Practice Makes Perfect

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.