In this fun and charming romance novel, readers follow aspiring author Bryony Page at her first writers’ conference that definitely doesn’t go according to plan; instead of selling her manuscript in her disastrous pitch session, her corrections of another author’s work land her a ghostwriting job for Amelia Benedict, best-selling romance author. However, Bryony is so good at ghostwriting that she turns Amelia Benedict into an even bigger name and the Foundry Agency can’t let her go off and write her own books. As Bryony and her agent Jack Sterling deal with the complications of her job and their personal challenges, Bryony has to decide if she can keep pursuing her own dreams or if they’ve permanently taken a back seat. Charming, entertaining, and unique, this is a great enemies-to-coworkers-to-lovers novel that romance readers will love; the balance of tropes is perfect and the characters are incredibly unique and complex in fascinating ways. The characters’ relationships and personalities, especially as they grow and change over the course of the novel, are particularly fun to follow, and readers will love the drama, tension, and chemistry between Bryony and Jack and the evolution of their relationship from meet-ugly to, perhaps, happily ever after.

The Perfect Rom-Com is exactly what its title promises—charming, witty, and full of heart. I loved the laugh-out-loud moments, the irresistible chemistry between the leads, and how it pokes fun at classic rom-com tropes while still delivering all the swoony feels. The banter was sharp, the pacing just right, and the story had enough emotional depth to keep it grounded. It’s the kind of feel-good read that leaves you smiling long after you turn the last page.

Unfortunately Melissa Ferguson books are just not for me. I’ve tried several of them, and I just find the characters annoying and I feel like nothing actually happens in the books. It took me forever to get through because I just found myself not wanting to read it.

The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson is exactly what it says it is-- the perfect rom com! Seriously, can I give it more than 5 stars? This is the sweetest, funniest book that I have read in a long time. I absolutely loved the characters and the predicaments that they would find themselves in. I do not want to say much more than that and give away the plot, but the dialogue was spot on. The characters were so relatable and Byrony made me laugh and root for her. I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them, some more than others. This book, hands down, is her best work yet. I cannot wait to see what she writes next and I would love to see a sequel to this book as well. I am sure that Byrony could have further adventures! I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I absolutely love following Melissa Ferguson on social media. And I love the concepts of her stories. They all sound so good. Unfortunately, I've read a few of he books and only one has been a hit for me. Her stories are sweet and she always has interesting characters and plot lines, The Perfect Rom-Com included, but I think I just don't mesh with her writing style as much as I would like. This book is worth a read because I know it's loved by so many people. It just wasn't a hit for me, unfortunately.

Due to medical reasons, I was unable to fully read this book but I throughly enjoyed what I did read, however I cannot write a proper review due to this. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

The Perfect Rom-Com is a literary twist of the movie "Two Weeks Notice". I found this book to be fun and lighthearted with super cute banter. It was an easy, quick read with little to no actual romance.
Our main character wants to be a writer but at a publishing event, while pitching her own debut novel to the scariest literary agent in the business, she instead gets hired to be an influencer's ghostwriter. This starts out as a means to an end to get her own book deal. However, two years later, she's still not any closer to publishing her own novel and has finally had enough.


Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Cute but the ghostwriter trope has been done often and unfortunately better. This was generally enjoyable though.

The Perfect Rom-Com was a light and cozy read, but it didn’t fully deliver the sparks I was hoping for, and I was sad 'cause I was so excited for this book. I enjoyed the premise and the sweet, clean romance, though the chemistry felt more slow-burn than swoony. Some parts dragged a little, and a few plot points felt a bit too predictable for me. Still, it was charming enough to enjoy on a quiet afternoon. Giving this one 3.5 stars. Thank you for the opportunity to read this one!

I usually love Melissa Ferguson’s books, she’s an auto-buy author for me, but this one just didn’t quite hit the mark. It was lighthearted and had some funny, charming moments, but the slow burn was way too slow for my taste. I did appreciate the closed door romance and the overall sweet vibe, but I found myself wanting more connection and momentum. Still a cute read, just not a favorite for me.

