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When in Rome by Sarah Adams

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katharina90's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Your average lighthearted and sweet (decidedly not spicy) romance. 
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ellaticonstellation's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The story started slow, to be honest, I almost DNF it. But it picked up and I loved it. Amelia, Noah, and the rest of the people in Rome were so fun and funny. Noah was rough around the edges kind of guy, but the ice wall melted eventually. Amelia was so crazy about Audrey, she lived her life like the movie! 😂 But, I loved her because I felt her genuine vibe and I could relate to her simping towards Noah😂 The sisters were also great in their ways💕 The story was fun overall, and I loved that Amelia was a popstar, but she was down-to-earth✨
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tuliptohru's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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haleystiles's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Sarah Adams writes great books, pass it on!!!!
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laheath's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Admittedly, a familiar plot, but likeable characters, humor, and an overall sweetness make this a fun read. World-famous singer, Amelia, (Rae Rose to her fans), has had enough of the demanding career and being told what to do by her manager, and just wants a break before her next world tour. As is her norm, she finds solace in Audrey Hepburn movies and takes it as a sign from Roman Holiday that she should go to Rome. Since driving to Italy is not possible, the map shows her Rome, KY is the most feasible, so she escapes into the night, telling none of her entourage. Her car then breaks down off the highway in the front yard of Noah, just outside of Rome, coincidentally. Good guy that he is, he offers to help, and when it ends up taking 2 weeks for her car to be repaired, they get to know each other, she meets the townspeople and his family, they fall for each other, etc. It seems like impossible obstacles stand in the way of them having any kind of future, plus they both have things to overcome from their pasts. Somewhat predictable but sweet characters and still a fun story. 
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kb33's review

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

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arthur_ant18's review

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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100_pages_hr's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

Adams has written some of my favorite closed door romance so I was excited for this one. I loved the opposites attract and small town aspects of this book. I especially loved how the town rallied behind her and protected her. I also enjoyed grumpy Noah. In real life I couldn't do it but in a book I love a grumpy hero.

If you've sometimes wanted just a little more steam with the door still closed from Adams I feel like she really delivered in this one. There is a lot of chemistry and sexual tension and it really heats up but stays off page.

I personally struggled with the celebrity trope, but I think if you enjoy that trope you'll especially love this book. 

I did love Noah though. He is a great family guy, a great small town community member, and quite swoon worthy.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.


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bookrecsbyjess's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Sarah Adams is one of my favorite authors, so I had high expectations for this book. I am happy to say that it did not disappoint!

I read this book in one day because I just couldn’t put it down.

Amelia & Noah were so cute! They had great banter, and I loved the tension between them as roommates. 

I loved the small town of Rome, Kentucky and how quickly Amelia felt at home.

Noah’s sisters were a lot of fun, and I hope that book 2 is about one of them.

You’ll enjoy this book if you like:

- grumpy + sunshine 
- Forced proximity 
- Audrey Hepburn
- Witty banter
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