Wow! I have not come across a Melissa Ferguson book yet I have disliked. Jack and Bryony have the chemistry and the friendly banter down. There are no swears, brief mentions of alcohol, and level 1 low-descriptive kisses only I received a complimentary arc of this book from @netgalley and @thomasnelsonfiction All opinions listed are purely my own. #Netgalley #ThePerfectRomcom

The witty banter and easy-to-like characters make this book a perfect choice for anyone looking for a cute palette cleanser rom-com.

OMG. I loved it. Which is odd because it was like of a closed door romance in that the "falling in love" part all took place off screen. Ironically enough, I read two other books by this author and didn't care much for them, but this one is The Perfect Rom-Com. Her Meet Me Under The Bridge. Bryony can be cringey awkward but the book acknowledges it and leans into it. The collateral characters were all so loveable. 4.75 stars.

4.75⭐️

This is a review of the audiobook.

This was such an amazingly heartwarming book and I absolutely loved it! The title definitely fits the vibe of this book for me. And I’m a sucker for a brightly colored cartoon cover.

Karissa is one of my favorite audiobook narrators so I was definitely excited for this audiobook. She brought so much life to this book and these characters.

I really loved Bryony’s character progression and how she eventually learned to stand up for herself and what she wants and to go after it herself and to stop waiting for someone else to do it for her. And she didn’t let the MMC influence her decisions and chose herself over him but ended up with him in the end anyways.

This was my first book by Melissa’s and after this one, I definitely plan to read more (if not all) of her other published books!

This is definitely a book I will be purchasing to read again soon!

This book starts fast and never stops. While the fast pace is all fun and games, it doesn't leave much room to get attached to the side characters and the world around the main character. The most frustrating part, to me, was Bryony's inability to reflect on her actions and understand that she needs to let go. My favorite parts were the interactions with the grandmother. She was a lovely addition and I wish there were more exchanges between her and Bryony, and see some development from Bryony as she comes to term with this part of her life ending. Also, some of Bryony's thoughts were incredibly poignant and accurate. Finding a clever way to introduce yourself to someone important at a networking opportunity without coming off as if you are a stalker was particularly relatable to me.

Overall, it was a fun adventure but it could have used a different pace and some more development from the FMC. If you like a book that goes lightning fast, this one is for you!

Thank you NetGalley, Melissa Ferguson, and Harper Collins Publishing for granting me this ARC. The Perfect Rom-Com was listened to on audio and Karissa Vacker is now one of my favorite narrators to listen to. The Perfect Rom-Com was an adorable lighthearted story with a Rom-Com ending, I adored sister Carol's folksy cliches. They had me laughing out loud. I could relate to the author and her passion for keeping the ESL school open, I am a teacher with a large ESL population and could relate to examples presented in the story. The characters were well developed. I felt like I know the characters, could picture their appearance, and was rooting for them to be together throughout the entire story.

A little background on this book.
This is my first Melissa Ferguson book. This was a heartwarming, cozy read about Bryony who is an aspiring author and literary agent Jack who she was so excited to meet at first. Bryony a ESL teacher, working to try to save her grandmothers legacy, The Bridge a center that helps immigrants learn the English language. As part of her plan to save The Bridge she wrote a book and attends a book conference in hopes that she can find an agent to help her get the book published. That’s where Jack Sterling comes in, but Bryony blew hr pitch and Jack being one of the toughest literary agents didn’t want to take on her book because of the length. He may not have wanted her book but he had interest in something else in her. Jack gave her a proposition, he wanted her to become a ghost writer for Amelia Benedict. Bryony might not have been signed for her book but her ghost writing for Amelia, but she did make her become a best selling author and household name, and millions of copies sold worldwide.

I finished this book so fast, I couldn’t put it down. I listened on audiobook and I really enjoyed the narrator. I loved the dramatic beginning of the book, where Bryony meets Jack at the conference. But I do feel that Bryony needs to grow a little more of a backbone because Amelia who she ghost writes for is a horrible nasty woman. She cranks out so many books for her, but Bryony still wants her book published. Jack and Bryony started getting closer until they go on a book tour with Amelia on her bus. Things got tough, and Bryony and Jack fight and their friendship or relationship whichever you want to call it. Shortly after Jack pulls a low blow by sending Bryony a lawsuit for breach of contract, but it was all a rouse. The twist at the end of this book was honestly my favorite part. Jack gets Bryony to go to a talk show Amelia is supposed to talk on, but it really wasn’t for Amelia it was all a surprise and coming out as a ghost writer and author of her own book. Jack melted my heart with this stunt, the amount of work that went into getting her to the show along with former and current immigrants that she taught. The fact at the end she gets a partnership with the talk show to help save her grandmothers legacy of The Bridge.

