As always, I am a fan of Sarah Adams. She's one I've recommended to all and I will recommend this one.

Emily and Jackson: competitive rivals to lovers…. Ummm yes, I’m here for it! This was such a cute romance that I quite literally wanted to Eat. It. Up.

I fell in love with Emily from chapter one where she takes over finishing her own hair dye job in the salon because the hairdresser is too slow due to the town gossip happening around her. I relate so hard to the “do it yourself” personality that Emily gives off. She is the sweetest gal in town, but people do get in her way when she wants to accomplish something. Not being able to let anyone else help?? Yeah, I might slightly relate to that😂

And Jackson…. Oh my. I was drooling over him the entire book. From the glasses and trendy style to the way he would show up for Emily, physically and emotionally… *insert heart eyes*

Couldn’t have enough great things to say about this small town romance🥰

Love Sarah Adams. I love her lighthearted writing style. Appreciate the warnings for open door scenes. While I wouldn't purchase for my library, due to age restrictions, I would recommend to coworkers.

Another great romance from Sarah Adams. Emily and Jackson are both teachers (and I love how they speak about their profession) in a small town. As book 3 in the series, I loved revisiting familiar townspeople and family members. Their rivalry, shenanigans, and relationship is a lot of fun.

Emily and Jack’s chemistry is electric, and their reluctant partnership to save Emily’s secret life as a romance writer sets up plenty of hilarious and steamy moments. The witty banter and slow-burn romance add charm, though the story does take its time building up to the inevitable spark between the two. Some readers might feel the book runs a little long, especially with the setup for the next installment involving Emily’s sibling, but the humor and heart keep things entertaining.

Fans of the series will enjoy the gradual increase in romantic tension and spice, while new readers will find a sweet enemies-to-lovers story full of fun twists. Sarah Adams continues to deliver a delightful blend of humor, romance, and small-town charm in this latest installment.Emily and Jack’s chemistry is electric, and their reluctant partnership to save Emily’s secret life as a romance writer sets up plenty of hilarious and steamy moments. The witty banter and slow-burn romance add charm, though the story does take its time building up to the inevitable spark between the two.

Super charming and fun. Another great edition to this series. Emily and Jack were so fantastic and I can't wait for the next book.

I was very excited to revisit the Rome, Kentucky series. I really enjoy Sarah Adams’ characters, and am always happy to return to the “stars hollow esque” town that this series takes place in. While this wasn’t my favorite of the series (Practice Makes Perfect edged this one out for me) I think Emily is my favorite heroine. She’s sharp-edged and fierce but a softie where it counts. I really enjoyed reading her story, and seeing her through Jack’s eyes especially. It’s definitely a great addition to the series- if you liked the previous books, you will like this one too. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc.

I absolutely adored this book! I have loved Sarah Adams' new books, but now I'm working my way through her back list thanks to this one! It was hilarious, swoony, and so fun to read. I almost dreaded finishing it I enjoyed it so much!

I’ve enjoyed the previous installations in this romance series, and this was no exception. I think Emily and Jack’s story was probably my favorite so far. It had an extra depth to it with their individual struggles and in particular, Jack’s dynamic with his narcissistic father, that made it a rom com with substance, not just a bit of fluff. For an enemies to lovers book, I would have liked more tension and build up (and maybe a bit more spice if I’m being honest!), but at the same time, their rivalry was so small in the scheme of things that maybe that wouldn’t have been believable. I won’t be ordering it for our school library, but I’ll recommend it to romance reading friends.

After how much I enjoyed “Practice Makes Perfect”, I was excited and endeared by the plot of this book; however, I finished it feeling a bit disappointed.

For starters, this was very insta-lovey which I am never a fan of, especially in enemies to lovers. Sure, if the man was secretly in love with her the whole time I can make exceptions, but that was not the case here. He’s meant to be marrying another woman but he can’t figure out why he keeps thinking about a woman he’s never gotten along with—idk it just really didn’t work for me. The characters themselves were fine—I found her more interesting than him and would’ve rathered a single POV where her character would get to be a bit more fleshed out. The MMC felt a bit like a caricature. The prose was also extremely repetitive, which got annoying after awhile.

Jack and Emily are two second grade teachers in the town of Rome, Kentucky who just cannot get along! Jack is Emily’s honest-to-God nemesis - everyone in town knows about their feud, but even as he moves away to get married, she realizes maybe he may have been her nemesis, but she cannot get him out of her mind. Throw in some writing-hikinks-secret-identity and an accidentally sent email and they find themselves working together, finding common ground, and of course, staring down a happily ever after.