The Perfect Rom-Com was a book I was looking forward to; however, this book lost me with the ending. In my opinion, it was unrealistic. I will not be reviewing this book on my social media account, as they are a space for positive reviews only.

🎬💖 Book Review: The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson 💖🎬

If you love your romance with a side of Hollywood sparkle and laugh-out-loud moments, The Perfect Rom-Com is a must-read! Melissa Ferguson delivers a witty, heartfelt story about second chances, unexpected love, and finding your own happy ending.

What it’s about:
Emma, a Hollywood assistant stuck in the rom-com trenches, gets the chance to rewrite the script of her own life—literally. When her charming ex and biggest crush re-enters the picture, Emma must decide if real life can be as perfect (and messy) as a rom-com.

Tropes You’ll Love:
🎥 Hollywood setting
💔 Second chance romance
💞 Friends to lovers
✨ Witty banter and heartfelt moments
🌟 Finding love and yourself

This is a sparkling, feel-good read for anyone who’s ever wished their life came with a rom-com soundtrack.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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So cute! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I confess it has one of my biggest literary pet peeves--issues that seem like they can be solved by a simple conversation--, still I enojyed Bryony's fire and Jack's faithfulness to her. Both in their own imperfectness made a the eprfect rom-com.

Saw mixed reviews about this but was still excited to read this. Overall, the story line just took too long to get into. It felt like nothing really happened until more than halfway through.

This book was so so cute. This might be my new favorite from this author. This would be a great vacation read.

Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and swoony goodness—The Perfect Rom-Com delivers exactly what the title promises. Melissa Ferguson, one of my go-to authors, brings us a slow-burn romance between a best-selling ghostwriter and her literary agent, with plenty of humor, heart, and an unforgettable grand gesture.

I loved the single POV and the relatable publishing world backdrop. It’s a perfect summer read, especially for fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for my DRC!

This is a belated arc review after being provided the arc by NetGalley, thank you for the opportunity! ✨

The perfect rom-com is my first novel by Melissa Ferguson and to be completely honest, I did not like it. I pushed through reading it because I truly wanted to know the ending but it did not convince me at all. This was surprising because, truthfully, I loved the author’s note at the beginning about true experiences as an English teacher to foreigners as well as the vulnerability as an author I out yourself out there over and over again without success until you do get your first yes and I wanted to see that reflected during the book. The intention for it was there but it did not land the way it expected. I saw the plot twist coming about 15% into the book.

I did like the ending and the way Jack masterminded the entire thing to help Bryony come on top of Amelia and her family legacy.

There is a lot that can be said but my intention is to keep it honest and respectful because there is essence in the plot line, it just did not appeal to me personally on a deeper level. This book lacked more of the romance and the comedy that I thought it would have and instead felt like an inception scenario in which these two elements were in the book within the book.

This story focused heavily on Bryony's writing career, versus the romance between Bryony and Jack, so it didn't feel like a strong rom-com. If you like a story that leans more to women's fiction with a romantic subplot, then this would be a good choice. I did enjoy Bryony's development, especially as you can compare her across a couple years. Shockingly, listening to professionals is valuable and important.

I did see the twist/secret coming and generally found the FMC too egotistical.

The end scene was my fave, we love a happy ending for all who deserve it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an arc to read and review!

Read for: closed-door romance, friends-to-lovers, villain gets comeuppance, FMC POV

Melissa Ferguson is one of my go-to authors. You know you’re going to get a fiction book with romantic undertones and some fun banter and character growth. This book was no exception!

This is the second book I have read by this author and she is going to be an autoread author for me. This is an enjoyable rom-com about an aspiring author who makes an impression with an agent at a pitch event. Unfortunately he isn’t impressed by the novel she is pitching but at her writing ability. He offers her a job as a ghost writer and she accepts with the understanding that he will try and sell her original book. After they embark on a romantic relationship Bryony is heartbroken to find out he hasn’t been pitching her book. Can they overcome this setback? I liked the characters and their chemistry together. The pacing and writing are great and this is an enjoyable read to add to your summer TBR.