This book was pretty cute read! It gives off a small-town Hallmark movie vibes and was a nice break from some of the darker or more intense books that I normally read. Also loved the "Roman Holiday"/ Audrey Hepbern references throughout the book. I felt that they added so much to the story. Would definitely recommend for anybody looking for a cute, funny romance.

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the perfect feelgood small town romcom, I loved it! I feel like this would be perfect as a movie

The singer Rae Rose decides to take a vacation in small town Rome , Kentucky. Once she’s there her car breaks down - right in front of Noah’s house. Oh no! Luckily he invites her to stay there over the weekend while the car gets fixed nearby

This book was so hard to put down, I loved every second of it! There were many moments when I found myself smiling from ear to ear while reading, even laughing out loud at times. I loved them together and as individuals, but also getting to know the town it was set in and everybody that lived there! An extra shoutout to Noah tho, one of my new favorite book boyfriends<3

Something I love about this book is the communication, they dont only have have great banter but they also know how to communicate and explain their feelings through problems that occur which felt refreshing to see. It also felt like just the right amount of drama to put in there!

If you like these things you will like this book;
- Grumpy/sunshine
- Small town romanve
- City girl meets small town boy
- Dual pov

I have heard so many good things about Sarah Adams books before and this was my first by her but definitely won’t be my last!

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the ARC!

Oh, what a fun book! With wonderfully delightful, lovable characters. I loved it and did not want it to end.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Loved it, very nice story.

When in Rome was a light fun summer read. Fairly predictable, but the characters were well formed enough that I enjoyed following their story nonetheless.

Sarah Adams does it again! I absolutely loved this book. No unnecessary drama with a nice romance storyline. Effortlessly pulls off closed door romance. Could not put the book down!

This is a great story and a good vacation read

This was such a fun story! I went in completely blind (I liked the cover) and couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it. I loved the characters, they were so unique and quirky but also familiar and loveable. The side characters in this book were also perfect. Noah's three younger sisters and his friend James were my favorite of them.

The Roman Holiday references were such a fun twist! This was my first Sarah Adams book and I’m looking forward to reading more from the author.

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

Sarah Adams has done it again! Although this is her steamiest book yet (closed door/fade to black) and more language than her others, I still ended up loving this one. Sarah has this magic in her writing that just pulls you into the story and spits you out a happier human being.
I might not be as obsessed as Amelia is, but I am a total fan of all things Audrey Hepburn and her movies. (I’ve been lucky enough to literally be go to all the places she does in Roman Holiday and I absolutely LOVE Rome!) That, plus all her other fun quirks made me love Amelia so much. She made the story so much fun because you are able to see “normal life” in a totally new way.
And where do I even begin to describe Mr. Grumpy, the one and only Lover Boy, Noah! He’s the total definition of a sour patch kid, first he’s sour, then he’s sweet and I am. here. for. it! I love how old-fashioned he is and all of his characteristics just enhanced the story.
This is a fun RomCom for anyone looking to escape to a small town with celebrity vibes and banter that will make you chuckle and swoon.
Now excuse me while I go play Scrabble.

Ahh! This book was so good! I could not put it down. I loved every piece, the characters’ growth is very well done. Obviously the plot is amazing, pop star crashes into a small town-very hot rugged man’s yard and is basically forced to stay with him is all I want! I freaking liked that the climax wasn’t angsty, there was plenty of communication which I find very hard to find in many books I read and this book was very light and refreshingly fun book to read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

I will never read a Sarah Adams book and not enjoy it!! I read this book in one day and could not stop smiling. If you’re into sunshine/grumpy tropes this book is for you! Noah gave me serious Luke from Gilmore Girl vibes & honestly what more could you ask for?! I loved the relationship between Amelia and Noah so much I never wanted their back and forth playfulness with each other to end! It was a bonus getting introduced to Noahs sisters too! I loved this book so much!!

Slow burner lovers will love this. It was a little too sloooooow burn for me, but I enjoyed the concept. Amelia and Noah are a good match. Loved supporting characters and not having a huge act 3 breakup.

