In the dusty heart of the Wild West, the Everett family navigates the tumultuous waters of love, duty, and survival. Set against the backdrop of a thriving frontier town, First Impressions follows the lives of five spirited sisters and their determined mother, whose singular goal is to see her daughters well married.
When a devastating fire in a nearby settlement sends a wave of eligible bachelors their way, Mrs. Everett sees a golden opportunity for her daughters, especially the older two, Rose and Ruth. Rose, with her rosy cheeks and gentle disposition, effortlessly manages the tea parlor, while Ruth, with her dark hair and stern brow, is her father's right hand in the family's store. The younger sisters, Ethel, Effie, and Minnie, each add their own unique charm and challenges to the Everett household.
As the town prepares for the annual May Day dance, tensions rise and hopes soar. Rose and Ruth find themselves at the center of their mother's matchmaking schemes, all while balancing their own dreams and desires. The arrival of new men stirs the pot, bringing unexpected romance, rivalry, and revelations.
In a tale rich with frontier spirit, "First Impressions" explores the complexities of family bonds, the pursuit of love, and the strength of women determined to carve out their own destinies. Will the Everett sisters find true love, or will their mother's ambitions lead them down a path of heartbreak?
Join the Everett family in this captivating story of resilience and romance, where first impressions can change the trajectory of every relationship.
Daisy is the soft-hearted mother of one with a dark past and an ex husband she's running from. She's spent the past six months building a new life for her and her daughter, Hope, trying to blend into the world around them. Her memories are tainted, her delicate heart is shattered, and her innocence took advantage of. She doesn't want to be found, she doesn't want to be recognised, and she certainly isn't interested in falling in love again. Especially with the hot, panty-melting, toe-curling irresistible CEO Nate.
A spontaneous coffee trip has her heart thumping, shattering, and aching in a whirlwind of emotions after coming face to face with him. He makes her panties wet, but her body sweat with panic. She doesn't believe her jaded, corrupted, damaged self is worthy of love, never mind with a gorgeous as sin man like Nate. Yet, she can't stop thinking about him.
Nate has been heartbroken once before, betrayed by those he loves, and secretly desperate to find that one woman who can turn his world upside down for the better. He's practically a billionaire with his own confectionary company, but he still feels like a damaged puzzle with lost pieces. Until he meets her. Her sapphire blue eyes were mesmerizing pulling him in a trance, her petite curvy body was delicious, and that sweet angelic voice was a melody to his ears. Damn he wanted her, and he intended to make sure he did.
However, the closer he gets the more he learns about the fragile Daisy, can they both survive a rollercoaster of events, emotions and get their happy ever after?
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