Annie is looking to settle down, but isn’t sure she has the skills or experience to bag her perfect match. Will is looking for just the opposite, and knows he has the skills to stay uncommitted for good. So the question remains, is Will the perfect dating coach to help Annie be ready for the man of her dreams?

Annie and Will are both instantly lovable characters, and I'm rooting for them from the beginning. Although the miscommunication is present, the characters do a good job of getting around to communicating quickly so that I don't have to feel like I want to shake sense into them or slam the book shut. I actually like the way they communicate, and it fits with their characters and the development of the story.

This book was written for you if:
1. You love a small town cast of characters
2. You ever watched that show Bodyguard and were like, “Okay, yeah, David Bud could get it.”
3. You’re intrigued by the beautiful cover because the book is just as good!

I’m not sure I can say enough about this little gem. I loved everything about this book. 🥰

Practice Makes Perfect is the second book in the When in Rome series and features a lot of the lovable characters we first met in When in Rome. While you don’t need to have read When in Rome to enjoy this book, I’d highly recommend it only because it was such a great read!

I loved Annie from the start in When in Rome and was so happy to learn she was getting her own book. Will was the perfect character to help Annie break through her self-sabotage and boost her confidence. Together, the intensity of their attraction and their fight against it made the book so hard to put down.

And again, can I just say, I wish I could live in Rome, Kentucky? These townspeople are the best, always looking out for each other. Annie and her family may not always see it that way, but it’s so endearing. I loved the impromptu town hall meetings and how everyone is so interconnected. This time around, the town gave off very strong Gilmore Girls vibes.

I really can’t wait for the next book in the When in Rome series. I have some ideas about who it will be centered around and I’m all for it!

Now, please excuse me while I go add the rest of Sarah Adams’ books to my TBR and preorder The Rule Book, available April 2, 2024.

Thank you Sarah Adams, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Sarah Adams is a master at her craft!!!

Practice Makes Perfect managed to somehow top When In Rome. This is a stellar series and I can’t wait to read more Walker sibling love stories in the future.

Run to your local library, bookstore, or wherever you get books if you are a fan of:
-small town romances
-fake dating
-opposites attract
-dual POVs
-sizzling chemistry (without being explicit)
-mental health representation

Thank you to Netgalley, Sarah Adams, and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this book early! I really enjoyed it. I thought the writing was very well done, and the story kept me interested. I believe my students/patrons would also love this book and will be acquiring it for the library!

Annie, is the socially awkward introvert and youngest of four. Will, is the bodyguard of a famous pop star now engaged to Annie's brother. Rome, Kentucky is a quiet town where nothing happens without everyone knowing by breakfast and Will's nightmare. But after a failed date Will agrees to be Annie's dating coach. This can only end well right?
I loved the banter and the small town nosy ladies. I felt connected to Annie with her hidden secrets and the way she wanted to be outwardly more of who she felt inside, she just had trouble articulating and overcoming her inexperience and self doubt. Will was so patient and I loved having his commentary as well. I do wish this wasn't what I would consider a fade to black/no details romance besides a makeout scene. This didn't align what I thought was coming with their inner thoughts and Annie's books. That knocked it down a star for me for being considered a romance book. Otherwise I very much enjoyed this story and the secondary characters as well as the main characters.

In true Sarah Adams style, this one is cute and sentimental while also being hilarious. I chuckled out loud so many times! This is just a heartwarming story all around and I loved how CLEARLY our MCs communicated!!

This had a cute beginning but it’s one I decided to set down for now. Will try again later as it might be my mood and I’d heard good things

I really loved this book. Practice Makes Perfect is another great book in the Rome series. I
Sarah Adams made me feel like Rome, KY would be somewhere I’d love to live! Can’t wait for her next book.

I didn't even read book 1 but I didn't need to in order to fall in love with Rome and it's inhabitants. Annie and Will proved that romance can, in fact, have a conflict that is internal to the couple AND they can still communicate like adults, and I respect that so deeply. Absolutely swoony but without lacking depth, this book made me cry, made me laugh, and made me want to book a flight to Rome, Kentucky.

This was absolutely everything I needed. Having been in a book slump for quite some time, this was a breath of fresh air. It was cute, wholesome, hot, and unexpected. Everyone needs to read this.

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams was super adorable. I love the When in Rome series and am hoping for more. The fake dating trope is one of my favorites and Sarah Adams did it so well. The characters have unique jobs that fit their personalities and I also love a meddling town. I would definitely recommend this book.

I unfortunately did not make it through this book before I lost access to it. Reading the reviews of others who did however, made me feel that I would not have loved the book since it sounded like it contained scenes that would have made me uncomfortable.

