In Sarah Adams' contemporary romance When in Rome , burnt-out pop star Amelia Rose escapes her fame and finds love with a grumpy, small-town pie shop owner named Noah Walker after her car breaks down, blending classic tropes like forced proximity and opposites attract. This sweet, closed-door romance often compared to Roman Holiday is the first in the Rome, Kentucky series, featuring a heartwarming, humorous plot focused on character growth and community, as noted in reviews from Goodreads and Peanut Blossom . You can purchase When in Rome from Amazon or Google Books . When in Rome #1 - Sarah Adams - Goodreads