When in Rome by Sarah Adams
What a perfect way to end January with this fun, cute, and sweet read. Rome, Kentucky is such a quaint and charming small town, filled with the loveliest people and their absolute penchant for meddling and nosiness 😂 I adored every character (except Susan!) and the strong sense of community and family was so heartwarming.
Now, onto the romance. Slow burns can be a bit frustrating, and the push and pull might feel exhausting for some, but I didn’t mind this one at all. I loved how they didn’t give in to their impulses too quickly and how they put their priorities first instead of going headfirst into love. It felt refreshing.
I like my romance books with good banter and sizzling chemistry, and this one did not disappoint. I loved Amelia and Noah. Every single one of their interactions made me smile. Amelia is kind and selfless, and Noah is thoughtful and caring. They just make sense together.
I can’t get enough of the Walker family and Rome, Kentucky, so I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
Amelia Rose, known as Rae Rose to her fans, is burnt out from years of maintaining her "princess of pop" image. Inspired by her favorite Audrey Hepburn film Roman Holiday, and desperate for a getaway from the music business, she drives off in the middle of the night for a respite 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. But his heart softens when it becomes clear that years in the public eye have left Amelia lonely and isolated. 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 show him how to open his heart to more.
Amelia can't resist falling for Rome and her grumpy tour guide, but she keeps reminding herself that even Audrey had to go back to her real life in the end...