Thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Sarah Adams for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I was really curious about this book after seeing the summary and how popular the author’s other novel, The Cheat Sheet, is. This is a sweet book that follows Amelia, a pop star that decides to take a break from her life, as she ends up in Rome, Kentucky. She winds up on Noah’s front yard and stays with him and they begin to get to know one another better while her car is getting repaired. Their relationship is super cute and I also really enjoyed the side characters. It was a little cheesy at times, but it’s a cute, light read that would be perfect for Summer!

Having just vacationed in Rome, the title of this novel caught my attention and even though the MC and I visited different cities, I found myself intrigued.



When in Rome is a sweet and clean romance about a pop star hiding from her life and a baker hiding his heart. Amelia coasts into Noah's front yard one summer evening and the rest is history. He grumpily extends the barest of hospitality to Amelia so that she has a safe place to stay while her car is being repaired and before you know it, she's his favorite thorn in his side and he's her favorite target of teasing. Neither of them are looking for the attraction or romance that flairs between them but since when does that matter? Uhhhhm, never.



When in Rome is a cute romance that features a pop star, a small town, lots of hilarious characters and the potential for a few follow up books, if Noah's sisters get a chance at romance (which I think they should). If you're looking for a clean, sweet romcom, this is the perfect book for you.

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Have you ever had to actually physically hug a book? And it hugged you back? That’s how I felt about When In Rome by the fabulous Sarah Adams. (Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!)

What I loved about it:
🥞 the humor! I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time and several scenes throughout the book had me busting up
🥞 the slow burn romance, banter, and relationship development *SWOON*
🥞 the Audrey Hepburn fan references
🥞 the tension and the build up - the pace was absolute perfection
🥞 The grumpy sunshine trope is the best and I will die on this hill
🥞 the main characters’ individual backstories made me just adore them
🥞 it had literally everything you could ever want or need in a romance novel.

I ADORED this book and everything about it!! I hope there are more novels coming from this town and its characters because I NEED 😍 and now I need an oversized pie shop or flower shop sweatshirt so I can pretend I’m Amelia stealing Noah’s 😏

I loved Amelia and Noah! Their characters were so fun and well-developed! The plot twist at the end was very good and I didn't see it coming! The small town was so fun! I recommend this book to anyone who likes sweet romance novels.

I love Sarah Adams! I thought this book was so precious and even though it was cheesy at times, it was such a light read that it made up for it. I SO appreciate romance books that don’t have explicit scenes in them and this is one of those. There is obvious attraction but not in depth details which I’m thankful for. I would say the age range is 16+

I have absolutely adored the 3 books of Sarah Adams' that I have read so far, so when I saw she was releasing a new book, I knew I just had to read it!! My anticipation was high for this one, and BOY did Adams not disappoint. I adored the small town setting. The characters were so richly and vividly developed, even the side characters, and the town was also vividly painted that I wished I could go visit! Amelia and Noah were so cute, and I loved seeing their relationship blossom over the course of the book.

Really enjoyed the enemies to lovers trope. Great development for both of the main characters. I loved watching her try to navigate a small town and the charm that came with it. Such a good heart felt book that I really enjoyed reading!!

Books like this give me such a high; cute and sexy full of playful snarky banter. I loved them both and the sisters and Mabel!

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I think this book has changed my mind about small town romances! This book was so adorable! Despite Amelia being a famous singer, she was so relatable and both of their personal issues felt so real and understandable.
Their chemistry was perfect and Noah is just perfect!
I was nervous for the ending, but it felt like a realistic HEA for their characters.

This book warmed my heart, I am a sucker for small-town romances and this hit the spot. I love the grumpy sunshine trope and this book executed it perfectly. Usually I hate when there is a famous person invovled because I feel like they will be shallow or stuck up but this book did a wonderful job of creating a believable celebrity that was still down to earth and so loveable. I didn't cringe at her behavior at all which is saying something for me! I would definitely recommend it for a single-sitting read!

When in Rome is such a sweet romantic comedey. You might think it would be difficult to relate to a world-famous pop star as a main character, but Adams does a wonderful job of making all of her characters relatable and enjoyable.

A perfect poolside read!

