A heart-stirring journey about discovering inner peace, strength, and self-love. Join Mary as she unveils a profound truth: true love lies within.

The Orchid is a peaceful and luxurious retreat founded by Mary and nestled in picturesque Northern California. Its unique healing and empowerment program, featuring invaluable lessons and exercises in awareness, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, and intention, is designed to ignite a transformation from within.

In this holistic wellness setting, Mary and her team combine ancient wisdom with modern practices, creating a school and spa for the mind, body, and soul that guides women on their journey of introspection. Every week for two decades, Mary and her team of expert teachers and healers have welcomed 30 women, each searching for a life-changing experience.

Our story follows five closely: Nicole, a woman battling societal pressures; Olivia, overcoming childhood traumas; Jennifer, seeking renewal after betrayal; Stephanie, an ex-model healing from pain; and Sofia, a business owner dealing with ethical challenges and anger. Themes of female empowerment, sisterhood, community, and feminine strength permeate every page, offering insights into self-development, self-discovery, meditation, prayer, inner wisdom, peace, and manifestation.

The book features diversity and inclusivity, LGBTQ+ experiences, character-driven narratives, as well as inspirational and life-defining moments. At its heart, this story is a celebration of emotional resilience, female solidarity, and the power of self-reflection.

As the characters navigate their personal growth and transformation, readers are invited to join them, becoming active participants in their journey. The Orchid is an uplifting festival of emotions, a testament to life, growth, hope, and self-love.

If you’re looking for a read that not only entertains but also enlightens, this is the book for you. What readers are saying:“Each character's personal journey reflects somehow a woman we know.

In more than one case, I found myself mirroring my own wounds. ” Adriana-Mexico“It teaches that regardless of past challenges—be it personal struggles, trauma, or guilt—we can choose to forgive and move forward with love and understanding.

” Charlotte-LA“A life changing experience. It really gives the reader a perspective on life and how to make it a better journey from within.

It makes you feel happy and lighter. .

!” Claudia- Italy“A great fiction novel that is easy to read and will make you smile, possibly cry and root for your fellow women friends. The message is always positive [and] the reward is worth it” Claudia-Puerto Rico"A timeless companion on your quest for self-discovery, and a roadmap to inner harmony, and a reminder that the journey towards self-love is both infinite and profoundly rewarding.

Fernanda-Mexico"Particularly beneficial for anyone struggling to cope with their current life situation. It's an ideal first step for those not open to or unable to seek professional help.

It's also suitable for anyone aspiring to live their best life. " Denise-NY“It changed my life.

Little by little, it was like seeing the world through a different lens. I could understand the details, the changes, and adapt to them.

And it left me with precious things like meditation and the awareness. " Marisol-Mexico“It will give you an amazing and accurate view of what each and every one of us can do to exist with ourselves and each other in the most positive of ways.

Even if you’re not a believer YET!” Michelle-LA“The Orchid does a great job of encouraging empowerment delivered in a compelling storytelling style. Those who enjoyed the inner thoughts of the women in Three Women, or the empowered protagonist in Lessons in Chemistry would really enjoy this book.

” Sonya-Boston. .