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Inspired by wounded warriors, "Always Orchid" shines a light on disability advocacy

Always Orchid is Shortlisted for the Hawthorne Award for Fiction and selected as a Pulpwood Queen Book-of-the-Month
Always Orchid
by Carol Van Den Hende
"An engrossing, inspiring depiction of traumatized individuals growing amidst challenges." -Kirkus Reviews
He almost let her go. Her past could tear them apart. But a love like theirs is worth fighting for…
Nine months after a heroic act leaves Phoenix 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 China unveils superstitions against people with disabilities.
Will they find a way to turn discrimination into acceptance?
THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
Carol's Goodbye, Orchid series is inspired by wounded veterans and highlights disability advocacy. As mom to a special needs son, she aims to deepen people's hope and empathy. Her multicultural characters draw from her own Chinese-American heritage. Her books are endorsed by Purple Heart decorated veterans like Sgt. Noah Galloway (a double amputee who finished as a finalist in Dancing with the Stars), and triple amputee Sgt. Bryan Anderson.
AVAILABLE FROM AZINE PRESS
Hardcover: 9781958223000
Paperback: 9781958223048
eBook: 9781958223055
Azine Press
45 S. Park Pl #330
Morristown, NJ 07960
Contact hello@carolvandenhende.com
Carol Van Den Hende is President of Azine Press and the award-winning author of the Goodbye, Orchid series. She's mom to a special needs son who inspires her to advocate for disability inclusion. One secret to her good fortune? Her humorous husband and twins, who prove that love really does conquer all.
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