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When in Rome

By: Sarah Adams
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, Andrew Eiden
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Publisher's summary

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 THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR

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.

©2022 Sarah Adams (P)2022 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“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

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So fun.

I loved this cute story! I am so excited for the next in the series!

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A story sweet as maple syrup

A sweet, lighthearted story. Great shortish read if you’re in-between books. The only thing missing is a recipe for one of Noah’s pies. Yum!

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A Perfect Reverse Hallmark

The small town atmosphere was so well written and likable you can’t help but fall in love with the town

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Enjoyed it

I was looking for something romantic to listen in February💕and this did not disappoint. I am ready to start the second one in this series.

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Sweet Gilmore girl meets Taylor swift

I’m usually one for more spice but this was the sweet hallmark romance you need with some tea and cold weather ❤️

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Fun story

Overall, I enjoyed the storyline and characters. The male narrator was cringy but liked the female narrator.

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Adorable !!!

Loved every second of it, it was genuinely a wonderful story, the writer was great at keeping me engaged.

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Loved this happy read

Such a great, light hearted and easy read. I really enjoyed the characters and full backstories. I have actually listened to this book twice because it’s so sweet. I like that it’s steamy without being porny.

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Classic book rom com

Was it predictable? Yes. was it cheesy? Yes. Did I devour it in a day? Yes. I loved it! When in Rome is a small town, found family story with a smoking hot emotionally unavailable man.

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SUCH A CUTE Y/A ROMANCE

I found myself laughing, tearing up and giggling throughout the whole time listening to this book. It’s such a well, written, romance, novel, and not the way that there’s a ton of smut all throughout it although there are some pretty good scenes. 😛 I still found myself enjoying the book because I don’t overly enjoy too many romantic smut scenes, but the plot in the setting was absolutely amazing and I found myself like literally loving the ending this overall has to be one of my favorite books that I’ve read so far in the romance genre. MUST READ

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