Practice Makes Perfect

By Clodagh Murphy

A brilliantly funny, charming read from Clodagh Murphy, perfect for fans of Catherine Walsh and Marian Keyes.

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1806350696
• ISBN13: 9781806350698
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"