Madison feels like a failure in every aspect of her life. She thought going to culinary school in New York City would be the answer. Instead, it made everything worse. She hated the city, the chefs gave her panic attacks, and she was lonely. She almost didn’t graduate; she certainly did not tell her family about graduation day. Now she’s desperate to come back home to Rome, Kentucky, but she’s hesitant to do so without a future plan. Culinary school sucked the joy out of cooking and stole her confidence. She’d give anything to have them back. When a childhood family friend offers her her own restaurant, she jumps at the chance. She doesn’t know that for James, this restaurant could make or break his family farm. She doesn’t know that James has been in love with her for years. But she thinks this could change everything.
James always knew he was going to inherit the farm. He never had a choice in the matter, and he’s always resented his younger brother because of it. James doesn’t see Madison as a failure. James sees her as someone brave enough to fail. Will he be brave enough to tell her he’s been in love with her for years?
IN YOUR DREAMS is the fourth and last book in the When in Rome series featuring four siblings. The relationship deepens between Madison and James from childhood rivalry to friends to something more. They’re forced to deal with their baggage before they can move forward. Their banter and their relationship are the best part of the book. The description of food will leave you hungry. Readers will enjoy this last visit to Rome, Kentucky. I’m eager to read what Sarah Adams writes next.
A homecoming to Rome, Kentucky, sparks a new romance—and lots of drama—between two old family friends, from the New York Times bestselling author of When in Rome, Practice Makes Perfect, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal.Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is her shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isn’t part of the plan—until an unexpected job offer lands in her lap: the head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant in her hometown. The only catch? It comes from James Huxley, owner of Huxley Farm, her brother’s best friend.James has always played it safe, keeping his head down and running the family business. But when Madison’s happiness is on the line, he’s willing to take up his estranged brother’s offer to launch a restaurant. James has loved her quietly for years, knowing she’s never seen him as more than an annoyance, but now that she’s back, he’s determined to change that.Madison and James are tasked with launching the dreamy restaurant in record time, but keeping things strictly professional soon becomes impossible, and the town can’t help but meddle in their relationship. As opening night looms closer, Madison’s fears threaten to hold her back.When an unexpected disaster collides with a long-simmering sibling feud, both Madison and James will have to face their biggest insecurities—and decide if love is worth the risk or if some dreams are safer left untouched.
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