Beg, Borrow, or Steal

A Novel

De: Sarah Adams

Narrado por: Nelson Hobbs, Brittany Pressley

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two feuding second-grade teachers (and neighbors) find themselves teaming up in this new rivals-to-lovers romance set in Rome, Kentucky—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rule Book and Practice Makes Perfect.

“Sarah Adams writes books with heart and soul. They speak to the people finding their way and being unapologetically themselves in the process. I love her style.”—Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker

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.

Jack 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 about—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, he agrees. Will their unlikely alliance put an end to their rivalry? Or could it lead to a steamy plot twist they never saw coming?

Look for all of Sarah Adams’s When in Rome books:

WHEN IN ROME • PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT • BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL (Coming Soon!)

©2025 Sarah Adams (P)2025 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Feuding second-grade teachers learn they make a great team in this cute rivals-to-lovers romance, the third in Adams’s When in Rome series. This charms.”—Publishers Weekly

Sizzling

I adored the banter between the two main characters. It was laugh out loud funny! I enjoyed the continuing story of characters in Rome, Kentucky and hope she writes Madison’s story to make it feel complete.

Just loved it so much!

Great, heartfelt and so wonderful! Sarah Adams you’ve done it again, can’t wait for Maddie’s story next.

Love the story

I love the story, it was an amazing audio book and both narrators were amazing interpreting the characters.
Sarah Adams again gives us an amazing and romantic story about simple and extraordinary people.

Loved it!

Loved the storyline, character development, narrators, all of it!
This has to be my favorite romance series and I’m so thankful to have another one to listen to!

Sweet story - not my favorite narration

I have been loving this series - have eaten up the other two (along with this one) and cannot wait for the next one (I havent looked into this but there has to be a Maddie story). But, I feel like the male narrator wasn't the best voice for Jack. He has a great voice for a mystery or historical fiction (that isn't a romance) but his voice for this story wasn't right. I would almost rather have the female voice the male part than have a voice that doesn't fit the character. I really loved this story though!

Did not disappoint!

Loved the Rome characters, A series is my weakness and this one did not disappoint!

Great Story

I love this story. I love that in the prequel tha author tells you which chapters contain the steamy scenes. This is about two wonderfully described characters who build a relationship. It is NOT “I met you a week ago, fell in love for life and am now banging the heck out of you”. I appreciate the storyline so much. I laughed at some of the scenes and did not want to put it down. Thanks, Sarah Adams!

Sarah Adams never disappoints

I absolutely loved this book just like all of Sarah Adams stories! She does a fantastic job and leaves you wanting more. Jack and Emily are the perfect amount of sweet and spice. Rome Kentucky has my heart for sure!

I like strong women characters

I love romance stories that address more than the romance. The mental health themes were not the primary focus but enhanced the character development and story line. I also love books about teachers and teaching, even though there wasn’t much about that.

A fun, laugh out loud, feel-good story

Loved the premise and the cast of characters! I looked forward to getting back to this story every time I left it. Cozy town, hot teachers, family drama—what’s not to love?