In her romantic comedy "While in Rome," Sarah Adams tells the tale of a young woman named Maggie who, after losing her job and her lover, decides to travel to Rome. Maggie meets Marco, a charming Italian man, while she is in Rome, and he shows her about the city and helps her rediscover her love of life. Despite their linguistic and cultural barriers, the two start to fall in love. Maggie must choose whether to follow her love and stay with Marco or return home and deal with her issues because she only has a limited amount of time in Rome. The novel examines themes of self-discovery, intercultural connection, and the transforming potential of travel via Maggie's voyage.