EMMA and CHARLIE!! YESSSS! Emma is so relatable and precious. I loved the relationship between her and her family. The BEST representation of feminine strength is her choosing her family over and over again. This entire novel was heartwarming and optimistic. Yes, it was easily predictable, but I enjoyed the story every step of the way! I would say this is a 4.5 star book. I LOVE “THE BODYGUARD” EASTER EGGS! I absolutely adored the Dad. Talk about a role model! His presence in the story brought tears to my eyes each interaction he had with his daughters. So pure. Charlie’s growth through the story gives me hope! “Men don’t cry” to *sobs on stage* may be unrealistic but it SHOULDN’T be and that’s the whole POINT! ROMANCE IS NOT DEAD! I will continue to fight for happily ever after with Katherine Center lighting the way. Thank you for this opportunity!!

Emma Wheeler's agent tricked her into a good thing: 1) Getting a break from her caregiving responsibilities (It was without a doubt her sister's turn to help out) and 2) Taking advantage of a potentially career changing opportunity. Why career-changing? Because she would be working with a screenwriting god, the famous, successful, award-winning writer, Charlie Yates. Charlie has written a rom-com script and not well. Emma is there to coach him to greatness. SN: Charlie turns out to be not so nice, but as the story unfolds, you see various facets of his character.

I loved the cowriting scenes between Emma and o teach Charlie. His astonished reactions to Emma's lessons were amusing. Very much on par with Center's enjoyable humor. The dialogue was great, especially the interior dialogue.

Overall, a really good story. I listened to the audiobook, which was provided from the publisher through NetGalley.

ARC review: MAN this started off so fun, the premise was fantastic and I enjoyed the writing and dialogue. Unfortunately, by the end I despised both Emma and Charlie. Mostly Charlie. He was simply the worst and I’m supposed to root for him after *what he does *? Nope 💞

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advance read (listen) copy of this audio book!

There’s something comforting about Katherine Center’s books and I’ve found it’s even more relaxing to listen to the audio versions. Patti Murin’s voice make it seem just like I’m listening to my college roommate give me the run down on the latest guy she’s dating.

The Rom-Commers flows very similar to most of Center’s books where you know the happy ending is inevitable for the enemies to lovers pair with some slight climax’s thrown into the plot along the way. Emma Wheeler is screenwriter that has spent years of her young adult life caring for her father after a debilitating injury. She finally gets the courage to entrust her younger sister with his care after she receives an unexpected “big break,” to launch her career is a huge way. Emma finds herself in the home of one of the biggest screenwriters (and let’s face it one of her big crush’s) when she arrives in L.A. for six weeks. Emma learns there’s a whole lot more to Charlie Yates than what she expected and a whole lot more going on back home than she could have ever imagined too!

Center once again does a great job of educating the reader on a medical condition/diagnosis as in many of her other books.

This was so cute! I loved The Bodyguard, so I was really excited to read another book from this author. I love celebrity/normal people romances (probably part of the reason I loved The Bodyguard too!), so I ate this right up. It was funny and lighthearted, while also dealing with some heavier topics, but never in too dark of a way. My only hold-ups were that there was just a little bit too much miscommunication for me, and Charlie was kind of mean sometimes. I didn't feel like we got a super compelling reason of why he was as grumpy as he was. I still definitely recommend this book thought and I think a lot of people will love it!

The audiobook was also a really great listening experience. I believe this narrator did Katherine Center's previous 2 audiobooks as well and she always does a really good job!

4.5 rounded up💫 KC’s recent releases just really do it for me😌

✨two screenwriters co-writing a rom-com
✨opposites attract - she LOVES love, he doesn’t believe in it
✨emotional family ties - she’s her dad’s caretaker!
✨FUNNNNY! This put the COM in rom-com for me! I was giggling! 🤭
✨great on audio🎧

This was uplifting, both emotional and lighthearted, and oh so sweet. Was it cheesy at times? Yes but what good love story isn’t? A perfect, quick, summer read!!

Publishing next month!! 🤩

Another great book by Katherine Center. I discovered her in 2017 when I was in a reading slump and I instantly fell in love. I have yet to read a book by her that I didn't absolutely love!

