Designing shoes for a prestigious international company made all those years of doodling seem like a good use of time, thought Jenny Prillaman. Twenty-six years old with no formal design training, Jenny finds herself at the top of her game. Covering for her absentee rehab bound boss, Jenny must design shoes for the wedding of the century while at the same time help Bellagio, Inc. catapult its name onto the society pages as the new "it" designer for fine footwear.

Summoned to the VP's office, Jenny finds herself face to face with a man who has it all, wealth, power and the hottest body Jenny has ever seen. Little did she know that her dream job would come with so many strings attached. Barely able to afford her rent, Jenny must now rub elbows with the rich and famous while creating shoes with flair, pizzazz and the right amount of class. Her boss, Marc Waterman, is known for his take-no-prisoners business approach. Definitely not Jenny's type! So why is she so attracted to this stuffed white shirt? Perhaps could it be what's hidden behind that dark blue suit?

Enter Brooke Tarantino! Spoiled debutant who just happens to be the boss' cousin! Coerced into settling down or risk being cut off from the family fortune, Brooke finds an eligible bachelor and the game begins. Always the center of attention, Brooke concocts a plan to make the selection of her wedding shoes into a reality show. Unfortunately for Jenny, she must find a way to pacify the polar opposite cousins while at the same time capitalize on the opportunity to become a lead designer.

From the flamboyant Chad Garcia, who repeatedly rescues the precocious heroine, to the lovable single mom, Anna, Banks entices the reader to keep turning the pages. Each of her quirky characters leads credence to the plot and the sexual chemistry between Jenny and Marc makes the reader beg for more. However, Banks writing does have some minor scuffs on an otherwise pristine backdrop of fine leather. Her transitions from scene to scene are sometimes abrupt. Luckily, this only makes the reader pay greater attention to details and does not take too much away from the plot.

Overall, Banks appeals to the shoe aficionado as well as the romantic. FEET FIRST is a definite must-have to be added to the fall fashion list.