This book was so much fun to read from beginning to end. It's so cute and sweet. I love the dynamics between the characters. The banter is top tier and the romantic tension was off the charts. I love a plot where the bad boy has to teach the sunshine girl how to date, it never fails. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because this is a closed door situation and I really think this book could benefit from an open door, well at least I would benefit from it LMAO

But it was still absolutely worth the read and I would recommend this to all my friends. If you're on the fence, just read it. You'll love it.

Thank you to Sarah, Dell, and NetGalley for sending me an ARC for an honest review!

Thank you Random House Publishing Group for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review and thoughts.

I hate being in the minority group of readers that just cannot seem to vibe with the most popular books at the time.

The majority of Sarah Adam's books are a low star rating for me because of how immature the characters are. Here we have a nearly 30-year-old woman who can't even bring herself to say the word "hell"

When she's not inflicting conflict upon herself for her first-grade vocabulary and verbiage, she's instilling horrible ideas into her friends about how she wants to do this, do that, but here's the thing. She never does anything really.

Essentially Annie is just a character that flies by the seat of their pants and never really gets anything done. She's lazy, boring, and too indecisive with her feelings for Will.

Will was pretty great for the first half of the novel. He had communication skills which actually eventually angered Annie because it made her uncomfortable coming to terms with her own immaturity.

I tried two other Sarah Adams books before this one and I can safely say I never want to try another again because I cannot keep doing these carbon copy stories of Wattpad mixed with childlike ideas that honestly have no substance of anything real and organic.

And Sarah Adams has done it again with gushing my heart and making dreamy men I can only fictionalize.

In this second book to her When in Rome, we follow Annie this time as she prepares for the previous characters wedding. She owns a flower shop and is on a quest for love. When she’s told she boring, she enlists the help of Will Griffen, the tattooed, sexy, bodyguard of Amelia. He’s a flirt and the perfect person for help. But little does Annie know, Will likes her the way she is and isn’t in any way wanting her to change. The both start to fake date so no one catches on to what Will is really doing, but can we really ever say no to someone when we get closer?!

I love the way Sarah writes her characters. They’re sweet and realistic. And I love how Annie and Will tiptoe the line without each other feelings known. Fake dating is such a fun read in romance to me. I mean who can’t help but fall for the one they get close to. And like always I laughed and gushed at the story.

Now if only I can visit Rome, Kentucky and be a flower in that shop and watch it really unfold!

Such a sweet, feel good romance with extra depth in the characters. This sweet story had me smiling and giggling all throughout. Whether this is your first Sarah Adams book or you are already a loyal fan this is one you are sure to love!

I really wanted to like this book, but I found myself overly focused on the writing which in turn, caused me to not enjoy the book as much. While Adams develops her plots well, her writing leans heavily on telling rather than showing. About 100 pages in, I was tired of being told what each character was wearing everyday (while we observe people's attire in real life, I don't really want to read about it). She also relies heavily on transitions (i.e. an hour later, now, after, etc.). I would have really enjoyed to have read the scenes that were cut without being told they happened. I also didn't really connect to the characters so that caused me to not enjoy the story as much, either. All in all, I don't think Adams's books are for me because I do focus more on the writing; however, if you just want to read a cute and fun romance and aren't overly concerned with how the writing is, I would definitely recommend her books.

The first book I read by Sarah Adams was When in Rome. Practice Makes Perfect takes us back to Rome. Kentucky. Annie Walker is determined to find her perfect match. Of course it’s hard to do this in a town where every knows everyone. She has a horrible date where she hears the guy referring to her as boring and she realizes maybe she isn’t the greatest at dating. She decided that she needs practice. Her tutor ends up being Will Griffin, the bodyguard to her soon to be sister in law Amelia Rose. Nothing could go wrong with practicing dating with the guy she has a crush on.

