I'm pretty sure I'll smiled almost the whole time reading this book! There were some more emotional and tough moments, but the way the characters grew through those was so heart warming. Not to mention the humor, banter, swoon worthy moments, and warm happy feelings woven throughout the book. Sarah Adams's books always feel like a warm hug and this was no exception!

The rivals to friends to lovers was perfectly paced. The rivalry wasn't stretched out too much, but was also long enough to get some great verbal sparring and hilarious hijinks. I liked the slow burn of it all! It made sense for the characters to take longer to know what they really wanted due to everything they had going on.

I liked all the cameos of the other Walker siblings! It was fun to see the characters from the previous books and I liked getting a sense of what may be next.

This was so so good! I'm thankful that I got an early copy to read and review. Thank you so much to Dell and Sarah Adams for the opportunity to read via Netgalley.

This book brings you back to Rome, Kentucky, where the first two books in this series takes place. You follow Emily, the sister of Noah and Annie (from the first two novels), and Jack as they navigate their jobs, dreams, feelings, and families. Emily is a 2nd grade teacher in her hometown and has been writing a romance novel to occupy her mind while working through grief. Little does she know, her fellow 2nd grade teacher that moved away a few months ago is moving back to Rome and is an accomplished author under the pen name AJ Ranger. Jack is Emily's "nemesis" and her true match in more ways than one. From years of feuding over desks and test scores in college, to fighting over the best parking spot at their job. When Jack moves back to Rome, he and Emily end up finding out more about themselves and also discover that they're more compatible than they thought.

A true enemies to lovers, this book had me hooked from the beginning. Emily's feelings of always having to be the one to help others but never feeling like she can ask for help in return was so relatable for me. I very much enjoyed her and Jack's dynamic and playful bickering. Highly recommend this novel! My favorite couple in Rome, so far!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for allowing me to read and ARC of this novel!

This book was just what I needed. I love being back in Rome. I love how Sarah wrote Emily. She felt so real and was like the best friend everyone needs. The enemies to lovers was done perfectly and that rarely happens. Jack was just the most fun to read about. I also loved having the rest of the Walker siblings in the book and can't wait for the last book.

*I received an advanced copy of this book. This review is my own opinion.*

Rome, Kentucky sounds like the best place to live.

Jack and Emily have hated each other since the first day they met in college, resulting in a whole lot of tension, especially once they become coworkers and neighbors. But we quickly get past their hatred and move on to a whole other type of tension. Their fledgling friendship grows into something steamier. Secrets are shared and feelings are bared. The banter is bantering, and Rome, Kentucky is its usual quirky self.

I am not a kicking my feet and squealing kind of girl. Usually the biggest reaction you’ll get out of me is an amused chuckle, but this was laugh out loud funny between the sheer ridiculousness of the banter and the awkwardness and the townsfolk. It’s hard to really get the concept of a true romcom in a book, but I think this does a dang good job.

This series is definitely one of my favorites, and while I’m sad to see it come to an end with the next book, I can’t wait to see what happens. I’m definitely checking out the author’s other book after this one.

Thanks to Netgalley, Random House|Dell, and Sarah Adams for the arc!

This was a delightful addition to the Rome series by Sarah Adams. The build up and chemistry was fantastic. I also love the way Adams gives us a glimpse of what couples from the series are up to as well as foreshadowing future books. I really enjoy the emphasis that is placed on family and how they can shape us and support us. #BegBorroworSteal #NetGalley

As a Kentucky girl, I love reading Sarah’s stories. She balances humor with the weight her characters carry on their shoulders in such an authentic way. I’m already looking forward to reading Madison and James’ book next!

Rating: 4.25 ★

Oh my goodness, if I could just pack up all my bags and move to the small town of Rome I would.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal is a totally quirky, charming, emotional rivals to lovers romance that has my heart bursting just thinking about it again. Emily leads a perfectly, well crafted life with her always polished red nails and not a hair out of place. She is an overprotective big sister who’s ready to shoulder the world for those she loves. Enter Jackson, her nemesis since college who decides to make a return to Rome and call it his home whether Emily likes it or not.

