This book was nothing like I expected. I expected a romantic comedy set in Italy, and while it was a romantic comedy, there was a lot of heavy topics, and it took place in Kentucky. Nonetheless, I could not put the book down. I read it practically in one sitting. The characters were easy to love and the storyline was enticing and kept me invested enough that I couldn’t stop reading. I cried through more of the book than I anticipated, but it wasn’t because the story was sad. The lives of the characters were muddled down in real life experiences that broke my empathic heart at times. I look forward to reading a lot more by this author.

How do @authorsarahadams books keep getting better?!? I ADORED this book! I was so excited when I got approved an ARC to read, but I will be buying a physical copy ASAP so that I can read it again. Noah is my new book crush! The chemistry between Noah and Amelia is off the charts. I hope we get more books out of Rome, because I want to get to know all of these characters even more… they were all fantastic. This book made me laugh, cry, and continuously smile. Put it on your list!
I was provided this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5/5⭐️

Publishing date- September 20, 2022

This book is literally a hallmark movie and I mean that in all the best ways.

Amelia, or more well known by her stage name Rae Rose, is a two time Grammy award winning pop star. Discovered as a teenager from her original songs and YouTube covers, Amelia used to love her passion for music, key words being used to. Now, feeling desperately burnt out, she decides to steal away for a small vacation and ends up in Rome, Kentucky.

Enter Noah Walker. When Amelia’s car breaks down in his front yard and won’t be fixed for another 2 weeks, his original offer to let her stay the night until she can get to a hotel the next morning ends up extending until her car is fixed.

Grump+sunshine, city girl meets small town guy, plus an adorable small town with a pie shop? This book was amazing. It was a quick read that gave me the warm fuzzies and made me blush. I loved Amelia’s character and I loved even more the female friendships she formed that; I really felt like she was making friends because of who she was personally and enjoyed not everything being focused on romance. I really enjoyed reading this and would definitely recommend it to my friends!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. And thank you to Sarah Adams for writing this adorable romcom!

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When in Rome was a great, quick summer read. I enjoy the celebrity + small town trope and thought they were done well. The guy was a perfect book boyfriend. the other townspeople were great characters as well. The ending felt perfect. This wasn't the best rom com I've read but it certainly is a nice summer read.

This was quick, fun read about a pop star, Amelia, that ends up in a small town while taking a break from her busy, yet lonely celebrity life. I really enjoyed all the characters in the small town (especially Mabel & Noah’s sisters) being nosy but also caring and accepting. The playful banter between Amelia & Noah was sweet and entertaining.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

How is this my first book by Sarah Adams?! I loved it. I loved the way it included all the Roman Holiday vibes and Audrey. I loved the characters and found it just to be such a delightful romance. A rock star needing a break who finds herself in a small town with a broken down car in front of the house of a handsome pie maker? Burned before and failed relationships (on both sides) lead to a fun and sweet blooming relationship. I need to immediately read more by this author! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Okay I'm not gonna lie, I've been in a reading slump for a few days. That's when I remembered that I have the arc for this book. I love Sarah Adams and I didn't know if this book would top her other popular book 'The Cheat Sheet'. I would say after finishing this book, I love them both equally. This book definitely helped me get out of my reading slump. I love a good old celebrity romance plus it was grumpy/sunshine and a small town romance. I loved the characters (Mabel was by far my favorite character) , the relationship between all the different characters, and the plot. Definitely 5/5, I can't wait till it's published for everyone to read.

I’m obsessed with this book!! I was hooked the first couple of pages in and read it in one day.

The story follows the main character -famous pop star- Rae Rose (Amelia). Cracking under pressure and needing a break before her upcoming tour, she (inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Holiday) flees to Rome, Kentucky. On her journey, her car breaks down in front of Noah Walker’s yard.

I fell in love with the characters Amelia and Noah. The characters have a great connection and amazing banter in the room. This book had me smiling and giggling through its entirety. Noah Walker is my new book BF.

When in Rome is addictive and as sweet as powdered sugar. I give it 5 stars! It is a MUST read!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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There were many things I loved about this book. I enjoyed all the Audrey Hepburn references. I liked how he only had sisters and could understand their quirky language. And I loved the Walker sisters. I really hope we get more books about them because they were so entertaining. All in all a great rom com read.

Such an addictive closed-door romance! I could not get enough of Amelia and Noah and ask the romantic tension between them!

I loved the Pop Star meets small town nobody trope going on, I feel like a lot of people have that fantasy. The depth of emotions this book has was perfect! I laughed, I cried, and I wanted to hug and comfort most of the characters at one point in this book.

