--- product_id: 403005964 title: "When in Rome: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky)" price: "€ 21.38" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/403005964-when-in-rome-a-novel-rome-kentucky store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Top 400 in Romantic Comedy books 336 pages of cozy romance 2022 fresh release When in Rome: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky) **Price:** € 21.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Fall in love with the rom-com that’s stealing hearts and topping charts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When in Rome: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky) - **How much does it cost?** € 21.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/403005964-when-in-rome-a-novel-rome-kentucky) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual POV Delight:** Engage with fully fleshed-out characters through alternating first-person perspectives. - • **Small-Town Vibes:** Escape to the charming, quirky world of Rome, Kentucky — where love and laughter bloom. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** NPR’s Best Book of the Year and a beloved TikTok sensation for the romance community. - • **Relatable & Heartfelt:** Perfect for millennials craving authentic, funny, and emotionally rich storytelling. - • **Modern Rom-Com Classic:** A witty, slow-burn romance inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s timeless charm. ## Overview When in Rome: A Novel by Sarah Adams is a 336-page paperback released in 2022, blending slow-burn romance with humor and heart. Set in the quaint town of Rome, Kentucky, it follows a burned-out pop star and a grumpy baker whose opposites attract in a story praised by NPR and adored by over 17,000 readers. Perfect for fans of authentic, character-driven romantic comedies. ## Description 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 NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 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. Look for all of Sarah Adams’s When in Rome books: WHEN IN ROME • PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT • BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL • IN YOUR DREAMS Review: sweet and cozy and so much fun - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really loved When in Rome! Such a cute, cozy romance and just an all-around feel-good read. I loved the small-town setting, the banter between Amelia and Noah, and watching their relationship slowly develop. It was sweet, funny, romantic, and had just enough emotion without feeling too heavy. I especially loved the whole small-town/found-family feel and how easy it was to get attached to the characters. This was one of those books that was simply fun to read and left me smiling when I finished it. Definitely recommend if you love small-town romance, forced proximity, great banter, and a sweet slow burn. ❤️ Review: Perfect Rom-Com! - This was so cute!! The most perfect, swoony rom-com for the summer. I loved both Amelia and Noah, they were total opposites but they worked so well together. Also, I loved how fleshed out these characters were! For a short 300 page book I wasn’t expecting to get to know the main characters too well but I was surprised by how much detail we got and felt like by the end, I understood them. I will say, towards the end I had to not think too much about the timespan of this book because, if you look to closely, it is super insta-love but also technically its slow burn if you take it at face value😅 Lastly, the town was adorable! When in Rome was truly a great feel-good, adorable romance 🧡 ## Features - Author: Adams, Sarah. - Publisher: Dell - Pages: 336 - Publication Date: 2022 - Binding: Paperback - MSRP: 0.00 - ISBN13: 9780593500781 - ISBN: 0593500784 - Other ISBN: 9780593500798 - Other ISBN Binding: printisbncanonical - Language: en - Store Location: Romance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #9,569 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #214 in Women's Friendship Fiction #333 in Romantic Comedy (Books) #402 in Contemporary Women Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 17,886 Reviews | ## Images ![When in Rome: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MJeRCwTIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ sweet and cozy and so much fun *by E***S on September 21, 2026* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really loved When in Rome! Such a cute, cozy romance and just an all-around feel-good read. I loved the small-town setting, the banter between Amelia and Noah, and watching their relationship slowly develop. It was sweet, funny, romantic, and had just enough emotion without feeling too heavy. I especially loved the whole small-town/found-family feel and how easy it was to get attached to the characters. This was one of those books that was simply fun to read and left me smiling when I finished it. Definitely recommend if you love small-town romance, forced proximity, great banter, and a sweet slow burn. ❤️ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Rom-Com! *by A***D on October 15, 2025* This was so cute!! The most perfect, swoony rom-com for the summer. I loved both Amelia and Noah, they were total opposites but they worked so well together. Also, I loved how fleshed out these characters were! For a short 300 page book I wasn’t expecting to get to know the main characters too well but I was surprised by how much detail we got and felt like by the end, I understood them. I will say, towards the end I had to not think too much about the timespan of this book because, if you look to closely, it is super insta-love but also technically its slow burn if you take it at face value😅 Lastly, the town was adorable! When in Rome was truly a great feel-good, adorable romance 🧡 ### ⭐⭐⭐ Easy Listen, Just Not for Me *by T***2 on January 8, 2026* ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars) When in Home was entertaining, but it didn’t fully pull me in or leave a lasting impression. It’s a light read, but not especially engaging or profound. What really kept me from becoming invested was how unrealistic the setup felt. A famous, millionaire singer breaks down on a dark road and somehow ends up stranded in a small town for an entire week waiting for her car to be fixed? In a more grounded scenario, she would simply call an Uber, a driver, or one of her assistants and be on her way. It was also hard to believe that a well-known public figure would choose to stay overnight in a stranger’s home rather than arranging professional transportation or support. That choice felt odd and made the story harder to swallow. While the audiobook itself was fine and didn’t drag outright, it still took me longer to finish than most “okay” books I listen to, which says a lot. The pacing felt a bit slow, and I never became truly invested or eager to see what would happen next. Overall, an entertaining enough listen, but the lack of realism and slower pace kept it from being more enjoyable for me. ## Frequently Bought Together - When in Rome - Practice Makes Perfect: The new friends-to-lovers rom-com from the author of the TikTok sensation, THE CHEAT SHEET! - The Cheat Sheet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/403005964-when-in-rome-a-novel-rome-kentucky](https://www.desertcart.be/products/403005964-when-in-rome-a-novel-rome-kentucky) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-25*