Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romeantically Challenged | 2020 | Marina Adair | Buy |
| 2 | When in Rome | 2022 | Marina Adair | N/A |
| 3 | Hopeless Romantic | 2021 | Marina Adair | Buy |
| 4 | Beg, Borrow, or Steal | 2025 | Marina Adair | N/A |
| 5 | In Your Dreams | 2025 | Marina Adair | N/A |
When in Rome is Marina Adair’s five-book contemporary romance series. Starting with Romeantically Challenged (2020), the series leans into romantic comedy with clever setups and likable characters. Hopeless Romantic (2021), When in Rome (2022), and later entries continue the mix of humor and warmth.
The series title reflects the playful tone of the books. Romeantically Challenged and Hopeless Romantic both lean on wordplay, and that lighthearted approach carries through to the plots and dialogue. Beg, Borrow, or Steal and In Your Dreams, both scheduled for 2025, suggest the series is still growing.
Adair has written dozens of romance novels across multiple series, including the St. Helena Vineyard books and the Sugar, Georgia series. Readers who enjoy small-town settings and comedic misunderstandings will find When in Rome fits that pattern, with each book following a different couple and a fresh romantic complication.