Ghost Orchid
Synopsis:
A mysterious orchid is central to a story of love, lies, and redemption.
Once more before I die…the haunting mantra of a lonely woman. A woman grieving more than one loss.
On her regular walks amongst the splendor of the Audubon Society sanctuary, situated at the edge of the Florida Everglades, the sights and sounds of nature filled the void in Mel’s soul.
She found peace here. No tears for what might have been. Only joy for having experienced the ecstasy of a great love. Her secrets stayed buried.
In another part of the world an exquisitely beautiful young woman also found peace by immersing herself in nature, capturing its beauty on film for National Geographic.
Educated in Europe’s finest boarding schools, Neev became a model at fourteen, but after four years of posing and false smiles she knew she wanted more out of life. She quit modeling to study Philosophy at Oxford University.
Neev’s love of photography brought her to the other side of the camera lens, and to exotic locations around the globe. Working on assignment with famous photographer Roger Andrew, she often trekked deep into the jungle in search of rare flowers.
Having a young, beautiful woman as a partner seemed like a good omen, and Roger thought their travels together could lead to a unique discovery. In spite of the age difference, their shared passion soon blossomed into a loving relationship. He wondered why someone so young would crave this nomadic, isolated lifestyle. Although Neev did share bits of information about her family, she always kept parts of her past a secret.
When a Ghost Orchid began to bloom at the Audubon Society sanctuary, Roger knew this was the opportunity he’d been waiting for. Neev was reluctant to visit Florida, for personal reasons, but he convinced her to accompany him on the trip.
After a series of odd coincidences, they soon discovered this sensuous flower wasn’t just rare and beautiful, it also had a strange, mystical power…
Book Excerpt:
It was an amazing view. The rising sun sent shimmers of light across the dew on the delicate, gossamer petals dancing in a slight breeze. The blooms, all three, were small and perilously perched at the ends of long, slender stems stretching away from the roots, wrapped around the tree. It appeared as if they were ready to take off, break free. Finally, he released the scope to Ray. At first Ray had difficulty with the focus. Neev stepped up and adjusted it for him until he could see the orchid well. Her touch as she brushed next to him was electric. Her every move struck him as sensuous and arousing. Ray’s quiet voice was barely audible. “It’s as if his pictures have come to life.” He, too, was struck by the infinite beauty of the three ghosts in the morning sun. He saw his father here, peering through his own lens at this very flower with unexplained fascination. In this moment, he felt closer to his father than in most of his adult life. It took Ray’s stoic nature to quell the groundswell of tears, the loss of his father’s companionship, the aches of his youth, from pouring fourth in front of these strangers and this beautiful young woman.
Author Comment:
First official book signing October 31, 2009 @ B & N, Waterside Shops, Naples, FL
Topics/Categories:
Adventure, Family, Love, Nature, Photography, Redemption, Romance
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Mobipocket
L & L Dreamspell
Consultant & Author D. K. Christi
Original Publish Date:
September 18, 2009
Publishing Notes:
Available through Ingram in paperback; found at Barnes & Noble & Amazon.com.
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