I adore Sarah Adams and I love the town of Rome, Kentucky. I think this novel is really good at showing how we get stuck in our ways and decide to dig in rather than grow up. Thankfully, these two characters begin to learn to let go and trust someone else, and along the way, they have absolutely delicious chemistry. The world that these novels live in is a living, breathing place - and Adams manages to combine hometown charm with slow-burn rival romance and a few steamy interludes. I will read anything she writes and I love how she showcases real-deal character development with a side of rom-com.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I loved this third installment in the When in Rome series! I was so excited to be picked by NetGalley to read this ARC of Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams. I devoured it in a weekend. I love the tie-in with the other Walker siblings to get an update on their lives as well as some of the people from town. I also love the enemies-to-lovers trope. Emily is the sibling who is a mother hen who tends to and takes care of her siblings and their needs. This book focuses on her strengths as well as her struggles in an honest way. I like how the POV switches between Emily and Jack so we understand each of them better. It was great how well they related to each other and shared experiences such as attending college together and now both being 2nd-grade teachers who teach across the hall from one another. They each voice their insecurities, and those insecurities are relatable. They both have secrets and are scared to reveal them, especially to each other. The characters are relatable and endearing. This book did not disappoint!

thank you to the publisher for letting me read this early. i love this series, it's so fun and sweet. Cannot WAIT for the Madison book. :) yay!!!!

I really enjoyed this book! As an avid reader of romance, the tropes do begin to get tired from time to time, but Sarah Adams made this enemies to lovers story fresh and engaging throughout. It was a quick, fast-paced, plot-heavy read, full of witty banter and small town joys. Although spiciness was pretty mild, there was some, and the book was super sexy anyway. I read this in just a couple of sittings, and I think romance fans are going to love it.

This whole Rome series is adorable. Beg, Borrow and Steal is no different.
Jack and Emily have been “enemies” since college….antagonizing each other to greatness.
Emily is the oldest sister and the glue that holds the family together. She takes care of everyone. Now is finally time to focus on herself and her book.
Cue Jack to re-enter the picture. He has moved back to Rome after a tragic break-up and bought the house next door to his nemesis, Emily. Hilarious points of contention between these two and they end up falling for each other. It’s a little messy but all good things are.
Such a great book series. It’s flirty, funny and romantic. A nice light read to make you smile.

I will read anything by Sarah Adams! So blessed I was able to read this early. I already purchased this book for our library and there are holds as we speak. Though it was my least favorite in the series so far, it's only because the others are truly 5 star reads, meaning I would read them again in the future. I LOVE the haters to lovers trope, but the only reason this didn't get 5 stars is because the slow burn was reeeeeally slow and the main character bothered me sometimes. I thought she could be too hard on Jack. That being said, I really did like this book and will continue to recommend the series!

Absolutely amazing read from the first page to the end and wanted more the second I got to the last page.

I was so excited to be picked by NetGalley to read this ARC of Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams.

This is the third book in the When in Rome series. This book concentrates on sweet buttoned up second grade teacher Emily Walker. Emily was a rock for her three siblings when their parents passed away when she was young. She has put them all before herself and shoving down her own feelings. In college she meets Jackson Bennett, a handsome man who gets on her very last nerve. They have an amazing chemistry that they won't act on. Jackson is also a second-grade teacher, and a famous author who has kept his identity a secret. Emily is an inspiring romance author who accidently sends her scandalous book to boss at the school. Jack and Emily go on a hilarious journey to delete the email for it is seen.

As the series goes on the spice level has increased. I feel like the book was a little long. I know the reason was to introduce the fourth and final sibling. She was setting us up the next book in the series.

I'm loving this trip to Rome, Kentucky with Sarah Adams.

This is book 3 in the series and each one is unique enough and entertaining enough that I keep coming back.

This book focuses on Emily (we've previously followed her brother Noah and sister Annie's stories). She's a classic eldest daughter, exacerbated by losing her parents young and getting her heart broken.

She's got everyone's back in her family, her school and her town. She's over organized, guarded and in control all the time. Her life is only marred by the return of her nemesis, Jack.

He's charming and funny and also guarded for a different set of family reasons, but Emily brings out a side of him that's real. He pushes Emily out of her shell.

Their journey from enemies to friends to lovers is heart warming and funny and spicy fun. But it also goes deeper, which is what I love about this series of Adams.

In these books we've seen the way each sibling reacted to the grief of losing their parents young, a grandmother with Alzheimer's and the way Adams highlights how grief really hits everyone in completely different ways and coping mechanisms is so helpful and beneficial for readers.

Anyone whose lost someone can find a piece of themselves in these characters and take a lesson in growth from them.

I absolutely loved this story! Sarah Adams is an auto buy and readers that have enjoyed this series will be thrilled with this title! Sarah Adams writes a wonderful romance that is well balanced and swoon worthy! It appeals to a wide array of romance customers!