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Ciao for Now is a super cute, funny story of following your dreams, and of course, love.
Violet is a fashion student, and she's in a competition with two of her friends. She gets to spend an entire month in Rome (oh, I'd love to go there!!!). On her very first day there, she goes to a Cafรฉ for a pick me up and literally crashes into Matt, or Mateo, depending on who you're talking to, and kills his lap top! They talk and take a picture together because she's never going to see him again, right? Wrong! He's the son of the teacher that's in charge of the competition!!! Can they get along for the month that she's in Rome? Can she focus on the competition and win? Read this charming book to find out!
Ciao for Now by Kate Bromley is a delightful romantic comedy set in Italy. Violet Luciano is interning at a Fashion design house in Italy, and on her first day in Italy literally runs into someone at an Italian cafรฉ. Matteo is the son of the professor that Violet and the other interns are living with. Violet has to see Matteo again, every day.
The characters were so engaging in Ciao for Now. I loved the banter, friendship, and chemistry between Violet and Matteo. They both grew and changed in the story and were delightful to root for. The secondary characters were fantastic and gave the story depth. When I finished this story I wondered if it was too late for me to change my major to fashion design and travel to Italy. I was intrigued by the Italian culture in the story, the amazing food, and the sites of Italy. I have decided I need to start saving for travel to Italy.
I laughed out loud, was drawn into the amazing setting, and loved the characters in Ciao for Now by Kate Bromley. It was fun to engage with such a great story and I highly recommend it!
I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.
Ciao For Now is a excellent summer read - a funny grumpy-sunshine and enemies-to-lovers romance set in beautiful Italy. The banter is definitely top-notch. Violetta and Matteo have great chemistry. But Violetta's dismissal of Matteo as someone she could see a future with was frustrating at times. She did come across as less mature and too whiny at times. But since she made changes in her life for a man before and she ended up regretting it and putting off her dream of becoming a fashion designer - it is understandable that she viewed the competition as her only opportunity left. And I wanted to see more with Marco - he was such a fun friend character. Overall, this was an adorable romantic comedy-definitely recommend. Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this novel.
This was the third book I've read by Kate Bromley. They are always a wonderful mix of a compelling love story with complex characters. It's particularly admirable how each of her main characters are passionate and career-driven, which is seen in Ciao For Now.
I loved the backdrop of Rome, but wish the city was featured a little more.
Overall, it was a fun read that portrayed the enemies to lovers trope very well. I'm excited to read more of Kate Bromley's books!
4.5 rounded to 5! This book surprised me in all the right ways. I truly didnโt expect the wit, banter, and love story to grab me the way it did. I loved every single second of this ADORABLE book. The sibling dynamic, the quirky loveable main characters, & Rome is one of my favorite places and this gave me all of the feels with this setting. So grateful to have been able to read this. Thank you!!!
This grumpy sunshine is a perfect vacation read and if you love anything fashion this is definitely for you.
Matteo and Violetta were sarcastically funny throughout the book. Their chemistry and banter was well written, you could feel it off pages. Violet knows how to give it back to Matt and roast him. I was cheering for her but later on I was rooting more for Matt. He is thoughtful and considerate.
"๐๐๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ. ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง, ๐ฅ๐๐ญ-๐ฆ๐-๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ-๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง-๐-๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ -๐ก๐๐ง๐-๐๐๐ง-๐ญ๐จ-๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก-๐-๐๐ซ๐๐๐ณ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ."
Violet's insecurities caused too much pain and I didn't like one bit however she got me to understand her. I liked how the author portrayed this though I was hurting for Matt. They had me rooting for them but more for Matt.
Marco is the best supporting character and friend you could have. I loved all of him. He was an entertainment.
"๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐งโ๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐จ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐. ๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ข๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐-๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ, ๐ข๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ."
There were some scenes I loved more than the rest (the one at the dinner). If you have read this you will know and if not, go ahead and get this. Trust me you will enjoy it.
This was an emotional ride and shows how our thoughts can be self destructive. We need to listen to people who support us, cheer is rather than the little sinner voice that causes self harm.
This refreshing book with lot many tropes mixed together is something I would recommend. Plus it had me want to visit Rome.
Thank you for the ARC Netgalley and Kate Bromley!
I love KB, she is an absolute gem of a human. Her characters are lovely, so full of heart and complexity. Her stories are full of humor and love. You canโt help but swoon while reading her books! The banter between Violet and Matt was great, you can count on KB having lots of flirty fun in her books! ๐
WOW! Any book with an Italian setting is one that I want to read! This one does not disappoint! It is jam packed with laughter & banter right from the start! Kate did such a wonderful job with the writing in this book, I felt as though I was right there in Italy.
I absolutely love Violet! She is full of sass & doesnโt let her age get in the way of her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Matt was such a loveable grump! You could feel the chemistry between them!
This book had me laughing to the point of tears! I loved when Violet was getting back at Matt for stuff he said on the phone. This group of characters were a delight!
What a fast, fun read! I look forward to reading more of her work!
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Enemies to Lovers
Grumpy vs. Sunshine
Forced Proximity
Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Publishing & Kate Bromley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Such a sweet story. Mat and Violet are such a sweet romance. Violet is interning in Rome for design, and one of the professors housing them, has a surly son who thinks very little of her, and people in general. They have a disastrous first meeting and from there, their chemistry skyrockets. While Violet tries to focus on her internship and not let a man interfere with her plans AGAIN, she just canโt leave Mat alone.
I would have loved to see more of their making up. Obvs there is a 3rd act break up, but it seems to wrap up to quick and nicely. Otherwise so fun!
