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

#books #bookishlife #booklover #readingisfun #iowabookstagrammers #iowabookstagram #netgalley #randomhouse #prhaudio #goodreads #ltbreaderteam #wheninrome #sarahadams

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!

I feel like if Coffee Girl and the Winston Brothers had a book baby it would be this.

Grumpy Sunshine setup
Female famous country singer
Meddling small town
Grumpy hot cinnamon roll who owns a Pie Shop
Hilarious sisters (who of course also meddle!)
Chemistry for days

Perfect quick read if you’re looking for a pick me up!

When In Rome by Sarah Adams is one of the best rom coms I've read in a long time. From the very first pages, the characters will endear themselves to you and you won't be able to stop reading. I loved the book's nod to Roman Holiday and Audrey Hepburn. So much to love in this book! Readers of this genre will adore it. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I enjoyed reading this book for a fun, light hearted read where the people in the town took care of each other.

Amelia sets out to escape her life much like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere and she ends up staying with Noah. She truly gets a Roman Holiday and escape from her life.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy

If angsty romance is your thing, run to pick up When in Rome! This story of a gal passing through town falling for the hometown boy will absolutely steal your heart.

"When in Rome" is a small town romance about city girl Amelia, who is trying to care for herself and rediscover her passion for music, and grumpy country guy Noah, who is a total sweetheart beneath his tough exterior. The story is emotional and touching, and the community in Rome is a delightful addition, protecting and appreciating Amelia as a person rather than a pop star, and helping Noah feel safe and free to fall in love. The romance is sweet and satisfying, like a slice of warm apple pie. This book is sure to please fans of small-town romance and the dynamic between a city girl and a country guy.

There is something about small town romances with grumpy and sunshine that I just love so much. I like the fact that it is a celebrity and a small town guy romance where the celebrity is still a normal human. Dont get me wrong sometimes those books are fun to read but I also find those MC annoying a lot of time. I also enjoyed the fact that this was just sweet, there was not too much emotion or something super traumatic which was a nice change of pace from a lot of romances these days. If I were to add anything at all I would maybe add a little spice but that is just a personal preference and totally not necessary. I think this is the perfect romance especially if you don't want to read open door.