"The Perfect Rom-Com" by Melissa Ferguson will be out February 11!! I know that's a long ways to wait but I just had to go ahead and post it so you can all mark your calendars

This book was so good!! The romance between Bryony and Jack was so sweet! I loved their friendship and banter, but I think what I loved most of all was Bryony following her dreams and not givingup!

This also gives some insight on how tough it must be to be an author and believe in your story when no one else seems too. So thankful for all of the authors who never give up and give us these amazing stories to read!

I loved this book so much!!

Thank you @ourcozyfarmhouselife @tzfiction and @thomasnelson for sending me this physical copy!! And thank you netgalley for the digital ARC! I'm sure this is one I will read over and over!!

Lots of flowery language but still very cute! This read like a movie which was really enjoyable! The characters were very sweet and relatable.

3.5 ⭐️

This was such a fun read! I really enjoyed the publishing side of this book. It was so interesting to get to see all of the politics and conversations that go into it.

My absolute favorite thing — the BANTER. I was laughing out loud and kicking my feet the entirety of this one! I just love the sass and jokes.

My biggest overall thing with this book was that the whole plot could have been solved with one conversation… I am not a miscommunication trope lover haha

I loved the side characters and I would have loved to see even more of them!

The ending was so fun and unique but I would be a liar if I said I didn’t have questions about the logistics and holes here!

Overall this read was super quick and I recommend it to anyone looking for something fun and light hearted!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own! Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

This book started sloooow. I wasn't super invested or interested in Bryony walking into a publishing conference and it took me a couple of tries to get into the story. Bryony is mostly likeable but I found her a little naïve and annoying at times. The story arc around her realizing her first book needed work was satisfying.

I'm going to be honest, the name Bryony sends shivers down my spine. Regardless, The Perfect Rom-Com was a delightful, easy read that I couldn't put down.

*The Perfect Rom Com* by Melissa Ferguson is a fun and heartwarming story filled with humor and sweet romance. The main characters are likable, and their relationship feels real, with plenty of cute and funny moments. The book follows a familiar rom-com path, but it’s written in a way that keeps you smiling throughout. The side characters add a lot of charm, and the humor makes the story light and enjoyable. While some parts are predictable, it’s still a great feel-good read for anyone who loves romantic comedies.

3.5 stars = this was an engaging book and i liked the main characters, as well as the sister. Enjoyed the bridge and the publishing and the banter of friendship between Jack and Bryony (how do you pronounce that? and doesn't feel like she'd have a sister Gloria). Amelia and her awfulness was amusing

This was a very good read! I enjoyed reading about the characters and the plot was very interesting. I loved the story and would definitely recommend to a friend!

Wanting a sweet romance filled with heart? Check out THE PERFECT ROM-COM by Melissa Ferguson!

This book kept me engaged until the very end with a plot that was so much more than just romance. It's filled with heart - and family, and community and opportunity.

The chemistry between Bryony and Jack was spot on from the start - their connection and friendship really popped off the page. I would have loved a bit more depth to Jack but this still didn't detract from what was a lovely read

Thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the ARC! Opinions are my own

An interesting story about ghostwriting and authors which gives you a new perspective of writing and publishing. I loved the characters with their unique backgrounds and personalities- gave the book a much needed dynamic and pushed the story to be believable.

Glad I read it but not my favorite writing style. A unique and different type for those who love more of the comedic style of a RomCom where I love the details of romance and more for the love story parts.

Thank you NetGalley for the advance reading opportunity!

I kept putting this off because I knew once I started I wouldn’t be able to quit. And boy was I right!
This book….these characters….its perfect! There were bits that made me think of Singing in the Rain, bits that felt like…well I can’t even think of a romcom villain as off putting as Amelia.
If you enjoy romances, closed door, a peek into the publishing world, and warm fuzzy happy feelings-read this immediately!

3.5 ⭐️
I enjoyed this read, but I wish there was more romance in the book/more focus on the development of Jack and Bryony’s relationship. The romance felt more like a sub plot which some people may prefer, but it wasn’t my personal preference especially since I was expecting more romance based on the title. That being said, I was rooting for Bryony to get her big break as an author throughout the entire book, and it was more emotional (rage inducing) than I expected.

Potential spoiler alert: I like yet I didn’t like the time jump. I understand that the time jump was essential to establish Bryony as the ghostwriter, but I really wish we got to see more of how Jack and Bryony’s relationship changed from Agent to essentially dating.

Thank you to the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review this novel ahead of its release date.

Unfortunately, I did not manage to finish this book on account of struggling to see anyone who seemed like they weren't working against the main character's best interests, including the love interest. As a result of not finishing to see how it resolved, however, I offer this book a middling star rating.

