📖 BOOK REVIEW 📖🌸
✨ Title: The Perfect Romcom
💖 Author: [Insert Author Name]
⭐️ Rating: 5/5 (swoony) stars
💫 Genre: Romantic Comedy / Feel-Good Fiction

If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and wear it like perfume, I would. ☁️💕 From the banter that made me laugh out loud to the slow-burn tension that had me mentally screaming “JUST KISS ALREADY!” — this was romcom perfection.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Our heroine? Relatable, witty, and just the right amount of chaotic.
👨‍🍳 The love interest? Grumpy, golden-hearted, and 100% book boyfriend material.
🌆 The setting? Cozy, cinematic, and practically begging to be turned into a Netflix Original.

This book gave me all the warm fuzzies and reminded me why I adore this genre:
✅ Friends-to-lovers
✅ Forced proximity
✅ One (1) bed trope
✅ A meddling grandma with a matchmaking agenda
✅ And an epilogue that had me SOBBING (happy tears, promise 😭💞)

📚 If you’re a fan of Emily Henry, Ali Hazelwood, or Tessa Bailey, this one deserves a top spot on your TBR!

🛒 Go grab it. Cancel your plans. Fall in love

Tone:

“Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, the library for my physical copy NetGalley & , libro.fm for my audio copy and to the author for writing such a delightful read — this review is my honest opinion!”

first of all, thank you to netgalley, the publisher and melissa ferguson for this advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review. all opinions are mine.

for the majority of this book, i spent time wondering where the romance and comedy would come in. there was a little bit of comedy, i guess. nothing amazing, but it gave me a few laughs. the romance arrived too late for this book to be called a perfect rom-com. the development of their relationship, the actual romantic feelings are lacking because the story focused on the plot of bryony a lot--which isn't a bad thing--but is not exactly what i expected from a book supposed to be in the romance genre.

the characters were okay. there were times i was supremely frustrated with them, but i was quite excited for the book only to feel like something was missing by the end of it.

A fun read!
Intriguing characters, fun story, and more!
I do have to admit, it wasn't quite what I was expecting from the title. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but the story went in a different direction than I'd expected.
The heroine, Bryony, wants so badly to publish her manuscript. But she's not getting anywhere with it. And then.... an agent sees something in her work - and she is hired as a ghostwriter. Her novels become famous....only problem is, she's sworn to secrecy, and the person taking all the credit for her work is a mean, filthy-rich girl. Who expects everything to be done for her, and yes, she takes the credit.
Bryony agonizes over getting her own story published.
And in the meantime, builds quite the relationship with Jack.
This book is fun and funny, and if you like a story with humor, then you will want to read it!
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review, and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

I really enjoyed the playful “grumpy × sunshine” banter between Bryony and Jack, it genuinely reminded me of that cozy chemistry people rave about on booktok. I felt drawn into the publishing-world antics, though at times I wished the relationship had developed a bit earlier. The pacing occasionally drifted, making me pause, but the heartfelt warmth and witty dialogue carried me through. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s comforting—like slipping into a well-worn rom‑com. Overall, a solid 3.5 ☆: fun, comforting, and easy to enjoy, just not groundbreaking.

I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have received a review copy of The Perfect Rom-Com from the author, and Thomas Nelson! 🫶

The Perfect Rom-Com is such a cute book and I had so much fun reading it! 🥹💕 I love that this book went into the depths of ghost writing, publishing, and writing in general so I thought that was super cool. I did think that this book had a bit of a slow start but once getting 30% into the story then I think it really did start to take off. Overall, if you are looking for a story that has hallmark vibes and is a rom-com then be sure to check this book out! 🫶

This book was the epitome of a romance book but with deep feelings. This book made me so genuinely root for the lead, and I loved going into Bryony's eyes and saw the world around her in her author voice. It makes you wish you could read the books she talks about with so much emotion and description. You could feel the fourth wall of the author herself describing her love of books and characters, and it made this such an endearing read. It was a cozy read, with interesting characters and a sweet friendship and love. I'd recommend this to anyone who needs to get out of a reading slump.

Thank you UpLit Reads for the e-copy of this book!

Bryony Page has secretly written bestselling novels as a ghostwriter, but no one knows it. At her first writers' conference, she hopes to sell her own manuscript and raise awareness for her grandmother’s struggling ESL program. After a failed pitch, she unexpectedly lands a ghostwriting deal with famous, in-demand and demanding rom-com author Amelia Benedict on the condition that her agent, Jack Sterling, also helps sell Bryony’s own book. As Amelia’s fame skyrockets thanks to Bryony’s writing, The Foundry Literary Agency—and Jack—realize they can’t afford to lose her. But Bryony must decide if fame behind the scenes is enough.

3.5 stars!

I read most of this book on my Kindle, but it was also available on audiobook via Hoopla and the narrator gave a lot of life to the characters, which I appreciated! There was so much included in the story about the process of writing a novel and how hard it is to break into the publishing world as a new and unpublished author. Even though Bryony has been writing best sellers for Amelia, she herself does not have a recognizable name, nor can she expose her ghostwriting to others. It all sounds very frustrating! Also, imagining them all living on the tour bus together was comical and felt like a new rom-com setting for me. Tight quarters like that sounds... uncomfortable.

Best for readers who like friends to lovers, slow burn, closed door romance and forced proximity (tour bus bunks)!

An ironic title for a book that would have more accurately been published as "women's fiction"... While this book did have a romance it's focus was on character development and the pitfalls of the publishing industry. It didn't hit the emotional beats and light hearted vibe of a classic rom com.

okay this was a solid 3.5 -- my issues with this is that it's clearly sold as a romance but it was like 20% romance at most. Which is fine! but the irony is that the book is about the faults in publishing (which I love because, so accurate), and the book itself... made those faults. there was a few grammar errors but overall, it was written well and I enjoyed it! but I would more so call this womens fiction rather than romance tbh! there was not a lot of chemistry between the two mc and then suddenly they're in love -- im not sure if it was a chemistry thing or a pacing thing but im going with the former. overall, it was good, and well done, but wrongly marketed imo and deserved more justice in that sector!

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.