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First Impressions in Cedar Heights: A Contemporary Slow-Burn Romance of Love, Misjudgment, and Secrets in a Small American Town
Paperback
Publisher Price: $23.99
ISBN13: 9789843588814
Publisher: Livewise
Published: Mar 18 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.61 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A Contemporary Slow-Burn Romance of Love, Misjudgment, and Secrets in a Small American Town
When a mysterious tech millionaire moves into the prestigious Hawthorne Estate, Cedar Heights can't stop talking. Whispers ripple through cafés, school hallways, and social media feeds alike-everyone has an opinion, whether they've met him or not.
Elena Rivera is used to reading people-and judging them. Sharp-witted and fiercely independent, she prides herself on seeing the world clearly. But when she meets Adrian Clarke, a wealthy, reserved, and oddly private tech entrepreneur, her first impression is... complicated. He seems distant, detached, even arrogant. And for Elena, that is everything she dislikes.
What begins as misjudgment and misunderstanding slowly evolves into curiosity, tension, and a battle of intellect and principles. Between charity galas, viral debates, family drama, and quiet acts of unexpected kindness, Elena and Adrian must confront their own pride-and the assumptions that nearly keep them apart.
Set in a charming New England suburb where social media gossip spreads faster than the truth, First Impressions in Cedar Heights is a contemporary slow-burn romance inspired by Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. With wit, insight, and emotional depth, it explores the timeless dance of love, pride, and second chances-reminding us that the heart often sees what the eyes cannot.
Perfect for readers who love:
-Contemporary romance with a slow-burn, Austen-inspired twist
-Smart, independent heroines and complex, quietly heroic heroes
-Stories of small-town charm, social intrigue, and modern social media drama
-Romance that unfolds with emotional honesty, wit, and character growth
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