Thanks to Netgalley & Thomas Nelson Fiction for the E-ARC! So cute!! Loved the banter & the couple. Also loved that this was a closed-door romance. A good palate cleanser. Will definitely read more from this author.

I'm a Melissa Ferguson stan! Each book is better than the one before - and that is a high bar! A great read.

This is anything but "the perfect rom com". If we are going to be promised enemies to lovers, I want the bits in between. How do we just skip over that like its FINE? It. Is. Not. Fine. Two years where they go from hating each other to best friends but ......... HOW does this happen!

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the chance to get mad at the major plot hole.

This was such a fun read! Melissa Ferguson had me chuckling throughout at the witty exchanges between Bryony and Jack, the over-the-top diva "author" was a hoot, and I really enjoyed the whole ESL teacher subplot and the satisfying ending.

I'll be recommending this widely, with the caveat that although there is a will-they-won't-they couple with an HEA in this book, I'd say it's more of a feel-good story that includes some romance than a standard romance novel. If people are looking for something super steamy or that truly focuses on the relationship, this might not be the book for them. Everyone else should dive right in!

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in advance of publication.

This was a super cute friends to lovers romance. I loved that a majority of this was focused on their friendship. I wish the ending had a slightly better wrap up or timing

Another delightful read from Melissa Ferguson! 4.5 stars.

First things first, so everyone’s on the same page, although this book has both romance and comedy, it is NOT a standard rom-com. Very much like the author’s other books, It is more of a chick-lit with a rom-com subplot. This is not a negative to me, I love that there’s more to the story than two people getting together. There’s personal growth and doing good for others. But if you don’t have that understanding going in (especially given the title) you may be disappointed.

Disclaimer given, on to why it’s worth the read!

In short:
💕Reluctant allies meet-cute
👩‍❤️‍👨Friends to more
😍He falls first
👔Workplace romance
📚Book about books

In long:
I loved the dialogue and friendly banter between Jack and Bryony. I think it may be some of the author’s best. I often found myself smiling and laughing in the story, and it was just a delight to read.

😂 One of my favorite snippets of conversation…

“We need to rename our bowling team. I’m going to walk in there and pitch, and I need you to back me up.”
My brow tweaks. “You don’t like Pin Pals?”
“I hate Pin Pals.”
“You don’t think Pin Pals has enough
swagger?”
“The swagger is significantly lacking.”
“Counterproposal?”
“Rolling Thunder.”
“Willing to compromise with Gutterly Ridiculous?”
He gives a sharp head shake. “No.”
“Spare Me the Details?”
“Afraid not.”
“How about Bearly Trying? How cute would that be? Little bears in hats for T-shirts has some real potential.”
“I’ll quit on the spot.”

I loved the more unique aspects of Bryony’s character—her job as an ESL teacher that is so much more than a job, but her passion. Her goal in life to help people and uphold her grandmother’s legacy, even at great sacrifice to herself.

The insight into the world of publishing was as interesting as it was eyeopening. Of course, I don’t know how much of it is fictionalized, but seeing the process and Bryony’s struggle as a new author even though she’s quite talented, was interesting.

The wild ending…no spoilers here, but despite knowing we would get a happy ending (in this case, it holds true to the rom-com standard) I wasn’t exactly sure how it was going to happen. Everything seemed pitted against Bryony, stuck in a world of ghostwriting at the mercy of big publishers. I enjoyed seeing how everything worked out in the end. Was it super realistic? Mmm, maybe not. But it was plausible enough that it didn’t bother me because I found it so entertaining.

The only real downside to this story for me was the third act break up. I get it, they’re common in romance books, but it doesn’t mean I have to like them. I was enjoying Jack and Bryony’s interactions so much that I would’ve rather had more of it than the break just to build tension.

Bottom line: Fans of Melissa Ferguson will enjoy this fun and delightful story. New readers looking for a story with a passionate, good-hearted heroine, some humorous and friendly banter, and a bit of romance to their chick-lit, will enjoy this one.

Content: Squeaky clean. No sex or profanity.

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

The Perfect Rom-Com is a very well written book. I throughly enjoyed the entertaining plot and the characters. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy. This is my unbiased review.

Just finished reading The Perfect Rom-Com and I am filled with a happy glow. This great story is about Bryony Page becoming an author to save the ESL school her grandmother founded. In her efforts to get published, she falls into a ghostwriter role for a narcissistic and truly horrible celebrity author. The cast of characters is fantastic, with a variety of quirky students, Bryony's kooky but unconditionally supportive sister, wonderful coworkers at her publishers, and of course, the smooth and charming love interest, Jack.

