Another great Sarah Adams read! Loved the characters, pacing, and storyline! A quick read and can't wait for the next story set in this world!

Sarah Adams write addictive books! I absolutely loved the first two books about the Walker siblings, so I knew I wanted to read this one. Emily and Jack were so fun together. The chemistry was intense, and their banter was amazingly funny. I found myself laughing out loud often at their emails to one another, and their comebacks!

What I also love about Adam's books is that the characters really need to heal from something in their lives. The way Jack and Emily work through the personal problems they have made the plot move even more. I also loved the "reenactment" of the sexy scene from her book that Jack helped her with! Swoon!

I look forward to the next Walker story!
Thank you for sharing the arc with me!! My students love Sarah Adams books!

Sarah Adams creates two frenemies who are supposed to be oil and water but I don't think anyone in Rome, Kentucky could mistake their playful goading and constant antagonizing as anything other than chemistry and tension. The eldest sister in the Walker family (Emily) finally has her turn in the Rome series and she's been the family glue and the 'stand in' momma for her siblings for over 20 years. Her siblings are grown and off living their lives with their partners now and she's feeling a little empty and lost. Especially lost now that her favorite coworker to torture, Jack, has moved away. But wait! Jack's back! Plus, he moved in next door. Plus he broke it off with the old girlfriend. Now is the chance for these two fools to see what they mean to each other (love, not hate). There is sneaking around, a few pranks, and quite a bit of crying, but in a good way. For the series lovers there are peeks of Noah, Amelia, Annie, and Will, and a preview of middle Walker sister Madison and James. It was an easy, breezy summer read (even though it releases in January!?!) and a bit of an ode to teachers.
Thanks so much for the ARC!

inject this into my veins i’m not even kidding. i’m obsessed i relate to emily so deeply and i want someone willing to sit in the darkness with me. this was so good and got me right in the heart.

Thank you to the publisher for this arc. I really enjoy this series. This book was really cute. I absolutely can't wait until James and Maddie's book, which should be the next book in the series.

Each book in this series gets better and better. I loved Emily so much. She's strong and independent but so loving and protective of her family. Jack is also strong and independent, loving and protective. These two are so much alike--definitely not an opposites attract trope. Emily has so many boundaries in place to protect her heart--with good reason--but watching her slowly let those boundaries come down was so, so fun. Love the town and Mabel and the found family (for Jack). The 3rd act misunderstanding wasn't a break-up and was well written. I can't wait for Madison and James's story--I already love James so much! Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC.

Sarah Adams kills it every single time. I just adore her and this series so much. I loved this book so much that I genuinely burst into tears at the end. Then proceeded to make my mom read it, and my best friend, and I had a whole lineup of people that I can’t wait to have read it and then tell me how much they loved it. I can’t wait for this book to be out in the world. It means everything to me. I just adore it and Sarah Adams with my whole heart.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal is a great enemies to lovers trope. It is done in such a way that you are not only cheering for the bickering foreplay, but also longing to them to just give it up and fall for each other already. This is my first taste of Sarah Adams, but definitely not my last.

Thank you Dell for the arc!

I really enjoyed this. I never read when in Rome and only sort of enjoyed practice makes perfect (Annie was too much of a pushover for me) but this—this—was for me. I think fans of Business Casual will adore this (even though I hated that book but still loved this one)

I don’t know who I related to more. Emily or Jack, especially with Jack’s narcissistic dad. There are so many layers to both of their characters that made them so extremely relatable while keeping them emotional and personal, while also making the book fun and lighthearted. Rome has a total Stars Hollow vibe with likable, gossiping townies that I adore. As far as the plot went, it was enjoyable and had me squealing at times!!!! I have never met a MMC named Jack who I did not like, and he's no different. But towards the end it started to drag and I think it could have been cleaned up a lot sooner and quicker. It was a slow burn, treading very lightly on the spice but I was happy with it nonetheless!

Emily is just like me. Sharp edges, a moderate amount of pessismism, the girl who helps everyone before she helps herself, etc. And Jack, her motorcycle-tattooed-cute-second-grade teacher only wants to love and care for her. S m i t t e n we are talking here. "I'll be so careful with you, Emily" fuck-me-now-Jack. 🦋💞😝

Jack—I relate so much. His narcisstic dad was the main focus for his character's conflict. "I have zero hope for us. it's a weird thing to let yourself grieve your parent who is still living, but I've done it—do it regularly, actually." Hit the nail on the head with that one. All I could do was go MHM MHM while reading because it was scarily accurate. Jack deserves the world and I'm so glad he was able to stand up for himself by the end. Anyone with that sort of father understands how hard it is to do at the end of the day.

I just loved the two of them together. I love when the two main characters have no other person in their lives as their emotional outlet and use each other. I'll eat it up every time!!!!!!!!!😍

This is technically a second chance romance, but not because they've dated. It's more of a rivals-to-lovers trope, only "second chance" because Jack had moved away, married someone else, and came back. Second chance in the way You, With a View is second chance, or Beach Read. Not second chance at all. And I kind of wish authors would just stop making their characters already know each other from a past encounter. While it worked for this novel and gave us a Rose and Connor vibe, I also think it would have served well if it wasn't that way.

This was a sweet, fluffy but emotionally griping read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I really hope Madison gets a book because... my poor man James needs it!!!! he's been thru the trenches 😫

Sarah Adams is such a talented writer! Her small-town romance series centered around the four Walker siblings in Rome, Kentucky, brings me so much joy, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal was no less lovely.

