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When in Rome: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Summary and Study Guide

Overview

When in Rome is a 2022 contemporary romance novel by the best-selling author Sarah Adams, about love, passion, and community. The first story in the When in Rome series centers on the internationally renowned pop star Amelia “Rae Rose” and the trip she takes to the small town of Rome, Kentucky. While there, Amelia grapples with whether she’s happy in the career she’s chosen as well as her growing feelings for the local pie shop owner, Noah Walker. By employing many classic tropes of contemporary romance, Adams explores The Inherent Tension Between Celebrity and Authenticity, The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health, and Loving Things for Sentimental Reasons.

This study guide refers to the 2022 Dell Imprint eBook edition of the text.

Content Warning: This text features discussions of abuse and disordered eating.

Plot Summary

Amelia has grown tired of her exhausting life as the famous pop star, Rae Rose. With constant press events, a nine-month tour on the horizon, and her controlling manager Susan trying to dictate every detail of her life, Amelia decides she needs a break. Amelia takes a cue from her favorite movie star, Audrey Hepburn, and decides to have her very own blurred text
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