Second Bloom

Rae Dawson thought life after forty would be predictable. Safe. Settled.

Instead, she finds herself navigating a wild new season filled with wine-soaked brunches, brutally honest girlfriends, and dates that range from disastrous to unforgettable. Somewhere between free meals, awkward small talk, and the kind of men who come with flashing red flags, Rae discovers something shocking: she still has desires, and they're stronger than ever.

Caught between Marcus-the steady man who offers calm devotion-and Langston-the magnetic force who ignites fire in her veins-Rae isn't sure if she wants to choose at all. After years of betrayal, heartbreak, and hiding parts of herself, she's finally daring to ask: why can't a woman bloom twice?

Funny, raw, and unapologetically real, Second Bloom is a story about rediscovering love, reclaiming identity, and daring to start over-messy dates, passionate sparks, and all.