This book was very fun! I absolutely loved Emma. she was such a firecracker and i loved how she stayed true to herself throughout this story. I at first was unsure of Charlie, but came to love him too. He was very misunderstood and didn't open to others easily. I loved reading Emma breaking down his wall and seeing these two get closer. Katherine Center always does a great job of making our hearts full, breaking it, and then mending it together again with her stories. There is so much more depth to the storyline other than the romance and i truly love that about her writing. I found Emma's story of being a caretaker to her father and having to make sacrifices throughout her life to be so moving and also a reminder to make sure we are living our lives. The grief she has with her mother and somewhat with her father was something that held her down, but also an opportunity of growth for her character. Charlie's medical history was a huge hurdle for him to work through. I was in tears at the end of this book because his arc was so emotional and well done. I truly loved this book and looking forward to continue reading this author.

The Rom-Commers is another fun book by Katherine Center. The narrator is great and the story is fast paced and fun. I will say the main female character wasn't my favorite but the male character was the perfect mix of grumpy and caring. Both the print and audio version are winners for me.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillian audio for my review copy of this book.

Super cute romance filled with Katherine Center’s usual wit and banter. There was too much feminism and wokeness sprinkled in throughout for my liking though. But overall very enjoyable story.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

*spoiler free*
Wow! This is my first Katherine Center book but it will NOT be my last. I listened to the audiobook and Patti Murin was a phenomenal solo narrator. I positively loved our FMC. Her positive demeanor and outlook was so refreshing without being over the top. Our MMC slowly opened up like a flower as he was thawed by her sunny disposition. The emotional edge to this story adds such a great depth to the typical rom-com story line. From start to finish I was enraptured!

We have Emma, a struggling screen writer, who has always put everyone’s needs before her own jumping at an opportunity of a lifetime. Grappling to let go of some of her responsibility she begins to thaw Charlie, our MMC. He is intelligent and aloof and a real cinnamon roll under his exterior. He takes a chance on a ‘nobody’ to help him write his first rom-com and while learning how to write love—- maybe he is learning about love all together.

Thank you to net galley for the ARC. I loved this book!

I loved this book so much! This is my favourite Katerine Center book I have read, and I have read almost all of her books. This book made me feel every emotion. I cried I laughed I got mad, and I got annoyed. Just like any Rom Com it is predicable, but they did it just right.

I 100% recommend this book for anyone who loves a romance with more depth.

I absolutely loved this book! And the audio book was just to die for ❤️
A book about two writers coming together to write a Romantic Comedy but one doesn’t believe in true love . Can she change that?
This book is so cute and extremely funny! I recommend anyone looking for a cute “beach” read ❤️
Easy 5 stars , can’t wait to add this to my physical books ❤️

4.5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley, Katherine Center, St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio allowing me to listen to an audio ARC of this book.

I loved this book so much. I keep hearing things about Katherine Center so I was thrilled when I got approved for this ARC.

Emma Wheeler was sent to Hollywood by her agent and friend, Logan, for a job opportunity to work with her hero, Charlie Yates. Charlie Yates turns out to honestly be...a jerk is the nicest way to describe him. But as you get further and further into the book you get to see multiple sides to him.

I loved every scene where Emma was trying to teach Charlie how to write a rom-com. He was supposed to be this amazing writer but it was painful to even hear how much he messed up writing a rom-com. Whenever Emma taught him something about rom-coms he genuinely acted so surprised and shocked which I found so funny.

Logan, Emma's agent, friend, and ex boyfriend, was amazing. At first, I liked him. Then, I was frustrated with him for a bit. Finally, I went back to liking him. One of the few complaints I have about this book is that there wasn't enough Logan. But to be honest, I might just be saying that because he was my favorite character and there can never be enough Logan.

Another small thing that bothered me is that some of Emma and Logan's relationship developed kind of fast. But that honestly could just be because at some points a lot of there time together was explained through internal dialogue.

