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When Claire Bennett and Brooke Dunlap lose their jobs, both are forced to reevaluate their lives and relationships and make some life-altering decisions. Claire's reserved and introverted personality dictated her career choice to work alone. Since she was 11, Claire has secretly loved the son of her parents' employers. Brooke is beautiful, confident, and sassy. She has used her looks to woo men and get what she wants. It isn't until she meets a car shop owner with two children that she begins to use her charm to nurture instead of flirt. Lorraine is the happily married homemaker and mother of two adult children. She prides herself on being dedicated to her family and helping her husband to build a nationally recognized business. Lorraine discovers that Claire has a talent for making candles, soaps, and lotions and persuades her and Brook that they should go into business together. With Lorraine's finances, Claire's products, and Brooke's savvy, their business, Bliss, becomes a huge success. Each woman grows from her involvement in the business and the friendship that develops among them. Lillian Lewis
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Kimberla Lawson Roby, national bestselling author
"Like the First Time is an unforgettable tale of lost love, and even better, seccond chances."
Review
"Four and a half stars. Ray pens another winner."
Book Description
THE GOOD SISTER. Claire Bennet has lost her job for the second time in as many years due to downsizing. She doesn't know what she's going to do since her checking account has almost been stripped bare and her older brother is always a day late and a dollar short. With no man in her life, her parents' home is all she has and she's going to lose that unless she can think of something quick.
THE GOOD LOVER. Fashionable and trendy Brooke Dunlap has also been downsized, but she's not worried because she expects her wealthy boyfriend to propose any day now. Unfortunately, Randaolph Peterson III has other plans and dumps her. Now Brooke is left devastated with no engagement ring, a pile of bills and a Jag that's in the shop.
THE GOOD WIFE. Lorraine Averhart lost one of her dearest friends to cancer only months before and with that friendship, their dream of opening their own florist shop. But when Lorraine sees the wonderful candles, soaps and bath gels Claire has created, she pushes them to go into business together. With Brooke's savvy about what women want, Claire's products and Lorraine's money, they're sure to be a hit. They've got nothing to lose, so why not?
But Lorraine's marriage comes under terrible strain as the business takes off and a new a temptation appears on the horizon; Claire becomes involved with one of the most powerful men in town; and Brooke is forced to reevaluate what matters most: a fat bank account or love and belonging somewhere she can call home?
About the Author
Francis Ray is a native Texan who lives in Dallas with her husband and daughter. She is the author of sixteen novels and five novellas.
Like the First Time FROM THE PUBLISHER
THE GOOD SISTER. Claire Bennet has lost her job for the second time in as many years due to downsizing. She doesn't know what she's going to do since her checking account has almost been stripped bare and her older brother is always a day late and a dollar short. With no man in her life, her parents' home is all she has and she's going to lose that unless she can think of something quick.
THE GOOD LOVER. Fashionable and trendy Brooke Dunlap has also been downsized, but she's not worried because she expects her wealthy boyfriend to propose any day now. Unfortunately, Randaolph Peterson III has other plans and dumps her. Now Brooke is left devastated with no engagement ring, a pile of bills and a Jag that's in the shop.
THE GOOD WIFE. Lorraine Averhart lost one of her dearest friends to cancer only months before and with that friendship, their dream of opening their own florist shop. But when Lorraine sees the wonderful candles, soaps and bath gels Claire has created, she pushes them to go into business together. With Brooke's savvy about what women want, Claire's products and Lorraine's money, they're sure to be a hit. They've got nothing to lose, so why not?
But Lorraine's marriage comes under terrible strain as the business takes off and a new a temptation appears on the horizon; Claire becomes involved with one of the most powerful men in town; and Brooke is forced to reevaluate what matters most: a fat bank account or love and belonging somewhere she can call home?
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