I really loved When in Rome so I was excited to read this book. Sadly I didn’t enjoy this book as much as When in Rome. I didn’t feel like I connected with the characters. I still enjoyed the book but was just a little disappointed.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. I absolutely loved this book, it was full of swo0n-worthy romance and characters that I was truly interested in their personality progression. Will certainly be reading more of this author's work! A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

I loved Annie Walker’s story! I was a huge fan of When in Rome, and this follow up did not disappoint! Hoping for another book in this series!

I absolutely adored this story centered around quirky and sweet Annie Walker and presumed bad boy Will Griffin. Will’s heart for Annie was absolutely swoon worthy and I loved their growth together and on their own as the plot went on.

*Book 2 in Rome Series but can be read as a standalone, but book one is amazing as well*

*While this is a closed door romance there is some firey heat during some intimate moments. *

Where do I start with Will..... He doesn't believe in love. He doesn't believe in marriage. He's not the settling down type. Yet when it comes to Annie suddenly he's obsessed..... She gets sick and he's there to take care of her. Learns the recipe for her favorite soup. He even acts out her favorite moments from her historical pirate romance books.

"Sweet" Annie is tired of being a goody two-shoes in everyone's eyes and she's ready to start dating and find a husband. She ends up with Will as a dating coach who's going to help her *practice*...

Ugh I couldn't have loved this more. Laugh out loud many times. The small town quirkiness is perfect and so are so many of our main characters.

A perfect feel good *healing* laugh out loud romcom.

I can't wait for the next books 🤩🤩🤩

Thank you @netgalley
And @penguinrandomhouse for this arc

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT is exactly what it was meant to be– it’s sweet, it’s romantic, and it’s even a little witty. It was a fun, quick read that gave me the tiny butterflies you get when reading a love story.

I didn’t love Annie’s tendency to curse like an eight year old, but the communication between her and Will was stellar (as was the chemistry).

The perfect addition to any beach bag, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT will be sure to delight anybody on their summer break.

Annie is a self proclaimed introvert. She loves her family, loves her flower shop, but what she really wants is a man to love and settle down with. When her soon to be sister in law asks her body guard to “practice date” Annie, all Annie can see is embarrassing disaster. What she doesn’t expect is the level of attraction she feels for Will. Will is the opposite of everything Annie has ever wanted, but is he everything she didn’t know she needed?

I am not usually a romance genre kind of girl and this is a common plot, but goodness, I loved it. I cheered for Annie and Will and wanted them to find all the happiness in the world! I will definitely recommend this one!

WHAT WORKED FOR ME
Will as a character. He was broody, dark and was so into our girl Annie that swooned for him. He’s a grumpy bodyguard that is drawn to Annie for reasons he can’t quite explain. A dual POV (point of view) novel, seeing him absolutely fall for Annie before he even recognizes what is happening is everything I love in a romance novel. The angst of “we shouldn’t be doing this” to the “I can’t stay away from you” pipeline in this book gave me feelings. I could continue to gush about Will, honestly. Breaking his own “rules” for dating and seeing him realize he would do anything to keep Annie safe is, truthfully, swoon-worthy.

Annie as a character, specifically her growth. One of my absolute favorite parts of this book was the fact that Will brought out who Annie really is, and not the person she molded herself in to for the sake of others. It bothered me immensely that the whole town called her “Angel Annie”, putting her into a box that she wanted to break from. There’s something so wonderful about seeing someone become who they truly are to be happy. In romance, I love when that happens because the love interest makes our main character feel so safe to explore that side of themself. Annie’s growth as an individual is everything you want to see in a novel and it was a joy to read about.

WHAT DIDN’T WORK FOR ME
While I loved so much of this novel, there were a couple of things that didn’t work for me. Virgin main characters, especially when it’s used as a plot device, is not my favorite thing to read (though not worse than surprise pregnancy or secret baby for me). In this case, it felt like it made sense to who Annie is, but it’s still not my favorite.

While there is nothing wrong with a more closed door romance novel, I prefer to know that going into the book so I have appropriate expectations. Since this was my first Sarah Adams book, I was not expecting the spice level involved. Purely due to my own expectations, this caught me off guard and left me wanting more.

hahahahahahehehehehhhshshji$:7;)3):!!/?:$:?:!:?:!:?:!/?.?,!. i very much enjoyed this thank you hehehehe. that’s exactly how this book made me feel.