Emily Walker is the strong-willed oldest sister adored by her town and everyone around her—except for Jackson Bennett, or so she thinks! Jackson is a fellow second-grade teacher who has been competing with Emily ever since he accidentally spilled coffee on her blouse back in college. Emily can’t stand it when Jack gets the upper hand or when others side with him instead of her. So, when Jack moves in across the street, Emily decides to take matters into her own hands, and they both soon realize they might not be such enemies after all.

The banter between Emily and Jack was a total delight—fun and silly to read! I did feel like the romance moved a little quicker than I expected, but it was sweet, well-paced, and not overdone. Plus, we get glimpses of our favorite characters from the past two books, which sets everything up perfectly for the final installment. There are only a couple of spicy scenes, but neither takes away from the main storyline.

As a fellow Emily, I can’t help but love it! Adams is definitely one for the girls, and I’m so sad I have to wait for the final book now! If you’re a fan of Nora Roberts' beloved steamy quartets, Sarah Adams has once again brought her readers back to Rome, KY, where everyone feels like family and everyone gets their happy ending—even if you’re an alpha eldest daughter who knows exactly how and where each piece and person in her life belongs. Adams’ men continue to occupy that liminal space between White Knight and lovable jerk.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Dell and Net Galley for providing a free advanced reader copy of this title for my honest review. Five Stars! Sarah Adams does it again! This may be my favorite in this series so far.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!*

Well, this was super cutesy, like tooth-achingly sweet. Enemies to lovers trope (which is a fave). The steam was perfect. It could have been 20 chapters shorter though, but I’m not complaining too much. Jack is a gem and Emily is a spit-fire and their snark and banter were fun. I don’t really understand - or like - the title, but everything else, super cute!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC!

Sarah Adams is truly a peach of a writer! Her small town romance series centered around the four Walker siblings, set in Rome, Kentucky, brings me so much joy. Beg, Borrow, or Steal was no less lovely. Emily Walker is the strong willed oldest sister and is adored by her town and all those around her, except for Jackson, or so she thinks. Jackson Bennett is a fellow 2nd grade teacher and has been competing with Emily since he accidently spilled coffee on her blouse in college. Emily cannot stand when Jack bests her or when others side with Jack instead of her. When Jack moves in across the street, Emily decides to take matters into her own hands and they both soon realize they may not quite be enemies after all. The banter between the two was fun and silly to read. I felt like the romance moved a little quicker than I expected, but it was sweet, felt out, and not overdone. It gave us glimpses of our favorite characters from the past two books and set up up perfectly for the final installment. There were only a couple spicy scenes and neither took away from the main storyline or plot. Adams is one for the girls and I am so sad I have to wait for the final book now!

Sarah's best work to date. I absolutely ate this one up. I loved loved loved Jack and Emily. I loved Noah and Amelia, then loved Annie and Will, and then I loved this pair even more. This is the perfect enemies to lovers store. 10/10

This is amazing! the world isn’t ready for Jack and Emily! I loved this so much. Sarahs writing has gotten better and better. This book made me fall in love with Rome even more. I wish it was a real place I could go visit and see Emily teaching. Thank you Sarah for your books.

For fans of Nora Roberts' beloved steamy quartets Sarah Adams has, yet again, brought her readers back to Rome, KY and the Walker family, where everyone is family and everyone gets their happy ending - even if you're an alpha eldest daughter who knows exactly how and where each piece and person in her life belongs. Adams' men continue to occupy that liminal space between White Knight and as*hole.

Sarah Adams has done it again! If you loved being in Rome, Kentucky for When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect, you will love Beg, Borrow, & Steal. Emily is a character that I know so many women can relate to and Jack is the swoon worthy guy with all the green flags. I loved this story, I loved these characters and I know you will, too!

I requested this ARC because I adored Sarah Adams' previous few books, and this one didn't disappoint. I definitely found myself sneak-reading a page here and there as I went about my day. It's hard to go wrong with enemies to lovers, and Adams did a fantastic job with it. I already want to reread this book!

Sarah Adams does not disappoint with Beg, Borrow, or Steal. Once I started Emily and Jack's story I didn't want to put it down. As a fan of the entire Rome series, it was fun to see the updates to the other Walker siblings' lives too. I hope we will see Maddie (and hopefully James) get their own story next!!!
Highly recommend Beg, Borrow, or Steal (and all of Sarah Adams' work for that matter) to adult romance readers. Her work would especially be enjoyed by fans of Sophie Sullivan.

I didn’t think Sarah Adams would write something as good as Practice Makes Perfect (a favorite of mine) but Beg, Borrow or Steal exceeded my expectations.

Beg, Borrow or Steal was a delightful rom-com to read and I finished it so quickly. I didn’t want it to end! I was smiling so hard while reading this book. As someone who is the eldest daughter and had similar experiences as Emily, I related to her so much throughout the novel. And Jack was a great love interest, I think quite grounded and down to earth but with some flawed tendencies that make him more human. Their romance was adorable and written well.

However, I do have to deduct one star because there were a few things I didn’t quite enjoy. One aspect I didn’t quite find myself engaged in was that there are lines and metaphors that I just found to be too silly for my taste. It happens in a lot of romance novels so I will let it slide. However, the one thing I didn’t like - which I think is also common in romances- is the amount of tell instead of show. Specifically in each of the characters’ relationships to their respective families. I understand that, for example, Emily is struggling to be needed by her family, but it’s not shown rather she tells how it is. It is the same with Jack’s family until the scene with his dad at the third act, it was too rushed. That is my only gripe with the book.

Aside from that, this book has made it onto my life of my favorite reads from this year and I can’t wait for the next book in Sarah Adams’ Rome Series!