This book was so cute! I absolutely loved the characters especially Amelia. I read this so quickly, I finished it in a day! I will 100% be recommending this book to my friends when it comes out. I can't wait to see what comes next for Sarah Adams.

This is a sweet, slow burn, grumpy-sunshine, small-town romance. Rae Rose (Amelia) is a superstar singer who is burnt out and in need of some peace and a dose of real life. She finds it in the form of a car breakdown in front of a grumpy, pie owner's house. Small town side characters, past trauma on both Amelia & Noah's part, and some major issues with Amelia's career keep this romance entertaining throughout.
This is a fade to black, closed door romance that has a lot of heart and gives you the warm fuzzies. I have yet to be disappointed by anything that Sarah Adams writes and these are perfect romances for readers who would rather not have a lot of steam but plenty of swoon.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the e-arc of my most anticipated romance release of this year!!

Here are a few things I adored:
• a small town romance that felt so fresh and
unique
• Noah 🥰🥰🥰
• the sibling relationships
• I laughed out loud a lot!
• all the meddling, kind-hearted townspeople
• Amelia is the best celebrity character I’ve ever read about. Hands down! She is sweet, kind, humble, and I love her.

Noah and Amelia gave me such Luke and Lorelei vibes! Sarah Adams brings the witty banter, the heart, and the swoony love with these two.

This book is an instant favorite and comfort read. I savored every second. I think what is so special about Sarah Adams’ books is that they aren’t just about romance. She pulls me into the world of these characters and I finish happier than when I started.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5
Steam: closed door, innuendo
TW: death of parents (past), character with Alzheimer

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If you like grumpy/ sunshine, celebrity meets small town love interest with plenty of chemistry, and towns reminiscent of Stars Hollow with all the pop culture references then this romcom is for you! Sarah Adams knows how to write witty banter, and there was plenty of it between main characters Amelia and Noah. I enjoyed the supporting characters as much as the main characters, especially the sibling relationship between Noah and his sisters. Sarah Adams, can we get one of their stories next?! This was a fun romance that I read in a day!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the chance to read this e-ARC. All opinions are completely my own.

Okay wow, this was my first Sarah Adams book and it exceeded my expectations. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. One of my favorite reads of 2022 so far!! The banter between Amelia and Noah made the book 10x better. Will definitely be buying the rest of Sarah Adams books after this!

My first Sarah Adams’ book and I had to see for myself what all the hype was about. Totally cute and I see why her books are so popular. If cheesy, light romcoms are you’re thing then look no further. Unfortunately for me, they are not. Not a bad book by any means, though! And it’s clear that I’m the outlier. This did have some serious familial undertones that I liked. I wasn’t a huge fan of the female MC Amelia and I wasn’t really buying the chemistry between these two other than two hot people finding each other attractive. Dual POV was a smart choice because I definitely couldn’t have stood Amelia’s POV for every single chapter. It was also a bit slow for me and I really had to push myself to read on. If you like grumpy/sunshine, small town romance, famous MC, dual POV, and closed door romance though then I think this will be right up your alley!

I’m a huge fan of the movie Roman Holiday and the references were definitely one of the book highlights for me!

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for the arc.

Sarah Adam’s absolutely does it again. This book grabbed me from page one and did not let me go. I think Noah may be my new favorite book boyfriend.

Loved this. It was a super cute rom com with fun quirky small town characters. The author should consider turning this into a series and writing about the other Rome, Kentucky townspeople. Noah’s family was adorable and it was nice to have a good ending with things wrapped up instead of up in the air.

Right away this book caught and kept my attention. Popstar Amelia is likeable sunshine character and small town Noah is a grumpy gentleman in this modern Roman holiday. The references to Audrey Hepburn was amazing and make me remember good times watching her movies. The whole time I was hoping that they would be able to be together without either of them giving up their personal lives.

Imagine a book with all the best tropes, damsel in distress, grump/sunshine and small town....that is When in Rome by Sarah Adams. Everything in this book is just STUNNING. I have no critiques because from the first page I was sold. Honestly, I just wanted it to be longer. I could literally a book just about Rae and Noah's daily life. That is how much I love them. Sarah Adams outdid herself with this one!

Rae is such a sweetheart, how can one NOT love her???? She is very much young Taylor Swift vibes for me. Noah shocked me a lot along the way. Like a man owning a pie shop is the way to my heart. Free sugar (cue the heart eyes).