This book has Emily in Paris energy but set in Italy. Loved the setting of Italy and how it was used throughout the book. Sunshine-grumpy trope with lots of banter.
This was a funny and adorable rom com! You know those books that transport you back to somewhere? That happened for me with this one as I was in Italy last summer. The moments in Capri made me yearn to go back. Similar to Violet, although not accidentally, my husband and our bestie decided to bellyflop off a boat while touring Capri and it left my hubby with some bruises on his chest.
This was the perfect first summer break read!
Violet is trying to finish design school to pursue a career in fashion so she can finally do what she wants in life. Internship in Rome, Italy for a month is a start to her career but does someone get in the way?
After meeting Matteo, Violetโs professor son do they really get to know each other as they all live under the same roof for a month.
This contemporary romance had everything a fun summer read would need! Working and exploring in Rome, Italy, Iโm yes ๐๐ค
This book had wit, romance, spice, Italian men, lgbtq+, enemies to lovers, etc.
This book was definitely readable in one day ๐ซฃ
Please read and fulfill your fantasy of being in Italy! โค๏ธ
Thank you @netgalley and @htpbooks for Arc in exchange for an honest review!
I was laughing out loud during this book but also swooning over the cuteness! If only I could go to Rome now. It was a quick read and a very enjoyable enemies to lovers.
What a delightful rom com! I adored this book so much. Violet is one of my new favorite female main characters! If you are looking for a fun romance with witty banter, swoon worthy moments, and enemies to lovers this is for you!
I kept waiting for Violeta to get her head in Straight. She just seems to be a rather whiny MC for a good portion of the book.
I thought she acted immaturely at the end of the Italian venture and Matt didnโt deserve it.
I cheered when Daniella told her a few hard truths because she needed to hear all of it.
The end of the book was good but Iโm not convinced of the longevity of any relationship.
Fashion design student Violet is on an internship in Rome. She falls for her professor's son, screenwriter Matt. But Violet lives in New York, and Matt is moving to LA. Is there any hope for a future between them?
I love the relatable characters and the romantic Italian setting in this novel. The banter in this enemies-to-lovers story is irresistible and laugh-out-loud funny. The chemistry between Violet and Matt is strong from the beginning, but the romance is a delicious slow burn. This is an emotional, heartwarming novel to savor.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
"A chance at forever...." Pour yourself a glass of Prosecco and enjoy this lighted hearted romcom set in beautiful Rome. This book gave me Project Runway competition vibes (a show I loved) - Violet, Marco and Holly are on a trip preparing for a fashion competition. This was a book I didn't want to put down. I loved the supporting case of friends, the witty banter, and Violet's journey to finding herself, to being courageous and to fulfilling her dreams. Read if you like: books set in Rome/Capri, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chance at love, lots of Prosecco and fashion design. Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade for this eARC in exchange for an honest opinion. Do I recommend this book? Of course!!
Another fantastic book by Kate Bromley!! I loved this one so much and it might be my new favorite by this author. Thereโs so much to love about this bookโฆ fashion, Rome, Prosecco, food, friendships, great banter and chemistry between the MCs, and so many moments that will have you smiling and laughing. Kate writes the best sarcastic humor in her books and itโs one of my favorite things about them. If youโre looking for a fun summer read that will have you feeling like youโre on an amazing vacation then I definitely recommend this one!!
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Kate Bromleyโs newest book Ciao for Now is an enemies to lovers romance set in Rome, that will have you craving to travel to Italy.
Violet and Matt donโt get off on the right foot after spilled coffee and a ruined laptop, she is happy to never see the handsome stranger again. But to her surprise, he happens to be her Professorโs son and will be sharing the same apartment for her month long stay in Rome. Their meet cute is a memorable one: charged, insta-hate, lots of chemistry and full of banter. Once they got past their obvious animosity towards each other their back and forth is what kept us invested. Their chemistry is evident from the jump.
The big theme throughout was having dreams and not being afraid to chase them. All three interns (Violet, Marco & Holly) are in Rome to follow their dreams and it was nice to see their different outcomes in the end. Marco was a great friend to Violet. He was entertaining and really pushed her to open herself up and go for it. Violetโs sister Daniella (great name ๐) added some more fun banter to the mix and grounded Violet when life got stressful.
It had a lot of great romance moments but we werenโt as invested in her fashion storyline so it was hard to care about the stakes surrounding the competition. The 3rd act breakup, which we saw coming, irked us just a little bit. Overall itโs a great story to read this summer while youโre dreaming of your next travel adventure.
Many thanks to @htpbooks + @netgalley for the e-book ARC in exchange for our honest review. Ciao for Now comes out TODAY! June 6th, 2023
Read if you like:
โช๏ธEnemies to Lovers
โช๏ธOpposites Attract
โช๏ธForced proximity
โช๏ธWitty banter
โช๏ธItalian adventures
โช๏ธFashion related stories
Ciao For Now, Rome! ๐ท๐ต๐
I had such a fun time reading this new romcom by @katebromleywrites set in Italyโs capital city while I was there!
This is a laugh out loud on the plane kind of read that was a ball from start to finish!
๐ท(kind of) enemies to lovers
๐ทAmerican interning in fashion in Rome
๐ทGreat banter
Some lines to inspire you to pick this one up:
โจโItโll be the first ever murder committed via cheese curd and Iโm ready to make history.โ
โจโMarco just polished off his third espresso, so heโs walking that flirty line between happily energized and possessed by a demon.โ
โจ โItโs not that I have a full-fledged beard kink or anything; Iโm simply a lady who enjoys many a Viking show.โ
Thank you to @netgalley for an ARC!
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