I recieved this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Okay. First of all, Sarah Adams can write my type of man so well! Her descriptions of Noah made him so appealing to me, and that’s a surefire way to get and keep me invested in a story.
So while I obviously can’t identify with being a well known celebrity, I can definitely relate to having a desire to be left alone for a while. Amelia’s desires made total sense to me. I also thought the push and pull between Noah and Amelia was really nicely done too—so many times in books with this trope it feels like the chemistry is only physical, but I truly felt that it was more than that for these two. One more aspect that I thought was very authentic was the teasing relationships between Noah and his sisters—my husband has three sisters and they behave in much the same way.
I loved the supporting characters and the resolution to Amelia and Noah’s unstoppable desire to be together. This was a wonderful book!

When I finally got a chance to start this I had totally forgotten the blurb. I was DELIGHTED when I picked it up and learned the premise. I was slightly bummed that it was a fade-to-black spicy scene situation, but honestly, I was so captivated by the whole story that it didn't matter!

This book was so cute! I absolutely loved the characters especially Amelia. I read this so quickly, I finished it in a day! I will 100% be recommending this book to my friends when it comes out. I can't wait to see what comes next for Sarah Adams.

This is a sweet, slow burn, grumpy-sunshine, small-town romance. Rae Rose (Amelia) is a superstar singer who is burnt out and in need of some peace and a dose of real life. She finds it in the form of a car breakdown in front of a grumpy, pie owner's house. Small town side characters, past trauma on both Amelia & Noah's part, and some major issues with Amelia's career keep this romance entertaining throughout.
This is a fade to black, closed door romance that has a lot of heart and gives you the warm fuzzies. I have yet to be disappointed by anything that Sarah Adams writes and these are perfect romances for readers who would rather not have a lot of steam but plenty of swoon.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the e-arc of my most anticipated romance release of this year!!

Here are a few things I adored:
• a small town romance that felt so fresh and
unique
• Noah 🥰🥰🥰
• the sibling relationships
• I laughed out loud a lot!
• all the meddling, kind-hearted townspeople
• Amelia is the best celebrity character I’ve ever read about. Hands down! She is sweet, kind, humble, and I love her.

Noah and Amelia gave me such Luke and Lorelei vibes! Sarah Adams brings the witty banter, the heart, and the swoony love with these two.

This book is an instant favorite and comfort read. I savored every second. I think what is so special about Sarah Adams’ books is that they aren’t just about romance. She pulls me into the world of these characters and I finish happier than when I started.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5
Steam: closed door, innuendo
TW: death of parents (past), character with Alzheimer

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If you like grumpy/ sunshine, celebrity meets small town love interest with plenty of chemistry, and towns reminiscent of Stars Hollow with all the pop culture references then this romcom is for you! Sarah Adams knows how to write witty banter, and there was plenty of it between main characters Amelia and Noah. I enjoyed the supporting characters as much as the main characters, especially the sibling relationship between Noah and his sisters. Sarah Adams, can we get one of their stories next?! This was a fun romance that I read in a day!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the chance to read this e-ARC. All opinions are completely my own.

Okay wow, this was my first Sarah Adams book and it exceeded my expectations. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. One of my favorite reads of 2022 so far!! The banter between Amelia and Noah made the book 10x better. Will definitely be buying the rest of Sarah Adams books after this!

My first Sarah Adams’ book and I had to see for myself what all the hype was about. Totally cute and I see why her books are so popular. If cheesy, light romcoms are you’re thing then look no further. Unfortunately for me, they are not. Not a bad book by any means, though! And it’s clear that I’m the outlier. This did have some serious familial undertones that I liked. I wasn’t a huge fan of the female MC Amelia and I wasn’t really buying the chemistry between these two other than two hot people finding each other attractive. Dual POV was a smart choice because I definitely couldn’t have stood Amelia’s POV for every single chapter. It was also a bit slow for me and I really had to push myself to read on. If you like grumpy/sunshine, small town romance, famous MC, dual POV, and closed door romance though then I think this will be right up your alley!

I’m a huge fan of the movie Roman Holiday and the references were definitely one of the book highlights for me!

3.5 ⭐️