Goodbye, Orchid

by Carol Van Den Hende

An Emotional Love Story!

Phoenix Walker had everything – looks, a successful career, and a new love with Orchid Page. However, in the breath of one second, tragedy strikes throwing their world into a tailspin. Unknown to Orchid, Phoenix is hospitalized with injuries that change his life forever. Not wanting to burden her or subject her to the horrors of his new life, he walks away. Unfortunately, he forgot to tell Orchid. Orchid makes discoveries that leave her wondering whether she will move forward with or without Phoenix.

The author, Carol Van Den Hende, creates an unforgettable story of Phoenix and Orchid as they struggle to overcome the tragedy that threatens to end their relationship before it even begins. This is a moving story that highlights the interference of others, one-sided decisions, and the power of true love.

Van Den Hende builds her characters with depth and emotional vulnerability. Her descriptions are vividly rich and the dialog is realistic and smooth, moving the story along at a steady pace. Furthermore, she builds the suspense of the romance and the careful dance the two lovers do in an emotional and genuine style. The plot twists enrich the story appropriately.

Carol Van Den Hende narrates the story beautifully; her narration is flawless and smooth. Having written the book, she has intimate knowledge of how the story should be told and she mastered it drawing the listener in and keeping them engaged with the characters and the storyline.

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