I really loved this story, and while I wish we could have gotten more direct exposure to Bryony and Jack's growing relationship, the way it is related is actually more convincing. Totally clean, but the way the story is told, I didn't miss any spice. I'll definitely be looking for more books from Melissa Ferguson!

Love love loved this book!!! Bryony Page is a force to be reckoned with and I became enamored with her immediately. The dynamics between her as a ghostwriter and those working above her were infuriating and I found myself reading just to know for sure in the end, she’d get everything she deserved. Jack was the perfect knight in shining armor. I wish their romance was more in the moment rather than off the page & narrated as past events, but I still really enjoyed the romance aspect of the book.

this was a sweet read! a good palate cleanser for someone wanting an easy, quick read. thank you to netgalley for the arc! i felt the chemistry was a little lacking and there were choices made for side characters and time skips i didn't quite understand.

This was a wonderful read that had me hooked from the first chapter. The chemistry between Bryony and Jack was off the charts and I loved their relationship and seeing how it progressed. Amelia was the perfect villain and I loved seeing her get what she deserved at the end of the book. Bryony was a wonderful protagonist and felt like someone I would want to be friends with in real life. She had excellent character growth and I loved seeing her realization that her book was not what she thought it was. I can't wait for this book to be out in the world and know I will be continuing to rave about it!

I loved this book!! It was a fun journey to see the behind the scenes of the literary world. I would have loved a little more romance, but overall I thought it was great!

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

2.75-3 stars.
Look okay - it was fine. Nothing spectacular, but cute, fun and short.
Was it The Perfect Rom-Com? No. Far from it.
But it was cute.
The problems I have with it:
-Timing - we skipped the 2 years in which the characters go from hating each other to best friends, basically the entire relationship buildup. It went from hate, to friends, to dating. With no detail about the hate to friends except in tiny flashbacks.
-The ending - you can't tell me that nobody would be suing at the end of this. Read and you'll find out but genuinely the plot holes were massive. It was genuinely kind of distracting tbh
-The characters felt a bit empty in places.

This book is such a DELIGHT! I just loved reading the story of Bryony & Jack. Bryony is a teacher by day and aspiring writer by night, trying to get her first book deal (writing as herself) and hoping to make enough money to help save a cause that is important to both her and her family. Unfortunately, she has already penned several “hits” just no one is allowed to know, and those that do are kind of getting in her way for one reason or another, until... I LOVED the ending. Check it out. You won’t be disappointed!!

The Perfect Romcom by Melissa Ferguson is a light, quirky read with plenty of humor and charm. The premise is fun and the characters have some delightful moments, especially the witty exchanges that bring a few laughs. It’s clear that Ferguson knows how to craft a feel-good story.

It feels like the author has given us a quick peek behind the screens on what happens in a publishing industry in addition to presenting us with a wonderful, heart-melting romantic story. The struggles Bryony went through really tugged at my heart and I hoped that the author didn't base any of these of her personal experiences. The way the ESL institute, the backstory, the unrealistic attachment an author has with their first book, the slow friendship turned love track were intertwined together was really mind blowing. A beautiful story with an awesome narration blended with true emotional moments. I just felt the last climax part a wee bit confusing but overall it's a great book. Going with a 4-star.

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

This is going to be very short.

Not to be dramatic but this was one of the most boring books I’ve ever read. There is NOTHING, absolutely nothing in this story. The chapters go from super long to super short. The two year jump after the main characters meet? Literally made no sense. Writing these characters as we support to see this amazing connection they have when we know them exactly one chapter. Forget about the fact that all main character should have done is actually look at her book and realize it needed all the editing every person told her it did

And this is the kicker. It’s called The Perfect Rom-Com and there also no romance it in. Trust me on this one.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book before the release date in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely love Melissa Ferguson’s writing. I loved all of her previous books and this one was no different. Romance was not the main focus of the plot in my opinion. Unlike her other books, romance was more of an afterthought. This book really followed the main female character and her journey to following her dreams. I really related with her. It wasn’t my favorite by this author but was still a great quick read.

“The Perfect Rom-Com” is a fun and addicting story of a romance ghostwriter who is also looking to ish her own work about the ESL school her family owns and runs in order to save it from closing.

I absolutely loved Bryony and Jack, and their relationship professionally and personally. Their personalities were individually so clever and fun, but together they were magic. I devoured this one, anxious to see how everything would work out in the end. My favorite parts were when Bryony’s anxiety and inner monologues just went off - they were so funny and relatable! And I loved the peek behind the book-writing/publishing curtain.

Melissa Ferguson’s books are just so sweet and wholesome, and this one is no exception. And that ENDING! *chef’s kiss*

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Dnf after 25%

Sooo boring story that I almost fell asleep reading the only 25% of this book.... This story was too slow for me and I didn't clicked with the FMC either... This book was just not for me...