Flower shop owner and a bodyguard! LOVED! They were so cute together! They had their ups and downs and it was a bit frustrating with how against love Will was but when we learned why it made sense. It was sad to see how little her family and friends really knew her but when they did it seemed like they were all very supportive of her!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Dell.
First things first, Can I move to Rome Kentucky?!!
Second this book has a lot of heart in the best way possible. It also doesn't hurt that the cover is adorable. I loved that the author made healthy communication at the forefront of this book. It is a foundation a lot of romance books lack. For that and many other reasons, Sarah Adams is now on my Auto-buy list! I love that there's more books for me to read. Off to Amazon I go! Pick this book up on May 2nd! Guaranteed good time.

The cover of this book really drew me in, and the story did too. It was a fast, easy read. You get what it says on the tin, "A small-town sweetheart and an emotionally unavailable bad boy" with a fun friends to lovers trope storyline.

Practice Makes Perfect is such a cute, feel-good book. I laughed, cried, smiled like a giddy girl newly in love, and rooted for the couple throughout the entire book. The tension between them was perfect. It was such a fun, light read. It was not full of sex like some romance novels, which for me I loved. This was more about the characters and their back story as well as getting to know one another and falling in love.

5 Stars!!!!!!

I cannot express how much this one means to me. This book was so incredible. I fell asleep reading and woke up at 3:00 am one night, staying up to finish it on my Kindle. It's been 24 hours since I finished this novel and I can't stop thinking about it.

"Angel" Annie and Will are my new favorite couple. Their characterizations were lovely. The way they grow together is so realistic, and their chemistry is fantastic.

Without giving away spoilers, I love how the grand gesture was tailored to her, and he made a big move without compromising her. I don't love the "I bought this house, marry me" that can happen at the end of a quick love story, but this was handled so perfectly.

Thank you Random House Publishing and Net Galley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review of this story.

Absolutely squealing over this couple. I love a man who is so blindly down bad for the girl, and that’s exactly what we get with this story. And I really loved watching Annie come into her own and stand up for herself, her growth (and Will’s) was the depth that this sweet story needed to become spectacular. This will definitely be a read again for me.

"Practice Makes Perfect" by Sarah Adams is a charming friends-to-lovers romance set in the small town of Rome, Kentucky. The story follows Annie Walker, the owner of a local flower shop, as she seeks to become more flirtatious and fun after overhearing a date call her boring. Enter Will Griffin, a gorgeous tattooed bodyguard who reluctantly agrees to help Annie in her quest to find the perfect match.

The chemistry between Annie and Will is palpable from the start, and their banter is both witty and heartwarming. As the two fake a relationship for the benefit of the meddling town, their friendship deepens and the lines between pretend and reality begin to blur.

Adams has created a cast of lovable characters in Rome, and the small-town setting adds to the cozy and feel-good atmosphere of the book. The romance is slow-burning and sweet, with just the right amount of steam to keep things interesting.

Overall, "Practice Makes Perfect" is a delightful and charming read that will leave readers with a smile on their faces. Adams' writing is engaging and her characters are easy to root for, making this book a must-read for fans of the friends-to-lovers trope.

Go read it RIGHT NOW. If you liked the first book, THIS IS EVEN BETTER! Hot bodyguard falling in love with the town’s sweetheart and fake dating. I mean it gave me all the feels! It’s a super cute small town Romance that is a fast read!

4.5/5 - This book was a very light-hearted read. I liked the characters, the story line was great, and I found myself smiling and laughing at some of the scenes in the book. I would definitely recommend if you are in the mood for a closed door romance.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆: 
- Bodyguard x Flower Shop Owner
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Good Girl x Bad Boy
- Tattooed Men
- Dual POV
- He falls for her first

Sarah Adams has once again written an unbelievably cute and steamy semi-closed door romance. There might not be any spice but boy is the tension there and you can just FEEL IT.

Will is the 'bad boy' who doesn't do relationships and Annie is the small town sweetheart (and closeted historical romance lover) who wants nothing more than to get married and have kids. Or is that just what she feels is expected of her?

Will might come off as the bad boy but he is just a cinnamon roll hero underneath all the tattoos. I loved the dynamic between Will and Annie and they openly communicated. Top tier couple for sure.

Once again, all your favorite characters from When In Rome make an appearance with a healthy dose of Amelia and Noah. There are always laugh out loud moments when you're in Rome, Kentucky.

I describe this as a semi-closed door romance because there are no graphic details of what is happening but you're still in the room and in their heads so it's not really fade to black.

Rating: 4 ⭐️

Practice Makes Perfect was a charming and amusing read.

While, this is a standalone it does follow after When In Rome. I would recommend just reading that book first for a better reading experience.

