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!

This book was great! I really enjoyed the story and how there was never a time where I wasn’t intrigued on what would happen next! Loved every minute of it

Not Center's best, IMO. It started losing me but the wrap up brought it all back. Cute, charming, and simple

this was a solid 4 star for me, almost a 4.5. If you know me, you know I love an enemies to lovers, so this was right up my alley. And a romcom about writing a romcom, such a fun concept !

Emma was an fmc you wanted to root for. She was sweet and had given up so much for her family. Then Charlie is a bit of an ass, coming across egotistical. I loved the way their relationship developed, feeling like such a natural progression from enemies to lovers. The way she was teaching him about what is involved in a romcom, and watching these things actually play out between them was perfect.

I really liked the themes in this one, grief and anxiety, but the message behind it about believing in yourself and taking these leaps of faith was really well done.

I mainly read this one on audio, and it was such an easy listen. I would definitely recommend the audio as I binged it in 24 hours. Centers writing is so enjoyable and easy to follow, and I look forward to reading more from her.

I will read anything that Katherine Center writes. Relatable characters and a story that made me laugh and cry. An easy read with surprising depth of plot.

Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies―good ones! She’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates, her hero, it’s a break too big to pass up.

Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone. He doesn't believe in love. But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will convince him that love stories matter? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules―and comes true?

Katherine Center is an auto-buy author for me, and that won't be changing after The Rom-Commers. As a fan of romcom films myself, I really enjoy when a plot takes place within that world.

Katherine Center continues to be one of my favorite rom com authors! She is great at writing characters that keep make you feel like they are your friends.

I felt like this was very much a grumpy/sunshine trope and it happens to be one of my favorites!

I do wish her books had just a tiny bit of spice.

I will be buying this book now!

I absolutely loved this book! Katherine Center is becoming one of my go-to authors! I haven't read anything by her that wasn't amazing! I loved the characters, the storyline and the writing style of this one. I will highly recommend this one!

Review of The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Is it cliche to say that The Rom-Commers is one of my favorite rom-coms ever? With a title like that and an author like Katherine Center, how can it not?! It had me grinning, swooning, and crying (looking at you, Chapter 30). Like all Katherine Center books - I devoured this one!

Katherine Center never misses when it comes to delivering witty banter, emotional depth, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. The chemistry between Emma and Charlie? Off the charts. The sexual tension built so naturally that I was practically yelling at the book for them to just kiss already! The miscommunication trope will always have me screaming at the pages to just TALK to each other but it definitely helps build everything up because what really got me was the emotional gut-punch in Chapter 30. I may have dropped a few tears. No shame.

As always, Center crafts characters that feel like people you know - flawed, relatable, real. Characters who go through the same grief, loss, and trauma that we experience. The plot kept me turning pages late into the night, and the emotional payoff was totally worth it. If you’re a fan of romance with humor, heart, and a little bit of heartbreak that gets beautifully healed, The Rom-Commers is a must-read to add to your TBR list!

I want to start by saying that the premise of this book was incredibly promising, and I genuinely wanted to love it. Unfortunately, I’ve come to realize that I just don’t seem to connect with Katherine’s writing style, though that may be more of a personal preference than a reflection on the book itself.

The story begins on a strong note. Emma is an aspiring screenwriter who has yet to catch her big break. She’s also the full-time caregiver for her father and struggles to share that responsibility with her sister, burdened by guilt over the accident that left him injured. When a close friend offers her the chance to work alongside a screenwriter she’s long admired, Emma decides to take the leap with the encouragement of her friends and family.

Despite the compelling setup, I struggled with the characters. Charlie came across as cold and, frankly, mean-spirited. I never found myself rooting for him, and I couldn’t connect with their dynamic as a couple. Emma, while portrayed in a caretaking role, treated her sister harshly and at times came off as manipulative toward Charlie. I found it hard to empathize with her or believe in the longevity of their relationship.

