Practice Makes Perfect: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky) Paperback – 2 May 2023

I adore any books that Sarah Adams writes, and this one was even better!I read When in Rome earlier this year and could not wait to read this book. I loved the romance and the characters!This was the perfect summer read and I look forward to reading book 3 in the series! :)

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 weddingAnnie 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 is the first time I’ve read any of Sarah Adam’s books but not the last.The book had me laughing, sighing, smiling and a few tears too.I want to visit this fabulous warm loving town and say hello to the residents and never leave.I love the way you were left wondering about the other single residents and will there stories be told…they may already have been and I don’t know until I go searching for more of Sarah’s books.Thank you Sarah for writing this book and giving us so much pleasure in reading it and I look forwards to opening another book of yours and stepping in and forgetting the world for a while.Warm regardsHelen x