This was a Cute book. Very cheesy and not my favorite by the author but didn’t feel like a waste of time.

Katherine Center has been one of my comfort read authors for years and I have read every book she’s written.
While this wasn’t my favorite book she’s written, I did enjoy it. The Rom-Commers was funny at times, and I really enjoyed getting a behind the scenes look at screenwriting. For most of the book I didn’t like Charlie, the MMC. He was rude and dismissive. He was too big for his britches. I came around to him by the end but his actions in the beginning did him no favors.

Obsessed, Katherine center never disappoints. The rom comers was an easy lighthearted read that is perfect for summer. Really enjoyed this one

Ughhh Katherine….another amazing romcom with perfect banter. Absolutely loved the b-plots with the family dynamics too.

my notes from my notes app while reading:
- the high dive omg I SOO know where this is going
- the slow burn ughhhh so good
- CHAPTER 22!!!!!!!!!!
- audibly yelled OOOH at the “on the speaker” phone call in the uber on the way to the airport
- second act breakup without even being in a relationship ugh
- THE HANKERCHIEF AND THE AWARDS SPEECH😭
- I love a divorce trope too as a child of divorce
- grief trope
- second chance at love
- family relationships
- baby-less prologue!!
- no spice
- life after sickness
- tj storyline really didn’t go anywhere

Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange for review.

What I initially expected to be a light-hearted romance that would tug at my heartstrings and lead me to fall in love ultimately did just that...and left me in tears. I truly cherished this book.

The characters in this narrative were nearly flawless. I found Emma's vibrant personality endearing, even during her moments of self-doubt. She possessed an overall charm that was incredibly appealing, with many admirable traits. However, her persistent, childlike demeanor when she was being obstinate or not receiving her way was somewhat off-putting. This was a straightforward read that kept me eager for more.

I really wanted to like this book but I just didn't. It probably wasn't the right timing for the book.

This book gave me all the feels. I loved the Hollywood rom-com setup, and the banter between Emma and Charlie was pure gold—funny, sweet, and so swoony. Katherine Center always nails the mix of humor and heart, and this one was no exception. It had me grinning, tearing up, and rooting for them the whole way through. Definitely one of those stories that leaves you smiling after you turn the last page.

If you like fun romance reads, Katherine Center is your girl. Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read in exchange for a review!

Katherine Center has such a gift for creating stories that feel like a warm, cozy hug and this book is no exception. The Rom-Commers is full of the messy, beautiful reality her readers have come to expect: flawed yet lovable characters, witty banter, and moments that make you laugh even as they tug at your heart.

Emma is a wonderfully relatable lead. She's funny, determined, and navigating her own complicated life while chasing a dream. Charlie, on the other hand, takes a little longer to love. His prickly exterior and cynicism toward romance set up a dynamic that’s both frustrating and endearing, and watching their relationship evolve through reluctant collaboration is half the fun.

The charm, humor, and emotional resonance are exactly what you can count on from Katherine Center. Her stories are never just romances, they’re about finding joy even in life’s complications and reminding us that love rarely arrives in a neat, effortless package. It's what keeps me coming back to her, again and again.

This was my first Katherine Center book and I loved it! This was laugh out loud funny while also having a meaningful subject matter. It made me immediately want to start another Katherine Center book. It made me a fan!

Super cute romance read. Optimistic FMC meets grouchy MMC. Believable story line. Author effectively creates investment in both main characters, leaving the reader rooting for a happy ending love story.

I gave this book four stars at first but have since marked it down to three stars after discussing it in my book club. I had some problems with how the two main characters treated each other and I wonder if the relationship would actually make it.

This was a very enjoyable book. I don’t typically love fame as a trope, but that wasn’t too heavy-handed until near the end. Charlie got on my nerves in a couple of instances, and information was gained too often through eavesdropping but, overall, the story was very charming and more emotional than expected. I really liked the characters too.

This was a great book that was very fun and easy to read. I really enjoyed reading this one. Thank you very much.

This is a cute rom-com with a mild enemies-to-lovers plot that really made me a true lover of all things Katherine Center. Charlie is a screenwriter who has been tasked with the daunting task of writing a rom-com script. And even though he is a super successful writer, he doesn't have what it takes for this project - which brings us to Emma Wheeler. Emma is an aspiring screenwriter who probably would have done well if not for having to take care of her ailing father. All of her screenwriting has been as a ghostwriter, and even though she has dreams of making it big, she isn't able to get there until the day she accepts the job of a lifetime: helping the grumpy loner Charlie with his rom-com story. The one major problem is that Charlie doesn't believe in love. Can Emma help Charlie finally begin to believe in order to save his script?

I fell for these two characters immediately. I am such a sucker for enemies-to-lovers and watching these two work through their issues together was exactly what I needed. Center really nailed their chemistry and their choices to help make each other better. I absolutely where Center took this story, she really is very good at writing banter and being able to pull at the heart strings.

I was enraptured from the beginning and can't wait to read more from her!

Such a cute story! The slow burn and minimal spice was perfect! Katherine Center does it again!!! A unique story line keeping on my toes

4.5 starts, rounded up. I had a hard time getting into this one initially, and I'm not quite sure why. Once I was hooked, however, I was HOOKED. The final few pages, which talk about finding and being a good partner, were my absolute favorite part of the book.

“If you wait for other people to light you up, then I guess you’re at the mercy of darkness.”
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Emma has been taking care of her father who has needed full-time care since he was in a rock-climbing accident that killed their mother ten years ago. When Emma’s agent friend calls her with an opportunity to write a screenplay with her favorite writer ever, she feels like maybe it’s time to step out of her comfort zone. Except when she gets to LA, Charlie Yates had no idea she was coming and wants nothing to do with “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Charlie can write anything except a #romcom and that’s all Emma loves to write. As the two spend six weeks rewriting a love story, perhaps they will realize they’re in the middle of their own.
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Y’all know @katherinecenter is my new obsession with adult romance right now and I think I’ve been able to pin down why. She writes her characters and their experiences in such a unique way—nothing seems cut and paste from other #romancebooks I’ve read. They are deeply flawed individuals with quirks, dreams, personality traits, experiences, etc. that make them feel like real people. Also love that she’s a TX writer. The audiobook for this was also done very well.

CW: parental death (recounted), injury, hospitalization, medical content, car accident, terminal illness, cancer, panic attack (on page), alcohol, grief, chronic illness, toxic friendship, abandonment, misogyny, sexual harassment, classism

The Rom-Commers was such a joyful and heartwarming read that instantly lifted my spirits. I loved the witty humor and relatable characters who felt like real people navigating life and love. The story’s blend of romance and comedy was perfectly balanced, making it both fun and emotionally satisfying. It was the kind of book that left me smiling long after I turned the last page.

I seriously think that every new Katherine Center book is my new favorite. This one is so good! I love the characters and their banter is on point!! This one is so so good!