Absolutely loved this book! Worth reading again & again. Has all the feels for a great movie, #Melissa Ferguson has done it again - written a book that will have you laughing, crying, hoping, wishing and sighing. This book was provided by Net Galley, Melissa and her publisher for me to read. These are my own opinions.

This was definitely a cute romance story with drama of boob publishing and ghost writing. The romance itself however didn't seem to br so strong in this book and I would have loved to see more of how their story evolved. I just had some issues connecting with the characters or the plot.
I did enjoy the writing and the premises! It was an enjoyable clean romance book for sure!

Thank you netgalley and the publisher Thomas Nelson Fiction for an eARC copy in exchange of an honest review!

Oh. My. Goodness. What a stand out book! It has slow-burn romance, it has a villain that you just love to hate, it has relatable main characters and it moves at the perfect pace... And the ending is the very best part!

This is a really well-written romance and I devoured it in a couple of days. I'll be honest - before I read this, I was expecting a mediocre romance. I wasn't super intrigued by the ideas. It sounded not very exciting - a book about the inner workings of publishing? Yawn!

But the way Melissa Ferguson has taken her ideas and perfectly executed them is just *chef's kiss.*

Just you wait - this is a high quality, well written romance on par with some of the most popular writers in the genre.

I will be looking forward to reading other work by this author.

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

This is my first book by the author and I can truly say I thoroughly enjoyed it. In the Perfect Rom Com, we meet Bryony Page - teacher/author desperately trying to get her 149,000 page manuscript published. She meets agent Jack Sterling, and it doesn’t take long for him to rip the manuscript apart. Fast forward 2 years and Bryony is ghost writing for one of Jacks clients, and all round nightmare of a human being Amelia Benedict.
As mentioned above, I really enjoyed this heart warming book. The chemistry between Bryony and Jack was perfect, they definitely brought the rom com vibes. I really enjoyed the scenes with “Teacher Bryonys” students, the relationship she built with them definitely proved how much she loved her work at the Bridge. I always enjoy reading about the publishing world and what it takes to make the books we love to read. I want to thank Net Galley, the author, and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. All thoughts above are my own. I look forward to reading more from this author!

“But as often happens in life, the greatest joys and greatest struggles tend to be delivered to your doorstep in the same basket. And it’s up to you to dissect the two and embrace the good without letting the bad overcome.”

Another keeper by Melissa Ferguson. I really liked the speed of this book. When I first read the summary I wondered how it would all fit, but it was masterfully done. And (ahem) it also gives you a little glimpse into the ghostwriter world 🤫

Thanks to @netgalley for the ebook at not cost in exchange for a review 😉

I liked the premise of this book but the characters don’t really seem to hit it off.

It was interesting as it’s about books and publishing but it’s supposed to be a rom-com and it doesn’t quite hit the mark.

They need more chemistry!!!

While the premise of this one sounded cute, it just didn’t live up to that for me. The male MC was adorable, but I was often annoyed by the female MC. The ending was also too over-the-top and unrealistic.

This really was the perfect Rom-Com. Melissa Ferguson did it again with a heartwarming story of love and sacrifice. This book was so magnetic. I loved the friends to lovers from the main characters. This is truly her best work so far. You can feel the personal point of view she brought writing about an ESL teacher turned writer. What a beautiful story!

This book has an interesting plot that I hadn’t really explored before - looking at a ghostwriter behind the pages. I liked this and seeing the dynamic between the author and ghostwriter (Amelia was a good antagonist)
The dynamic between Jack and Bryony was interesting to read. I was a bit sad we only saw their first meeting then their friendship after it had developed after a few years - you didn’t get to see how their relationship evolved overtime. This is often my favourite part of books - you get the tension and banter that forms the foundation of a relationship.
The book was very well written, and was very heartwarming with all the students that Byrony teaches at The Bridge shared throughout the book. I would recommend it as a cosy light-hearted read!

