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Practice Makes Perfect

A Novel

#2 in series

by Sarah Adams
Will Peters
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A small-town sweetheart and an emotionally unavailable bad boy try to find some common ground in this chemistry-filled romance from the author of The Cheat Sheet and When in Rome.

A POPSUGAR AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Annie Walker is on a quest to find her perfect match—someone 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 “so unbelievably boring,” 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.
Will—the sexy , tattooed, and absolutely gorgeous bodyguard—is temporarily back in Rome, providing security for Amelia Rose as excitement builds for her upcoming marriage to Noah Walker, Annie’s 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 won’t make her happy, but he doesn’t have the heart to say no.
Amid steamy practice dates and strictly “educational” tutoring lessons, Annie discovers there are more layers to Will’s usual stoic attitude. As the lines of their friendship become dangerously blurred, Annie reconsiders her dream guy. Maybe her love life doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be real. 
Look for all of Sarah Adams’s When in Rome books:
WHEN IN ROME • PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT • BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL (Coming Soon!)

  • Creators

  • Series

    When in Rome

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 2, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593663615
      • File size: 294394 KB
      • Duration: 10:13:19

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      February 13, 2023
      An introverted florist and a “hot, dangerous” bodyguard dance around their feelings for each other in Adams’s fluffy sequel to When in Rome. Rome, Ken., flower shop owner Annie Walker has always enjoyed her quiet and solitary life, but seeing her brother and future sister-in-law, pop star Amelia Rose, prepare for their lavish wedding has Annie aching for a love of her own. Unfortunately, dating proves difficult in a small town where everyone knows everyone and Annie’s staid reputation precedes her. Enter Will Griffin, Amelia’s former bodyguard and Annie’s longtime crush. Amelia tasks Will with becoming Annie’s “dating coach,” to help her master her “First Date Anxiety” and become more outgoing. The pair grow close over increasingly steamy dating lessons, with Annie learning that Will’s standoffish facade hides a heart of gold and Will realizing that he doesn’t actually want Annie to change a thing about her approach to dating or to life. Though slow-burning, the pair’s chemistry is off the charts, relayed in playful banter and plenty of charged moments. Returning readers will not be disappointed. Agent: Kim Lionetti, BookEnds Literary.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Jorjeana Marie portrays Annie Walker, a down-to-earth flower shop owner who is ready to find love in Rome, Kentucky. Handsome and flirty Will Griffin, portrayed by Will Peters, is back in town to be pop star Amelia Rose's bodyguard. After having a particularly bad date, Annie decides she needs a dating tutor, and Will steps up to the challenge. Annie's innocent and fun femininity is flawlessly portrayed by Marie, who makes it easy for listeners to relate to this lovable character. Peters brings out Will's masculinity. The delightfully flirty lines between these two love interests come to life in the narration, making Sarah Adams's latest novel an intriguing romance. D.Z. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      Adams (The Cheat Sheet) transports listeners to Rome, KY, in the second installment of her heartwarming "When in Rome" series. This time, the Walker sibling taking the lead is good-girl Annie. Annie has a successful career and a close-knit family, but she knows exactly what her life is missing: marriage. Unfortunately for the socially anxious introvert, dating is akin to torture. Enter Will Griffin, all-around bad boy and bodyguard to Annie's starlet sister-in-law. Though Will is far from marriage material, he can surely teach Annie the skills she needs to meet her match, as long as they remember that their flirtation is a rehearsal and not reality. This charming romantic comedy is full of amusing, amiable characters. Narrator Jorjeana Marie is a perfect match for the angelic Annie, while Will Peters sounds a bit mature for the restless rebel Will. Nevertheless, the pair gives a delightful and engaging performance of the banter-filled dual narrative. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy contemporary romance about a ne'er-do-well newcomer and a small-town sweetheart. Recommended for fans of Amy Lea, Dylan Newton, and Lynn Painter.--Lauren Hackert

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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