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Always Orchid

By: Carol Van Den Hende
Narrated by: Carol Van Den Hende
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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 listened to as a stand-alone. 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.

©2023 Carol Van Den Hende (P)2023 Carol Van Den Hende

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Shortlisted for the 2023 Hawthorne Prize for Fiction

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Stronger Together

Always Orchid was introduced to me through a bookclub win. It can be read as a standalone but the two first books give a background to Orchid and Phoenix, the main characters. It’s is a bonus that Carol Van Den Hende, the author narrates her book. What better person than the author knows the tone needed at different times.

Orchid had issues from childhood and after a traumatic and life changing occurrence Phoenix had issues of his own. Phoenix didn’t want to burden Orchid with his problems because he thought she had enough of her own. When two broken people come together, one has to become stronger.

I loved how Orchid and Phoenix became stronger together. Truly a beautiful story.

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What an intriguing story of love and tragic accidents. Phoenix and Orchid are perfect for each other in every way! What a beautiful love story !

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Excellent, Looking Forward to Goodbye, Orchid!!!

Always, Orchid
Written by Carol Van De Hende
Narrated by the Author


I fell in love with the characters in Always, Orchid. I was able to immerse myself into their lives, feel their joy, the happy moments and unfortunately the pain. I found myself constantly fighting for the relationship and hoping for their understanding of each other.

Ms. Van De Hende performance as the narrator was spot on. This was my 1st time hearing her narrate and I felt she gave each character their own identity. I definitely would give her 5-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in her writing and narration. I look forward to listening to: "Goodbye, Orchid."

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