4.5 rounded to 5! This book surprised me in all the right ways. I truly didn’t 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.

"𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐀𝐬 𝐢𝐧, 𝐥𝐞𝐭-𝐦𝐞-𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲-𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐩-𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧-𝐚-𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐟𝐚𝐧-𝐭𝐨-𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡-𝐚-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭."

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.

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬."

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 can’t 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! 😍

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 & doesn’t 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!

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐬
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 can’t 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, Violet’s 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, I’m yes 😍🤌
This book had wit, romance, spice, Italian men, lgbtq+, enemies to lovers, etc.

This book was definitely readable in one day 🫣

Please read and fulfill your fantasy of being in Italy! ❤️

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 didn’t 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 I’m 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. There’s so much to love about this book… 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 it’s one of my favorite things about them. If you’re looking for a fun summer read that will have you feeling like you’re on an amazing vacation then I definitely recommend this one!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Kate Bromley’s 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 don’t 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 Professor’s 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. Violet’s sister Daniella (great name 😉) 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 weren’t 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 it’s a great story to read this summer while you’re 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:
▪️Enemies to Lovers
▪️Opposites Attract
▪️Forced proximity
▪️Witty banter
▪️Italian adventures
▪️Fashion related stories

Ciao For Now, Rome! 🍷🛵🍝

I had such a fun time reading this new romcom by @katebromleywrites set in Italy’s 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!

🍷(kind of) enemies to lovers
🍷American interning in fashion in Rome
🍷Great banter

Some lines to inspire you to pick this one up:
✨“It’ll be the first ever murder committed via cheese curd and I’m ready to make history.”
✨”Marco just polished off his third espresso, so he’s walking that flirty line between happily energized and possessed by a demon.”
✨ “It’s not that I have a full-fledged beard kink or anything; I’m simply a lady who enjoys many a Viking show.”

Thank you to @netgalley for an ARC!

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wow this book was SO cute and sweet! I’m ready to book a trip to Italy just because of Violet & Matt. They have the sweetest but very genuine relationship. Their banter, the grumpy sunshine…. i love an enemies to lover but this book exceeded my expectations 100%

I have always been a fan of Kate Bromley ever since reading Talk Bookish to Me so I was excited to get a copy of her latest book!

I really liked this setting more than I thought I would.I have not read a book set in Rome for awhile, and when you add the fashion world onto that I was hooked! Oh the tension between Violet and Matteo is everything! The friendships she makes along the way add even more to the story that had me turning the pages. If you’re a fan of this author like I am then you won’t want to miss this! Happy Pub Day!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing (Graydon House) for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. Give me a good enemies to lovers trope, set in Italy, and I'm a happy lady. This was so enjoyable to read and is making me want to book a trip to Rome ASAP.

This is my second Kate Bromley, and while I really enjoyed Talk Bookish To Me, I absolutely adored this one!! I love Rome, I love travel adventures, and a fling abroad storyline is always so much fun!

Violet (Violetta) and Matt (Matteo) have a terrible meet cute when she thinks she sees her ex across a Roman coffee shop, and slams into his table, spilling coffee and knocking his laptop over … and breaking it. After they stop and chat and end up taking an Instagram selfie (because of course that’s what you do in this situation?), she goes to her professor’s apartment where she’s staying for the month of her Roman internship in fashion design - to discover that Matt is the prodigal son home for the summer.

Violet and Matt have great enemies to lovers chemistry through the entire book, while they try to avoid each other and that instant spark from the cafe, while she tries to win a job from her internship, enjoy her time in Italy, and navigate her ex (of 2 years) trying to get back in her life.

I really enjoyed everything about this storyline. Pacing was perfect, all the chemistry was just right (main and side characters), conflict between everyone was exactly right. I highly recommend it! A fantastic read with not too much angst, and you get a great feeling of Italy, one of my favourite countries to visit! The fact I read the whole thing on the plane home from Europe made it that much more special.

I received an advance review copy from NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing (Graydon House), and this is my honest feedback.