When in Rome released on September 20, 2022. Check out my book review: When in Rome!
Book Review: When in Rome
Summary
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.
Review
I loved that this book revolved around the pop star, Amelia aka ⭐️Rae Rose⭐️, who escapes to Rome…Kentucky 🤣She needs a break from her celebrity life and Rome, Kentucky is the perfect place to do this! She ends up breaking down right in Noah’s front yard and Noah does not want anything to do with Amelia…or does he?
I absolutely loved all the characters! The grumpy, pie shop owner and his 3 funny/ sweet sisters. Throw in a hilarious older family friend and you will be giggling as you read!
I’m not huge on those slow-burn romances but this one is so much more. It also helps they throw in a few flirty scenes (the lake!!!) The whole small-town life just makes me want to live in Rome, Kentucky, and be friends with everyone. Everyone knows everyone and they are always there to help you. Did I just explain small-town living? Yes, but I loved how everyone had Amelia’s back. She always felt safe and didn’t know what to do when her break was over.
Will she stay in Rome or head on her tour?
