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.

When in Rome is a gem of a romcom! Pair a grumpy-sunshine, forced proximity meet-cute in a teeny-tiny town, and you have another charming novel by Sarah Adams. In it a famous A-list singer, Rae Rose, is searching for a little peace and quiet before her next world tour. She finds her happy place and a handsome surly baker when her car breaks down in his front yard. But how long can she go unrecognized?

I really loved this book! Sarah Adams always writes relatable, playful characters who have excellent chemistry and banter. The hero in the book, Noah, is a total sweetheart, but covers it up with his grumpy demeanor. Both characters are dealing with some pretty heavy baggage, but the book still reads as light without being superficial. While this book is a bit steamier than her others, I'd still rate it PG-13. Honestly, I would have happily read many more chapters and would love to see the sisters characters get their own storylines in the future (hint, hint)!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy for my review!

First of all, thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review!

Sweet, sexy, hilarious, and enough sexual tension in the air to slice a knife through!

Sarah Adams delivered with this phenomenal story of learning to push past the fear of getting hurt and love recklessly. Amelia is the epitome of sunshine while Noah rounds out the grump category for this trope so well. Their witty banter and push and pull game throughout the book had me hooked from the beginning! All of the characters contributed something well-rounded to the plot, and I found myself falling in love with the entirety of Rome, Kentucky.

Noah... At 12%, I began getting butterflies. I knew I was falling for this MC. And at 30%, I was screaming, crying, shaking, and laughing in my love for Noah Walker! He was so grumpy and beautiful and unashamed of his flower obsession nor his pie shop. He was everything I look for in a book boyfriend.

But it was Amelia's inner monologue, the way she spoke and handled herself, that really pulled me in. Several times, she made me laugh out loud with her sharp wit and ridiculous internal conversations.

READ THIS IF YOU LOVE:
- grumpy/sunshine
- small town romance
- low angst
- pie

10/10
I cannot wait to purchase a physical copy of this book!

This is this first time I’ve read a book by Sarah Adams and it will not be the last!

When in Rome was delightful! I loved the dynamic between Noah and Amelia, the teasing, the flirting. Some laugh out loud moments!

Honestly? There wasn’t a character I didn’t like (well, I take that back! Susan? Thumbs down!). Noah’s sisters, James, Mabel, and the rest of the townsfolk. Please tell me Sarah Adams will be bringing us back to Rome and write the stories of the sisters and James???

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first Sarah Adams book, but it definitely wont' be my last! I love a small town romance because the side characters can be amazing. I loved Mabel, I loved the sisters, and I even loved James. But the best part about this book is the enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine romance between Amelia and Noah!

I really liked the backstories of both characters and felt that they were really well fleshed out. It helped to explain how guarded they were in terms of where a potential relationship could even go, and I felt that it ended perfectly!

The only negative I have is there wasn't enough conflict, and I'm not a huge fan of insta love. I would've liked a bit more tension. But overall a very cute romance story!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for allowing me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I am loving all the new rom-com books coming out that are food and baking related, so when I was approved to read an advanced copy of "When In Rome", I was so excited- and it did not disappoint! Famous pop singer Amelia Rose, known in the music world as Rae Rose, works non-stop, and is getting set to head out on a world tour. Feeling burnt out, feeling that she is always doing things for everyone else, and finding herself losing some of the passion that she once had for her music, she decides to finally do something for herself and decides to get away from it all, just as the Audrey Hepburn does in the movie "Roman Holiday". While going to Rome, Italy isn't really an option at the present time, Amelia does the next best thing- and finds herself driving herself from her home in Nashville to the small, out-of-the-way town of Rome, Kentucky. There, her car breaks down in front of the home of grumpy Noah Walker, owner of the town's pie ship. When she is notified that it will take 2 weeks to fix her car, and she finds out that the reservations at the inn in town cannot be accommodated, Amelia ends up staying in Noah's guest room, and sparks start to fly between the two. After being burnt in a previous relationship by a visitor to town, Noah is hesitant to let his growing feelings for Amelia show, but the two agree to be friends while he shows her the sights of Rome, Kentucky. But it becomes increasingly harder for Amelia and Noah to keep their growing feelings for each other in check, despite the fact that Amelia is going to have to leave soon.

"When In Rome" was a delightful book, and a perfect beach read for the summer season! I loved the cast of characters, including the side characters in town that just added to the small town coziness of this story. And I just love the cover! I definitely am looking forward to reading more from Sarah Adams. If you love a good rom-com, including the ones from the new cooking/baking-romance genre, this book is perfect for you!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine/Dell for providing me with an advaced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. "When In Rome" is scheduled to be released on 9/20/22.

This book was so cute. Such a fun read. Small town, grumpy sunshine troupe. I enjoyed it a lot! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

🥧 When in Rome 🥧
By Sarah Adams

When I tell you Sarah Adams can do no wrong I am telling you…read her books! This book is no exception.

I’ll be honest, I don’t really love the fame/celebrity trope. But this one? This one was such a comfort read. Amelia (Rae Rose) is burnt out by her life in the spotlight. She just wants to get away and clear her head. She picks her most unreliable form of transportation and ends up broken down in none other than a not-murderer-not-fan-of-hers, guy named Noah’s literal front yard. Noah owns a bakery and is the typical grumpy + walls up kind of guy, hurt by a past relationship. He eventually persuades her to come inside his house before she ends up hurt or in trouble. They don’t exactly hit it off right away but Amelia is sarcastic, hilarious and full of banter and Noah finally tries to see the real her. The Amelia that longs to grow and find herself. He agrees to letting her stay until her car is fixed under one condition, they do NOT develop feelings for each other. The more he doesn’t want to have feelings for Amelia the more those feelings press harder. Will she return to her life in the spotlight? Or stay in this sweet little town of Rome? Will they form a relationship? Does it work out if she leaves? So many questions!

Read if you like:
•Dual POV
•Grumpy x Sunshine
•Audrey Hepburn
•Awesome supporting characters
•Gilmore girls + small town charm

📍Rome….Kentucky 😜
📆 Publication date: September 20, 2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Thank you to @netgalley + Random House for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

When in Rome is the perfect love story. Amelia takes a break from her fame to hide out in Rome, Kentucky (if you are wondering why she chose this location, read the book). She meets Noah, who has zero interest in getting to know the well known pop star, and keeps his distance.
But will the distance they put between them be enough? This book was full of laughter, sexual tension, and butterflies. I literally had butterflies reading this book. The character development was perfect, and I fell in love with all of them, especially Mabel! I adored this book, and wish I could read it for the first time all over again.