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When in Rome

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3.75⭐️

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This was such a funny book up until the near the ending because I wanted to SOB because I love them so much.

Amelia and Noah’s dynamic was so fun and interesting. He would roll his eyes with affection at her antics and in return she would annoy him even more.

Noah is just sooo HOT. Like literally died dead. It’s always the quiet, introverted, nerdy, grumpy men with a secret flower obsession that just does it for me. He was so awkward and the way he’d get embarrassed sometimes was literally ADORABLE. I love him.

Amelia became a character I relate to so much. She didn’t really have any friends and she felt lonely most of the time but then she came to Rome, Kentucky and the way the people there welcomed here with open arms and friendship was so heartwarming.

Noah and Amelia are my awkward babies. This was a slow burn with lotsss of mutual pining and the way this story played out was just perfect. I’ll admit I was a little bored at times but I still love this book s much and would absolutely recommend it!

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There’s a lot to love about this grumpy/sunshine, small town romance!

I loved the Audrey Hepburn inspo and of course all the funny and intrusive townsfolk.

I struggled with the pace - it dragged in some parts, then super sped up in others.

A solid closed door romance with lots of personality.

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I'm absolutely loving the books by Sarah Adams and I'm beating myself up for not reading them sooner. I'm pretty sure she's been at some of the book signings i've been at before as well. I can't wait to read more of her books. I'm a sucker for a cheesy romance with lots of banter.

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4.5

this cute was ABSOLUTELY sweet as pie!!!!

Sarah Adams has such a way of writing super relatable characters with the BEST inner dialogue!

i was SO damn giddy throughout this entire masterpiece!

The banter and chemistry was through the roof!!!!

Noah is beyond SWOONY! gimme a grumpy baker anyway, please&thankyou!! Those biceps…I DIEEEE

I loveeeee that he has a home library and loves flowers…MY KIND OF MAN!!!

Amelia was so down to earth! I love how much she loves Audrey Hepburn and all the little references to Roman Holiday!

While Practice Makes Perfect remains my fave - I absolutely adored this cutie book!

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SIMONE SAYS READ THIS IF YOU LIKE

grumpy/sunshine
forced proximity
dual pov
opposites attract
small town

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This was a super quick romantic read! I liked Rae Rose as a character but wished she had more substance. This book gave off Nashville tv show vibes and I was sat for it! Noah was wickedly sweet and funny and kind. I wish this would have had a little more spice but it was a somewhat clean read from what I remember. I’d read more of Adams work! Definitely a good one if you want to read in one sitting!

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Sarah Adams never disappoints. The the banter, small town vibes, the supporting cast of friends and townspeople, I loved it all.

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This was my first read by Sarah Adams and I LOVED everything about it! The characters, the small town setting, the romance ❤️❤️❤️ This was one of my favorite books of the year and I can't wait to read more by this author!

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Suuch a cute novel of boy meets presumed snobby actor, actor meets cute small-town boy and watch the magic unfold. This book really surprised me in the end & I really enjoyed it.
It brings me much joy to see this book on romance shelves all around my favorite bookstores -- pick yourself up a copy!

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Sarah Adams is an automatic buy for me. I love her books and they seem to get better and better. Her talents as an author have grown and I love her stories because they're not so bogged down with miscommunication or completely toxic relationships. I am from Kentucky and appreciated the quaint, lovely, but realistic small-town representation in fictional Rome.

The love story was precious and romantic and Sarah does swoon and tension SO WELL. I can't wait to read what she comes out with next.

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Sarah Adams never disappoints. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and although it reminded me of many Hallmark movies out there, I couldn't help but fall in love with this sweet story.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Cheers 🥂

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I wanted to like this book but unfortunately I didn't. I found the characters to be flat and not interesting. Not much happens in the story.

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I absolutely loved this book! Popstar Amelia Rose is on a break, hiding from the spotlight, when her car breaks down...right in front of Noah's house. While she waits for her car to be repaired in this small town, she gets to know the man who allows her to stay in his home (with some help from the other towns people). This was a quick read, absolutely delightful!

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Luke and Lorelai, stars hollow vibes - need I say more??! Sarah Freaking Adams you are always 5 ⭐️ for me! Please tell me what you put in your books because a girl needs sleep 😭 I’m so obsessed with the banter, small town vibes, the relationship with the sisters, and Audrey Hepburn love 💗 I know that if I’m reading one of your books, I’m in for a winner - you never fail me!

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5/5 stars
Think Hallmark movie but better.
This was such a cute read. I had so much reading this.
It has a lot of re-readability.

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I loved every second of this book! It had me laughing out loud at a few.parts. i loved the love story and cant wait for the second one

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I love that Ms. Adams didn't rely on any of the usual miscommunication / unhad conversations tropes and showed two characters building a true relationship. This book was really enjoyable!

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America's Sweetheart needs a break. She finds that break when her car breaks down in Rome, Kentucky. Incredibly charming!

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I adored this book by Sarah Adams! Noah is such a dreamy lead male character and the love of Audrey Hepburn that Amelia has is so relatable. The supporting cast of characters and small town setting felt so authentic and warm. The tender way Noah’s grandmother is discussed and handled broke me. My own grandmother has dementia, not Alzheimer’s, but that’s plot point felt so relatable and well crafted. Caring for a loved one who doesn’t always know you is so challenging and so hard to articulate and that plot point, coupled with how much I loved Noah already, pushed me into five star territory. Noah is my favorite book male I’ve read in a long time.

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Not a bad read! It was a great book to break up my heavier more involved books. Cute quick reads like this I love personally. It’s like a made for tv movie.

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if you want a sweet rom com that gives Gilmore girls vibes please read this! there has not been a sarah adam’s book that i have not enjoyed. All her books are amazing and so sweet, feels like a breath of fresh air and comforting.

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