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.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.
Escape to Rome Series
This series explores the enchanting intersections of fame and ordinary life, where unexpected romance blossoms in unexpected places. Follow characters seeking refuge from the spotlight, only to find genuine connection and self-discovery in quiet, charming settings. These heartwarming stories blend humor, sincerity, and a touch of classic cinematic charm.
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Practice Makes Perfect
- 335 pages
- 12 hours of reading
In a charming small town, a sweet flower shop owner, Annie Walker, embarks on a quest for love, only to realize that finding her ideal match in Rome, Kentucky, is more challenging than expected. After overhearing a date label her as “boring,” she questions her approach to romance and considers transforming herself into a more flirtatious version, inspired by her favorite movie heroines. To practice, she recruits Will Griffin, a strikingly handsome and tattooed bodyguard temporarily back in town for a wedding. Will has his own intentions: to avoid any emotional entanglements in this sleepy place. However, as he helps Annie navigate her romantic endeavors, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he never anticipated. Their “educational” tutoring sessions quickly evolve into something more intimate, revealing deeper layers to Will's stoic demeanor. As their friendship blurs into romance, Annie begins to rethink her idea of the perfect partner. She realizes that love doesn’t have to be flawless; it just needs to be genuine. Amidst the chemistry and unexpected emotions, both Annie and Will discover that sometimes, the best connections come from the most unlikely circumstances.
Emily Walker hates having her carefully crafted world disrupted by anyone, most of all her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett. He's the opposite of the wonderful heroes she dreams up in her double life as a romance writer, which is why Emily was perfectly happy when Jack left Rome, Kentucky, mid-school year, with his fiancée. The last thing Emily saw coming was Jack’s return at the start of the summer after calling off the wedding and ending his relationship, but he’s here to stay—as her colleague and her neighbor. Jackson Bennett is glad to be back, eager to renovate his house and work on the next mystery novel under his bestselling pen name. But when he realizes he’s now neighbors with the one woman who has always pushed his buttons, he discovers something he’s even more excited for—thwarting Emily and her petty plans to sabotage his return. With their chemistry-fueled animosity at an all-time high, Emily accidentally sends an email to their school’s principal that could reveal her secret literary side hustle. She needs to steal back her manuscript, and Jack—she hates to admit—is just the man to help her. Surprisingly, Jack agrees. Will their unlikely alliance put an end to their rivalry? Or could it lead to a steamy plot twist they never saw coming?