While I did find that this one was a bit harder for me to get into than the others, I still loved every moment. Sarah Adams has a style of writing that is authentically relatable, quite hilarious, and just the right amount of emotion.

Thank you @netgalley, @authorsarahadams, and @randomhouse for this advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review. Highly recommend!

Sarah Adams is about to release the next book in the When in Rome series, “Beg, Borrow, or Steal”, and it did not disappoint! I have enjoyed this series so far, and this is a nice addition as we follow Emily’s story.

Read if you enjoy:
*** Enemies to lovers
*** Small town romance
*** Attraction from the beginning
*** Family dyamics interwoven into the story
*** Teacher professions
*** Romance/mystery writers

I enjoyed the cute insert of emails/texts thrown in from Emily and our MMC Jack in between the chapters; it showed the dyamic of their relationship and how it was progressing. There was definitely more spice and open door scenes than in the start of the series, but I felt it fit with the flow of the novel. The chemistry was sizzling with these two!

Definitely go out and grab a copy of this one if you’re a fan of Sarah Adams and the When In Rome series!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

Another great book by Sarah Adam’s!

Emily and Jack have been each others’ nemesis for years, but when Jack buys the house next door, and new information comes to light, the two realize they have so much in common.

Such a fun story, with great side characters!

4.75⭐ thanks to Random House Publishing Group for providing me with an ARC via NetGalley!

While Pratice Makes Perfect is still my favorite in this series, this book is a close 2nd. I really enjoyed reading it, and I liked that communication was very clear between the two main characters (poor communication is always a major grip for me in books since its usually the cause of all the problems and yet could have been an easy enough fix) and that there wasn't really a Big Conflict in the storyline, just a proper Enemies to Lovers plot with a lot of feel good bits and positive character growth. I do wish Jack's mom got a nice tidy resolution too, that part was a little sad, what she was going through. I also thought the book was a bit lighter on spice than the previous book, which isn't a bad thing, just something worth noting for those who like a lot of spice.

Patiently awaiting a book now about Madison and James 😁

I jumped right into Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams without knowing that it was the third book in a series. It could easily be read as a stand alone, but now I can't wait to go back and read the first two in the Rome series. The banter was fantastic and had me laughing out loud from the very beginning. I loved the town, its people and the character development. A good enemy-to-lovers troupe with just the right amount of small town romance - but don't let the romance troupe fool you! There is plenty of actual storyline with family dysfunction, small town drama, grief and just the right amount of spice.

Thank you NetGalley, Penguin Random House Publishing and especially Sarah Adams for the e-ARC and the opportunity to review.

Oh my, this was a joy to read. I plowed through it in less than 24 hours and enjoyed every second, I related with Emily in so many ways- being a "porcupine", hiding her feelings, taking charge of everything, etc and loved her journey to vulnerability in this story, And Jack. Jack is a marshmallow of a character who is good and kind and had a tiny bit of Emily rub off on him in the end when he finally (!!!) stood up to his father. Their journey from enemies to lovers was one of my favorites of the year! I will definitely be purchasing this book and will recommend to everyone.

I loved this book SO much! It was by far my favorite Sarah Adams book and possibly my favorite book of the year. The writing was beautiful - her words so perfectly crafted. I'm not one to highlight books, but I kept needing to in this one because I wanted to go back and enjoy the sentences again. I loved Emily and Jack - probably 2 of my favorite characters ever (MCs are so rarely teachers!). Their chemistry and banter are amazing! I love the town of Rome - how everyone knows each other and cares for each other. I love all 4 of the Walker siblings and how they support each other. I can't wait to read Madison's story next, but at the same time, I don't want to get to the end of our time in Rome. I can't remember the last time I smiled so much in a book, not to mention laughed out loud. I can't recommend this book highly enough!

