Thank you so much to Sarah Adams, the publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC!

Rae Rose is about to embark on a nine month long world tour. After watching Roman Holiday, she decides that she should take off to the closest “Rome” within driving distance. On her way to the Bed & Breakfast, Rae’s car breaks down in Noah Walker’s front yard. While Rae’s car is being fixed, she begins to fall in love with Rome, KY. Being in the spotlight may not be all that it seems…

This was such a cute book! I love enemies to lovers, and I love how grumpy Noah was. I loved the small-town setting, and this really felt like a Hallmark move. Great read!

This book is a truly classic romance novel, its contemporary but only if you squint. The story of Amelia and Noah is a sweet slow burn filled with chemistry and teasing, but for me never got very deep.
This book reminded me of a lot of the romance novels I read in my teens that fit the formula and didn't push any envelopes and if you are looking for a classic closed door romance, look no further. This book is well written the characters are sweet and the book is a low conflict grumpy/sunshine slow burn that doesn't rely on the miscommunication trope. All of that are good things. The reason it isn't a higher rating is that I look for more depth in my contemporary romance, especially the straight romance. And while this is good I didn't fall in love with any part of it.

Overall this is a good book and if you want a sweet small town romance where at least one of the characters has heard of a smart phone then I would recommend it.

Thank you to Dell, Random House and Net Galley for an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Pop sweetheart meets grumpy, guarded pie shop owner in an adorable rom-com! That's how I would describe this book. I absolutely loved meeting Amelia and Noah! Their back and forth banter, undeniable chemistry and the anticipation of will they won't they had me on the edge of my seat!

Thank you NetGalley, Random House and Sarah Adams for this arc.

I absolutely loved this book! When I started it, I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting. It’s the perfect small town romance. It’s so funny and lighthearted and you cannot help but smile the whole time! Amelia and Noah’s chemistry was undeniable and I loved their banter between each other.

Amelia and Noah were both such likeable and relatable characters. Not only did I enjoy seeing their relationship with each other develop, but I also loved seeing Amelia’s relationship with Noah’s sisters develop along with the rest of the town who treat her like one of their own.

Amelia and Noah both had to work through some past experiences and showed beautiful depth and character development. They could always open up and be themselves around each other and I really loved that.

Give me all the Sarah Adams books because I loved this one!

First of all thank you to netgalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was exactly what I needed!! It was a small town romance featuring a pie shop owner and a pop star looking for a brake. RIGHT UP MY ALLEY!!
If you liked the movie starstruck as a kid this one is definitely for you.
Amelia and Noah were so cute. I loved Amelia's personality she was so bubbly and funny and her annoying Noah was always very entertaining. AND NOAH god the man that he is. He was so whipped from the beginning it was truly the best.
Overall this is a 3.5 star read for me mostly because it takes place during such a short period of time, i wish we had gotten more development in certain areas. But still I’m very happy with the end result.

Thank you NetGalley, Sarah Adams, and Random House Publishing for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

How is this the first book of Sarah Adams’ that I am reading? I loved this book! It caught my attention from the very beginning and had me interested and laughing throughout the entire book.

This book had your big city girl who is overworked and just needed a break, and your small town grumpy guy who has been hurt in the past. Noah has his heart walled off to every girl since he was hurt before. But he definitely has it walled off to women who have no intention of staying in his small town. In comes Amelia (aka Rae Rose) into his small town for a much needed getaway. She got the idea to go to Rome, Kentucky by no other than Audrey Hepburn in her classic movie Roman Holiday.

The chemistry between Noah and Amelia was amazing and I loved the banter between them. No miscommunication trope here because Noah is all about communicating to Amelia how he feels, why he feels certain ways, how he has to work through things and I loved it! The side characters in this book were incredible and the citizens of Rome, Kentucky have my heart!

I started and finished this today and I am actually OBSESSED!!!! This might be my new fav from Sarah. Everything about Amelia and Noah is *chefs kiss*. I have lived in Kentucky most of my life and never knew this place existed but now I need a trip to Rome, Ky ASAP!!!!!

3.5/5 stars ||

Needing a chance to catch her breath, famous pop star Rae Rose, or Amelia, takes off in the middle of the night only to break down on the side of the road in small town Kentucky. Noah already dated one city-girl, and that is more than enough for him. The sooner he can get rid of Amelia, the better.

When in Rome is a cute, wholesome romcom about finding yourself in the unlikeliest of places. Check this novel out if you are a fan of opposites attract, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine or small town romances.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you @NetGalley and @RandomHousePublishingGroup for the ARC of When in Rome in exchange for my honest review.

This read hit the spot. High profile female MC ends up in male MC's small town. The two are opposites in many ways but we see their story develop over time. This is a enemies to lovers trope, found family trope, and some heartache along the way. This had some spice that fit the plot perfectly. I highly recommend this book if you like rom-coms and HEAs.

I will most definitely be reading more from Sarah Adams!

Ok to begin, I usually love love love sarah Adam’s books, but this was a miss for me. It still had her clever writing which I adore, but the storyline fell flat, and honestly not a lot happened. It was just same old avoidance entire book, when really we needed some more action happening or something between them. I still laugh at parts and sarah cute banter. It’s very hallmark and the take was cute for a Audrey Hepburn redo. Side comment: the cover doesn’t match the book. It’s not about them baking together at all…. Overall I’ll give it a 3.5(ish) rating. Thank you for the chance to review !