Overall, while the plot had real potential, the character development and romantic arc just didn’t land for me.

Read this in like, less than 24 hours. Just a fun ride, and I loved all the movie/screenplay mentions. And the chemistry was there, for sure (though, for a romance, this was fairly tame - more about the emotional connection and the individuals then about any steam).

The Queen Still Reigns- Katherine Center has once again stolen my heart with this sweet love story! I absolutely adored the concept that this RomCom highlighted all the things that traditionally make a “RomCom” perfect, all while applying all those same elements to the story. It’s as if KC says, “This is the recipe for every successful romance story, here, now you try!” It was done beautifully!

Nothing beat the depth to a Center cast, our MFC Emma and MMC Charlie, are quirky, damaged, strong, opinionated, and they balance each other with the perfect amount of grumpy/sunshine trope, as well as, optimism and cynicism.

Emma has spent 10 years taking care of her dad in Texas after a near fatal accident, passing up opportunity after opportunity to chase her dreams of being a screenwriter. Charlie a famous screenwriter who after a divorce and other life altering events has gotten the “yips” as his agent says, and can’t produce anything remotely good!

When they are paired together, Emma is hoping to get the big break she needs, and Charlie just wants to “get it over with” so he can move on to write something he’s actually proud of, AKA a Mafia Action Script. But, as any good rom com main character does, they start to realize what you came for and what you leave with are usually very two different things.

Thank you Katherine Center, for a clean, fun, brilliantly witty, and deep love story that keeps our hearts full of hope for a happy ending!

Katherine Center's The Rom-Commers is a wonderfully fun rom-com with surprising depth. It charmingly explores the tough balance between family responsibilities and chasing your own dreams.
Center's characters are incredibly relatable, navigating life's messy obligations while trying to figure out their personal aspirations. It's more than just a light read; it thoughtfully delves into the sacrifices we make and the courage it takes to pursue our passions. Expect witty banter, great chemistry, and an insightful look at life's tough choices. This one's both entertaining and surprisingly deep.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I absolutely love Katherine Center and every single thing she writes! She is always one of my absolute MUST read authors! Her books are just the right amount of everything from funny to sad and draw you in right from the first page. The only negative thing I can say is I finished it too fast and now have to wait for her next book! Add this to the top of your TBR pile immediately!

I love all Katherine Center books - they are good from beginning to end.
4 Stars.

Here is my scoring system in a nutshell. Five star books are not only engaging from beginning to end, but they are also beautifully written. Four star books are well worth your time - engaging and well-written. Three star books aren’t bad- engaging but perhaps slow or clunky in parts. Two stars, I finished but it was difficult - something about the pacing, the story or the writing was not compelling. One star - just don’t!

5 STARS= Definitely YES!
4 STARS = YES.
3 STARS = Maybe.
2 STARS= NO.
1 STAR = DNF; Definitely NO!

This was an enjoyable summer read, and a serviceable rom-com. Do I think it's earth shattering? No. Do I think there is anything wrong with this story? Also no. I liked some of the banter and back and forth dynamic. But there wasn't really that much going on with this romance, but I don't like when things are completely bonkers with too many impediments to a happily ever after either, so basically I don't know that it's a bad thing that this is more grounded. There was a decent chunk of humor and a few parts make me giggle a bit. I'm gonna say that this is a nice beach read, but not something that I'm screaming from the hills about.

Warm, witty, and utterly charming. Center blends humor with heart so well, and this story about screenwriting and second chances hit all the right notes. A bit idealistic at times, but I didn’t mind—I was smiling too much. A delightful love letter to the genre.

the rom-commers by katherine center is a five-star serotonin boost. it’s everything you want in a romantic comedy: clever, charming, and bursting with heart. the main character is the kind of chaotic good you can’t help but love, and the romance? slow-burn perfection with just the right amount of spark and sass. center balances laugh-out-loud moments with real emotional depth, making it feel both fun and meaningful.