Thank you to Netgalley, Sarah Adams and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*ARC received through Netgalley,and the following is my honest review*

•Before I read When in Rome by Sarah Adams, I was imagining cute vacation vibes off the coast of Europe. However, I now think Rome, Kentucky was a much better choice. Amelia and Noah are the perfect match. One thing I loved about this book was the character development. On one hand, we had Amelia who started off naive letting a lot of peoples opinions control her. Then, we had Noah who was the perfect grumpy sunshine guarding his heart. As the story progressed I really enjoyed seeing the development of not only their feelings, but their character. The second thing I really enjoyed about this book was the aspect of community. From his sisters, Amelias mom, to the entire town, I loved it. Overall this was a really fast read for me and I enjoyed the characters and the story.
•The only thing I wanted more of was the epilogue. Simply, because I’d become attached to Amelia and Noah’s story

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When in Rome is a fun romance that reminds me of a Hallmark movie. Amelia "Rae" Rose is a pop star who escapes to Rome (Rome Kentucky) when life becomes too overwhelming. She meets Noah, a hometown boy who owns a pie shop. They fall for each other and have to decide if they can make it work when they're from two separate worlds.

This is a cute book. I appreciated how the author managed to make it somewhat believable that the character would stay in the guest room of a man she barely met. I also enjoyed how she depicted the townspeople as kind and caring, and didn't fall too deep into stereotyping them as hicks. I also enjoyed the supporting characters, from the controlling manager to Noah's sisters. Ultimately, while a little predictable, I found this book a fun, quick read.

Popstar Rae Rose is heading out on a world tour for months, but having no relationship with her mother since reaching fame and suffocating from her lifestyle, she packs up her old car and heads for a vacation. In Rome, Kentucky, the closest Rome she can find.

After her car stalls out in front of grumpy resident, Noah, who suprisingly owns a Pie Shop, Rae aka Amelia, sparks fly shortly thereafter.

I loved the characters and the whole town of Rome and the protectivess of the townsfolk for Noah and for Amelia. It was a sweet read I really enjoyed.

I adored this one so much! The small town vibes were on point. The characters were likeable, adorable and engaging. Cannot wait for more by Sarah!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. This one covered a lot of tropes: sunshine/grumpy, small town romance, close proximity, famous/normal person. I thought it was very sweet. Amelia and Noah were adorable together and their slow burn was fun to follow. I also loved all the people in the town and Noah's sisters! A solid 3.75 stars rounded up to 4 from me!! #wheninrome #netgalley

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. This was a cute, fun, rom-com with good tension and banter between the main characters. Amelia wants a moment of normalcy and well, Noah just wants to be left alone until he can’t deny the way he is feeling towards Amelia. The sweet, small time vibes were all there and the pacing was well done to keep me engaged. I wanted a little more info on his baking and her singing, but the story was still enjoyable and solid 4 star-read for me.

This book was just ok. I found Amelia to be really immature. She’s supposed to be 28, but it felt like she was maybe 18. I liked Noah. He saved the book for me. A grumpy moody guy is always my favorite. One thing that surprised me in this book was the language. I’ve read several books by Sarah Adams and they had very mild language. This book was filled with bad language. Personally I felt it could have been left out as I don’t think it goes with the character’s personalities. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC and for wanting my honest opinion.

This book in 3 words: Happy. Personable. Darling.
 

Amelia, pop princess, heads to Rome, Kentucky (because Italy isn't doable with her timeline). She's desperate for a break, but the first thing to break down is her car... in Noah's driveway. Noah has a strong aversion to all things city and pop culture... LET THE FUN BEGIN!

Lots of tropes in this one but here are my favorites: close proximity, sunshine/grumpy, small town romance. I didn't know how much I enjoyed sunshine/grump until recent books but this one really solidifies the deal. Great tropes, wonderful characters (with the best details to enrich them), a plot that isn't overly predictable - satisfaction all around!

This story reminded me of my favorite blanket... just the feeling of snuggling up and being content. 

Not very spicy but a nice, solid, slow burn. My first by Sarah Adams and definitely not the last. Can't wait to read more by this author.

This book is just the cutest! Sarah Adams knows exactly how to suck me in and make me swoon. By the end of this book, I was ready to pack up and move to Rome, Kentucky.

Read this book if you love:
🥧 a grumpy/sunshine love story
🥧 a celebrity needing a break
🥧 small town romance
🥧 hilarious side characters
🥧 fade to black steam

Amelia and Noah were absolutely adorable. I loved their meet cute- it was so funny! I loved seeing both of them lower their walls and figure out what they truly deserve in their lives!

This book is out on September 20th. My copy is already pre-ordered. Make sure you grabs yours too!

Having just read a string of small town romance novels, I was a bit concerned that When in Rome would blend in with everything else and be just more of the same... But I couldn't summon the willpower to wait to read this one. Luckily, Sarah Adams's book is fresh, fun, and populated with lovely characters you want to cheer for from page one. Rae Rose and Noah Walker are characters we've seen before, as is the scenario-- but Adams manages, mostly through clever dialogue, to craft a story that is charming and thoroughly enjoyable. It's the kind of feel good story that you can read over a weekend, and I think it would make for a great rom com film adaptation.