I really enjoyed this book, truly everything Sarah Adams wrights is a true delight! We recommended this one to our online book club.

This book omg MY HEART. Practice Makes Perfect is the perfect small town, feel-good romance - a five star read for sure!
Our heroine, Annie, is a sweet pea who is tired of being labeled as boring and innocent by everyone in Rome, Kentucky. When a date calls her "sounbelievably boring," she decides it's time for a change. Enter smoking hot tattooed bad boy Will, a bodyguard back in town for a job. Although Will wants to stay as far away as possible from Annie, she convinces him to give her flirting lessons so she can find her perfect match.

You already know where this going... fake dating to lovers. The chemistry between these two is hotttttt! Their banter had me laughing out loud and the steamy tension had me fanning myself. They both bring out the best in each other. Annie finds her bold and adventurous side with Will's encouragement. And Will realizes he may just believe in love after all when he starts falling for Annie. They are so freaking cute together! From flirty practice dates to longing looks across the room and sexy innuendos, they had me hooked from the start.

This book gave me the same feeling as watching one of my favorite rom-coms. It just had me smiling the entire time. Sarah Adams nailed it with this one.

"Practice Makes Perfect" by Sarah Adams is an absolute treasure that I fell head over heels in love with. This novel is an irresistible romance that had me hooked from the very beginning, and I can't help but gush about how much I adored it.

Adams' writing style is both engaging and enchanting, weaving a story that is both heartwarming and emotionally resonant. The characters are wonderfully crafted, and their dynamic is pure magic. The author's ability to create genuine chemistry and tension between them is a true testament to her storytelling prowess.

At the heart of the narrative is a beautifully unfolding romance that captures all the butterflies, yearning, and vulnerability that come with falling in love. The slow burn between the main characters is exquisitely written, allowing their connection to blossom organically and authentically.

"Practice Makes Perfect" is more than just a romance; it's a journey of self-discovery, growth, and the power of vulnerability. The characters' personal arcs and the genuine emotions they experience make the story so much more than just a love story.

This book is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes the imperfect moments in life are the ones that make it truly special. "Practice Makes Perfect" is an absolute gem, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a romance that will sweep them off their feet and leave them with a smile that lingers long after the final page.

I knew I would probably love this book after loving the first one, When In Rome, and I’m so glad it didn’t disappoint!!

First off - the way Sarah writes men is just *chefs kiss* TRULY who is this man who can communicate and be so supportive and learn to heal from his trauma??? I am here for it and on my way to move to Rome, KY! I need this small town in my life like I need DDP in my VEINS.

Go into this for all the feel good, cozy and heartwarming vibes and sweet, mature romances!!

So cute and fun! This is the first book I have read by Sarah Adams and while I did find out this is not the first book in the series it can easily be read that way. I can't wait to go back and read more of her books and get more from this series about the Walker siblings. I love the "bad boy" aspect when he really is just a big teddy bear trying to be scary. Banter was awesome and entertaining. Can't wait to read more!!

Okay, I’ll admit this book wasn’t the best but I didn’t hate it. I gave it four stars because I just found it hard to stay focused and I didn’t zoom through it. I am a big fan of Sarah Adams and look forward to reading more from her but this book wasn’t my favorite. I did like the characters.

This book was such a cute and fun read. I love a good quick fluffy rom com esque read. Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes. I also loved their chemistry and his communication with her was swoon worthy. I would recommend this feel good and witty romance if you're looking for a great palette cleanser.

What a sweet little romance. I haven't read the other book in the series but was able to jump right into this story. It hit all the points you want and I felt the characters were likable and realistic. It was so satisfying and enjoyable. Will Griffin isn't my type at all on paper, but he was well written and won me over quickly. Annie felt very relatable and enjoyed her growth. The small town gave me Gilmore Girls vibes in the best way. I probably have to go back and read the first in the series now!

In this house, we stan a man who can COMMUNICATE. Sarah's best work to date, Practice Makes Perfect is swoony and sweet.

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams was such a fun and charming book. It had all the good vibes I was looking for. Flower shop, big strong bodyguard with tattoos, and small town romance. I loved Annie and Will together so much, but the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because I felt like Sarah dragged out Annie and Will admitting their feelings for each other and in turn them getting together. Overall I really enjoyed Practice Makes Perfect!

I was a bit wushu waddy about reading this next installment of the when in time series. I read the first book and it was cute, but not a fav or a book that made all the feels happen. I was pleasantly surprised with Practice Makes Perfect. Total rom com, boring good girl meets the tattooed bad boy. Love the relatable imperfections of the characters and their progression. I look forward to reading more by Sarah Adams.

Loved this book! Its my first book by this author. Highly recommend it for those who love closed door romances and fake dating.

Practice Makes Perfect
If you like books featuring…
Small town romances
Introverts finding their voice
Adorable flower shops

Great for fans of…
Sweet Magnolias
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

I thought I loved When in Rome, but then I read this one and realized I loved this one even more! Practice Makes Perfect had me giggling and kicking my legs. I absolutely loved both characters, the tropes, and the small town vibe still. Everything was PERFECT.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Will and Annie are an unlikely pair, and that is what makes their relationship so precious! All of the nicknames she gives him are so cute!! I found myself smiling at how many she came up with. And Will …. Whew!!! He’s definitely going on the book boyfriend list!!

This novel can be read out of order or separately from When in Rome. But, I think the reader will enjoy this one even more if When in Rome is read first.

This was so cute. I loved the special appearances from when in Rome. This is one of my favorites Sarah adams has written. I thought the story had great pacing and detail. The characters stood alone and together

I LOVED this book! I loved the fact that Will helps Annie get out of her shell and become more comfortable with herself. Although this was a closed door romance book, it still had some swoonworthy moments. Sarah Adams is an automatic purchase for me and I recommend this book to anyone who wants an easy read.

Book two in the When in Rome series features Annie Walker, the sister of Noah from the first book and Will Griffin, Noah’s fiancé Amelia’s bodyguard. Will is carrying heavy baggage due to dysfunctional childhood, believing he’s incapable of a loving, lasting relationship because he thinks he’ll be like his parents, despite the fact that he was always protective of his younger brother. Annie is a happy, upbeat, but supposedly boring florist who has always hidden her own wants, insecurities, and grief over the loss of her parents when she was very young, somehow convincing herself that she wasn’t entitled to grieve since she barely remembered them and feeling that she had to be an agreeable, sunshiney doormat for her siblings so that she wouldn’t add to their grief.

This is just a really silly book that breaks no new ground with main characters who lack depth, making it hard to invest in them. There is small town gossip and interference at its worst, so over-the-top that Annie’s fellow merchants sign a petition objecting to any relationship between her and the tattooed bodyguard with a bad boy image. Ultimately, this is a boring, forgettable, dating coach/virgin romance with fade-to-black sex scenes.


I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Dell through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Annie asks Will (her futures sister-in-law’s boyguard) to “tutor” her in all things romance/flirting/etc. etc.

This is the second book about the Walker siblings from Rome, KY, and I liked it so much more than the first one. This was cute - the premise was a little dumb, but Annie and Will were swoony. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Sarah Adams is an auto buy author for me, now! I thought this was so sweet and engaging. I laughed a lot and it was also touching. I thought the character growth was relatable. Really, really liked it!