“Gift yourself a journey that awakens the soul toward inner peace, strength, and radical self-love.” THE ORCHID: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses is a transformative, award-winning novel that has become a symbol of connection among women and men alike. It is shared between friends, mothers and daughters, therapists and clients, and gifted by men to the women they love—recognized widely as a source of healing, clarity, and emotional renewal. Awards In October 2025, the book received five medals at the International Latino Book Awards : • Best Author Video Promoting a Book (Gold) • Nora de Hoyos Comstock Best First Book – Fiction – English (Gold) • Best Novel – Adventure or Drama – English (Silver) • Best Cover Design (Silver) • Best Audiobook (Bronze) These honors join its earlier distinctions as a Bestseller by The Los Angeles Tribune and a Five-Star title from Reader’s Favorite , affirming its powerful cultural and emotional impact. The Story At the heart of the novel is Mary , a woman who, after surviving profound trauma and a devastating heartbreak, creates THE ORCHID: a sanctuary for emotional restoration hidden in the forests of Northern California. Though fictional, her world feels intensely real—a holistic retreat blending ancestral wisdom, spiritual psychology, and contemporary healing practices. For over twenty years, Mary and her team have welcomed thirty women each week, all seeking clarity, renewal, and a return to themselves. The Characters The novel follows five of these women during one life-altering week: • Nicole – A young woman from Texas navigating faith, identity, her hidden sexuality, and the longing for self-acceptance. • Olivia – A powerful, service-driven leader forced to confront childhood wounds she has buried for decades. • Jennifer – A newly divorced single mother struggling to trust life—and herself—again. • Stephanie – A survivor of sexual abuse who discovers that healing begins with vulnerability, truth, and self-love. • Sofía – An ambitious entrepreneur who once sacrificed everything for success, now facing the pain she has tried to silence and the consequences of choices she can no longer avoid. Exhausted and emotionally disconnected, each woman arrives believing what she seeks is far outside her reach: connection, belonging, joy, purpose, meaning. Inside this sanctuary, they learn a deeper truth— everything they have been searching for has always lived within them. Over seven days, they move through the five teachings of THE ORCHID: Awareness, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Acceptance, and Intention , gently unraveling old narratives and reconnecting with their most authentic selves. With themes of feminine empowerment, emotional resilience, sisterhood, inclusivity, and spiritual awakening, the novel intertwines healing practices such as meditation, breath-work, journaling, prayer, visualization, and self-inquiry. THE ORCHID is an invitation to feel deeply, reflect honestly, heal courageously, and return to the love that has always lived inside you. Welcome to the greatest spa in the world— the one already within you. Adriana / Mexico - "Each character´s personal journey reflects somehow a woman we know. In more than one case, I found myself mirroring my own wounds." Charlotte / Los Angeles - "The Orchid changed my perspective, illustrating that anyone can view life through the eyes of love. 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." Claudia / Italy - "The book is a life changing experience altogether. 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 because it helps you to navigate through this great gift we all have called life!" Claudia / Puerto Rico - "A great fiction novel that is easy to read and will make you smile, possibly cry and root for your fellow women friends. You will see some aspects of yourself in the characters and end up loving them. The message is always positive - there is always calm after the storm even if one has to work through some challenges. The reward is worth it." Denise / New York - "The Orchid is 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 looking to improve any aspect of their daily life and aspiring to live their best life." Fernanda / Mexico - "The Orchid is not merely a book to be consumed quickly; it is a rich source of wisdom and insight that demands to be savored, contemplated, and internalized. It's a timeless companion on your quest for self-discovery, offering solace, inspiration, and a roadmap to inner harmony. Allow this book to be a constant source of guidance, a wellspring of empowerment, and a reminder that the journey towards