I really enjoyed this! ❤

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for my advanced copy of Practice Makes Perfect!

This was such a sweet small town romance!
Practice Makes Perfect is second in a series and I cannot wait to read more.
Rome, Kentucky feels like home.
The characters are all enjoyable and fun to read.
The MC Annie was so loveable and unique.
The romance and chemistry were perfect.
I just loved this.

Why This Book Lost a Star- I enjoyed When in Rome slightly more.

Overall- Highly Recommend. I will definitely be reading Sarah Adams' Backlist and anticipating her next release.

This book!!! 😍😍😍 All the heart eyes! From the very first chapter, Sarah Adams drew me in. I don’t read closed door romance very often but I will read Sarah Adams forever. The tension is incredible and the chemistry between Annie and Will was top tier.

🌸 Small Town Romance
🌸 Opposites Attract
🌸 Closed Door
🌸 Reformed Playboy
🌸 Virgin FMC
🌸 Stars Hollow Vibes (Gilmore Girls)

I couldn’t stop smiling. I tagged Sarah in like 3 daily updates saying the exact same thing before I realized I should stop 😆🫣 but it made me SO HAPPY! It was the perfect, happy read. I love the tone Sarah uses to write and it was such a great buddy read!

The almosts were so good! It almost makes me wonder if Sarah would write incredible smut 🫣😅 open or closed door, I’ll read her books. The tension was PERFECT. Who knew a knuckle brush could be so hot? Because it was. I smiled so hard! If you need a pick me up or just want a happy read, this book is for you.

✨Book Review!✨
“Practice Makes Perfect”
Written By: Sarah Adams
Published by: Dell Publishing
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In the follow up book to “When In Rome”, Practice Makes Perfect takes you through the lives of Annie and Will. Annie is Noah’s sister from When in Rome and Will is Amelia’s bodyguard. Will Annie find her happy ending as a married woman, living in Rome, Kentucky with a white picket fence or will her life change in ways she never expected?
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I really enjoyed the characters and plot in this book. I didn’t love it as much as I loved When In Rome, but it’s still a super sweet love story!

1- Characters: 9
2- Atmosphere/Setting: 10
3- Writing Style: 10
4- Plot: 8
5- Intrigue: 8
6- Logic/Relationships: 8
7- Enjoyment: 9

Total Score: 62
66/7= 8.857
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This is my third Sarah Adams book, and I can honestly say it’s my favorite of the three! I loved the banter between Annie and Will, the fact that they actually had decent communication, and that he helped her step out of her comfort zone multiple times.

I also loved that Annie was an introvert and loved books, flowers, and comfy clothes. I related to her so much! PMP was such a cute romance, and I didn’t want it to end! 💐

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell
Romance, and Sarah Adams for the arc of Practice Makes Perfect in exchange for my honest review!

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

A beautiful story that’s as much about finding yourself as it is about the blossoming romance. It was like a mini therapy session about being true to yourself even if it might upset those around you.

Will and Annie had chemistry from the start. I loved their “official” meet cute, the sparks were flying. There’s a little cheese to their story but I was here for it.

The small town romance feel is always a favorite. I love when the town is all up in everyone’s business and this book delivers.

And it might just be the pregnancy but the character growth in the last 20% had me bawling.

The cameos from Noah and Amelia were so cute and well done. We got some really great moments without it feeling like it was taking away from this story.


The beginning has a few repetitive moments. And the line about fertilizing her nerve endings was a little cringy but otherwise I loved this story.

Content: mild swearing, heavy innuendo, passionate fade to black

Will be posting my review on goodread and am on today. Instagram review to come.

I usually prefer reading really spicy books but sometimes you just have a need to read the cute, tender, wholesome book filled with communication and stuff that makes your soul smile. Sarah Adams is just so good at what she does and you won't pick poorly when you read her. And look at that cover! Who wouldn't love it?