Second First Impressions

by Sally Thorne
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Good Books rating 2.67
Contemporary Fiction
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  • ID: 8041
  • Added: 2025-12-20
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780062912817
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Published: 2021-04-13
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Second First Impressions is a charming and witty novel that combines humor and heart in a perfect blend. The story follows Ruthie Midona, who works at Providence Retirement Villa and dreams of becoming the new manager. Her life takes an unexpected turn when Teddy Prescott, a handsome and carefree man, arrives to work at the villa. As they navigate their new dynamic, Ruthie and Teddy find themselves drawn to each other, despite their initial reservations. The novel is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming scenes that will leave readers smiling. The author, Sally Thorne, has a knack for creating relatable characters and engaging storylines that will captivate readers from start to finish. The book is a perfect blend of romance, comedy, and drama, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction.

Reviews
How Did That Book End? · 2023-09-11
cute 2.50

The book has a cute story with a weak romance and a lackluster plot.

The reviewer found the story cute, particularly the effort to save the retirement home. However, the romance was underwhelming and the plot lacked depth. The characters' efforts to save the retirement home added a unique and endearing element to the story, but the romance and plot were not as compelling. The reviewer appreciated the cute and heartwarming aspects of the story, even if the romance and plot were not as strong.

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    It ended up being a cute story in which the characters tried to save the retirement home from shutting down.

    The romance left much to be desired, though.

    The plot was okay but nothing much happens.

All About Romance · 2021-04-14
disappointing 2.00

The book was initially disappointing compared to the author's previous work, but it has its charms.

The reviewer initially found this book worse than the author's previous work, which they had given a C grade to. However, they acknowledged that it has its own charms and can be enjoyable. The story tries to save a retirement home, which adds a unique element to the romance, even if the romance itself left much to be desired.

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    My first (reading) impression of this book was that it was worse than the last Sally Thorne book, 99% Mine, a book I gave a C grade to only.

    It ended up being a cute story in which the characters tried to save the retirement home from shutting down.

    The romance left much to be desired, though.

Goodreads · 2021-04-13
delightful 3.50

The book is well-written with loveable characters and a satisfying romance. It is recommended for those looking for a new book boyfriend.

This book is a delightful read with characters that are easy to love. The story is engaging and the romance is satisfying, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a new book boyfriend. The pacing is cozy, and the storyline is excellent, with characters that readers will care about.

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    Nicely written, loveable characters, good story.

    Recommended to anyone looking to read a satisfying romance and/or discover a new book boyfriend.

    Customers find this book wonderfully delightful, with an excellent storyline and characters they care about.

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