I was really excited to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review! I love the premise of the celebrity pop-star escaping to a small town to take a break and meeting a local shop owner. This book is like "It Happened One Summer" meets Schitt's Creek. I really enjoyed the small town of Rome, Kentucky and all of the local townsfolk we meet. Noah and Amelia's grumpy/sunshine interactions were entertaining and heartfelt and there were so many great moments of tension. My favorite part of this book was getting to know Noah, his backstory, and his family of vocal sisters. I can't wait to read each unique sister's story...which the author seems to be setting the stage for.

Unfortunately, the overuse of similes, metaphors, and hyperbolic phrases really took me out of so many moments and I found myself getting more and more frustrated. A majority of the similes felt unnecessary as they described common thoughts that did not need to be further explained. Additionally, the cycle of Noah and Amelia constantly voicing to each other that "this" can't happen because they were from different worlds, trying to separate themselves, be drawn back together in some physical way, and then stop because "this" can't happen became very repetitive and frustrating. I kept reading because I loved the idea of this book and wanted to see how the story would end for Amelia and Noah but unfortunately it all just fell flat for me.

Needs to use other words besides "strawberry" and "raspberry" to describe "red" lips/cheeks. I don't like the romance, they do the whole "i can't like you because you're just a pit stop in my life therefore it'll never work, yet we are still going to fall in love" thing, which i'm not a big fan off, i felt like i was watching a hallmark movie. Singer runs away to small town, meets boy who owns some local place, they fight their attraction, attraction wins, someone choices to move away or give up on their own dreams for someone else, the end.


also this: "What I really want to do is open that deodorant stick and sniff it until I pass out, but I don’t because I’m forcing myself to act like a civilized woman." direct quote from book, creepy as f*ck, like is there some girl out there who thinks like this or does this?! i'd hope not.

WHEN IN ROME was a great palette cleanser that I needed when I was in reading slump.

What I liked:
-Noahs grumpiness that softens over time for Amelia
-quaint, small town setting of Rome, KY
-Amelia’s search for happiness
-banter
-supporting characters esp Noah’s sisters and Mabel

If you’re looking for a quick and cute romcom read, I’d definitely recommend picking up WHEN IN ROME.

When In Rome… where do I even start-

This book had me going through a RANGE of emotions. The mood swings that this book had me feeling where intense. I kinda hate how much I loved this book. It was so cliché but in the best way. At times it seems a little rushed, but then I feel in love with the characters right away again. The relationship between the MC’s was so cute and real. This was my first Sarah Adam’s book and it definitely didn’t disappoint. I will be reading her again!

(Thank you for the publisher for providing a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review)

This is so so so good! I think this is Sarah Adams best work. The chemisty of the two charecters was so spot on! I love Sarah Adams! Can't wait to get my hands on the physical copy!

I loved the last book this author did and this one didn’t disappoint. Definitely had all the elements I was looking for in a book. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone

This story's main characters are Amelia and Noah. Amelia is a pop star who desperately needs a break from her life and runs away to the closest Rome she can find which is Rome, KY. When her car breaks down, she meets Noah, a resident of the town who owns a pie shop. With no other place to stay, Noah shows some southern hospitality and takes in Amelia who he quickly realizes is Rae Rose, the pop star. This story is so cute and reminded me a little of the town of Schitts Creek with all sorts of fun characters and Amelia who thinks she doesn't belong there but finds a new home. I was worried the story was going to end too soon before a satisfying ending for me but it wrapped up well and I was happy with the whole thing. Such a fun, sweet, romance of strangers to friends to lovers.

Anytime I want to read something sweet, cozy & comforting that I know will bring a smile to my face, I read any book by Sarah Adams. This was the sweetest & most entertaining rom-com. I love a book that will make me happy, swoon, & laugh and this one did not disappoint. I loved the small town setting with its southern charm, as well as the side characters. It reminded me of a Hallmark Movie, which I loved!

Amelia is a famous pop star that is looking to escape her day to day craziness and sets on a trip to Rome. Rome, Kentucky that is. A charming southern small town with the hottest & grumpiest pie shop owner, Noah. Amelia’s car happens to break down in front of his country home, and has no means of transportation. Noah offers his guest room to Amelia, where she can stay until her car is fixed. Noah has no interest in entertaining any ideas with the Amelia, that is until he starts to see another side to her. The real her. Eventually Amelia needs to get back to reality, her life as a celebrity. But will the small town & grumpy Noah win her heart over?

If you’ve enjoyed any of her books or love sweet, closed door rom-coms, this one is for you!

You can expect:

* Small Town Romance
* Based in Kentucky
* Grumpy x Sunshine
* Celebrity/Non-Celebrity
* Forced Proximity
* Closed Door Romance
* Fun Banter
* Laugh Out Loud Rom-Com
* Opposites Attract
* Hallmark Movie Vibes

4.5/5

3.5/5 stars!
Such an adorable small town romance. I really enjoyed the relationship between Amelia and Noah as I am a total sucker for the grumpy x sunshine trope. Definitely a fun lighthearted read, perfect for summer. Overall, this was a solid book and I flew through it in a few hours. Not my absolute favorite, but I definitely recommend you picking this up if you're looking for something quick and fun!

I am not normally a fade to black/closed door romance reader, but after having previously read and enjoyed The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams, I had to try another of her books.

When In Rome was a quick (one sitting) and cute read. A pop star, Rae Rose (Amelia), needing a break from the craziness of her life decides to make a quick escape to the closest Rome to Nashville. When she is just outside of Rome, Kentucky her car dies in front of Noah’s house. The entire town is team Amelia/Noah, and does things to push them together. Their chemistry is off the charts, and I forgot I was reading a F2B at times, it was that good.

The book is loosely based off of Roman Holiday, and the movie is referenced several times throughout.

Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, celebrity/non celebrity, forced proximity, insta-love/lust