This is my first time reading a book by this author. I enjoyed the witty and sarcastic banter throughout the novel. Parts were extremely heartwarming, especially Bryony’s interactions with her grandmother and sister.

For me personally, the romance was not the center to the story at all. The first interactions between our leads started off with great chemistry, but as the story progressed, it felt slightly disjointed and rushed. I don’t want to go into too many specifics and spoilers, but I just wish that the romance made more sense. I was rooting for them as a couple, but was left feeling underwhelmed with the way they came to be.

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

2.5 stars. I loved the beginning (4 stars) and I loved the part of the ending which was an homage to a great scene in "Singing in the Rain" (4 stars) but the only thing I enjoyed in the middle was the evil, evil Amelia. The rest was.... meh.

****SPOILER ALERT*** After really getting into the beginning of this story, I then spent the next bulk of the book feeling uncomfortable and annoyed with both of the main characters. There were parts that I skimmed over as well. It was clear pretty early on that Jack wasn't being honest with Byrony and I found it frustrating that she was so clueless about it. However, I also got impatient with Byrony for not giving Jack a chance to explain what happened.

So, overall, it was good enough to read to the end with some minor skimming but was not as good as Ferguson's prior books which I loved so much that I bought both the ebooks and audiobooks.

Thank you NetGalley & Thomas Nelson for allowing me access to this cute one! (What a beautiful cover!!)
The Perfect Rom-Com is going to be released next year, Feb 11th! It follows Bryony Page, a talented but underappreciated writer who gets a surprising chance to ghostwrite for bestselling author Amelia Benedict after a disastrous attempt to pitch her own novel. Though she takes the job reluctantly, her work catapults Amelia to superstardom, while Bryony remains behind the scenes. As she navigates the demanding world of ghostwriting and the struggle to get her own book noticed, Bryony forms an unexpected bond with Jack, the literary agent who believed in her from the start. It was very charming and such a uplifting read!

This book is an absolute delight! With witty banter, a touch of romance, and a fascinating look behind the literary curtain, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a feel-good story.