It is dual POVs of the main characters, Annie and Will, and there are some great tropes like, opposites attract, practice dating, and a friends to lovers romance.

The overall storyline was quite enjoyable, a bit cheesy at times but still entertaining. There were some sweet and heartfelt moments as well. One of my favorite aspects was definitely all the side characters and the town’s meddling.

I will say though, there was quite a bit of repetitive dialogue and the constant back and forth between Annie and Will did get quite annoying as well.

Annie’s personal growth throughout the story was amazing though. I loved how she was able to be honest with her family and herself. While, Will’s character growth felt a bit rushed, I did like his constant and open communication. I would have liked for his family history to have been a bit more discussed with his brother though.

The relationship between Annie and Will was honestly so adorable. I loved their connection and banter. They also had one of my favorite tropes, which is when the hero takes care of the heroine when their sick. This was a closed door spice but still fun.

There really wasn’t a third act conflict, which I appreciated but the ending did feel a tad rushed. The epilogue was really sweet though.

Overall, just a fun and lighthearted read.

**ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.**

I love 🥹 reading Sarah Adams books releases happy chemicals in my brain and my heart. This has easily become a favorite series of mine.

Back in Rome Kentucky innocent sweet Annie wants to find the one and settle down. However her social anxiety makes dating awkward. Will is flirtatious, charming and doesn’t do feelings or commitment making him the perfect dating tutor. Will ( Amelia’s tattooed and gorgeous bodyguard) agrees to teach Annie how to date and ends up leaning some things about himself along the way.

Sarah Adam’s has done it again. I knew from the first page that I was going to love this book. I was so surprised how much i related to Annie. This feel good romance made me swoon and laugh out loud. While it’s a great romcom the author also dealt with some heavy subjects very well. It added depth to the characters and their love story without bringing the over all tone of the book down. Annie made me laugh, Will made me swoon and together they made me fall in love w their story. For a closed door romance book the tension and chemistry between them was 🔥🔥🔥. If your looking for a sizzling feel good romance book this is the one for you!

Thank you Netgalley for the e-Arc!
Publish date: 5/2/23

This was a super cute and fun book. I loved how well the characters worked together and appreciated their growth as individuals. At times, the plot felt rushed, but overall this was a great read.

Obsessed!!

If you like romcoms... this book is for you! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this one. In fact, I could not put it down once I started reading. Annie's character spoke to my soul. I laughed, I cried, I devoured this lovely book. I honestly cannot recommend this enough. I plan to read literally everything else this author has written, and have a feeling she just may be becoming one of my new favorites.

Thank you, thank you so so much NetGalley and Dell. My honest opinion is... I wish I could reread it all over again for the first time. I loved every second!

I loved Practice Makes Perfect so much! It was so cute and exactly what i expected come from Sarah Adams (that's a good thing). It definitely felt like a comfort read to me and is something I will be returning to for that!

It was very cute friends to lovers storyline. Of course I didn’t enjoy the cursing and innuendos, but Sarah Adams does have a great ability to write relatable characters. There’s so many times where I texted my friend “She’s just like me fr” about things that the main character said or did, and if you can get past the things that I didn’t enjoy, then this book is probably for you.

Sarah Adams can do no wrong. I adore her books with all my heart. Thank you @randomhouse for sending me an e-arc of my most anticipated romance release of 2023, it didn’t disappoint!

Here’s what I loved about this book:
• I just love Rome, Kentucky
• the dating coaching
• Annie’s historical romance
love
• the CHEMISTRY
• the growth of Annie and
Will <3

This book was perfection. From page one, it felt like a warm hug and returning to Rome was like seeing old friends again.

Will and Annie are such complex characters and I loved seeing each layer of who they are get peeled back as the fell in love and became more confident in themselves. Also, this was Sarah Adams spiciest (not steamy) book yet and I was HERE for it.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5
Steam: fade to black
TW: past death of parents, toxic childhood life

First of all this dedication>>>>>>>
This one is for the softies. The tenderhearted sweeties. The introverts who are afraid to shine.

This book is warm, sweet, hilarious, heartfelt & absolutely wonderful. I love it!!!
I love Annie, Will, Annie's whole family & even these whole nosy-can't-mind-their-own-damn-business people of the town😂


Thank you so much for the review copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

Summary: A small-town sweetheart and an emotionally unavailable bad boy try to find some common ground in this chemistry-filled romance from the author of The Cheat Sheet and When in Rome.

5/5 stars
Bodyguard x small town flower shop owner
This is the second in the series for the small town of Rome. I not only fell in love with the characters, but the setting, too!
The banter, tension, and budding romance between Will and Annie was comedic and adorable.
Now I need to go back and read the first to prepare for #3! I'm hooked!