American
Sarah Adams is an American author of contemporary romance. She writes light, funny love stories set in small towns, and her books are built around warm humor and slow-burn relationships. Her best-known work is the Rome, Kentucky series, which begins with When in Rome (2022), a story about a famous pop star who hides out in a small town and falls for the local pie shop owner. The book was an Amazon Editors' pick for Best Books of 2022 and drew praise from other romance authors, including Abby Jimenez. Adams has gone on to publish further romantic comedies, and she has built a loyal readership among fans of the genre. Her novels belong to the current wave of commercial romance, which combines familiar plots with a modern, conversational voice.