When Forty Blooms

De: Jacinta Howard

Narrado por: Wesleigh Siobhan

A rare birthday. A second chance. A woman finally choosing herself.

Simone Harris has always known how to hold it down. For her son. For her clients. For the sports agency she built from scratch. She keeps things running, keeps herself moving, and keeps her heart tucked safely out of reach.

But this birthday feels different. It falls on a leap year, a date that only circles back every so often. A rare kind of day that feels like it arrives exactly when it’s meant to. The kind that makes you pause and ask what you have been pushing through just to keep going. In that stillness, something begins to surface alongside it. Fatigue. Questions. The quiet ache she has learned to ignore.

She is not falling apart. Still, something is shifting. The pressure she has lived under feels heavier than it once did. And as she begins to listen to what her spirit has been trying to say, the past reappears, bringing with it a familiar comfort, unfinished conversations, and a quiet invitation to feel again.

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Yes love is messy but amazing!

I really enjoyed this book. I think it is because it was real. The relationship between Simone and Jackson was messy, complicated, and real. It also shows the true love will find a way, if you just allow it to do so.

The balance and intrigue of the story.

It’s been a minute since I’ve had a chance to enjoy Jacinta’s talents as an author. I wasn’t disappointed 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.

T

A really good read

I really did enjoy the story and the narrator. This is a quick, yet pretty deep listen. It had me feeling all my feels.

Excellent

Jacinta Howard has done it again. I loved this book. I hope we get a book two on Tristin and Logan

Haven’t read a bad story from Jacinta yet!

I love Jackson and Simone! Their love story is something that happens so often but I’m so glad they found their way back. Wesleigh will be a 10/10 no matter what she’s reading! I can’t wait to see if there’s a Tristan and Logan story coming.

Take the Plunge

Jacinta Howard has a way of immersing the reader in a story. You feel all of the emotions that emanate from the characters. This is a true second chance novel. Jackson and Simone have an opportunity to get it together. I love how the author unpacks their journey, and the lessons shared along the way. Refreshing! Of course Wesleigh brings this story to life. Outstanding job to both the author and narrator.

Deep and I Loved it!

I liked the book...I didnt think that a book solely about the FMC could be interesting and have so many relvations. this book was everything and hit me deep...

A must listen!

The story is beautiful, full of humor and real love. The author didn’t shy away from the messiness of life. The characters were fully developed and rich in personality. As usual, Wesleigh did her thing narrating! Her vocal performances are without peer. I was fully immersed and the experience was exceptional!

Great Read!

A wonderful second chance love story with such relatable characters. I’m a new fan of the author!

This was a good read!! Very grown & sexy vibe

Ok so I should start by saying I am a Jacinta stan!! 🤣 love the book although Simone stressed me out a little with her toxic dysfunction and inability to communicate well. But this love story warmed my heart. Another hit Ms. Howard!!