'Second First Impressions' by Sally Thorne follows the story of Ruthie, a young woman who works at a senior retirement villa and is content with her routine life until the arrival of Teddy, a tattooed and carefree man who shakes up her world. Despite their initial differences, Ruthie and Teddy form an unlikely friendship that blossoms into a sweet and captivating romance. The book is described as a heartwarming and feel-good romance that explores themes of self-discovery, second chances, and following one's heart and dreams. Thorne's writing style is praised for being witty, swoony, and smart, with realistic dialogue and internal voices that readers can identify with.
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There are themes of anxiety and familial conflict, especially related to religion and parental relationships.
Has Romance?
The romance is present but features a mix of sweetness and caution, with both characters developing a strong connection stemming from friendship.
From The Publisher:
"Second First Impressions is the warmest, coziest, sweetest book of the year, an absolutely perfect blend of humor and heart. I want to live inside Sally Thorne's brain." -Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling of Beach Read
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game, soon to be a movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, and 99 Percent Mine comes the clever, funny, and unforgettable story of a muscular, tattooed man hired as an assistant to two old women-under the watchful eye of a beautiful retirement home manager.
Dazzle (n): Brightness that blinds someone temporarily.
Position Vacant: Two ancient old women residing at Providence Retirement Villa seek male assistant for casual exploitation and good-natured humiliation. Duties include boutique shopping, fast-food fetching, and sincerely rendered flattery. Good looks a bonus-but we aren't picky.
An advertisement has been placed (again!) by the wealthy and eccentric Parloni Sisters. The salary is generous and the employers are 90 years old, so how hard could the job be? Well, none have lasted longer than a week. Most boys leave in tears.
Ruthie Midona will work in Providence's front office, and be at the Parloni's beck and call, forever. That's sort of her life plan. If Ruthie can run the place in her almost-retired bosses' absence, with no hijinks/hiccups, she has a shot at becoming the new manager. She might also be able to defend her safe little world from Prescott Development, the new buyer of the prime site. Maybe after all that, she can find a cute guy to date. All she needs to do is stay serious-and that's what she does best.
Until, one day, someone dazzling blows into town.
Teddy Prescott devotes his life to sleeping, tattooing, and avoiding seriousness. When Teddy needs a place to crash, he makes a deal with his developer dad. Teddy can stay in one of Providence's on-site maintenance cottages-right next door to an unimpressed Ruthie-but only if he works there and starts to grow up.
Ruthie knows how this sweetly selfish rich boy can earn his keep-and be out of her hair in under a week. After all, there is a position vacant…
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A dopey romance novel. Predictable and easy to read (listen).
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Second First Impressions?
About the Author:
Sally Thorne is the USA Today-bestselling author of The Hating Game. She spends her days climbing into fictional worlds of her own creation. She lives in Canberra, Australia with her husband in a house filled with vintage toys, too many cushions, a haunted dollhouse and the world's sweetest pug.
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