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!

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.