Ciao For Now: A Romantic Comedy

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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. In Rome Violet meets Matt, a showrunner for a popular streaming space-romance. He is immediately smitten but does not show it. She is immediately annoyed. After a first rancorous meeting they find out Violet is spending the month at Matt's mother's villa, as is Matt. Matt is terrified by relationships but wants to try with Violet. Violet is afraid she will ruin her professional life by following a guy like she did before, but is drawn to Matt. And Matt is adorable. Anxious and self-protective by nature Matt tears down his walls for Violet, but her fears get in the way. The supporting characters - ALL OF THEM. This is one of the best supporting casts of characters I’ve read in a while. They’re all SO FUN. buongiorno– This translates as “good day,” so it’s used anytime before the late afternoon or evening, and it works as a “hello” and a “goodbye.” It’s pronounced bwon|JOR|no. (Note that although it’s technically okay to say “buongiorno” as a goodbye, it’s more accurate among Italians to say “buona giornata” when parting.)

One last tip: If you feel lazy and a bit more self-confident when speaking, you can always surprise Italians by using ‘ngiorno or ‘sera (short for buongiorno and buonasera, respectively). Just remember, laziness is not always a sign of respect, so you better know in advance if you’ll receive a pleased smile or an offended glance!

If you’re in doubt about how to greet someone, here’s a tip: just use salve, which, like “hello” in English, works well in both formal and informal settings. It sounds more relaxed than the formal buongiorno, but still carries a degree of politeness that the familiar ciao doesn’t. When meeting your friend’s grandfather for the first time, for example, you’d want to go with salve, perhaps even buongiorno. And you’re only allowed to switch to ciao once you know him better! Farewells With Flair Special thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Graydon House for sharing this heartfelt book's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

One of my favorite parts about the story though was that Violet is somewhat older than her classmates and has returned to school to find her passion. Her journey to Rome is also a journey of self discovery. salve– My personal favorite stand-in for ciao is salve (pronounced SAL|veh), which means a polite but not overly formal “hello.” It’s short, it’s easy to pronounce, and it doesn’t matter what time of day it is – you can greet someone with salve day or night. The only issue here is that it’s only a greeting, it’s not a form of “goodbye”– it only works for “hello.” Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds on Ciao for Now Bromley skillfully explores themes of mental health, self-reflection, and embracing one's true self. Her addictive writing made this impossible to put down, and I can’t wait to see what she does next!The side characters brought a lot to the story as well - Holly (fellow intern), Mira (co-worker), Louisa (fabric shop owner), and her professor - all helped Violet figure out herself and her path. Overall, I cannot resist the charm of one of the most spectacular cities in the world. This extremely swoon-worthy, engaging, inspirational romcom is absolutely one of my favorite works by Kate Bromley!

Here’s the thing – you’re going to hear ciao being said all the time when you’re in Italy, and then you’re going to wonder why I made such a fuss about it. If you’re paying attention, though, you’re likely to notice that the people using it with one another are very familiar – they’re not casually passing in the street or exchanging money for goods – and they’re typically in the same peer group. An Italian teenager who waves goodbye to her friends with a ciao and a couple of cheek kisses will still turn around and use one of the other options listed above on a stranger or an elder.Anyway in small villages of Salento (south of Puglia region) you will receive a “ciao” by strangers in the street. It’s weird, but it makes you feel safe and at home. If you think your conversation partner deserves it, you could also use buona giornata or buona serata to wish them a nice rest of their day or evening. But never say either upon arrival — Italians will unmask you as a non-native speaker! buona sera– Buona sera is “good evening,” used in the evenings, and it also serves as both “hello” and “goodbye.” It’s pronounced bwon|ah SEH|rah. (As with “buongiorno,” though it’s technically also a goodbye, it’s more accurate to say “buona serata” when parting.) If you love reading books that leave you with a smile on your face when you finish, then Ciao for Now is the PERFECT book for you! Bromley’s most recent book was so breezy, fun, and heartwarming! I’ve definitely added Rome to my short list of places I want to visit thanks to this book! 🇮🇹 Dai is present when the twins drive an AC Cobra across the pitch. Smoking a cigarette on the roof, he watches in disbelief as the twins make a mess of the playing fields. Unaware of their father's accident, the twins call out to Dai and tell him that Fatty forgot his lunchbox. Chip tells them that Fatty has been sent to hospital after falling off the ladder.