Tropes:
* Strangers to Lovers
* Chicklit
* Slow Burn
* Agent x Author
* Workplace Romance
* Forced Proximity
* Closed Door Romance
* Tension Fueled Romance
* Ghost Writer

Thank you NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Thomass Nelson Fiction for the ALC(Advance Listening Copy) in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

This was a sweet, closed-door rom-com. Bryony, trying to seek her first novel, meets with the elusive literary agent, Jack. He recognizes her talent-not with her own novel, but as a ghostwriter for a one-hit wonder author. The books become a success while Bryony still seeks to have glory under her own name and her own. Her and Jack also skirt their mutual feeling s for each other. The romance too a back burner in the plot, but it was fun to have insider insight on the ghostwriter part of the publishing world. The story was also told from Bryony’s PoV only, I would have loved to know Jack’s inside thoughts too!
The narrator, Karissa Vacker, did a great job with tone and inflection, as well as the pacing. It was an enjoyable listening experience. 3.75 stars

I frickin loved this book it was so sweet and cute and wholesome with a bit of edge and I loved seeing brionys writing journey I suggest grabbing this one as an audio

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I enjoyed this nuanced story.

Bryony & Jack’s banter was a wonderful slow burn.

The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson is a delightful and witty story about finding unexpected success, navigating complicated relationships, and discovering that love can come from the most surprising places. The audiobook follows Bryony Page, an aspiring author attending her first writers' conference, hoping to sell her manuscript and raise awareness for her grandmother’s struggling nonprofit. After a disastrous pitch session, she ends up correcting another author’s work, impressing a literary agent who offers her an unexpected opportunity—to ghostwrite for the bestselling rom-com author, Amelia Benedict.

Bryony’s new role as a ghostwriter catapults Amelia’s career to new heights, but the real magic begins when Bryony’s own writing journey takes off, all while navigating her growing feelings for the charming literary agent, Jack Sterling. The story is filled with humor, clever banter, and a cast of lovable characters, with a perfect mix of professional ambition and personal growth.

Ferguson’s writing is engaging and full of heart, making this audiobook a perfect companion for fans of romantic comedies. The chemistry between Bryony and Jack is both sweet and compelling, and the plot offers the right balance of lighthearted romance with deeper moments of reflection on career, identity, and love. The Perfect Rom-Com is a charming, feel-good listen that will leave you smiling from start to finish.

Melissa! Thank you and Netgalley for allowing me the privilege of listening to this Audiobook!! Karissa Vacker did an amazing job reading this.

I enjoyed Bryony and Jack's story SO MUCH! Jack loved her so much and WAITED for her to realize it herself. I am posting my goodreads review below! Thank you again.!!

First of all, thanks to **HarperCollins Christian Publishing** for the ALC through **NetGalley**!🎧

I have DNF this book at 53% . I wanted to like this book, i loved the cover and the book looked great and enjoyable. 😔

My first thought is that there is no romance… the plot is focused on their relationship from a workplace perspective. Also, i think that at first, Emilia had too much weight in the plot and the story is not even about her.

The main characters were mmm… i do not really know what is going on about them. I think that the premise of the book is just misguided. This is more fiction and ghostwriting than romance, but i am not even sure because of it explains the issues is disjointed.

On the bright side, the audiobook was not bad, it is a fast read and if you enjoy Chick Lit you may like it! 😇

This was so good! So cute and I love love love having Karissa Vacker on narration. If I had one minor complaint it would have been how over the top unrealistic the grand gesture was, but even still such a delightful read!

This was a cute book to listen to. It’s my first ALC and I really enjoyed listening to it. The narrator was great at adding to the story and I liked this listen. The story was cute and I like that it was about an author who was writing for a well known written who couldn’t writing. I thought the plot was catching and the narrator just made the book flow and soon I was done with the book. I was very satisfied from beginning to end. Solid book!

Thank you NetGalley for the ALC for my honest review.

This was so cute, I loved it so much. I love any story that centers around a writer main character, and the dynamic between the leads was just to die for. Can't wait to read more by this author!!

Melissa Ferguson's "The Perfect Rom-Com" is a delightful read. It follows Bryony Page, an aspiring author who becomes a ghostwriter for a bestselling novelist. Their witty banter and evolving relationship are charming. The story offers a heartwarming look into the publishing world. However, some readers felt the romance developed too quickly. Overall, it's a feel-good novel worth reading. The perfect beach read all-year long! It gives you that bubbly feeling. Perfect banter too. Thank you for letting me review this.⁰

The Perfect Rom-Com was a fun, lively story with adorable characters. The main character, Bryony, felt a little whiny at times, but she and Jack were a good fit. I liked that her purpose was for far more than herself, even though being a published author was her dream. I felt this book showed another side to Ghost-Writing books, whereas most that I have read, the "author" is thankful for the Ghostwriter's help, acknowledging that they need a writer. This one takes on the side of the "Face" who thinks she is all and doesn't appreciate the Ghostwriter who is truly the talented one, but may not have the means to be able to publish themselves and write for the sake of the love of writing. The storyline including a book tour and travel/appearances tacked onto the writing was fun. Overall, it is enjoyable and I enjoyed listening to the narrator read the book to me. I encountered no issues with the production or talent of the audiobook. It flowed well and the narrator gave life to the characters.

As I fellow adult ESL teacher, I was excited to listen to the audiobook, “The Perfect Rom-Com.” I liked the idea of a ghost writer and her relationship with her agent, and the terrible attitude of the person she is ghostwriting for. I could have used more rom-com”ness” between Jack and Bryony, because their relationship was so fun.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook ARC. #ThePerfectRomCom #NetGalley

I really enjoyed this. Especially the ending. I found the ending so realistic and really loved how it didn't just end with everything being sunshine and rainbows but more of a realistic actuality. I do wish that some of the more heavy hitting characters were developed better.