Holy WOW! Another amazing book by Sarah Adams! Practice Makes Perfect is the second book of the When in Rome series and can be read as a standalone although, I would highly recommend reading the first book (When in Rome) since it shares so many of the same characters/history.

Annie is the youngest of the Walker family. She has always been seen as the innocent, people pleasing sibling and she was tired of it. She owns the town flower shop , is close with her family but feels like something is missing in her life. She thinks that finding a good man, settling down, getting married and having a few kids may be the answer. Her only problem is that when on dates she clams up and comes across as boring.

In walks Will with a date of his own! He is Annie’s soon-to-be sister-in-law, Amelia’s sexy, tattooed bodyguard. Will thinks Annie is anything but boring, in fact she is all that he can think about during his date when he ends the night early. His only problem is he is anti-commitment/marriage, he is however, very good at flirting and is known as a serial dater. Amelia comes up with the grand idea of Will teaching Annie how to properly date. He does a great job at this - not only does Annie find a few guys who are now interested in her but Will finds himself interested in her. But she doesn’t fit into his plans.

This book is clean, super cute romcom with some serious Gilmore Girl vibes. I love the connection between Will and Annie. I did feel like Annie was very immature at times but it was really good to see her character development. Will had his own issues to overcome but I loved when his views started to change. I adored seeing the Cinnamon Roll side of Will when he snuck in Annie’s window to cuddle with her when she couldn’t sleep or when he made her favorite soup when she was sick. I really just love everything about him! Even the fact that he realized that he was affected by his dysfunctional parents (with the help of his brother) and that he needed to go to therapy to be able to move on with his life.

My only complaint would be that at times the back and forth of their feelings was a little much. Other than that, I feel that this book is great! Lots of witty banter - it’s a quick read and I can’t wait to read the next book! I am rounding up for my rating because I just love this family!

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞…
Fake Relationships
Opposites Attract
Small Town Romance
Slow Burn
Virgin FMC who reads Pirate Smut
Bodyguard MMC

Dnf at 70%. I wanted to like this book, I’ve really enjoyed Sarah’s books in the past, but I couldn’t get into it. I don’t love the innocent, virgin with the experienced bad boy trope.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Annie and Will are absolutely adorable together. Normally small town romances aren't really my thing, (trying and failing to watch Virgin River rn for this very reason) but something about this small town did it for me. Southern Stars Hollow. Sometimes Annie's wholesomeness was a bit much but I didn't mind it within the context of this book and I actually think it made the ending that much better. Also: Mabel is an icon and aspire to be her when I'm old lol.

4.5⭐️ how cute was this? What a delightful rom-com. Will is sooooo 🫠 I love Sarah’s writing, I find her books to all be so fun and such a breath of fresh air. I love fake dating and the small town vibes reminded me of Gilmore Girls - LOVE!

First of all, this book is leaps better than "When in Rome". The main characters didn't annoy me and the story of their relationship and the resolution did make sense.

I liked how both of them had such good communication. Every time I thought the author was going the miscommunication route, the characters would talk to one another and say everything that they wanted to. I liked that they had issues that they had to work through and, althought it was motivated because of each other, love was not the solution to their problems; they had to go through their own issues with the support of each other. The story is pretty cute and it has really funny moments.

I get that Annie can be a frustrating character, because she does act young whereas Will, although light-hearted, is more mature. But I felt the book was kind of a coming of age for her, for her to shed that persona that she created and finally be her own person.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and publisher for the ARC.

I love anything Sarah writes! From the characters to the plot everything is well thought out and makes you fall in love! Another 5 star book from her!

I absolutely loved this book so much 🥰
Annie is the sweet, kind, 30 year old virgin who is looking for her perfect match to settle down with. Since her most recent dating disaster her sister has the perfect plan. She thinks that Will, Amelia’s gorgeous tattooed bodyguard, can help give Annie dating lessons. This book gives me all the feels! I love small town romance! Especially in small town Rome, KY!!🩷
I also love fake dating! The chemistry between these two was 🔥🔥
This is a closed door romance that definitely delivers! This is my favorite Sarah Adams book so far.


Thank you @randompublishinghouse, @netgalley and Sarah adams for the eARC copy in exchange for my honest review

I actually started and stopped reading this book twice. The third time I decided to stick with it and I’m so happy I did! I love a bad guy-good girl trope, especially when the guy turns out to be a cinnamon roll on the inside. I loved how their relationship progressed, and I found myself wanting to visit Rome myself! This is a must read for lovers of true romance, 4.5 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.