1.5/5 rounded down to 1 for goodreads and netgalley.
This one had a lot of potential but fell so flat. The publishing industry and what was related to that was quite interesting, but that was it. The characters were bland and they all melted with one another. None of them stood out. The main character is not particularly likeable but the guy? Wow. He’s a jerk from the beginning to the end of the story. Also, the romance? It went from 0 to 100 in a snap of a finger. It completely threw me off. The characters have no chemistry and there’s no banter no build-up.
Very disappointing.

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

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

I requested an arc of this book after I read Meet Me in the Margins. I absolutely loved that book and couldn’t wait to read another by Melissa Ferguson.

The Perfect Rom-Com didn’t disappoint. I read this book in a matter of days. I couldn’t wait to find out how it played out. I cared about the characters and was deeply invested in their journeys. Melissa Ferguson, for me, is now an auto-buy author. Highly recommend!

Thisnis my 2nd book by this author and it just wasn't as good for me as her first. The romance was just ok. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have read a few Melissa Ferguson books and they are always enjoyable. Meet Me in the Margins is my favorite and I was hoping this book, also set in the world of publishing, would be just as good. It wasn't quite, but was still enjoyable. Bryony and Jack have a reverse meet-cute (a meet-ugly maybe?) She has a lot of hutzpah and charms Jack. They become close friends and are kinda a placeholder couple for each other. This book delivers on the friends to lovers and close proximity tropes.
TPRC would make a great Netflix film. The vibe reminded me a little bit of Confessions of a Shopaholic. If you are looking for a cozy romance that is a quick read you will enjoy this. 3 stars. Thanks to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ghostwriting romance novels for a demanding diva? Check. Falling for a literary agent? Double check. Bryony Page's life just got a whole lot more interesting!

This book is a fun, flirty ride from start to finish. Bryony's a relatable heroine who's just trying to make it big as an author, but ends up ghostwriting for the infamous Amelia Benedict instead. And let's be real, Amelia sounds like a total pain in the butt. But hey, it's a small price to pay for success, right?

Enter Jack Sterling, the swoon-worthy literary agent who's got Bryony's back. Their banter is witty, their chemistry is real, and their romance is swoony. But what really gets me is how Bryony stays true to herself throughout the whole wild ride. She's got spunk, she's got heart, and she's got a whole lot of sass.

This book's a must-read for anyone who loves romance, writing, or just a good laugh. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Wow, I really enjoyed this book. It was frustrating in a good way; I hated to see the main character struggle and only wanted her to pursue her dreams the entire novel. I wasn’t sure how much I would be able to take from Amelia if I was the main character. The storyline had me hooked from the very beginning. The banter and slow build (well from Bryony’s side) between the two love interests was very entertaining. Such a cute, closed-book romance, with a (SHOCKER) happy ending.

absolutely loved this! Romantic comedy with a ghost writer? I'm immediately in. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that Jack was introduced so briefly that he didn't seem like a main character or love interest at first. I know he's supposed to be hot in a bookish way, but that's kinda it? I wish he had more of an introduction and that we got to see their friendship unfold.

Thank you to negalley and the publishers for the ARC.

This was a very cute and addicting read, but almost distractingly busy, at times.

The pros: really cute he fell first moments of romance, a fun way to tie up loose ends at the end, an interesting and weird main character, hard to put down.

The cons: I felt like this was actually trying to tell three different stories which resulted in none of them feeling truly complete. It was so busy at times I felt we lost some of the warmth of the characters, which was the highlight when it was present.

It was okay, but I didn’t really enjoy it. I didn’t like the characters this much but overall it was okay. Nothing great but easy to read.

Oh how I wanted to fall in love with this one. A book about publishing and books. The romance did not work, the writing was choppy, incomplete sentences, there's no chemistry. It just honestly had nothing to grab me and make me feel for their relationship, we are not in any of their moments together. We just see them awkwardly together and with Jack bein a jerk. The ending is full of plotholes. This was just an entire miss..

I thought this was a cute story between friends who realize maybe they mean more than that to one another. I also loved that there was a journey for the female main character that showed her love of her family as well as growing into her talents professionally. Also loved the grand gesture!