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TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES - RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW

RELEASE BLITZ Title: Too Good at Goodbyes Author: RC Boldt Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: October 29, 2019

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. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/47871572-too-good-at-goodbyes

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Copyright @2019 by RC BOLDT

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.

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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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I love a good rocker romance, and this one comes with a bit of a twist - our heroine it's the rock star!

I fell in love with Kane, our hero of the story, from the very beginning. He may seem like an unlikable guy - he’s not very personable, stays to himself most of the time, and rarely ever smiles. He holds a lot of hurt that he feels he can't break free of, but as the story goes on, that rough exterior begins to break down and you see the amazing man he is underneath all that anger. He’s sweet, thoughtful, and unbelievably sexy (not that there was ever any doubt about that). He's going to make you swoon.

Simone is one tough woman. She has to be unless she wants everyone stepping all over her. But underneath all her bravado is a woman who’s been dealt blow after blow, both personally and professionally. Just like Kane, there’s more to her than meets the eye. She’s sweet and insanely generous, nothing like the stuck-up superstar the media makes her out to be. And for as guarded as she is, it’s hard for her to resist the draw of her new, temporary head of security. He brings out a side of her she thought she lost.

I love these two together. They're a perfect compliment to each other, but also have enough conflict between them to keep things interesting. They're passionate and intense, playful and fun. And be prepared to ride a roller coaster of emotions with them. They're going to give you ALL the feels. This is a definite must-read if you love this author like I do.

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