Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (When in Rome #2)
Practice Makes Perfect is probably the most popular book in the When in Rome series, so I went into it with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, I think I might be in the minority with this one. Fake dating is usually a trope that works really well for me, but here, the chemistry between Annie and Will felt a bit forced, especially in the first half of the book. That said, this book still had plenty of things I genuinely enjoyed. Will was definitely the standout for me â¤ď¸ His backstory added depth to his perspective on relationships, and I loved how patient and supportive he was with Annie. The romance got better as the story progressed and there were several moments between Will and Annie that were really sweet!
While there are aspects I think could have been better, Practice Makes Perfect is still a decent and charming read. I also loved getting more of Noah and Amelia in this book! 𼚠The small-town charm of Rome, Kentucky, along with the lighthearted humor, was still very much present and definitely made the reading experience more enjoyable overall âşď¸
Annie Walker is on a quest to find her perfect matchâsomeone who complements her happy, quiet life running the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky. But finding her dream man may be harder than Annie imagined. Everyone knows everyone in her hometown, and the dating prospects are getting fewer by the day. After she overhears her latest date say she is âso unbelievably boring,â Annie starts to think the problem might be her. Is it too late to become flirtatious and fun like the leading ladies in her favorite romance movies? Maybe she only needs a little practice . . . and Annie has the perfect person in mind to be her tutor: Will Griffin.
Willâthe sexy, tattooed, and absolutely gorgeous bodyguardâis temporarily back in Rome, providing security for Amelia Rose as excitement builds for her upcoming marriage to Noah Walker, Annieâs brother. He has one personal objective while on the job: stay away from Annie Walker and any other possible attachments to this sleepy town. But no sooner than he gets settled, Will finds himself tasked with helping Annie find the love of her life by becoming the next leading lady of Rome, Kentucky. Will wants no part in changing the sweet and lovely Annie. He knows for a fact that some stuffy, straitlaced guy wonât make her happy, but he doesnât have the heart to say no.
Amid steamy practice dates and strictly âeducationalâ tutoring lessons, Annie discovers there are more layers to Willâs usual stoic attitude. As the lines of their friendship become dangerously blurred, Annie reconsiders her dream guy. Maybe her love life doesnât need to be perfectâit just needs to be real.