Baylor didn’t know what true love was when she arrived on campus for freshman orientation. Enter bad boy soccer player, Gavin, who was all too happy to take her on that journey.
Everything was perfect . . . Until it wasn’t.
He didn’t realize what he lost.
She didn’t know love could be so cruel.
One day . . . one moment . . . one letter.
One lie.
That’s all it took to change the course of our … cruel.
One day . . . one moment . . . one letter.
One lie.
That’s all it took to change the course of our lives.
Gavin McBride
She blindsided me. Broke me. Shredded me.
And now she’s back, thinking I did the very same thing to her.
When I reach out to her, I get more than I bargained for. Much more.
There’s nothing to forgive. But I need her to forgive me.
There’s no way to go back. But I need us to move forward.
Baylor Mitchell
I found a way to survive.
Without him. Without us. Without the future he promised.
I never hid from him. I didn’t know I had anything to hide.
Until he threatened everything I knew to be true.
When he came back and I found out it was all a lie.
We need to accept the past.
We have to learn to trust in the future.
We must risk our hearts once more.
If we want any chance at reclaiming a love that never died . . . on that one day . . . in that one moment . . . with that one lie.
Note to reader: This book is a standalone novel. It is the first book in a series that follows three sisters.
Due to language and strong sexual content, this book is intended for mature audiences.
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This book was very well written, and had a few surprising twists for a romance novel – no, it’s so much more than a romance novel. I was intrigued from reading the blurb, all the way to the end. It’s longer than most romance/new adult novels, so it is worth the money too.
Outstanding! A must read that has me hooked!
Yes…it’s very long.
Yes…I complained about the length.
Yes…every last page was worthy of reading.
Yes…it had me laughing.
Yes…it had me loving the early years.
Yes…it had me hating some characters
Yes…it was worth reading in one entire day.
A. Must. Read.
This is book 1 of a 3 book series. Baylor meets Gavin in college and they become best friends. But each wants to take it to the next step but doesn’t dare tell the other and ruin a great friendship. Overall this book was great and I couldn’t wait to jump into the next book. I definitely recommend this book.
Love this entire series!
Spanish & English Opinion
Me gustó mucho el inicio. Los personajes también, pero de repente hubo exceso de drama y eso ya se me hizo demasiado.
Las tretas de Karen en la parte 2 y 3 eran absurdas, pero entretenidas. Baylor me cae bien aunque a veces quería golpearla. Gavin también me desesperaba con su “inocencia” con respecto a Karen… pero me gustó su arrastre.
Callie y Maddox están increíbles.
I liked the beginning a lot. The characters were also cool but suddenly the drama was too much.
Karen’s tricks on part 2 and 3 were absurd. I liked Baylor but I was wishing I could punch her a couple of moments. Gavin was not naive but dumb towards Karen’s attitudes, but I liked his groveling.
Callie and Maddox were the best!
I am a huge Samantha Christy fan. Her books were some of the very first books I read when I started reading romance novels. I have read Purple Orchids before but I didn’t understand the importance of leaving honest reviews for the authors, so this is my first review of this book.
Purple Orchids is a powerful book. Baylor and Gavin’s story is one that seems from fairy tales and then takes a serious detour off a cliff. Samantha Christy does a phenomenal job of getting the reader seriously invested in the characters and story from the beginning and then will run you through the emotional wringer. But her HEA’s a beautiful and meaningful.
I guarantee you will fall in love with Samantha Christy and her incredible characters.
Read purple Orchids and be prepared to become invested in multiple series and an incredible world she’s created.
Samantha Christy is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Every book I read of hers, is better than the last one. I loved this one and couldn’t put it down. Gavin is such a good guy and he and Baylor make the perfect couple. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees. This is entertaining, sexy and a simply wonderful second chance romance.
OhMy Purple Heart.. How the hell did I wait this long to read the book?. Gosh 20% into the book.. Everything about it just made my heart pitter patter! I have read so many romance books and Purple Orchid made me smile.
I always love New Adult romance because of the intensity. Baylor and Griffin definitely had the connection. Their love was strong and hurtful.
I love to see Gavin POV at the beginning and it was plus plus points. I fell inlove with Gavin charmness.. Any Ladies would be so lucky to have him! In this case, Baylor is. There is nothing short with sexinesss.. These young couple will lit you with some fiery moves. The story was so heartfelt, tear-streaking moments and really this could happen to anyone.. Everyday couples with beautiful love stories.
Purple Orchids was a story that will stay with me for a while. How can fate will play with your destiny? This story definetely remind me the beauty of falling in love… especially when your heart goes crazy!
I really enjoyed this book! I highly recommend!
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I am in love with this book, oh my GOD.
I wasn’t expecting anything, and these are the best books when you decide to read and find out the amazing stories and characters.
I fell in love with Gavin and Baylor from the begin to the end.
As almost all romances, they have known each other, fallen in love, broken up and get back together.
It was wonderful to read his point of view, to understand his changes, decisions, even when he was stupid, he told us how they get to know each other, how they have fallen in love. They were so cute together.
When I was getting close to the moment they were going to break up I didn’t want to read anymore. It was really difficult to read their separation. Really hard. It was about 4 AM. How can I try to sleep after Gavin has just found out what his “bitch” of a wife done to them? I couldn’t stop reading, I needed to know what was going to happen to them.
Then, her point of view narrated their reunion, her fears, her insecurities, her success and both of them had their heart crushed. She told us how he had tried to win her back, how he assumes their son, their love story.
It is so beautiful, so cute, so adorable and then the unexpected happened, and I lost my breath again.
Another night without sleeping, I always write this I am Brazilian, and I read books in English, it is harder, I had to read at least 3 times to understand what was going on.
The last part is Gavin telling us about their love, their resolution, their future.
OMG, one of the best books I read it so far.
If you read this review, please, you MUST have to read this book. It is AMAZING.
Samantha Christy is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I was late to the game, but and really glad I got here. Her stories are so relatable with just the right amount of out there situations to make you really love the characters and keep you interested. A lot of love stories are shallow and all about the sex. But her books really have real depth to them, you get it all a great love story and lots of background.
Baylor and Gavin are a wonderful couple, they really are the example of finding your soulmate. Sure they were young, stupid and impulsive, which caused so much unnecessary headache. But seeing their journey back to one another was tricky magical.
Be sure to have a box of Kleenex handy!
This book kept me guessing which is always good held my attention. Love the main characters gets you ready for the next book without losing interest in the one your reading. I’m on the 3rd book in the series now it’s also great.
I thought this was a great book. A little predictable in my opinion, but good nevertheless. I thought parts of it were super sad, considering all the time and memories lost based on lies and manipulation. Can’t wait to read about the other sisters!