The Book:
Ciao For Now by Kate Bromley
Published June 6, 2023 by Graydon House
Date read: June 10, 2023
The Characters:
Violet and Matteo
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The Plot (from Goodreads):
When an American interning at a fashion house in Rome butts heads with her professor’s surly son, sparks fly!
With her thirties rapidly approaching and a mountain of student debt looming over her, Violet Luciano’s dream of finishing design school and working in fashion has cost her everything. So when she lands an internship at an up-and-coming fashion brand in Rome, she brings her A game to Italy. With nothing left to lose, Violet plans to win the competition among the interns for the ultimate prize—a job at a New York label.
But when a coffee run goes wrong and Violet accidentally destroys a stranger’s laptop, all of the apology Americanos in the world won’t help her. Because it turns out that the man from the café is Matteo, her professor’s eternally grumpy son, who thinks she’s a clumsy American…and maybe a stalker. Their animosity (and undeniable chemistry) grows as together they’re forced to face a summer of chic parties, adventures through Rome and sharing a home…with the person they can’t stand the most.
The more time she spends with him, the more distracted she finds herself. With her chance to win the competition slipping out of her grasp, Violet has to decide whether to say ciao to Matteo—or ciao to her dreams.
The Review:
I adored the Italian setting, the enemies-to-lovers trope, and the snarky banter between these MCs. Their meet-cute was perfect, and the forced proximity made it even more delicious. The fashion industry background was fun to read about, and especially the food! Fans of Kate Bromley’s previous rom-coms will enjoy what she brings to the table in Ciao For Now as well.
This appealing, light-hearted rom-com will be a perfect summer read–especially if you have an international trip in the books.
