Bookish Buys: The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson
Bookish Buys
Inspired by The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson
Wearing a yellow polka dot dress paired with bold black boots and a pop of red lipstick isn’t just a fashion choice—it’s a declaration. It’s the kind of outfit that says, “I’m stepping into the spotlight, even if no one knows my name yet,” much like Bryony Page in The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson. This ensemble is the perfect way to channel her quirky charm, quiet ambition, and unrelenting determination to make her voice heard in a world where she’s been working behind the scenes for far too long.
The cheerful yellow of the dress mirrors Bryony’s hopeful spirit as she faces setbacks and surprises, while the playful polka dots nod to the romantic whimsy of her secret rom-com writing career. Paired with black boots, the outfit takes on an edge of practicality and strength—ideal for tackling everything from a chaotic pitch session to an unexpected ghostwriting gig. The bold red lipstick adds just the right amount of drama, embodying the spark that makes Bryony unforgettable, even when she’s hidden behind someone else’s name.
And let’s not forget the accessories: a sleek black notebook and pen. In Bryony’s hands, this isn’t just stationery—it’s her weapon of choice, the tools she uses to create worlds, capture her dreams, and carve out her place in the literary spotlight. Sitting at a cozy café, notebook in hand, you’ll feel like the main character in your own story, ready to take on the world, one brilliant idea at a time.
Meanwhile, your love interest—let’s call him Jack Sterling—is sitting across from you in a soft red sweater layered under a crisp white shirt. His outfit radiates warmth and subtle confidence, a perfect reflection of his steadfast support and growing admiration for you. It’s an understated yet polished look, reminding you that sometimes the people who stick around through all the drafts and rewrites are the ones who truly matter.
Together, your coordinated looks tell a story of ambition, creativity, and the kind of romance that only happens when two people see the best in each other. So go ahead—put on that yellow polka dot dress, grab your notebook, and start writing the next chapter of your own unforgettable story.
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About The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson:
She’s written dozens of smash-hit romance novels. Too bad no one knows it.
Aspiring author Bryony Page attends her first writers conference bursting with optimism and ready to sell her manuscript with long-shot dreams of raising awareness for The Bridge, her grandmother’s financially struggling organization where she teaches ESL full-time. But after a disastrous pitch session, she stumbles into correcting another author’s work in a last-ditch attempt to make a good impression with the agent. And she, as it turns out, is spot on.
No one is more surprised than Bryony when the agent offers her the opportunity to be a ghostwriter for Amelia Benedict, popular rom-com novelist. Bryony agrees on one condition: she’ll write books for this vain, demanding woman just as long as Jack Sterling, literary agent of the legendary Foundry Literary Agency, works to sell her own book too.
What nobody predicted, however, was that Bryony’s books would turn Amelia Benedict into the Amelia Benedict, household name and bestselling author with millions of copies sold around the world.
And just like that, the Foundry Agency can’t let her go.
But on a personal note, Jack is realizing he can’t either.
