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

A brilliantly witty Irish romance about fake dates and real sparks from from Clodagh Murphy 💖 Must-read for fans of Phoebe Macleod, 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. Read more