Thank you for the advanced copy Net Galley. This is my honest review!!!

This was my first book by Sarah Adams, but it certainly will not be my last! This book was just fantastic! I adored Amelia so much. And Noah...oh man, he's definitely my newest book BF! I loved their banter together. It was hilarious and adorable and just *chef's kiss*.

The town of Rome was perfect. All the characters were sweet and wonderful. Mabel, in particular, was delightful. I just loved how they all took Amelia in without batting an eye. It was a true testament to a Southern hospitality.

Roman Holiday is one of my very favorite movies (and the main reason I requested this book) and I loved the nods to the movie, But, this definitely is not a retelling and stands on its own with ease. If you love laugh-out-loud love stories that will probably bring a few tears to your eyes, this is the one for you! I am hoping that Sarah Adams writes love stories for the Walker sisters next!

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC of this adorable book!

After reading the Cheat Sheet, I am a fan of Sarah Adams! When in Rome was a funny, touching read.

Here are the things I loved the most:
- The slow burn was torture but so, SO good.
- The Sunshine/Grumpy romance was perfect. Noah was the perfect amount of grumpy and Amelia was just such a great character.
- The Audrey Hepburn references made me so happy. I was obsessed with classic movies when I was younger and Audrey was always my favorite!
- The town is LOVELY. If I could find this town, I'd move there.
- It's a closed-door romance. There's some making out and lots and lots of pining!

The only complaint I have is that I had to stretch my imagination a bit to believe that a pop star could disappear for a few weeks so easily.

I recommend to anyone who loves a quick, entertaining romance that will put a smile on your face!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Sarah Adams for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Inspired by her favorite actress, Audrey Hepburn, Amelia (or Rae as she’s known by her fans) decides to escape to the nearest Rome to escape from the pressure of her busy schedule, her demanding manager and her singing career. She has a mishap that strands her at the home of a cranky, closed-off man, Noah.

Over time she develops a love for the town, it’s inhabitants and especially Noah.

Although When In Rome got off to a slow start, it eventually became a cute story where the characters grew and developed over a short time. Overall an enjoyable read!

Queen of the slow burn, Sarah Adams, strikes again.

The set up of this book could not have been more perfect. Audrey Hepburn movies when you’ve got the mean reds? Tiffany’s and Roman Holiday are two of my classic favorites, I was hooked from the beginning.

I love the dialog. I read in another review this book might be spicer than the others but I didn’t see that. Loved the characters; superstar singer Amelia and hometown heart throb Noah.

Can’t wait to see what she does next. Cheers to NetGalley for this ARC

When in Rome follows Amelia Rose also known as Rae Rose to her fans. Burned out from touring and living the celebrity life, Amelia decides to take a vacation. One of her favorite movies is Roman Holiday. Amelia can't go to Rome, Italy since her tour is starting soon. So she chooses the next best option: Rome, Kentucky. However, her vacation does not start off as planned and her car breaks down. Her Car just so happens to break down in Noah Walker's front yard. He offers to help her but makes it clear he does not care about her being a celebrity and really wants nothing to do with her. He just wants to run his pie shop and go about his business. Noah offers to let Amelia stay in his guest room and the more time they spend together Noah starts seeing another side to Amelia. And is determined to show her his small town and what she has been missing. And maybe just maybe the two will fall for each other.

I LOVE SARAH ADAMS!!! Every single book that I have read by her has been insanely cute. I think this might be my favorite out of all her books. I loved, loved, loved this one. This was a different kind of small town romance story than I was used to. Loved the relationship between Amelia and Noah and how you were rooting for them to get together the whole time. There was a little plot twist at the end that I didn't see coming, which I loved. Everything about this book was so cute. This is a romance book that I would highly suggest you read. So thankful to have gotten an ARC of this one!

When in Rome is Sarah Adams' best book yet. Amelia and Noah's story is 100% fluffy goodness. There are so many things to love about When in Rome. Here are just a few:
- It's a grumpy/sunshine romance for the ages. Noah Walker is the best kind of grump. He's a grumpy old man trapped in a hot body. Cute pajamas sets that will melt your heart included.
- When in Rome has some steamy moments, but you could be comfortable recommending this book to your family or coworkers.
- Anyone with an appreciation for Audrey Hepburn or black and white movies will love Amelia. She is quirky and unique without it being over the top and cringey.
- THERE IS NO ANNOYING THIRD ACT BREAKUP!!!!!!!

