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.

This might be my favorite romance yet from Sarah Adams! It was the definition of cute and heartwarming, and a perfect depiction of the opposites-attract trope. Adams just gets better and better with each book!

Okay this book was cuteeee. This was my first Sarah Adams book (I know, I'm late to the party) but I really liked it. I liked the unconventional female MC. Despite the tropeiness of the small town girl / commitment-phobe bad boy, it seemed to work better than I expected. And honestly, the epilogue really sealed the deal for me.

Sarah Adams has continued to build the world of Rome, Kentucky in this sequel to When In Rome. I struggled to feel for Annie Walker. She's the town sweetie-everyone thinks they have to protect her. They even start a petition to get her to break up with the bodyguard of her soon to be sister-in-law. There were so many cute details in this book, but it was too sickly sweet for me.

Hot fact, Sarah Adams can do no wrong.

Okay, I’m sure she has done something wrong— she is human. Maybe it’s that her men are written too dreamy?

—Because now I have a thing for tattooed men. I also didn’t realize I had a thing for bodyguards— but I guess I do. Can I just magically make my tiny town into Rome, and can I just magically make a celebrity choose my town to bring their hunky tattooed bodyguard? One could dream.

Okay, but in all seriousness— I absolutely love all of Sarah’s books and this one did not disappoint. She knows just how to make me get all those butterflies.