Light, fun rom-com about an overworked pop star trying to escape her life and the small-town pie shop owner whose yard she crashes in. Pretty much a Hallmark movie in a book. I would definitely read more by Sarah Adams. Feel free to grant my wish for Practice Makes Perfect, the next book, hint hint. lol

Thank you Random House/Ballantine/Dell and NetGalley for the digital ARC in return for an honest review.

This being my first book by Sarah Adams I wasn’t quite sure what I was in for, but like many other people have seen her plastered all over booktok for her cute romances. And this was cute, it reads like a super fleshed out screenplay for a LifeTime or Hallmark movie, which sometimes one finds themselves in the mood for such a thing.

A super cute quick read with possibly one of the most annoyingly cliche small southern town male leads. I detest grown men in books who are troped to hate technology, which made it pretty hard to like Noah. All in all, a nice gooey romance for when you’re in the mood for that sort of thing.

I opened up my ARC of this book in the morning to see how many pages it was and a few minutes later found myself 3 pages in. I then spent the rest of the day mostly reading. So, yeah. It was a pretty good book! I wasn't expecting the humor, but I laughed out loud at times and also really enjoyed the romance. Sarah Adams did a fantastic job overall! I'll have to try more of her books in the future!

(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)

What's not to love about a Sarah Adams book? This one is packed to the hilt with small-town charm and playful banter. What happens when a mega pop star seeks a break from her career in a small Kentucky town? She meets and falls for the local grumpy baker, of course. Sarah does a masterful job of keeping her novels from treading in the "too sweet" category. In When in Rome, the romantic storyline was balanced with a trio of sisters and meddling townspeople. I couldn't help but root for a happy ending.

4.5 This was such a cute rom com that I just wanted more ! Rae or Amelia as she is known by her family is a pop music star who one night realizes she has to get away after watching her favorite movie Roman Holiday. Inspired by the movie Amelia decides to flee to the closest Rome she can find Rome Kentucky. Imagining this is exactly what she needs Amelia’s car breaks down as soon as she pulls into town right in front of Noah’s house. Noah not wanting to strand her overnight invites her to spend the night after finding out that it will take two weeks to fix her car Amelia decides this small Kentucky town is exactly what she needs.

This book was adorable I loved the characters, especially Noah who was caring and loved to read, can you say perfect book boyfriend. I also thought the story was a lot of fun following a pop star as she learns to live a normal life. This book was very addicting I did not want to put it down. I look forward to picking up more from this author in the future. I would like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

One of my favorite books I read in 2022. I discovered Sarah Adams on Kindle Unlimited and have loved all of her books ever since. When In Rome follows alongside Amelia aka Rae Rose, a pop star who is in need of a break from her reality. She drives off to Rome, Kentucky and meets a charming baker named Noah. Amelia has responsibilities elsewhere but can’t help to love Rome. A must read!

This book had me swooning over the handsome pie baker and shop owner. Do I want to see this book picked up by Hallmark… absolutely! Such a cute plot line when a famous musician car breaks down in front of his home. Might be my next book boyfriend.

Grumpy and sunshine, witty banter, and small town USA bring all the fun things to this cute little rom-com. Sarah Adams is sure to bring you a HEA and have you giggling along the way. My biggest disappointment was the mild language used throughout the book; it felt forced and overdone. One thing I’ve loved about Sarah’s other books is that they are clean and that included the lack of language. But that said, it’s still a sweet romance with lovable, larger than life characters.

Thank you to @netgalley and @randomhouse for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @prhaudio for a free download of the audiobook.

Amelia just needs time away from living the life of a pop star. Where better to go than Rome….Kentucky that is. Here she meets hottie pie shop owner Noah and his sisters. Amelia and Noah work together to address with issues and become better people. You can’t help but cheer for them.

Such a cute story! It is a feel good grumpy sunshine trope that is a slow burn. It will leave you with all the feels. The small town atmosphere and all the secondary characters add to the enjoyment of the story.

4 stars

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Amelia and Noah. What can I even say? This book captivated me from page 1.. I love the big celeb to normal guy love story. I love Rome, Kentucky, I love all the nosy people. I love the pie shop. I love the flower shop and the sisters. I love how they each pushed past their fears of relationships to discover love. Grumpy sunshine is my new love. Wonderful, sweet book and thoroughly enjoyed.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for chance to read!

thank you penguin random house international for sending me an EARC of this book!

