In this episode of BB's Books, we dive into chapter three of "Holding Out", an emotionally rich audiobook experience for romance and fiction lovers. 

Jade goes into her birthday with expectations-- and quickly learns that the day has different plans. In a surprising turn of events, she is left navigating emotions and quiet realizations. 

In this chapter, Jade explores anticipation, disappointment, new experiences, and the moments that subtly shape who she is to become. 

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In this episode of BB's Books, we dive into chapter two of "Holding Out", an emotionally rich audiobook experience for romance and fiction lovers. 

Jade begins to feel the weight of her past lift, if only briefly, during a quiet dinner with her mother. What starts as a moment of connection turns into a hard but loving warning: closing herself off may protect her heart, but it could also leave her lonely, bitter, and alone. As Jade reflects on her emotional walls, she’s forced to confront the question she’s been avoiding — can she finally let go of what hurt her and allow someone in?

In this chapter, vulnerability replaces distance, and Jade stands at the edge of emotional change.

Hit play, settle in, and let the story begin! 

** Content Warning ** this episode includes references to sexual assault, which some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. 

In this episode of BB's Books, we dive into chapter one of "Holding Out", an emotionally rich audiobook experience for romance and fiction lovers. Meet jade, a woman on the edge of another birthday, quietly wrestling with loneliness and the emotional walls built by her past. As she reflects on why intimacy no longer feels accessible, listeners are drawn into a story of vulnerability, self-protection, and longing to be seen. this opening chapter sets the tone for a journey of healing, desire, and the courage it takes to open one's heart again. 

Hit play, settle in, and let the story begin! 

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