiful, evocative and gripping love story that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Five sparkling stars for this gorgeous novel.” – Dallas Wood
