When in Rome, Sarah Adams
When in Rome, Sarah Adams
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When in Rome

Author: Sarah Adams

Series: Rome, Kentucky #1

Narrator: Karissa Vacker, Andrew Eiden

Unabridged: 9 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/20/2022


Synopsis

Opposites certainly attract for the stranded pop star and small-town baker in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.

“This modern take on the Hepburn classic Roman Holiday is a quick, fun, slow-burn rom-com.”—Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend Zone

ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR

Amelia Rose, known as Rae Rose to her adoring fans, is burned-out from years of maintaining her “princess of pop” image. Inspired by her favorite Audrey Hepburn film, Roman Holiday, she drives off in the middle of the night for a break in Rome . . . Rome, Kentucky, that is. 

When Noah Walker finds Amelia on his front lawn in her broken-down car, he makes it clear he doesn’t have the time or patience for celebrity problems. He’s too busy running the pie shop his grandmother left him and reminding his nosy but lovable neighbors to mind their own damn business. Despite his better judgment, he lets her stay in his guest room—but only until her car is fixed—then she’s on her own. 

Then Noah starts to see a different side of Rae Rose—she’s Amelia: kindhearted and goofy, yet lonely from years in the public eye. He can’t help but get close to her. Soon she’ll have to return to her glamorous life on tour, but until then, Noah will show Amelia all the charming small-town experiences she’s been missing, and she’ll help him open his heart to more. 

Amelia can’t resist falling for the cozy town and her grumpy tour guide, but even Audrey had to leave Rome eventually.

Look for all of Sarah Adams’s When in Rome books:
WHEN IN ROME • PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT • BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL (Coming Soon!)

About Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams is the author of The Match and the Dalton Family series. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Sarah is the mom of two daughters and married to her best friend.


Reviews

Goodreads review by B.K. on May 02, 2022

I would read Sarah Adams’ version of a grocery list.......more

Goodreads review by Ali on October 28, 2024

3.25 stars! I think I might be in the minority with my opinion on this one😅. I thought this book was really cute but that's all I felt toward it. I loved the small town and the set up of a romance between a pop star and a small-town baker. I also enjoyed the conflict at the beginning of how these tw......more

Goodreads review by SK on April 19, 2023

Cute, fluffy and nothing special. Look, it was decent enough but not something that I would go back to. It's the sort of book I'll read today and forget the next day. I liked the first half more cause it wasn't dragging at all, the second half- I just wanted it to end. The banter was fun tho. ✔️ Sma......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on September 28, 2024

A lovely, entertaining romance that combines the “stuck with you” and “sunshine meets grump” tropes, along with the “famous girl meets ordinary boy” dynamic, sprinkled with plenty of Roman Holiday and Audrey Hepburn references! Amelie, a.k.a. Rae Rose, the Princess of Soulful Pop, is in her mid-twent......more

Goodreads review by cherie ^_-★ on November 03, 2024

5 stars ⭐️ ⤷ minor spoilers ahead!! ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ I LOVE ME A GOOD ’GRUMPY X SUNSHINE’ BOOK!!! this was such a fun and cute read 🥧 i decided to read this since i loved amelia and noah in practice makes perfect (don’t ask me why i read that book first. idk either…) ᡣ𐭩.ᐟ amelia i mean, who wouldn’t love amelia?......more


Quotes

“This modern take on the Hepburn classic, Roman Holiday, is a quick, fun, slow-burn rom-com.”—Abby Jimenez, The New York Times bestselling author of The Friend Zone

“Sarah Adams’s books are woven with pure sunshine and rainbows. Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and R. S. Grey, When in Rome is a slice of delight that will leave you smiling until your face hurts. It’s everything you could want in a small-town romance, along with a heaping dollop of her signature wit and sparkling charm.”—Amy Lea, author of Set on You

“My Audrey Hepburn–loving heart is so happy! When in Rome is a delectable romance, sweet and satisfying as a slice of warm apple pie.”—Chloe Liese, author of the Bergman Brothers series

“You can always count on a Sarah Adams rom-com to be equal parts funny, sweet, and swoony. When in Rome is all that and more with characters who will make you wish they were your friends, a quirky town you’ll want to visit, and a romance you’ll want to read again and again.”—Sophie Sullivan, author of Ten Rules for Faking It

“Sarah Adams has written the Kentucky-set homage to Roman Holiday I never knew I needed. Full of cozy small-town vibes, a pie-baking hero (swoon!), and a slow-burn romance that will keep you flipping the pages, When in Rome is a charming and comforting escape.”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks