First thank you for the wonderful opportunity with the ARC, This will not be a sugarcoated review, for context this is my first time reading work from this author. Diving into this book, I only read the description once and the title "perfect rom-com" is quite the irony since from the very first part there is no comedy with this. It took me few pages before getting hooked/convinced to continue, I thought that the story will be a fast paced romance but the thing is, it is super inconsistent esp when they came in terms with the feeling also i feel like this book is 70% Amelia whinning and most of passed like a blur though the middle part is dreadful, and i kept thinking " Is this where the conflict will be?" " where is it?" but it was way later than what i expected. I commend this book for the main plot but in my opinion when a writer writes about a writer they should be more cautious since this will be specifically tear apart during reviews and the expectation for the story flow is much more. All in all i can say that this book is like reading BRYONY'S unedited version of her book.


Though I am open in trying to read the author's other work.

This was a very frustrating experience. Right off the bat Bryony annoyed me; writing a book just to fundraise and spread awareness for her organization was ill-advised and utterly absurd. And then you're going to tell me a woman who's never written anything in her life, who shows up to a writer's conference with a 150k debut novel, gets offered the job of ghostwriting for a famous romance author? Really?

And then you have the gall to jump two years ahead, so we don't see Bryony work on the book or learn about the industry or anything?

I really wanted to DNF this book at that time jump and I wish I had, because I felt like I was hate-reading the rest of this novel. That's not an experience I ever want with a book, especially not at the very end of the year.

Thank you to NetGallery for the ARC! Unfortunately I didn’t have time to read this book before the deadline came up, so i couldn’t finish it but it was a really good idea and I look forward to buying it once it’s released!

I'm so sorry, but I did not finish this book. I really enjoyed the main character, but 70 pages into a 300 page book, and the romance hasn't even really started yet? My reason for not finishing it may seem flimsy, but I was also not super into the writing style. The storyline, however, intrigued me.

I had high expectations based on the title of the novel (and I suppose, I judged the book by its cover too), but sadly, it did not deliver the Perfect rom-com. A lot of things that I would have liked in a romance novel were missing. It was disappointing not to see the main characters' (Bryony and Jack's) relationship in the first months, which created a problem of their chemistry not being believable. Also, a lot was missing from Jack's character building. Supporting characters weren't well-developed either. And at times, I just wanted to jump over some parts, even though the book was pretty short. FYI, it is a very tame romance, nothing happens other than kissing. You could try reading this when it is published in February 2025, especially if you are looking for a short and cute read, but perhaps lower your expectations and you might like it more.

📖 𝕊𝕪𝕟𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕚𝕤: Bryony is an aspiring author. She meets a literary agent, Jack at a writers' conference. The pitch for her own manuscript doesnt go well, but she ends up correcting another author's work on the spot and gets offered a ghostwriting deal for a popular rom-com novelist. She agrees to this on the condition that Jack tries to sell her own book too. Bryony's ghostwritten books become hits, and Jack and Bryony end up spending a lot of time with each other. But what will happen to Bryony's own manuscript?

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I have to admit, I felt as though the storyline was a little rushed...and would have liked to have more depth to the relationship between Jack and Bryony. I understand that the story was more than just a romance, however, I felt like I would enjoyed it more if I could really feel the connection and build up for the two of them. That being said, it was still a good read and I am glad that I was able to review it.

This book follows Bryony while she tries to get her first manuscript published. While she wiats for that to happen, she works asa ghostwriter for an extremely popular author. Her agent, Jack, keeps telling her that there is someone interested, so she has hope.

Bryony is such a hopeful person, I don't know how she has the time to do all the things she does. Teaching and writing stellar novels at the same time?!

Jack really made some bad choices, but I can understand why he did what he did. Still, I would have liked more groveling.

Bryony wants to be published. She meets Jack, an agent who has a proposition for her, to ghost-write for Amelia Benedict. The more she writes, the more she hones her craft. She has a novel of her own she wants published under her own name, but no one will touch it. It's too long and it doesn't really say anything. She takes Jack's offer on the basis that he will find her a publisher for her book.
Amelia is hard to like, caught up in herself, and publishes her novels because her uncle owns the publishing house. She has a tour bus to rival any band. Because of Bryony's contract, she has to tour with Amelia for two weeks. It's the hardest two weeks of Bryony's professional career.

While this book is not the Perfect Rom-Com, it is a great read. Melissa Ferguson has written a unique story that really hits the readers in all of the feels. The relationship between Bryony and Jack kind of sneaks up on the readers and takes them completely by surprise. This is not a typical rom-com, but it is a good novel for romance lovers. The funniest part of the novel is Amelia's come-uppance. It is humorously gratifying.

This is a four-star book.

Thomas Nelson provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

This truly was the perfect rom-com book. I love the author’s books and couldn’t wait to read this one. So cute, perfect in every way!

What a lovely story. Fmc Byrony is an inspiring author who wants her book published so that she can save her grandmother organization. She’ ends up becoming a ghostwriter for a best selling author. The mmc promised to get her book published in exchange for her ghostwriting for his company. The flows wells but they didn’t show the couple getting together until half way through the story. The characters were good but I could do without the third act break up not my cup of tea.

Such a fun novel. This was my first by this author and I will have to check out more! Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

Bryony (great name!) is trying to get her historical book published so she can raise money to save her grandmother's community service organization. After pitching it repeatedly at a conference, she forces her way in front of one of the most demanding agents and he makes her a deal. He will work to get her book published if she ghost-writes a romance for the vapid daughter of the publisher. One book turns into many, the author is famous and the Bryony is still waiting for Jack to get her book published. Somehow she gets tricked into going on a press tour by bus with the author, Jack, and some support staff. Feelings develop. It's kind of complicated and frankly some of the plot doesn't make sense.

This was literally the perfect rom com book. I loved the main characters and was gunning for them to end up together. I don’t read romance often but I loved this story. Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this gem

Enjoyable romcom about a ghostwriter bad her agent. Bryony has written a massive tome inspired by her grandma’s work with ESL students. The problem is she can’t get it published. She meets agent Jack at a publishing conference and badgers him until her appointment time is up. Jack likes her chutzpah and agrees to help her book if she works as a ghostwriter for his famous heiress client. She ends up being too good at ghostwriting and completes several best sellers. Her and Jack form a strong friendship over the years. This is a slow burn/friends to lovers romance done well. It’s a very quick read and is chaste (just some kissing). Bryony toes the line of being plucky/annoying but the story is interesting enough and Jack is a strong mmc that you can overlook. This is not a deep novel, but was fun to read.

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

If you’re looking for a light but cute romance, The Perfect Rom-Com delivers exactly what it promises. The story follows a writer trying to publish her book who, instead, finds herself ghostwriting for a spoiled heiress. What follows is a mix of charming moments, a handsome love interest, and all the romance staples we love. While it didn’t really bring anything new to the table, the classic tropes and feel-good vibes made it an enjoyable read. If you’re in the mood for a heartwarming rom-com, this one is worth picking up!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I know I say this all the time, but I really mean it this time—I’ve found the perfect romance book!! 🥹✨ This one even had me shedding a tear at the ending (and trust me, that’s rare!). I didn’t realize how much I needed a happy-ever-after story until this beautiful gem landed in my hands.

This aptly named book follows Byron Page, an aspiring writer with a manuscript that’s her heart and soul. Enter Jake, a literary agent who doesn’t take on her manuscript (ouch!) but instead signs her as a ghostwriter for one of the most successful (and most insufferable) authors of the time- Amelia Benedict. As Byron works behind the scenes, cranking out bestsellers for Amelia, a romance begins to blossom between her and Jake.

Heartwarming doesn’t even begin to cover how this book made me feel. My heart is practically bursting with joy. 😂🥹 There’s no spice at all, but it’s still the most romantic book I’ve ever read!

I haven’t cried over a book in five years, so this is HUGE! Byron stole my heart with her passion, grit, and perseverance, and Jake? Let’s just say… 😍😍 chef’s kiss. That ending was pure romance perfection in my books. I’ll stop here before I give away any spoilers. You need to read this!

Brilliant. This has taken the spot of favourite read this year. Highly invested in both of the MCs, irritation and disgust over the antagonist, skin crawlingly horrible woman. I loved being immersed inside this literary world and wished it wouldnt end. I managed to feel the whole range of human emotions throughout, and desperately loved the ESL students and what they brought to the story.

Cannot wait for this book to come out so I can buy my own copy and read it again. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. I liked the characters. I loved that I could see what was going on before the main character could. I liked the way it wrapped up. Melissa Ferguson has worked her way onto my most favorite author list. I look forward to all of her releases. She definitely writes what seems to me to be the perfect rom-com!

I love Melissa Ferguson's book. So cute! If you are looking for a sweet romance, I reccomend this and any of her other books

This was my first Melissa Ferguson book, and I went in completely blind. I’d forgotten I requested it (oops) and decided to let the story surprise me. The beginning was slow and a bit confusing, and I had to push myself through, but I’m glad I stuck with it.

The story follows Bryony, a ghostwriter dreaming of publishing her own novel while juggling the demands of Amelia, a frustratingly vain and difficult author. What I really loved, though, was the subplot involving Bryony’s grandmother’s ESL program, which added a lot of heart to the story. Bryony’s motivation to help fund the program gave her character depth and made her goals feel more meaningful.

Jack, her literary agent, was easily my favorite part—supportive, sweet, and a perfect he-falls-first hero. That said, I wish we’d gotten his POV. Without it, I felt like I never really got to know him, which left the romance feeling a little incomplete. Bryony, on the other hand, could be frustrating. Her inner monologue was confusing at times, and her naïveté made me want to shake her.

The dynamic between Jack and Bryony was great—they had a lot of chemistry, and it was clear their friendship gave the story a strong foundation. That said, maybe because they started as friends, the romance leaned more “best friends supporting each other” than a full-on love story. Their time as a couple felt rushed, and I really wanted more of them together.

Still, the ending was fun and satisfying, and the ESL subplot kept me invested throughout. While The Perfect Romcom wasn’t perfect, it’s an enjoyable, light read with a fresh premise and a charming love interest.

If you’re a fan of slow burns, friends-to-lovers, and stories with a little extra heart, this one’s worth picking up—just don’t expect the romance to steal the show.