Beyond wants to be a writer so desperately, that she agrees to ghost write. The author she ghost writes for becomes incredibly famous. Of course, the literary agent is Mr wonderful. What’s a girl to do?

The chapters kept me engaged till the very end as the plotline not only focused the romance and sparks between our protagonists but also emphasized on their individual being which made this book more enjoyable. This one was such a fun and quick read 😁 I love to read quick easy breezy and romcom so this came in the perfect time 🤩💅

Both the characters were brilliantly penned down plus the plotline 🤌✨💫 I loved it. I had a great time reading this one.

I was so excited when I saw the cover to Melissa Ferguson's latest. I love Rom-Com's and pretty book covers, so I knew this was going to be great. And I was not wrong: This is quite possibly one of my favorite books of Melissa Ferguson. One of her best dare I say? The chemistry between Bryony and Jack was apparent from the beginning and I enjoyed seeing their friendship and dynamic change over to lovers. My favorite thing about Melissa's writing is she has a gift of writing passionate couples where the love flies off the pages, but keeps it clean at the same time. It is so refreshing and enjoyable. I loved Jack's character and his aesthetic–it was fun to read and paired with Bryony, they made a fantastic duo that never left me bored. Plus the first kiss scene was so cute that I squealed and declared that I want my own Jack.

I pre-ordered the physical book before I even finished because I knew I needed this book in my collection to re-read.

I had a few criticisms though that prevented me from rating it a full five stars:
- I feel like we only get glimpses of characters and not the full story. How is Grans relationship outside of work with Gloria and Bryony? Does she and Jack ever talk about the vulnerable stuff together? What about Jack’s family and hopes and feelings? I love his character but he feels a bit one dimensional due to the fact that he never talks about his past or what got him to where he is. Why did he want to be a publicist? Why does he get a rush of adrenaline when conducting a bidding war for an author? What about Bryony and Gloria’s childhood? Where is their dad? Does her grandma speak another language and if so did Gloria and Bryony know some? (I only ask because my grandpa immigrated to America from Holland and had to learn English, and my mother grew up with Dutch all around her, despite not knowing the language. Even as his granddaughter I know bits and pieces.) I feel like this is a big beautiful puzzle with a few pieces missing to really push it over the finish line to making it great.
- Bryonys relationship is also hardly mentioned. She doesn’t think about him much (which can show how it doesn’t seem to be working and she isn’t all in with it), but there should be some references here and there; more than just a passing thought every ten chapters. I also feel like we should have had a scene of their phone conversation because when they broke up, there wasn’t really a big reason to care and it was almost surprising that she was sad about it. (maybe add a part about how she is surprised that she isn’t torn up about it, and they felt more like penpals than anything.)

Bryony Page is an aspiring author trying to sell her manuscript about her grandmother’s organization. Somehow she becomes a ghostwriter for a popular rom-com novelist.

Only based on the name and cover, I expected the book to be a sweet rom-com, but the romance part was very small.
The book is about Bryony’s journey to becoming an author. I do not think that the plot was realistic, the timeline jumps 2 years and I was disappointed in the way the relationship with Jack was presented. They were basically friends today, dating the next day and broke up a week later.
This was a quick read, but I was not invested in the characters.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, The Perfect Rom-Com was a bit of a struggle to get through. Right from the start, the pacing felt off. By 9% into the book, we’re still stuck at a conference that drags on with excessive details and over-explanations. This sets the tone for the rest of the story, where every scene seems to take too long. By the halfway point, only a few key things have actually happened. Then, at the end, we’re hit with a big blow-up that’s riddled with plot holes.

The book is marketed as a rom-com, but it doesn’t quite fit the bill. The romance is practically nonexistent, There’s also a lot in the story that doesn’t make sense. For example, everyone in the industry supposedly hates Bryony’s manuscript, and no one wants to publish it. Then, all of a sudden, she’s a super successful author writing “amazing” books? It just doesn’t add up and felt unrealistic.

Character development is lacking as well. The long-distance boyfriend is mentioned maybe twice, clearly an afterthought, with no depth or backstory. Then, when the inevitable breakup happens, it’s followed almost immediately by a date with Jack. He claims they’ve been “dating all along,” they kiss, and the ex-boyfriend is never mentioned again. The romance between Bryony and Jack gets a 1/5 for lack of chemistry and emotional buildup.

Overall, I am disappointed and it was a tough one to finish.

I loved this book! The writing style was perfect and easy to read! This book is perfect for summer time and it was so addictive!

This was a very unique romance! I enjoyed it a lot.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!