In conclusion, this book was amazing and I need to read more books by Katherine Center.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for the Audiobook ARC of this book! I was super excited to receive early access to this book as I am a huge Katherine Center fan.

To start, I loved the narrators of this book. They did a great job conveying emotions which made the audiobook very enjoyable and easy to listen to. I could not put this book down (or turn it off so to speak). It was super enjoyable with the epilogue really ending it on a high note for me. 10/10 would recommend this book to anyone looking for a cute romcom that deals with real life issues.

Another amazing book from Katherine center.


The writing really pulls you in from the first page, and the characters are so relatable (minus Charlie's mansion with a high dive pool...) that you can really get a feel of what they are all going through throughout the book.

I received an audio arc from netgalley and WOW was it fantastic. So engaging and emotional and really kept me drawn in to the very last page (which I may also add, made me very emotional).

Our endings are always the same, so better enjoy the ride.

In “The Rom Commers" by Katherine Center, the audiobook experience is truly immersive, thanks to the narrator who breathes life into the characters. Center's latest work is a delightful treat for fans of her previous novels, especially those who enjoyed "The Bodyguard," as familiar faces make appearances here. Set against a Hollywood backdrop, this rom com is a page-turner, with well-developed characters and witty one-liners that keep you engaged throughout.

One of the standout features of the book is Center's clever use of breaking the fourth wall, allowing the main character to share reflective monologues that add depth and insight to the narrative. It's a refreshing approach that adds another layer to the storytelling.

Overall, "The Rom Commers" is a must-read for lovers of romantic comedies, offering a captivating blend of Hollywood glamour, memorable characters, and genuine laughs. Center once again proves herself as a master of the genre, delivering an entertaining and delightful tale that is sure to leave readers smiling.

Emma Wheeler is an aspiring screenwriter, who’s put her life on hold as she cares for her father. Emma is obsessed with Charlie’s work and is thrilled when her ex-boyfriend gets her a job working with him on a rom-com screenplay.

Charlie Yates doesn't want help with his rom-com.
To be honest, I wasn’t crazy about him at all. He came across so rude with how he treated Emma for the majority of the book.

The Rom-Commers had it all. There was humor, lovable characters, and a cute romance. Both MC’s had some life altering challenges that will pull you in and have you grabbing the tissues.

# Grumpysunshine #celebritycrush #forcedproximity
#workplaceromance #linedancing & donuts

Thank you to NetGalley and to St.Martin's Press for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

The ROM-Commers is a book about love stories, and how they help to heal and bring out the best in people. While I enjoyed the mechanics of the story, environment, and circumstances, I found it hard to connect to the characters on a deeper level. Emma is adorable and talented, however when it comes to love she is a bit thirsty. On the other end of the spectrum Charlie is the opposite, a cynic and anti-romance. He is also a supreme man child, and kind of a fuckboi? He is the kind of man who likes to play it cool, no matter if that will hurt the woman he kind of likes spending time with. I would have dropped him immediately. They are paired together by their talent manager to write a rom com because Charlie can’t hack it even though he is one of the most celebrated writers in Hollywood. And the rest is…

This story. The narrator of the story is super talented, she made the story go by smoothly. Maybe the story would have benefitted from a dual POV, as it is you are always missing critical information from Charlie, emotionally, which made it hard to like him. I was kind of cheering for Emma to end up alone, but this is technically a romance 😅 maybe with some time lapse I would have bought more into Charlie growing up, and not the tiny patch at the end. Overall, engaging story, so so characters.

The Rom-Commers is a fun, heartfelt ode to the romantic comedy. Writer Emma has all but abandoned her dream of being a screenwriter - taking care of her dad has been her full-time job for the last ten years. But when she gets the opportunity to help rewrite a terrible romantic comedy, her wold changes at the drop of a hat. I loved the way this story unfolded - Emma encountering some classic romantic comedy tropes and challenges, all while explaining to her love interest, and thus the reader, why romantic comedies aren't just fluffy trash, but an essential part of our media landscape.

The Rom-Commers is an absolute must for your summer reading list, whether you're cracking open the hardback or listening to the fantastic audio narration. I highly recommend!