Second First Impressions
by Sally Thorne
Ruthie runs a quiet retirement village and has her life in order. Teddy, the tattooed son of the new owners, turns up needing a job assisting two very demanding elderly ladies.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~384
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is Second First Impressions?
Second First Impressions is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: First person, heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
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Second First Impressions: quick answers
How spicy is Second First Impressions?
Second First Impressions is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
Is Second First Impressions a standalone?
Yes, Second First Impressions is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in Second First Impressions?
Second First Impressions features workplace romance, opposites attract. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Second First Impressions have content warnings?
Our notes for Second First Impressions include: death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Second First Impressions?
If you loved Second First Impressions, try The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren, A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings, Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon. They share its workplace romance and opposites attract energy at a similar spice level.