In her acknowledgments, Sarah Adams hoped this book brought the reader joy. I can shout it from the roof tops that YES it did. I love getting lost in another cozy Rome novel, with this lovely family. This story follows the eldest sister, Emily. In true eldest daughter fashion, Emily is the one who is always keeping it together. She holds in all of her feelings and puts on a smile, when deep down she is hurting. Her sister left town, her other sister is in love, her brother is married. All Emily has is her nemesis surprisingly coming back to town, conveniently right next door. Your classic enemies to lovers, I was absolutely giddy over Emily and Jacks rivalry, banter, and despite all of that, th love that you watch grow. Jack is truly a special book boyfriend, and Emily is a strong and funny MC. Next up I hope we get to hear about Maddie (and James’?) love story :):):)

I love this series, and I didn't realize I needed a rivals to lover book. I needed a light hearted rom-com, which Sarah Adams always provides. Bring back rom-coms!!

Wow it feels lovely to be back in Rome, Kentucky. 🥹 This is the third instalment in the When in Rome series. It is an interconnected series but can be read as a standalone 💖

The story centers around Jack and Emma who have been rivals since their first not-so-meet-cute in college. I feel like this is a true rivals to lovers trope, done SO SO WELL!! Reunited in the same town after Jack spent time away, their chemistry was unmatched and the banter between the two of them was perfection.

Sarah packed this book full of depth and while she touched on some emotional topics, it was well matched and balanced with the more lighthearted and swoonworthy sections.

I could not get enough of this book - I laughed, I cried, I kicked my feet and giggled at these two. I felt it was reminiscent of early 2000s rom-com movies and as an older sister myself, I found Emily and her struggles extremely relatable which made her character and story a joy to read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out now, will forever recommend

**Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the ARC and the chance to read and review. All opinions expressed are my own**

I love this series! Such a fun story about Emily and Jack. I love the way Jack is there for Emily and pursues her even though she is trying to push him away. I adored that they were teachers. They have a shared mission to get back Emily’s book that she accidentally send to the principal meanwhile Jack is dealing with family drama and keeping a big secret. I received the ARC for NetGalley for my review.

I really enjoyed this! I was worried because it had shades of insta-love in the initial chapters, but the romance itself was very well-paced. I'm definitely going to read the other books in this series now––this was my first Sarah Adams book, and I'm super intrigued! Thank you to the publisher for access to this galley!

I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. I really enjoyed this book! I would highly recommend it!

I can't NOT read everything that Sarah writes! Beg, Borrow or Steal is no exception!
I think many of us can agree that we needed to know more about Emily...her character seemed to be painted differently in other books in the series. THIS DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! The storyline was well-written and dare I say, I like Emily the most out of the 3 sisters! Even though this is a true ETL plot, Sarah Adams takes us on a game of cat and mouse that plays with our emotions in the best way possible.

I loved reading this book but feel like the title could have been more reflective of the storyline.
The characters were written so life-like that I felt like there were cameras in my home as I identified with the main characters and found myself laughing whenever she said something that sounded like it came from my mouth. Cheers for a prickly female character that still gets her happily ever after! I strongly identified with her response to rejection by closing herself off and have only recently identified that trait in myself so reading about it was affirming and a comfort that everything will be okay. The competitiveness between the characters was humorous and believable; seemed like it really could have happened. I love reading Sarah Adams books because her style is so relatable and never forced. Looking forward to the next one!

How is Sarah Adams so perfect at writing relationships!? Emily and Jack are just perfect for each other. They have the best banter and chemistry. I found myself kicking my feet and giggling many times. I also love getting a continuation of Noah and Anna’s stories.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Dell romance for this ARC!

This was a fun book. I love Sarah Adams. I first discovered her during The Cheat Sheet and had a really great time. However, the When in Rome series hasn’t been my favorite but out of all of the books this definitely has been the most enjoyable of that series. The dynamic of the siblings is great to read. And the banter between Emily and Jack was hilarious.

As expected, Sarah Adams has done it again! Beg, Borrow or Steal is everything I love about the When in Rome series—charming small town, heartfelt, and full of laugh-out-loud moments.

Emily and Jack’s banter was the highlight for me. Their back-and-forth had just the right mix of tension and humor, making every interaction so fun to read. And while the teacher rivalry was more off-page (thanks to summer break), their history through college and teaching still brought plenty of tension and energy to the story.

The small-town vibes were as cozy as ever, and I loved the touching moments with the Walker siblings. A highlight for me was Jack and Mabel’s hilarious conversation during his stay at the inn—it had me giggling nonstop! Those little moments are what make this series feel so special.

