This book was such a sweet, joyful breath of fresh air! I *loved* the small town, Stars Hollow vibes, and that the town came with so many quirky and lovable side characters. Mabel?? The perfect meddling grandma. Noah's sisters?? The sweetest people, who were so funny with each other and so intentional with Amelia.

I really loved Amelia! I appreciated that her story didn't revolve around the fact that she was a pop star in a small town who needed a personality makeover; she wasn't spoiled or bratty. She was kind, loyal, and genuinely just looking for a community that welcomed her. I felt her struggles in my HEART. The scene where they're having dinner at James's house and Amelia says, "I still can't believe I'm here with these people. These people who like me enough to poke fun at me. To acknowledge when I'm bad at something. To let me fail and enjoy the hell out of it over and over again." I could've cried reading that because it hit me in my own heart. It was important to hear Amelia process both her feelings of loneliness and her joy over finding a family.

The only things I would change are two personal preferences. I would have liked their relationship to start with less obvious attraction and let it build over time, rather than something so immediate. And I would have liked just a teeny bit more spice (I loved what was there), if only to get a payoff for all the tension built up between Noah and Amelia. (Speaking of which, the tension was literally perfect. I absolutely love when a book gives me butterflies, and this did so over and over again!)

Thank you for the digital ARC! Please, please keep writing the stories of people in this town - I would LOVE to read more about Noah's sisters and their own love stories.

If you like grumpy sunshine trope, forced proximity, and/or small town romance then this book may be for you. I didn’t hate this book but I also wouldn’t read it again. Overall, it was an okay romance based in a small town. You’ve got Amelia who is a celebrity and finds herself stranded in Rome, Kentucky. She meets Noah who is a grumpy pie shop owner who has past trauma and relationship hurts that keep him from opening up to Amelia. For me, I didn’t feel the chemistry between the two characters so it felt forced. I finally started enjoying the book around the 70% completion but overall I wasn’t sold on it. I was just wanting more depth to both the characters and the plot.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and the author for an advanced copy of this book for my honest review.

Yes, @authorsarahadams has done it again! She is the queen 👑 of sweet RomComs. Each and every one of her books are some of my all time favorites, but this one is her best yet.

What I loved:
- it was such a completely romantic and swoony love story. I loved how Amelia and Noah met, how their friendship grew, and how they both took the risk with each other
- the characters. I loved all of them! They welcomed Amelia into their circle and created a family
- my heart ached thinking of how this could end, but it all worked out and just gave me the biggest smile
- and of course, great laugh out loud moments

What I didn't like:
- nothing!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Romance: kisses, make outs, fade-to-black scenes

Thank you to Sarah Adams and @netgalley for this gifted e-arc. All thoughts & opinions are my own

I’m literally over here in tears! 😭 This book was perfect. I absolutely fell in love with Noah and Amelia. 100% 5 stars!!!

This book was just delicious! so entertaining and filled with romance. The trope was absolutely lovely, the whole grumpy-sunshine thing.
Sarah is a genius and this is easily my new favorite read of hers. I was so focused and devouring every single detail wow.
Also the Audrey Hepburn mention absolutely made my dayyyy!!!!! loveee it

also thank you so much Netgalley and Random House publishing for my copy!!!

This book was pretty cute read! It gives off a small-town Hallmark movie vibes and was a nice break from some of the darker or more intense books that I normally read. Also loved the "Roman Holiday"/ Audrey Hepbern references throughout the book. I felt that they added so much to the story. Would definitely recommend for anybody looking for a cute, funny romance.

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the perfect feelgood small town romcom, I loved it! I feel like this would be perfect as a movie

The singer Rae Rose decides to take a vacation in small town Rome , Kentucky. Once she’s there her car breaks down - right in front of Noah’s house. Oh no! Luckily he invites her to stay there over the weekend while the car gets fixed nearby

This book was so hard to put down, I loved every second of it! There were many moments when I found myself smiling from ear to ear while reading, even laughing out loud at times. I loved them together and as individuals, but also getting to know the town it was set in and everybody that lived there! An extra shoutout to Noah tho, one of my new favorite book boyfriends<3

Something I love about this book is the communication, they dont only have have great banter but they also know how to communicate and explain their feelings through problems that occur which felt refreshing to see. It also felt like just the right amount of drama to put in there!

