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When in Rome
When in Rome, Book 1
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When in Rome
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Narrated by:
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Andrew Eiden
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Karissa Vacker
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Written by:
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Sarah Adams
A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour—the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop—in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.
Rome is where the heart is.
Amelia Rose is burned-out from years of maintaining her public image as pop princess Rae Rose. Inspired by her favourite Audrey Hepburn film, Roman Holiday, she drives off in the middle of the night for a break in Rome...Rome, Kentucky, that is.
Running the pie shop his grandmother left him, Noah Walker is busy enough as it is. But after finding Amelia on his front lawn in her broken-down car, he decides to let her stay in his guest room—on a very temporary basis, of course.
As the two of them grow closer, Noah starts to see a new side to Amelia—kind-hearted and goofy, yet lonely from years in the public eye. Amelia may have to go back to her other life someday, but for now she's perfectly happy falling in love with the cozy small town she's found herself in...and her grumpy tour guide isn't half-bad either.
©2022 Sarah Adams (P)2022 Penguin AudioCritic Reviews
"This modern take on the Hepburn classic Roman Holiday is a quick, fun, slow-burn rom-com." (Abby Jimenez)
"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)
"Sarah Adams' books are woven with pure sunshine and rainbows.... 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)
This book leans heavily into opposites attract, forced proximity, and an almost instant-love romance. While I enjoyed Amelia and Noah’s banter and found their interactions charming, I never quite felt like I got to see them fall in love. One minute they were getting to know each other, and the next they were completely devoted. As someone who prefers a slower, more developed romance, that aspect didn’t fully work for me.
I also struggled with the resolution of Amelia’s relationship with her mother. The emotional distance between them seemed to be rooted largely in miscommunication caused by Amelia’s manager withholding and altering information. While that explanation made sense to a degree, it felt a little too convenient and was wrapped up much too quickly. Given how important that relationship was to Amelia’s character arc, I wanted more depth and emotional payoff.
Overall, the story felt somewhat repetitive at times, almost like it was working through a checklist of romance tropes and Hallmark movie moments. It was sweet, easy to read, and definitely delivered on the small-town charm, but it never quite reached the emotional depth I was hoping for.
I was really excited to continue the series with Practice Makes Perfect and Beg, Borrow, or Steal, but after this one I’m feeling a little hesitant. I’m still curious enough to give them a chance though, and I’m hoping the later books work better for me.
Cute story…but I expected more
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sweet romcom
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