A FORTY YEAR KISS

With his seasoned delivery, Richard Poe brings a theatrical maturity to this story of a man who is looking for a huge second chance. Charlie and Vivian once met, fell in love, and married--but it didn't last. They were just too young and struggled with his alcoholism and their mutual immaturity. Forty years later, Charlie reappears, hoping to make amends and rekindle the flame that has never quite died. Will Vivian feel the same way? As the two take the first steps to getting to know each other again, Poe is at his best. His voice quakes slightly in emotional scenes that reveal their pasts and introduce their extended families. This feel-good story of reconciliation, redemption, and love in late life is well worth a listen. B.P. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]