If you like these things you will like this book;
- Grumpy/sunshine
- Small town romanve
- City girl meets small town boy
- Dual pov

I have heard so many good things about Sarah Adams books before and this was my first by her but definitely won’t be my last!

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the ARC!

Oh, what a fun book! With wonderfully delightful, lovable characters. I loved it and did not want it to end.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Loved it, very nice story.

When in Rome was a light fun summer read. Fairly predictable, but the characters were well formed enough that I enjoyed following their story nonetheless.

Sarah Adams does it again! I absolutely loved this book. No unnecessary drama with a nice romance storyline. Effortlessly pulls off closed door romance. Could not put the book down!

This is a great story and a good vacation read

This was such a fun story! I went in completely blind (I liked the cover) and couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it. I loved the characters, they were so unique and quirky but also familiar and loveable. The side characters in this book were also perfect. Noah's three younger sisters and his friend James were my favorite of them.

The Roman Holiday references were such a fun twist! This was my first Sarah Adams book and I’m looking forward to reading more from the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Sarah Adams has done it again! Although this is her steamiest book yet (closed door/fade to black) and more language than her others, I still ended up loving this one. Sarah has this magic in her writing that just pulls you into the story and spits you out a happier human being.
I might not be as obsessed as Amelia is, but I am a total fan of all things Audrey Hepburn and her movies. (I’ve been lucky enough to literally be go to all the places she does in Roman Holiday and I absolutely LOVE Rome!) That, plus all her other fun quirks made me love Amelia so much. She made the story so much fun because you are able to see “normal life” in a totally new way.
And where do I even begin to describe Mr. Grumpy, the one and only Lover Boy, Noah! He’s the total definition of a sour patch kid, first he’s sour, then he’s sweet and I am. here. for. it! I love how old-fashioned he is and all of his characteristics just enhanced the story.
This is a fun RomCom for anyone looking to escape to a small town with celebrity vibes and banter that will make you chuckle and swoon.
Now excuse me while I go play Scrabble.

Ahh! This book was so good! I could not put it down. I loved every piece, the characters’ growth is very well done. Obviously the plot is amazing, pop star crashes into a small town-very hot rugged man’s yard and is basically forced to stay with him is all I want! I freaking liked that the climax wasn’t angsty, there was plenty of communication which I find very hard to find in many books I read and this book was very light and refreshingly fun book to read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

I will never read a Sarah Adams book and not enjoy it!! I read this book in one day and could not stop smiling. If you’re into sunshine/grumpy tropes this book is for you! Noah gave me serious Luke from Gilmore Girl vibes & honestly what more could you ask for?! I loved the relationship between Amelia and Noah so much I never wanted their back and forth playfulness with each other to end! It was a bonus getting introduced to Noahs sisters too! I loved this book so much!!

Slow burner lovers will love this. It was a little too sloooooow burn for me, but I enjoyed the concept. Amelia and Noah are a good match. Loved supporting characters and not having a huge act 3 breakup.

An absolute delight of a book! A cutesy love story with well developed characters and PIE. I wish a recipe or two had been included. I can’t wait to see what this author does next!!

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion for this one. I first want to say thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC. I haven’t read any Sarah Adam’s books in the past, but I know a few friends that have really enjoyed her writing style and books. I went into this really excited to dive into another cute romance. I quickly found that I was disinterested in the characters because I felt they were a bit cartoony/ 2 dimensional. This book has all the tropes that I enjoy, grumpy x sunshine mixed with small town vibes and even celebrity romance!!! It just missed the mark for me, especially with it being so predictable. I found myself skimming and bored. To all those that loved this, I wish I did too, I’m sorry!!! :(

2.5/5

These characters were super believable and likeable. Don't know about the story, but it was thoroughly an ejoyable and delightful read.

Sarah Adams does it again! I couldn’t wait to read When In Rome and immerse myself in Noah and Amelia’s love story. This book is the perfect combination of warmth, humor, and romance. The distinct personalities of both Noah and Amelia - as well as every other character throughout the story - made me quickly fall in love with their town and this story. This book is ripe with witty dialogue and tender moments - both key elements of any Sarah Adam’s story. I adored this book and cannot wait for others to get their hands on it in September!