{"product_id":"second-first-impressions-by-sally-thorne-book","title":"Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"puik-root not-prose not-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"fv0XaG_DilRenderer fv0XaG_DilResponseRoot J4E5kq_LegacyReveal dil-first-visible-layout w-full max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eAbout Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne: A Heartwarming Romantic Comedy About Opposites Attracting, Unexpected Love, and New Beginnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eWhat happens when a woman who plans every part of her life meets a charming man who refuses to plan anything?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFor Ruthie Midona, the answer is trouble. The kind of trouble that arrives with tattoos, a motorcycle, a beautiful smile, and absolutely no interest in following the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSecond First Impressions by Sally Thorne\u003c\/span\u003e is a contemporary romantic comedy about a responsible young woman, an unpredictable tattoo artist, and two elderly ladies who enjoy making everyone's lives more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie has built her entire world around Providence Retirement Villa. She lives there, works there, and spends most of her time caring for its residents. Her days are peaceful and predictable, but somewhere along the way, she has forgotten how to enjoy her own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eEverything changes when Teddy Prescott arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTeddy is handsome, easygoing, and completely different from Ruthie. His wealthy father has recently acquired the retirement community and wants Teddy to learn some responsibility. Ruthie has the perfect solution: give him a job working for the demanding Parloni sisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe expects him to quit within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eInstead, Teddy surprises everyone, especially Ruthie. As they spend more time together, she begins to discover that first impressions can be very wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFrom the author of \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/span\u003e, this standalone romance combines funny conversations, slow-building attraction, unexpected friendships, and a touching story about learning to take chances in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"puik-root not-prose not-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"fv0XaG_DilRenderer fv0XaG_DilResponseRoot J4E5kq_LegacyReveal dil-first-visible-layout w-full max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eA Woman Who Has Forgotten How to Live for Herself\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie Midona is young, but her daily routine makes her feel much older. She works hard, follows the rules, and spends nearly all her time looking after the people at Providence Retirement Villa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHer work gives her comfort and purpose. However, it has also become a way to avoid taking chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie rarely leaves the retirement community. Dating feels frightening, and trying something new seems unnecessary when her familiar routine feels safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe dreams of becoming the villa's permanent manager, even though she has barely explored what else life could offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe story asks a gentle question: what happens when staying safe stops you from growing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie's journey is about learning that she deserves friendship, happiness, and opportunities of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eMeet Teddy Prescott, the Charming Tattoo Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTeddy Prescott looks like the exact opposite of someone Ruthie would choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHe has tattoos, long hair, a motorcycle, and a relaxed attitude toward responsibility. He enjoys his freedom and dreams of working as a tattoo artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHis wealthy father, however, wants him to become more responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eWhen Teddy needs somewhere to stay, his father allows him to live in one of Providence's cottages, but only if he agrees to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie is not impressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe sees him as another rich young man who has never taken life seriously. But beneath his playful behaviour, Teddy has personal goals and feelings that Ruthie has not yet discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAs the story continues, he begins to challenge her first impression of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eTwo Elderly Ladies Who Know How to Cause Trouble\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMeet the Parloni sisters, two wealthy women in their nineties who live at Providence Retirement Villa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThey need a personal assistant, but keeping one has proved almost impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir assistants are expected to run errands, fetch food, accompany them on shopping trips, and deal with their unusual requests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMost leave within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eWhen Ruthie learns that Teddy needs a job, she sees an opportunity. She can give him to the sisters and let them send him running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe plan seems perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eUnfortunately for Ruthie, Teddy has a surprising ability to charm the elderly women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eInstead of quitting immediately, he begins to settle into their unusual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe sisters bring humour, mischief, and unexpected warmth to the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eA First Meeting That Goes Completely Wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie and Teddy do not begin with a romantic meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir first encounter happens at a gas station, where Teddy makes an embarrassing mistake about Ruthie's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe is offended, and her opinion of him becomes negative before she knows anything about his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eWhen he later arrives at Providence, she discovers that he is the son of the man whose company has purchased the retirement property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eNow she cannot simply avoid him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir awkward beginning becomes the foundation for a relationship filled with teasing, misunderstandings, and unexpected discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIf you enjoy romance where two people must overcome a terrible first impression, this novel delivers exactly that situation without making the attraction feel immediate or effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eWhat Happens When Opposites Cannot Avoid Each Other?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie loves rules. Teddy prefers freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe plans her days carefully. He often acts on impulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe wants security. He dreams of building a creative career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003ePutting these two characters together creates the central tension of the romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThey are drawn into each other's lives through work, their nearby cottages, and the strange demands of the retirement community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAt first, their differences create arguments and funny situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAs they spend time together, however, they begin to understand why the other person behaves the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe story shows that an unexpected connection can encourage people to examine their assumptions, although a healthy relationship still requires respect and honest communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eThe Slow-Burning Romance That Makes Every Moment Count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIf you enjoy romantic tension that develops through small moments, Ruthie and Teddy's relationship offers plenty to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThey do not suddenly forget their differences and fall in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir connection develops through everyday conversations, shared experiences, laughter, and growing trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie begins noticing that Teddy can be more caring and responsible than she expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTeddy discovers that the serious woman next door has dreams and feelings hidden beneath her careful behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe attraction becomes stronger as they get to know each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir relationship also brings uncertainty because Teddy has plans beyond Providence, while Ruthie feels strongly connected to the place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCan two people who want different futures find room for each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThat question keeps the romance interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eMelanie Helps Ruthie Remember Her Own Dreams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie's temporary coworker, Melanie Sasaki, brings another kind of energy into her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMelanie notices that Ruthie spends so much time caring for the residents that she rarely makes room for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe decides to encourage Ruthie to try dating and experience life outside her usual routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHer support introduces funny situations and gives Ruthie a reason to examine her own fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMore importantly, Melanie represents a friendship that encourages personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie does not have to change because someone else demands it. She has an opportunity to consider what she genuinely wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe friendship gives the story another emotional connection beyond its central romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eA Retirement Community Full of Unexpected Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eProvidence Retirement Villa is not simply a background setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIt is a small community filled with people who have their own personalities, memories, friendships, and problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie cares deeply about the residents and wants them to feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTeddy's arrival brings new energy into this familiar environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe older characters also challenge the idea that exciting stories belong only to young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir humour and relationships help create an entertaining community where different generations interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eReaders who enjoy found-family stories may appreciate the way the residents and employees become part of one another's lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe setting creates opportunities for comedy while giving the characters something meaningful to protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"puik-root not-prose not-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"fv0XaG_DilRenderer fv0XaG_DilResponseRoot J4E5kq_LegacyReveal dil-first-visible-layout w-full max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eThe Retirement Villa May Be in Danger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie has more to worry about than an unexpected romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003ePrescott Development, a company owned by Teddy's father, has purchased the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe change creates uncertainty about the future of the retirement community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie wants to become the permanent manager and protect the place she considers home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eBut she cannot control every decision the new owners make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe possibility of losing Providence adds emotional stakes to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIt also complicates her relationship with Teddy, whose family is connected to the company's plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eReaders get more than a simple love story. They also follow Ruthie's efforts to protect the people and place she loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eDiscover the Meaning of Second Chances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe title reflects one of the novel's most important ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie believes she understands Teddy after their first meeting. He appears careless, irresponsible, and completely unsuitable for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eYet getting to know him reveals a more complicated person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTeddy also learns that Ruthie is more than her quiet appearance and strict rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTheir relationship explores how easily people can misunderstand one another when they judge too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe story encourages readers to consider whether someone deserves another chance to show who they really are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIt also reminds us that changing an opinion does not mean ignoring harmful behaviour. Trust develops through actions, understanding, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eA Romance That Also Explores Personal Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRuthie's journey is not only about finding a boyfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eShe must discover what she wants from her own future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFor years, she has believed that keeping everything predictable will make her happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTeddy's arrival challenges that belief, but he is not the only person who helps her change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHer friendship with Melanie, her connection with the residents, and the uncertainty surrounding her workplace all encourage her to think differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe story explores how difficult it can be to leave familiar routines behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eReaders who have ever felt stuck in the same daily pattern may recognise Ruthie's struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eWhy Readers of The Hating Game May Enjoy This Novel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSally Thorne is also the author of \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/span\u003e, a romantic comedy known for its workplace rivalry and lively dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSecond First Impressions\u003c\/span\u003e offers a different setting and relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRather than following competing office employees, it brings together a careful retirement community worker and a free-spirited tattoo artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHowever, readers can still expect humorous conversations, romantic tension, and characters who gradually discover new things about each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe story places particular importance on personal growth, friendships, and the meaning of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eYou do not need to read \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/span\u003e or any other Sally Thorne novel before beginning this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eIs This Book Worth Reading for Romance Lovers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThis novel is a suitable choice for adult readers who enjoy contemporary romance, romantic comedy, opposites-attract relationships, and stories about new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIt may particularly appeal to readers who like caring heroes, shy heroines, unusual supporting characters, and slow-building attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe book includes adult romantic and sexual content, so it is not intended as a children's romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIts tone combines light comedy with more emotional moments involving self-confidence, family difficulties, and uncertainty about the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eReaders looking for a dark thriller or an action-heavy story should expect something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThis novel focuses on relationships, emotional development, and the unexpected joy of finding a place where you belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eMeet Sally Thorne, the Author Behind the Romance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSally Thorne is an Australian author known for contemporary romantic fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eHer novels include \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e99 Percent Mine\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSecond First Impressions\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe book was published by William Morrow on April 13, 2021. 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