An absolute delight of a book! A cutesy love story with well developed characters and PIE. I wish a recipe or two had been included. I can’t wait to see what this author does next!!

One of my favorite Sarah Adam books!
She is amazing at tension and I live for it.
I loved every sing character, except her manager haha.
I loved how the story started and finished. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!!

I was worried this book would blend in to the other rom coms Ive read this year but it stood out thanks to the fun cast of characters included in the storyline. Warm, funny and heartfelt. Easy 5 stars for the happiness it brought me. More of this please!

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion for this one. I first want to say thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC. I haven’t read any Sarah Adam’s books in the past, but I know a few friends that have really enjoyed her writing style and books. I went into this really excited to dive into another cute romance. I quickly found that I was disinterested in the characters because I felt they were a bit cartoony/ 2 dimensional. This book has all the tropes that I enjoy, grumpy x sunshine mixed with small town vibes and even celebrity romance!!! It just missed the mark for me, especially with it being so predictable. I found myself skimming and bored. To all those that loved this, I wish I did too, I’m sorry!!! :(

2.5/5

These characters were super believable and likeable. Don't know about the story, but it was thoroughly an ejoyable and delightful read.

Sarah Adams does it again! I couldn’t wait to read When In Rome and immerse myself in Noah and Amelia’s love story. This book is the perfect combination of warmth, humor, and romance. The distinct personalities of both Noah and Amelia - as well as every other character throughout the story - made me quickly fall in love with their town and this story. This book is ripe with witty dialogue and tender moments - both key elements of any Sarah Adam’s story. I adored this book and cannot wait for others to get their hands on it in September!

Sarah’s steamiest novel yet, but still closed door. More fade to black, a bit more steamy descriptions, and a decent amount more swearing than her other books. It’s not taking away from my rating, but I wanted to give a heads up to the more sensitive readers out there.

I love a good celebrity romance. This one was a bit more low key since we didn’t see as much paparazzi or events, but it still fulfilled my celebrity romance trope dreams. I love the nicknames that they shared with each other, particularly Pop Tart 😂
Noah and Amelia had instant connection. Most of this book takes place over a 3ish week period and normally I am not a fan of insta love. But it worked. If you loved Sarah’s previous books, you’ll swoon for this one too. Low angst + high swoon= Sarah Adams ♥️♥️

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy, I’m looking forward to buying a physical copy to add to my Sarah Adams library—okay, small shelf corner; it’ll keep growing with each book she releases though.

The whole time this book was in my hands, my heart was singing; the joy and cheesy smile I had on my face were obnoxious. It brought me back to my Gilmore Girls Days, rooting for Lorelei and Luke. Noah is a total Luke. Completely.
Even though I'm not a famous singer, I think Rae's character is relatable for so many - lonely, begging to be seen, invisible, and misunderstood.
Rae (Amelia) finds herself in Rome...Rome, Kentucky, for a much-needed break for her mental health. She doesn't realize her own "Gregory Peck" is waiting for her. Their love is impossible, but the journey is heart-warming. I laughed and I cried throughout the story - well done, Sarah Adams!
One thing to note, the story is told in first-person and alternates between Rae (Amelia) and Noah, so you feel the chemistry, you feel the heartbreak, you feel everything. I love 1st PPV stories, and this book is no exception. It's the perfect light read to lift your spirits and for anyone who loves love. My heart is still fluttering with happiness.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell, and NetGalley for my eArc in exchange for an honest review.



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This book combined some of my favorite things: Sarah Adams, grumpy sunshine, and Gilmore Girls vibes. Normally, I would say I’m not a fan of famous meets small town stories, but I shouldn’t be surprised that Sarah Adams won me over. Sarah Adams routinely describes things as “like a hug,” which is exactly what her books feel like. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never seen Roman Holiday, which heavily influenced this book; however, I guess that means I serve as proof that you can love this book even without having seen the movie. I recommend this book for anyone looking for a dual POV closed door romance with a dash of southern sass and wisdom. Also, if you love Gilmore Girls you will see a number of parallels throughout the book. I think you’ll also get to see a bit more of the author’s personality. It really felt like Adams enjoyed writing this book and was a little freer in her writing style, which I loved.