Second First Impressions: A Heartwarming Romcom by Sally Thorne - Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780349428932. Publisher: Piatkus. Overview. Second First Impressions is a witty, tender contemporary romance from Sally Thorne, the bestselling author of The Hating Game. Set in a quirky luxury retirement village, it follows a cautious young woman whose carefully ordered life is upended by an infuriatingly charming newcomer. Full of sharp banter, warmth, and slow-burn chemistry, this is a feel-good romcom for readers who love opposites-attract stories with genuine heart and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments along the way.. About the Book. Ruthie Midona is twenty-four going on ninety-four, utterly devoted to her job at Providence Retirement Village. Caring for its eccentric residents keeps her comfortably busy, which means she can conveniently avoid dealing with her own life, her own future and, most of all, her own feelings. Then Teddy Prescott arrives. Teddy is gorgeous, easygoing, and seemingly allergic to anything resembling hard work; he's coasting through life as the pampered son of the village's wealthy owner. Ruthie is instantly unimpressed, sure that Teddy is nothing more than an irritating (if undeniably handsome) distraction she absolutely does not need. Determined to protect her routine, she hands him over to two of her favourite mischievous residents, hoping they'll scare him off for good. Instead, Teddy throws himself into the job with unexpected enthusiasm, and Ruthie finds herself drawn to him despite her...