At this point I should recognize myself as a reader and that small town romances are never going to be my thing since LA feels like a small town.

“Sometimes people decide not to like me for the most arbitrary reasons. Sometimes it’s just because I’m famous, and successful people make them uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s because I voted differently than them.” this was a choice

I absolutely loved this book. Sarah Adams is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I could not put this down and cannot wait to finish the series!

This felt a little bit Taylor Swift coded, but in a cozy and not creepy way. Sarah Adams did a great job of humanizing a superstar and paired her with the perfect grumpy man. I really liked it!

Every time I read something by Sarah Adams I remember how much I love her. She writes laugh out loud romance books with characters that are easy to love. Her banter between characters is phenomenal! You never want to put them down but you also don't want to get to the end. Can't wait to read more of Adams work!

One of my favorite romances of all time! Sarah Adams is a forever favorite! I’ll read anything she writes!

I will read anything Sarah Adams writes! They are the best lighthearted romance out there. If you're looking for closed door romance novels this is perfect.

Pop star gets stranded in a small town, ends up on a cinnamon roll baker’s lawn, and suddenly we’re all falling in love over pie??
YES PLEASE 🥧💛

This book was the definition of cozy romance. Amelia and Noah were total opposites—big city meets small town—but their chemistry was everything. I was giggling, kicking my feet, and craving baked goods the whole time.

Amelia’s journey felt so real. Even though I’m not famous (yet 👀), I really connected with her need to take a step back and figure life out. And Noah?? Soft, sweet, a little grumpy but in a hot way. I need one immediately.

The side characters were amazing too—Noah’s sisters = actual icons. My only tiny complaint? I wanted a bit more of Amelia’s pop star world before she dove into small-town life.

Overall: Adorable, feel-good romance with great banter, lovable characters, and just enough slow burn to keep me hooked.
#WhenInRomeICaughtFeelings #CinnamonRollRomance #ILovePieAndNoah

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A sweet, small-town rom-com with a pop star heroine looking for an escape and a grumpy baker hero. Light, adorable, and full of heartwarming moments. Predictable in the best way. Perfect for a cozy afternoon read.

This was absolutely adorable!! I loved getting to know Ameilia and Noah, they are the perfect opposites attract couple. Sarah's writing has the perfect blend of depth and cuteness. This was great and I can't wait for the rest of the series!

Very cute Hallmark time romance. I liked the small town aspect and how sweet it was. I enjoyed the grumpy & sunshine match.

When in Rome is a sweet, small-town romance that gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings. I loved the opposites-attract dynamic between Amelia, the pop star needing a break, and Noah, the grumpy but kind-hearted pie shop owner. Their chemistry was adorable, the banter was fun, and the setting felt like a cozy Hallmark movie (in the best way!).
This was a quick, feel-good read with just the right amount of heart and humor. Perfect for fans of light, clean rom-coms.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!

I love a quirky celebrity in a small town romance. This book delivered on it's promises and I just love a book where they both have the opportunity to take care of each other! It's sweet and closed door so it's a perfect book if you're trying to get your friend in romance but they have a fear of spicy scenes.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dell/Random House for the digital ARC.

This book was so cute! I have had this on my shelf forever, and I don't know why it took me so long to finally pick it up. I loved the small-town setting, the characters, and the development of the relationship between Amelia and Noah -- two seemingly complete opposites. I cannot wait to read the next books in this series. They are definitely moving up my TBR!

*When in Rome* by Sarah Adams is the kind of small-town romance that feels like a warm cup of coffee on a cozy morning—sweet, charming, and just the right amount of fun. It follows Amelia, a pop star who’s completely burnt out and in desperate need of a break. So, she does what any exhausted person would do—escapes to a tiny town called Rome (not the one in Italy, though).

Enter Noah, the grumpy but ridiculously attractive local baker who definitely *did not* sign up to play host to a stranded celebrity. Sparks fly, banter ensues, and despite their differences, Amelia and Noah can’t seem to stay away from each other. The small-town vibes are perfect, the romance is swoon-worthy, and the humor keeps everything light and fun. If you love opposites-attract stories with a Hallmark-movie feel, this one is a must-read!

I am OBSESSED with Sarah Adam’s. She’s quickly become a new favorite author of mine. Amelia and Noah gave me butterflies. It was light, sweet, hilarious, and the TENSION!! So perfect. This entire series has my heart and I cannot recommend it enough.

I liked this one! Cute and fluffy and a very mindless read. I’m a huge fan of the sunshine x grump trope so this one was enjoyable.

[REVIEW: When in Rome by Sarah Adams]

Thank you to @NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC. Opinions are my own.


3.5 ⭐️, rounded down!

This book was maybe THE SLOWEST and I meant S-L-O-W-E-S-T burn rom com I’ve ever read.

Spoiler alert: our couple doesn’t really admit feelings or get together until the book is 85% of the way through (and I know this to be exact because my kindle told me so)!

To my discredit, I’ve already read other books in this series (this is book #1). This may be contributing to the reason why I felt the pacing was a bit off for this author’s typical speed. I know it takes time to set the scene for a small town romance with all its busybody townsfolk, but the whole story’s timeline really left me wanting more from our main characters. I can however confirm I loved book #2 and will certainly pick up book #3 in the future.

Tropes:
- grumpy/sunshine 🌧️☀️
- stranded in a small town 🗺️
- celebrity singer/bakery owner 🎤🥧
- found family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

What a delightful book - I don't know what I was expecting when I started reading it but it was a lot sweeter and more comforting than I could've imagined. Like the movie, Roman Holiday starting the brilliant Audrey Hepburn, our main character Amelia "Rae" Rose who is an international popstar runs off to Rome (Kentucky, not Italy) to escape her life where she meets the broody (yet oh so lovely) Noah Walker. There's a lot of attraction from the start but between her popstar life and his jaded past, there's a LOT of "will they won't they". The other characters in the book are wonderful and heart warming and I kinda want to go visit Rome myself now.

I absolutely LOVED this book! Noah and Amelia’s relationship was so sweet! I loved that he was a baker! His relationship with his sisters was so funny and I also loved how Amelia fell so well into a relationship with his sisters as well. Just a super cute romance!