What a cute and fun sequel to the first When In Rome book! I really enjoyed this second installment. I loved returning to Rome, drawn to the sweet small town romance and seeing my favorite characters again. I fell for the bad boy, good girl trope with amazing chemistry between Annie, the girl next door, and Will Griffin, the ex-military, tattooed, emotionally uninvolved, dangerous bodyguard. Even though they seem like opposites, they find themselves in a pretend relationship to coach Annie to find her future husband, and they are amazingly adorable! The best thing about their love story is that they did everything not to hurt each other. There was no unnecessary angst or misunderstanding that made the characters miserable. Besides their physical attraction, their open communication and blooming friendship made me giddy! Especially seeing the presumed bad boy Will turning into a knight in shining armor, a caring, sweet lover boy, warmed my heart! After reading this book, you'll wish Rome, Kentucky, was a real place you could visit and spend time with the small town characters and all of their wonderful adventures.

The plot revolves around Annie, the girl next door who is sick of being treated as the family's baby, a pure, untainted virgin who can do no wrong. After being defined as dull and boring by the man who last dated her, she realizes she needs more practice to return to the dating arena. Amelia finds a solution for her to work with her bodyguard (correction: executive protection agent) Will as a dating coach (even though she has a secret agenda and wants them to fall for each other).

Will doesn't believe in love after suffering from the years long dysfunctional relationship of his own parents. Annie is a true believer in commitment, who wants to survive a date without making her significant other bored to death. But she realizes she is more than a boring, inexperienced wallflower. Will helps her explore her restrained true identity and her adventurous side. But what if Annie doesn't want to date any man instead of her brooding coach, who is a cinnamon bun hiding behind a rough facade? And what if Will breaks his strict rules and opens his heart to true love?

Overall, this was a wonderful second book in one of my favorite series and one of my most highly anticipated reads, one that did not disappoint! I gave it four stars because it is a closed door romance, which probably wouldn't bother most people but I'd love... more? Anyways, if you loved When In Rome, you will LOVE this! I have a feeling James and Maddie's book is next and I cannot wait!