After finishing this book, I really hope to read more about the residents of Rome, Kentucky in the future, particularly the Walker Sisters. ***Fingers Crossed"**

⭐⭐⭐⭐ || what a perfect summer read! sunshine-meets-grumpy, small-town-romance, pop-star-meets-down-to-earth. the rom-com feels

this story follows amelia (rae rose) a pop star looking to escape her reality and gets a large dose of escape when her car breaks down in rome, KY in the yard of noah walker.

why did i love this book? for (what feels like the first time), the person at conflict is the guy and I LIVE FOR IT. we get grumpy noah's POV and it. is. delicious. and real. and perfect for this story.

this book also delivered the laughs. the one liners. the butterflies. the banter. THE BANTER. a rom-com that brings what everyone is looking for, yet stays original and true to it's storyline. loved it.

*many thanks to netgalley for the E-ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars. I thought this book was cute! It follows pop-star Amelia and pie-shop owner Noah at a happenstance meeting. Both of them are uninterested in a relationship, but of course, we get lots of tension as they navigate their "relationship". I felt like it could have used some more spice between Amelia and Noah. Towards the middle of the book, I was just waiting for something else to happen as it felt very dragged out.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
This book was a catchy spin on a “I need a break, get out of town Luxury vibes” but make it local (thus using the name of lux town only). Told from two point of views, Amelia is a pop singer and needs a break from the Fame and her inner circle that don’t seem to notice that she is burnt out and ultimately just feels lonely. She has a love for Audrey Hepburn that she shared with her mom (whom she recently has lost a relationship with) and uses her movies to help her in moments of need for what to do. Enter “Roman Holiday” where Audrey plays a princess and escapes to Rome, Italy for similar reasons. So that is what Amelia decides to do, opting for a little more local, Rome, Kentucky. When she arrives she actually has car troubles and ends up breaking down in front of Noah’s house (our second point of view character), who also has some issues he is dealing with (baggage from his past). The bulk of the story goes back-and-forth between their interactions and the effects their past has on this current situation, all the while avoiding the instant chemistry and growing deep connection that they have for each other.

Who doesn’t love Audrey? It was trendy to be an Audrey Hepburn fan so at first I was a little nervous with a lot of those references and idolization by the main character Amelia…..but they were actually really sweet and thoughtful references about her life in general. It helped Amelia unite her with some of the other characters in the book that had not heard of Audrey before so I think that I was proved wrong with the novel referencing her so much following a trend.

The story was a take on the other side of being famous, showing that even though being famous wasn’t what she ultimately wanted, it just happened and I think that it’s always interesting and unfortunate sometimes to hear the other side where you can actually be pretty lonely and it’s a weird price to pay….. but I think there’s a lot to be said about how to handle that and making sure you don’t lose yourself and to speak up for yourself. I think that was a really important topic that was subtly placed into the book.

There were some weird moments of ego, and others that did not seem very believable or realistic but I think what I took away from the book was that these were two really good people who somehow in the past have gotten involved with people that took advantage of them and their kindness and it happening to two different people, one famous - one not, but it still bonded them. Ultimately, they are kind and giving people that want to do the right thing, and fate aligns them together which always makes for a nice read.

If you like a wholesome love story about new relationships and instant connections, this is the book for you. I also really appreciated that this didn’t draw out or hang onto the idea that can frustrate the reader by setting up dialogue where we are left feeling that if they would just talk to each other or if they would tell each other what’s going on everything will be OK! This book does not do that thankfully and has a good flow that makes you just naturally want to see what happens.

A modern take on Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn. What a cute romcom! A popstar meets small town, untrusting, grumpy pie maker (Noah). Rae Rose (stage name, real name Amelia) is everything you wouldn't expect from a worldwide sensation. She's down to earth, low maintenance, quirky & funny. The day she runs away from her duties - her life changes forever. I loved every bit of the banter between Amelia and Noah. Even better, the banter Noah's sister's brought to the book.

The best part? The plot twist. This book had me laughing and tearing up at the end. We all love a happy ending, right? Sarah Adam's did it again!