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Practice Makes Perfect - A witty and warm rom-com about fake dates and real sparks from Clodagh Murphy for 2026

Clodagh Murphy

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12 hours 19 minutes • Explicit
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From the publisher

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
From the publisher
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

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Release date
02/02/2026

Boldwood Books