This story reminded me of Drew Evans and Katherine Brooks of 'Tangled' by Emma Chase. The lawyers thing, the competition between the hero and heroine, especially in the first part of the book.The bickering between Payton and J.D. was interestingly funny. And the scene that involving skinny-heels sling-back Jimmy Choo and courtroom was hilarious. Okay, that's incredibly funny and original I might say.There were many ludicrous conversations among the characters. But the dialog between J.D. and Tyler was what I like most. Guy to guy dialog somehow always turned to be the most interesting and funniest bantering. Maybe because guys didn't hesitate to show their idiocy among their kind. That's why 'Tangled' succeeded in stealing my heart because the telling came from the hero's point of view. Oops..this isn't 'Tangled' review, right? Sorry..Back to 'Practice Makes Perfect'. Julie James managed to make jokes about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, and even Clark Kent. That's clever y know. The heroine, Payton, is clever, witty, bold, and independent."How much easier it must be to be a man. No makeup to apply, no hair to straighten, no legs to shave. They didn't even have to sit to pee, the lazy bastards. Just shower, shave, wham-bam, out the door in ten minutes." - PaytonHihi..I'm agree with you, Payton. Man is such a lazy creature. But I still love J.D. Jameson. He's a darling, with his smartness combined with his high taste of fashion, the result is...ummm...yummy."Good. Then you should know that starting today, I never, ever want to spend another day without you." - J.D.Yayy..extremely sweet ending. Finished this in a day, lol.I always love the kind of story where the heroine is a smart hardworker woman rather than, let's say, some quirky tryhard. She is even a vegetarian, but doesn't glamorize over it. And oh, the lawyer-y details and trials also make it more interesting. But of course, the main attraction is the wittty banter between Payton and J.D.--even more with the gender sentiment! But I think some supporting characters should be made more...real. I feel like both Laney and Tyler are just pasted characters to help the main characters finding solution to their problems. It doesn't feel like they're that close of friend. But I don't know, it still makes sense since they're so busy they will never make time to hang out and all.Bottomline, I'm definitely gonna read Julie James' other books.P.S.: What does J.D. stands for anyway?
What do You think about Questione Di Pratica (2012)?
Lawyers Payton Kendall and J.D. Jameson have worked as Associates in the same law firm for eight years. And for eight years they've been competitive rivals, one always trying to out do the other. Now their boss has asked them to work together to land a big account. He's also told them that both are up for a partnership with the firm, but only one of them will be named partner.This was a quick read with witty dialogue. I enjoyed this book so much more than this author's previous book. There are several funny scenes in this book, one that made me laugh out loud. My rating: 4 Stars.
—Penny
I'm giving this book 4 stars because it was well written. The rivalry and chemistry between the characters made the book exciting but I didn't actually like the characters. Payton was okay except that it seemed like she gave up everything she believed in. They both worked.. a lot. JD seemed like a douchebag. Preppy and privileged doesn't really get me hot and bothered. The dialogue was quick and witty and enjoyable but something was missing in general (besides a sex scene!?! - where was the sex scene - or any physical interaction??). Good book. Needs something though.
—kc9835
fucking hell, I love it. I can't say anything cause... oh damn speachless
—acm
