Hi Zuri!

My name is Alessandro and I own a paper company in Italy with my brother Nico. We have just started a pen pal program as part of our marketing initiative and Nico has started writing to you under my name. I apologize for not being able to write to you in English myself, but I am still learning!

I hope you are doing well and I look forward to learning more about you.

Warm regards,
Alessandro

Yeah, that’s not what happens. You can’t have the perfect meet-cute, romance, and grand gestures with honesty, please!? The boy can’t lose a girl with this jabberwocky. This is true romance, no not that True Romance (LOL).
Now, back to the real story of LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER.

If you appreciate the beauty and artistry of papermaking, LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER is the perfect romance for you. As I sat down to write this review, I was immediately struck by the therapeutic feeling of writing by hand on paper. I was so absorbed in the story that I finished the book in just a few hours — it was impossible to put down!

Zuri Robertson is a customer service rep for HOOKUPZ, and her enthusiasm for paper is inspiring! She is an African American woman making waves in the online dating app world. Side Note: Her passion for paper is something I can learn from; it’s a great reminder to stay creative.

In this modern age of dating apps, where love is never a sure thing, Zuri Robinson is looking for something real. Juggling a not-so-great job and family drama, she starts to exchange letters with a charming Italian man named Alessandro. Little does she know; his brother Nico has been writing in his place.

When Zuri decides to take a trip to Italy to meet Alessandro, Nico must find a way to win her heart before she discovers the truth. Can Nico make Zuri fall for him, or will his Cyrano de Bergerac-esque ploy be his undoing?

The unexpected meeting with Nico would soon change the course of her entire trip. Nico was charming and charismatic, and their connection could not be denied. Zuri was taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but she was also filled with a sense of adventure and excitement.

Zuri and Alessandro’s Italian adventure is one that she’ll never forget. From the first time they met, and even though he was her pen pal, there was an undeniable connection between them. As they explored the beautiful Italian countryside, they fell more deeply in love each and every day. The romance was like a whirlwind, full of passion and excitement.

I’m so glad I read and enjoyed LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER! It was such a pleasure to read a story with a strong, diverse cast of characters and a romantic hero who made my heart sing. Filled with funny dialogue, heart-warming moments, and plenty of laughs, this modern take on the classic story of Cyrano de Bergerac is sure to be a hit! It’s full of love, joy, passion, and excitement to linger long after the last page is read.

A fresh, hilarious take on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac from USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades…

In today’s world filled with terrible dating apps and split-second hot takes, all Zuri Robinson wants is something real. And between her crap job, her family drama, and feeling like she completely missed out on her twenties, she’s pretty much done. Her only bright spot is exchanging letters with a ridiculously charming guy in Italy. Only Alessandro Fabricare has a teeeeeny little secret…

Nico Fabricare simply wanted to help his brother, Alessandro—who isn’t as eloquent with the English language—write a few letters. But with every letter that crosses the Atlantic, Nico is discovering that Zuri might just be the most incredible woman he’s ever met…except she thinks she’s falling in love with his brother.

Now Zuri is on her way to Italy—to meet Alessandro. And Nico is running out of time to win over the girl of his paper dreams before she finds out the truth.