When in Rome (U)

Trade Paperback – Used

A burnt-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can’t help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armorthe notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shopin this charming slice of romance fromthe author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.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 doesnt have the time or patience for celebrity problems. Hes 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 roombut only until her car is fixedthen shes on her own.

Then Noah starts to see a different side of Rae Roseshes Amelia: kindhearted and goofy, yet lonely from years in the public eye. He cant help but get close to her. Soon shell have to return to her glamorous life on tour, but until then, Noah will show Amelia all the charming small-town experiences shes been missing, and shell help him open his heart to more.

Amelia cant resist falling for the cozy town and her grumpy tour guide, but even Audrey had to leave Rome eventually.