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Practice Makes Perfect
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ISBN13: 9781806350698
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Jan 2 2026
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Claire Kennedy is the anonymous voice behind a wildly popular sex blog - smart, sassy, and always up for an adventure.... Or so her fans think.
In reality, Claire is quiet, bookish, and hasn't been on a date in over a year. But when Mark - the charming publisher she's been flirting with online - suggests they meet in real life, the fantasy risks falling apart.
Mark is offering everything Claire's ever wanted: an actual relationship, a hot book deal, and a foot in the door of London's literary scene. There's just one problem - she needs dating experience, fast.
Enter Luca: laid-back, infuriating, and annoyingly attractive. He agrees to help Claire with some very hands-on research... as long as she doesn't get the wrong idea. He's not boyfriend material - and this is strictly practice.
But as sparks fly and lines blur, Claire starts to wonder: Can the rough draft end up being better than the real thing?
Previously published as Some Girls Do.
Praise for Clodagh Murphy:
'Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again' Joanna Bolouri
'A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won't they vibe' BookMadJo
'Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit' Herding Cats
'Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read' Reviews in Heels
'If you haven't started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre - you don't know what you are missing' Kirsty's Book Reviews
'This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment' Books, Life and Everything
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