5 STARS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

OH MY GOD ??? I STARTED 2023 WITH AN ABSOLUTE ALL TIME FAVORITE NOW IM TERRIFIED BC HOW WILL ANYTHING BE BETTER? IT CANT ???

okay this book started slowly but SURELY and when i tell you it was GIVING romcom… but at first i wasn’t sure i’d be as obsessed with it. BOYYY WAS I WRONG? might as well make this book my entire personality now lol

THIS BOOK MADE ME FEEL SO MANY THINGS? ITS BEAUTIFUL, ITS HEARTWARMING, ITS COZY AND HOMY AND OH SO PERFECT 😭 I WAS SQUEALING AND HAD BUTTERFLIES AND THEN SCREAMING AND I ALMOST CRIED WHEN I WAS DONE BC I NEVER WANTED IT TO END

this book singlehandedly restored my faith in love while also making my standards raise by a BILLION and make it impossible for me to ever actually find love if it isn’t like this 😭

amelia is such a delightful, real and relatable character! i love her with my entire heart and soul! and NOAH UGH

this book is the PERFECT GRUMPY SUNSHINE, LIKE THIS IS WHAT THE TROPE SHOULD ALWAYS BE LIKE AND NOW NOTHING WILL EVER COMPARE GOD HELP ME

anyway this wasn’t a review more of a rant/me screaming my love for this book/me losing my mind bc i need MORE and the next book will take too long BUT YEAH GO READ IT

ps: how am i ever gonna top this now? 2023 going 📉 whY DID MY FIRST BOOK HAVE TO BE UNBEATABLE AND PERFECT AND FLAWLESS UGH

This was such a cute book! I loved the premise of it and the chemistry was so well written. The author had so much skill when she created the flow of this book because ,before I knew it , I had finished it in one day 😍

Audrey Hepburn mentions, a pie-shop, grumpy and sunshine trope as well as such small town feels and heartwarming family connections between siblings and with a grandparent...I am a sucker for all of the above elements to a story! I really ended up enjoying this story and although I pretty much guessed what would happen, I still enjoyed the process of getting there and watching the character development happen. This was my first Sarah Adams read and now I am looking forward to reading more, such as The Cheat Sheet.

I wasn't IN LOVE with cheat sheet but I wanted to give Adams a second chance and I'm so happy I did. I loved the baking aspect and Italy. I couldn't get enough of it. the chemistry of the characters mixed with the plot is truly magical.

Sarah Adams is one of my contemporary romance queens! I just adore her books, they are so charming and fun. After loving The Cheat Sheet I was excited for her next, When in Rome. I loved the cozy small town vibes and the full cast of characters in this story. Also Noah being a baker?!? AMAZING. The banter was adorable and I will always enjoy an opposites attract story. I love how this set up her next book and I'm definitely invested in this world. Anytime you want a book that's just warm and feels like a hug, Sarah is always a great choice.

Opposites attract! What's not to love?!
I love how Sarah Adams moves throughout the different scopes of the genre and always makes them a hit. When in Rome is not the exception to the rule.

I really enjoyed this story. The character development was strong which was a selling point for me. I wish the ending didn’t wrap up as quickly or smoothly , however.

When in Rome by Sarah Adams is a heartwarming story that will leave readers with a smile. This modern retelling of Roman Holiday is fun and upbeat and contains a cast of fantastic characters. If you enjoy rom-coms, this is one to watch for.

This book is super cute and is a very loose retelling of the classic Audrey Hepburn movie, Roman Holiday. When Rae decides that she needs a break from stardom, she escapes to Rome, Kentucky, where she meets Noah Walker. While these two characters start off as enemies, they slowly become lovers after a series of humorous and laugh out loud moments.

❀ CHARACTER DRIVEN

The story is very character driven and has so many fantastic characters, including the side characters. It is told from the perspectives of both Rae and Noah, who are so much fun and very enjoyable to read about. I loved all of the banter between Noah and Rae and their slow-burn romance makes the book a perfect rom-com.

❀ HALLMARK VIBES

Although this is a retelling of a classic movie, it has a lot of Hallmark vibes. Its small town setting and close-knit community are really lovely. Noah’s tight relationship with his family adds even more of a heartwarming feel to the story.

❀ FEEL-GOOD ENEMIES TO LOVERS BOOK

When in Rome by Sarah Adams is a feel-good enemies to lovers book that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light rom-com, then this is a book to add to your list. Fans of the author’s other books will not be disappointed with this one.

I finished this one in one day! It was so easy to get into and impossible to put down. I loved the grumpy sunshine trope and the depth the characters had beyond the romance. The family aspect that played into the main characters' relationship brought all the warm, happy feelings a good romance needs.

I love a good undercover celebrity romance, so when I saw this was about a singer lying low in a random town, I was immediately here for it. I loved the incorporation of family trauma and how it plays a role in the budding romance throughout the story. I will read anything by Sarah Adams; she’s amazing!