As always, Sarah Adams writes an adorable story. I love how sweet and real her romances feel. There is no spice in any of her books, but honestly she doesn't need it.

Sarah Adams NEVER misses! Each new book she writes becomes my favorite of hers.
Practice Makes Perfect follows When in Rome and takes place in Rome, Kentucky. I absolutely adored getting to know Noah's sister, Annie, even more, and really seeing their sibling dynamics.
We're also introduced to Will, Amelia's bodyguard, who--of course--doesn't like being in one place for too long. And relationships? Forget about it.
But Annie catches his eye from the very beginning, and he can't turn down her offer when she says she needs dating lessons. All Annie wants is to find her soulmate, but she hasn't had much luck in the past. She's hoping Will can discover what she's doing wrong.
And let me tell you: getting to see these two absolute sweethearts fall for each other was leg-kicking, squeal-inducing powdered-sugar sweet.

Read if you like:
+ pirates (IYKYK)
+ soft heroine x bad boy
+ dating lessons
+ closed door romance with steam
+ small town romance with meddling townspeople

This was absolutely freaking adorable - I love Sarah Adams’ writing so much. I was swooning over Annie and Will, and felt completely connected to both characters. I loved their banter, and how well they just got each other. And the town of Rome - dang I missed them, and the antics of the townspeople. I was laughing so much.

This is a compulsively readable romantic comedy with a little bit of fake dating and a lot of angst. Annie is the youngest of 3 sisters and the most inexperienced when it comes to relationships, namely physical affection. Her soon to be sister-in-law, Amelia, offers up her super smoking hot bodyguard as a practice date for Annie to get comfortable with dating and physical affection. The only problem is that both Annie and Will quickly realize that they like spending time together and it seems more real than either of them could have ever anticipated. Annie also finds herself along the way, and the ability to be assertive and come into her own unique personality with her family. Great story with fun characters and sweet romance.

Sarah Adams will forever be my go to author for giggles and pure fluffy romance. I always have a great time, and leave with a new couple to kick my feet over. I can’t express my love for her enough, this book once again delivered all the light hearted feels and an easy going story to just sit back and enjoy.

This was a fun, quick romance read that I really enjoyed. It was fun to return to Sarah's world and have an enjoyable time there. Such a cute read!

I’m a new fan of Sarah Adams, and absolutely loved this sweet small-town romance. Now I need to binge all of her backlist!

I paired the book with audiobook and found myself with a smile on my face the whole time I was reading and swooning.

WHAT TO EXPECT
-opposites attract
-small town romance
-introvert meets bad boy

*many thanks to PRH, PRH audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Sorry for my delayed response! We loved this title, selected for our romance bookclub and it was a huge hit! Can't wait for the next book in this series! Our readers love it and can't wait for more!

I have really come to love Sarah Adams's books. She's delightfully witty, and her characters always seem so believable to me! I thought Practice Makes Perfect was perfectly sweet. I loved Annie and Will's characters... and of course, I loved seeing familiar faces! The character development was great, and the tropes are perfect. I love a small town romance, and Sarah Adams's books fit the bill every time! I can't wait for the next one!

Sarah Adams wins for the cutest, most swooning, pinning, small-town romance for the year 2023. This book had me smiling from ear to ear, and I am so happy I pre-ordered it and was thrilled when I got an early copy of the book. Sarah Adams did a great spin on the good girl meets the tattoos mystery guy so well. This is the second book in the series 'Kentucky Series' and seeing the characters from the first novel made me thrilled. Sarah is the best at clean romance.

- Opposites Attracts
- Small Town
- Bodyguard Romance
- Clean

I was provided an ARC, but I have purchased my own copy. All thoughts are my own.

The cutest cover i’ve ever seen matches the sweetest book i’ve ever read. A perfect romance novel for those who love grumpy sunshine trope

So, I love the main characters! Neither are being their true selves because of insecurities that come with life. They honestly feel real and vulnerable, and the reasons for not getting together right away feels plausible. I hate when I find myself thinking "Um ok" in order to pass over a plot hole. This one hit perfectly for me.

Sarah Adams never misses for me! Annie and Will were a treat to read and I enjoyed every page. I received an advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

A sweet and endearing romance. Set in a small town, shy introvert meets badboy- he coaches her on romance. This book had some fun and witty moments with great chemistry between the main characters. Fade to black so not super steamy but still a solid, entertaining read.

Loved loved loved! I think I liked when in Rome a little more but this one was just so cute I couldn’t stop smiling. Sarah Adam’s has quickly become a go to romance author I am obsessed.

Practice Makes Perfect was one of my favorite romance reads of the year! I have adored every single book I have read of Sarah Adams' and this one lived up to every expectation I had. I loved When In Rome and was so excited to return to the world of Rome, Kentucky again. Annie and Will have the sweetest, most genuine, slow burn connection. I relate to Annie so much as a female lead in some aspects, and it was comforting to feel so seen about aspects of myself that are often not reflected in literature I've read. I can only hope to find the kind of love that they have in my own life! I can't wait until the next When In Rome book - it is my favorite romance series! :)

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!