If you’re looking for a book that will leave you smiling, swooning, and completely invested in these characters, this is it. I adored every page! That said, I do wish we had gotten more of Emily and Jack’s text and email exchanges (both sent and unsent—I loved those!). There were also moments when the small-town charm slowed the timeline down just a bit, though it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. And while I was happy with the ending, I found myself wanting more closure when it came to Emily’s book and Jack’s relationship with his mother.

If I had one small gripe, it would be the title—I think it’s super cute, but it didn’t quite fit the story the way I expected. That said, the book itself was just as charming and fun as I hoped!

Overall, this was another winner from Sarah Adams, and I’m already looking forward to whatever she writes next!

Easily my favorite book in Sarah Adams’ “When in Rome” series! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this story, two second grade teachers (and authors) fall in love after overcoming their tumultuous past. It is told in alternating past and present timelines. (And there are emails!!!)

The author tackles topics of grief, perfectionism, narcissism, depression, and more. Each topic is handled with care and compassion while adding a lot of depth to this cute rom com.

The small town, found family vibes are so strong in this book. And the sexual tension between Jack and Emily was UNREAL!!

This will be very easy to recommend. It has Sarah Adams’ usual charm and witty banter, while simultaneously feeling new and different from her other books. It can be read as a standalone (important characters/ plots from previous books are briefly explained). And, the spice scenes are mentioned in the beginning, so readers can choose whether they want the book to be open or closed door.

Jack and Emily are literally everything for enemies to lovers. While they had their misunderstanding between them, their relationship bloomed into something so beautiful! From watching Emily go through her struggles and eventually overcoming them little by little truly warmed my heart. Thank you Sarah for putting in biker Jack. He was short lived but deeply appreciated. Five out of five read <3 I will always love little town books with big family vibes.

I feel like this book is the epitome of, we need more joy in our lives right now. And wherever we can find that joy, we should enjoy it with our entire being.

Would I be happy in a small town in the middle of nowhere, Kentucky? Absolutely freaking not! But maybe, just maybe, if all of these wonderful characters were there with me, it could be one of the best places on earth. This series has always felt so comforting to me, like a giant, sweet, small-town-shaped hug. And this one was truly for the eldest daughters in the family, there were some parts that hit just a little too close to home and nearly made me cry. Which I simultaneously appreciated the outlet but also hated the call out. 😂

I actually liked that this took place over the summer vacation and not while they were in school. It felt like we got to see more of their authentic selves, and it lent itself more to the plot. However, for me, it tends to feel a little too meta for me when the plot of a romance book is writing romance. Honestly, this might be a bit of EmHen ruining it for everyone else because she set that standard so high. Another aspect (again for me personally) is that Sarah Adams writes heroes that are just too soft and gooey for me. Listen, the motorcycle scene did something for me, but beyond that, his almost tattooed Mister Rogers dressing vibes didn't quite hit for me. But Jack was absolutely perfect for Emily, which matters more than me finding him attractive!

All in all, this was so much fun to read and brought me comfort during the year that was January. Solid 4.5 stars, and it's still my favorite series of hers! And I feel like I've been waiting with bated breath for the last book, and I cannot wait!

This fun romance puts a fresh spin on enemies-to-lovers. The banter between characters works well, and the family drama adds depth to a light story. A solid beach read that delivers both humor and heart.

I really enjoyed this sweet and captivating romance! The enemies to lovers plot was very cute and enjoyable. I’m a big fan of this series overall and am very attached to the likeable and charming characters. Highly recommend this read (almost like a Hallmark romance in a book but add some fantastic spice!)

My new favorite Sarah Adams book!!!

Emily + Jack is the combo I didn’t know I needed in my life. The depth and banter was top notch! I adored everything about their relationship.

I also love how Adams manages to weave the siblings stories together. They have show up for each other, imperfectly and continue to learn, grow, and support each other better!

Teachers—keep tissues handy!

Thank you to Sarah & Dell romance for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

6/5 - This series just keeps getting better and better!! I love the found family of it all and Jack & Emily were everything. I cried more than twice and I laughed so much. The romance was hot but not spicy. There were still dynamic side storylines and I adored how this one had snippets from all the other siblings' stories too. I'll be weeping when this series ends.

Amazingly sweet enemies to lovers story! Everyone has that person at work that you love to hate, just as Emily does with Jack. After Jack moves next door, they are pushed together in a series of events that allows them to show their true colors and the feelings between them come to life. Wonderful - left me with all the warm and happy feelings.

I enjoyed these two characters their feud romance blossoming into a real love. Its witty, funny and cute read. I had fun reading it. It is a page turner. I would definitely purchase it for my light romance series When in Rome. I enjoyed the charming characters. I would highly recommend it for young adults.