REVIEW : Too Good at Goodbyes by R.C. Boldt

01 Sunday Aug 2021

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	Too Good at Goodbyes

	R.C. Boldt
	October 29th 2019

Too Good at Goodbyes, an all new standalone from RC Boldt takes us inside the life of Simone King, the “Ice Princess of Pop” and her new bodyguard, Kane Windham, who may be the only person to have the power to melt the ice around her heart.

In heartache, we’re never truly alone.

But even as I stand in front of thousands of screaming fans, I feel isolated.
With a multi-million-dollar recording contract, a sold-out world tour, and more money in the bank than I ever imagined, this life is a dream come true.
I should be on top of the world.

Except there’s always a flip side.
Every time I hit a milestone in my career, my personal life suffers.

First Top 40 hit at age seventeen? My first tabloid breakup scandal quickly followed.
Earned my first Grammy? Discovered Mommy Dearest was embezzling my money.
Landed a leading role in a movie? My fiancé called off our engagement the next day.

I thought Kane would be different.
I thought he’d be the one man to stand by my side, undaunted by the fame and attention that trails me.
Yet here I am, attempting to piece together a heart he’s shattered into a multitude of tiny fragments.

I’ve practically bled out my emotions and let them puddle to form lyrics from deep within me. At least in music, my fans always relate to the songs written from my soul’s breath.

But without him, every whispered syllable takes another piece of my heart. And soon, I’ll have nothing left at all.

A while ago I read “The Good Samaritan” by R.C. Boldt and I loved the story and the writing style so when I came across the Plot of “Too Good at Goodbyes” I knew I had to read the book.

For me the plot style was a little unusual, because when it comes to “star” novels I usually prefer the male lead to be the famous one. So this was the only thing I was uncertain of when I went into the book. But to my amazement I loved it. Probably because the author did such a fine job to make the female lead such a strong and clear headed person. She had no illusions and I loved the banter between the characters. The whole setting of the book made it feel real and I as a reader felt involved.

Simone and Kane where amazing characters and if you love star/bodyguard romances you will adore this one.

Actually I am not sure what I could add in my comment here as the blurb already gives a perfect impression of the plot and anything I might write here additionally would end up being a spoiler. So if you love this author and/or love Rock Star novels you should add this one to your TBR pile and enjoy it

Merken

PROMO / REVIEW : Too Good at Goodbyes by R.C. Boldt

29 Tuesday Oct 2019

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R.C. Boldt, Too Good at Goodbyes

Title: Too Good at Goodbyes

Author: RC Boldt

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: October 29, 2019

Blurb

First Top 40 hit at age seventeen? My first
tabloid breakup scandal quickly followed.

Earned my first Grammy? Discovered Mommy Dearest
was embezzling my money.

Landed a leading role in a movie? My fiancé
called off our engagement the next day.

I might have a multi-million-dollar recording contract, a
sold-out world tour, and more money in the bank than I ever imagined, but every
time I hit a milestone in my career, my personal life suffers.

Then in steps my new bodyguard, rugged and with a past I
connect with. The closer we get, the more powerful my feelings grow,
complicating our professional relationship.

I thought Kane would be different. I hoped he’d be the one
man to stand by my side, undaunted by the fame and attention that trails
me.

The press calls me the “Ice Princess of Pop” because of my
unyielding façade throughout heartbreak and betrayal. Perhaps it’s time to show
them the real me.

With every syllable, I pour out my emotions and allow them
to puddle, forming lyrics from my soul’s breath. And with each word, my broken
heart cries out for Kane, begging him to help me break this pattern.

To help me stop being so damn good at goodbyes.

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Excerpt

SIMONE

Present Day

The Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, Florida

Facing what’s estimated to be over sixty-seven thousand
people with my favorite guitar strapped snug against me, I prepare to sing my
final song.

Standing up here in front of thousands of fans is second
nature. I performed in countless dive bars before breaking onto the scene and
securing my first record deal, then moving on to sold-out world tours. Which
means I shouldn’t have sweaty palms like a preteen working up the nerve to talk
to her crush.

My heart shouldn’t be racing like a horse competing in the
Kentucky Derby.

My stomach shouldn’t churn as though I’ve eaten ceviche from
a questionable food truck.

Tremors shouldn’t affect my hands like a virgin embarking on
their deflowering.

None of this should be afflicting me. But it is.

Because of him.

Because of the current state of my heart.

But this is how I deal with heartache. With tragedy. With…life.

“This is a little different, and I hope you like it,” I rasp
into the mic. Noise from the cheering fans is deafening, and like every time I
perform, the surreal quality never quite fades.

Tonight marks the first time I’ll share a song I wrote about
someone who eviscerated my heart entirely. My other relationships—and
subsequent failures—pale in comparison.

It’s no secret that love and broken hearts inspire great
songwriting. With regard to the latter, it’s never hard to find someone
mourning an unrequited love, suffering heartache, or wishing they’d find their
own glorified everlasting love.

But have you noticed when male musicians write about it,
they’re never on the receiving end of the snide, sarcastic comments of, “Oh,
poor thing. He’s rich and famous and can’t find love. Boo-freaking-hoo.”?

Yet when I write lyrics that are the closest thing to
ripping out my heart and putting it on display for the world, I receive the
“She’s probably selfish and put her career first” or “She probably cheated, and
now she’s regretting it” or “Mm. So sad. The Ice Princess of Pop is
heartbroken.”

My response? Fuck that noise. I’m writing from my heart and
soul, regardless of how damaged they might be at any given time. And as long as
my fans continue to support me, I’m going to keep on keepin’ on.

“I’d like to dedicate this song to a special person.” I duck
my chin, willing myself to maintain composure. “It’s called ‘Embers.’”

Once I strum the first note on my guitar, everything around
me fades. My voice emerges from the shards scattered within my chest where my
working heart once was.

When I play that final chord, I see tears streaming down the
faces of the fans in the front rows. And yet again, I’m reminded of something
all too easily forgotten. That there are others who can relate to lyrics
written from my soul’s breath.

Because in heartache, we’re never truly alone.

Author Bio

RC Boldt
currently lives on the southeastern coast of the U.S., enjoys long walks on the
beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you’re in the
mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can’t recall the lyrics to a particular
80’s song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost
anything for a laugh, she’s your girl.

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A while ago I read “The Good Samaritan” by R.C. Boldt and I loved the story and the writing style so when I came across the Plot of “Too Good at Goodbyes” I knew I had to read the book.

Simone and Kane where amazing characters and if you love star/bodyguard romances you will adore this one.

Merken

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