Beg, Borrow or Steal is the third book in the “When in Rome” series, but can be read as a standalone. I read this book so quickly, and fell in love with the characters through the great building of their personalities and their witty banter. Although I wish we get to see some resolution for Jack and his father, I believe that overall this book hits the spot when it comes to a good romance book.

If you love small town romance and enemies to lovers, you are sure to love this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC, in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to be back in Rome, Kentucky. I had high expectations for this book, and it did not disappoint. I’m a longtime reader of Sarah Adam's, and her books just keep getting better and better. The little email exchanges between Emily and Jack are such a cute addition to the story. The writing was amazing; I didn’t get bored for a second, and the pace was perfect.

All in all, Beg, Borrow, or Steal was such a fun, cute, and charming read. I highly recommend this book and am so grateful for the opportunity to read it.

One of my favorite things about Sarah Adams is that she lets you pick your spiciness level, which helps me feel more comfortable and confident recommending books to friends and library patrons. This one was a cute story and a comfort read for me. Not earth shattering, but sometimes that’s good and needed.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal
by: Sarah Adams

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We journey back to small town Rome, Kentucky, in this romantic comedy about a teacher who’s a secretly writing a romance book and her obnoxious former coworker who is now her neighbor. As they are forced to work together in a series of mishaps, the undeniable chemistry between them becomes apparent and they have to decide if it makes sense to continue fighting each other or if maybe, they could be something more. The tension and banter is off the charts in this one and I loved every second of Emily and Jack’s journey to find each other. ♥️

A must read if you like:
📔 Nemesis to Lovers
✏️ Competent Men
📔 Small Town Romance
✏️ Forced Proximity (Neighbors!)

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

[Thank you to NetGalley, Dell Romance, and Sarah Adams for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.]

I didn't realize how much I missed Rome, Kentucky until Adams brought us back!

After ending his engagement, Jackson "Jack" Bennett decides to return to Rome, where he's a second grade teacher, and plant some roots. Fate keeps throwing him into the orbit of Emily Walker, a fellow teacher and his new neighbor. Emily and Jack have been at odds (or nemeses) since their first day of college when Jack spilled coffee on Emily and then stole her seat.

While Emily and Jack are always competitive, it comes from a place of mutual respect (not that either would willingly admit that). Their playful banter is perfection and their chemistry is off the charts. It's a delicious slow burn as Emily and Jack lower their walls of self-preservation, call a truce, and begin to share moments of vulnerability.

After reading this story, I cannot wait for Maddie's book - even if saying goodbye to Rome will hurt.

I absolutely ate this book up. The sexual tension between the two main characters was insane. I loveeeeeee a good enemies to lovers trope and then add in their coworkers and now neighbors. I devoured this one in less than 48 hours. My favorite Sarah Adam's book to date

I truly never thought Sarah could out-do practice makes perfect (simply because I am PMP’s biggest fan!!!!), but y’all— I think she might have!!!!

Back in Rome, KY, Beg, Borrow, or Steal follows Emily, the oldest of the Walker sisters, as her number one rival moves back to town— right next door. Jack and Emily have been rivals since the moment they met, and that definitely did not change when they both became second grade teachers at the same school- now that he’s back, everything is about to change.

The rivalry, the banter, and now they’re NEIGHBORS!!!! I cannot tell you the amount of times I squealed while reading this book.

Emily is the oldest daughter through and through, and I absolutely adore her- the love she has for her family, her town, and her people is unmatched!! Getting more of Noah and Amelia and Will and Annie (my babies) was just the icing on top!!!!

To Sarah Adams, I can’t wait to thank you in person in January for writing these books 🥹🥹 Cannot believe there’s only one last trip left to take to Rome, KY 🥹

Thank you thank you thank you to @netgalley and @dellromance for the arc!!!! brb going to reread practice makes perfect bc now I miss Will and Annie too much!!!