Pop star Amelia escapes her tour to the tiny town of Rome, Kentucky — and gets stuck there longer than expected thanks to a broken-down car and a series of small-town mishaps. Her reluctant host, Noah, wants nothing to do with celebrity chaos. Small-town people know better. A deeply cozy romance.
Sweet and low — the small-town warmth and banter carry this one.
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Moods: Cozy Heartwarming Small Town Slow Burn
Tropes: Celebrity/Regular Person Small Town Grumpy/Sunshine Forced Proximity
Yes — it's the first in the Rome, Kentucky series.
Very — fast-paced and breezy, perfect for a weekend.
Central and warm — the community of Rome is as much a character as the leads.
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