Practice Makes Perfect: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky)

Read the first book in the series (when in Rome) and Sarah Adam’s has disappointed with the second, another swoon worthy MMc. Enjoyed the story, and the characters can’t wait to read the third book and I believe the forth is out in December

I just finished this a few hours ago and needed to post the review. This was just so cute and such a good standalone romance! It was fun, lighthearted, filled with swoon worthy moments from the get go and there's a fair amount of character development that is deeper than you'd expect from a lighthearted romance. Both the FMC and MMC have their own insecurities and troubles that they slowly overcome, not just as a pair but individually as they figure out what's going on between them. The banter and tension between the MMC and FMC had me squealing and there were some truly relatable moments from the FMC that had me truly laughing out loud. I don't usually read these sorts of books but it was just so great that I just may have to pick up some more!

**4.5-5 Stars** This is book two in the ‘When in Rome Series’ it was a brilliant, cosy and hilarious read. I enjoyed it so much that I found myself re-reading chapters for the fun of it. Rome in Kentucky seems to be filled with a bucket load of hilarious characters. I also recommend adding the audio I laughed so much about this town and the people who get so much into your business. This for me pipped book one as I fell in love with Annie, she is the youngest sister of Noah from book one. There are 3 sisters and she is the one who owns a flower shop and virtually blends into the background. Her Sister in law to be Amelia is a pop star and has requested her usual bodyguard Will to be with them leading up-to and including the wedding Annie has never had a good date and the one she is on is no different. She is not used to saying much and cannot find the words to connect with him. Yet, she finds it so easy to relate to Will but believes he is out of her league. Will hates commitment due to the upbringing he had with his parents and their serial cheating and constant arguments making his and his brother’s life hell. There are so many laugh out loud moments and Amelia her sister in law to be spots a spark between the two. So she comes up with a plan to get Will to be Annie’s practice date, the idea is that Will has to show Annie where she is going wrong and give her tips ……… Both think of it as a bad idea and then all the fun begins. What a hoot and I absolutely loved how Annie came out of her shell and how Will wrestles with himself that he will never fall in love trying to convince himself that he will finish this job and leave the town by keeping Annie at arms length. I just sat back and enjoyed the journey with the outrageous busy bodies thrown in lol

This was my second Sarah Adams book after reading The Cheat Sheet and the vibes were very similar. There was a lot I liked about this book (hence the 3.5 stars) and it did keep me turning the pages (especially the second half), but I had a few niggles too. Will's character is great and I liked his development. Annie's realisations were great too and seeing her character strengthen was lovely. I didn't like Maddie and Emily for quite a while. I had a bit of Cinderella vibe going on with them. They just didn't seem to care about Annie that much. It was only towards the end I warmed to them. Grandma seemed quiet an important person in Annie's life, but then she doesn't really appear. Only once and she is asleep. Noah's beard... It wasn't until about 50% in I realised he had one... Maybe I missed something. There were a few typos which bugged me. How did proof readings and edits not pick these up... I know I'm probably being pedantic, but the one that bothered me the most was "could care less". It appeared twice and it doesn't actually make sense. It's couldn't care less. The first 30% of the story just felt really young to me, but then the last 20% is very different. I liked the depth that emerged. Towards the second half I did laugh out loud at bits a number of times and some bits made me quite emotional too, so brownie points for that. All in all I did enjoy this book and it was easy read.

Loved Will and Annie and the relationship between them developing. Liked Annie's siblings and future sister-in-law the story was sweet and the happily ever after was cute. Will teaching Annie was funny in places and romantic and Annie teaching Will a few things about his feelings was good. The town people were nice too. Read it in two days and will reread again. Enjoyed it very much. Noah and Amelia were in the book as well as Will is Amelia's bodyguard and we met him briefly in first book which I loved. Have bought this book in paperback also. Look forward to the next trip to Rome

This book made me cry laugh and smile in every way it was the most beautiful book I have ever read and will always hold a place in my heart, I recommend this book to anyone and everyone as it’s honestly stunning. Thank you, for putting this in my heart forever.

Gorgeous book, i was already invested in the story due to reading When in Rome and this book didn't disappoint. Florist Annie is determined to find her perfect match, but after a disastrous date which she was branded boring she decides to find herself a dating teacher, que sexy and tattooed bodyguard Will. Annie soon realises that maybe the life that she had dreamt of was not necessarily ideal for her, working with Will her confidence soars and she soon is wanting more out of life and doesn't want to be known as the sweet innocent sister. Will is desperate to leave the sleepy town of Rome as it is not exciting enough but working with Annie makes him also reevaluate his priorities. Ah i just loved this plenty of laughs and even a few tears but definitely alot of swooning!!! ❤️

Great read. Had to pace myself to not read it all in one go. No idea why 6 more words were required! (that's 10)

Un libro increíble con todas las vibes de las romcoms de los 2000’s. Small town, grumpy x sunshine, fake dating. Sin duda, un libro perfecto para quienes disfrutan de los romances lindos. Mi favorito de esta autora, que siempre recomendaré.

To historia dla wszystkich delikatnych, romantycznych, cichych duszy, które kochają marzyć i czytać. Dla każdego kto uwielbia małe miasteczka, humor i słodki romans pomiędzy przeuroczą kwiaciarką/ miłą „dziewczyną z sąsiedztwa” a „złym chłopcem”/ ochroniarzem, który tak naprawdę jest przekochany! 🤍🌷

I adored heroine Annie in this book. She was such a sweet character, but had much more depth than her family and friends gave her credit for. Will is the sexy EPA (Executive Protection Agent aka bodyguard) who is also a complex character who is protective, tough and very masculine but also tender, romantic and kind. There were some sexy scenes that were very tastefully done, and not explicitly, just romantic and fade to black. Mild language, and the aforementioned makes this a PG-13 read for me. I really enjoyed Annie and Will’s story. They had a rocky road to their HEA, but so romantic and satisfying when it happened! It was also good to see Noah and Amelia from the first book, as well as Emily, Madison and James. And of course Mrs. Mabel (my favorite ❤️), Harriet and all the funny characters that live in Rome, Kentucky….think Mayberry and Stars Hollow. A great read that I HIGHLY recommend!

This was even better than the first one! I was so excited to read this book based on all the positive reviews I had seen for it and it truly did live up to the hype. It was such a sweet story to read and watching Will and Annie become friends, trust and lean on each other while falling in love was such a precious thing to witness. I was happy this wasn’t the typical ‘guy teaches girl how to date’ storyline; Will made it very clear from the beginning that he didn’t believe Annie needed to change, nor would he help her do so. He helped her find confidence in herself, which was beautiful. Watching Annie's growth is amazing; she truly finds herself in the end, and she trusts in her dreams and wants enough to follow them. I loved Will, he never pressures Annie to be anything but herself and loves exactly who she is; quirky girl and all. I loved how he truly saw Annie, how many times he smiled because he knew exactly what she was thinking and being the first person to know she wasn't this innocent, shy girl necessarily and that she wanted to be something more and had something more within her. Will seeing her was amazing and truly made you believe in their love story. Annie also sees Will and helps him with his issues, which just gives more depth to their relationship. I’m excited for the next book in the series following the oldest sister (the teacher) and to continue seeing the sprinkles of the past couples in the next books; want more of Annie and Will! I loved Noah and Amelia from When in Rome, but they don’t have anything on the beautiful relationship that is Annie and Will’s. I am also excited for the other sister's book and I’m so happy she decided to follow her dream - she’s gone for two years but after that, I’m excited for her the trope Sarah is setting up for that one!

She is the small town florist, he is the bad bodyguard . They make a deal.