There's just something about a Katherine Center book that always gets me!

Emma wants to be a screenwriter, specifically romcoms, one day. But she currently is caregiver for her dad, who has medical issues and needs care. Logan, who is her manager and also her ex, approaches her with a chance to work with one of her idols, Charlie Yates, in rewriting his first romcom script. She is able to get her sister to come stay with her dad for a while.

Off Emma goes for this too good to be true opportunity. However. No one told Charlie this was happening and boy do they get off on the wrong foot.

Their banter was stellar and their humor had me giggling. I enjoyed these characters and being a long for the ride on their story.

I loved the audio and it brought the story to life for me.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press for an eARC, and MacMillan Audio for an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

The Rom-Commers is a delightfully enjoyable rom-com that weaves together themes of family obligations and mental health with wit and charm. Emma Wheeler finally gets her big break when she's given the opportunity to rewrite a script for her idol but this dream opportunity comes with its challenges, including leaving behind her role as caretaker for her father and facing off against Charlie's cynicism about love.

The dynamic between Emma and Charlie is both hilarious and heartwarming as they clash over their differing views on love and rom-coms.

As with many of Katherin Center's books, what sets this apart from other rom-coms is its ability to balance lighthearted humor with deeper themes. The exploration of family dynamics and the character's health adds depth to the story, making it not just a fluffy romance but a exploration of personal growth and self-discovery.

This is a feel-good read that will leave you smiling and believing in the magic of love and second chances. With its lovable characters, witty dialogue, and heartwarming romance, it's a book that's sure to delight fans of rom-coms.

If you're someone who enjoys a rom-com, the Rom-Commmers was such a fun experience. As you're reading, you're experiencing the characters discussing (more like arguing about) the key elements of a Rom-Com, while simultaneously experiencing the moments. From the "accidental fall" to the fallout, it's all there in the perfect Romantic Comedy. There was humor, cringy moments, and an emotional connection I wasn't expecting. I felt my heart go out to the characters and was eager to see how it turned out between them. If you're looking for a good beach read this summer, this one is it!

Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Emma Wheeler is a writer, caregiver, daughter and sister that has put her dreams on hold in order to take care of her father and support her sister.
All of this changes when Emma has the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and help re-write the famous screenwriter Charlie Yates’ “terrible”romantic comedy. Just organizing daily details so that she can go is a huge obstacle, but convincing Charlie that she’s the woman for the job is even more difficult.
Rom-Commers is a charming story of two writers, their process and collaboration, and all that goes into writing a movie. The ensuing “research” on what makes a good romcom is comical, and the budding relationship between Charlie and Emma is tender. This book definitely lives up to Katherine Center’s body of work.
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Another great read from Katherine Center! Emma has put her life on hold for so long to take care of her father 24/7 . She gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work with a screenwriter and takes the opportunity. Charlie is struggling professionally (and personally) when his agent brings in his good friend Emma to help. Loved this!

Set in Hollywood and Houston, I loved getting to know Emma and Charlie as they fixed the script of a reimagined 1934 romantic comedy It Happened One Night (which is fantastic).

Both characters have flaws and have gone through major life issues. I loved Emma's dad's wisdom towards the end and will think about it long after finishing this novel.

Since it is single POV, there are specific times when we rely on what Emma has overheard from Charlie or his actions towards her without knowing what is going on in his head. This tended to make him a bit unlikeable until further explained.

I have read and loved The Bodyguard and Hello Stranger (as well as listened on audiobook), so this novel fit very nicely with what I already enjoy about Katherine Center books. I feel her love of the romance genre shine in her stories, The Rom-Commers included. I can't wait to listen to this book on audio as well!

Rating: 4.5 / 5

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Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced digital copy. All opinions are my own.

I loved Emma and Charlie. Their ease with each other in the moments where they were being kind was delightful. How she tried to get him to overcome.some of his fears, and he tried to get her to accept help. There were multiple times she accidentally overheard him say things that were kind of cruel and contradictory, but understanding him deeper revealed that this was his coping mechanism.
There were parts of the book that were heavier - death of a parent, long term caregiver for disabled parent, cancer survivor - but I enjoy these elements of Katherine Center's books, because they are more "real life" romances.
Overall, this is a sweet book where both characters grow, and I loved that the epilogue went into the future with the major characters.

I’ve read several books by this author and they’re very hit or miss for me. Unfortunately, this one was the latter. I had a really difficult time investing in both the main character, Emma, and the love interest, Charlie. Emma overhears Charlie having conversations about how terrible she is multiple times in the first half of this book, and I guess because she’s a masochist she perseveres? But it made it and for me to root for them to be together. Emma’s tragic backstory felt like a crunch as well. I was really excited for this book based on the premise but it just didn’t deliver for me.

THE ROM-COMMERS by @katherinecenter is another five star book for me! Dare I say this one took the crown for my favorite KC book list. Let me tell you why I loved this book.

1. Starting with the title. With a title like The Rom-Commers, I’m here for it! Who doesn’t love a good rom-com?

2. The main characters, Emma and Charlie, are wonderful. Their banter is funny and adorable.

3. The tenderness of their relationship, the grief, the humor. It was all the feels.

4. There was a Jack Stapleton cameo (The Bodyguard is high up on the KC list too— if you haven’t read it, please go do so).

5. It left me smiling throughout the majority of the book.

I’m so glad I’ve pre-ordered this lovely book because I loved it and need a physical copy! Many thanks to @netgalley @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for sharing this gem with me! The audio narration was great as always by Patti Murin, who adds so much spunk to the female leads.

Emma Wheeler is a romcom obsessed
screenwriter who has the chance of a lifetime to work with her screenwriting idol, Charlie Yates, in an attempt to salvage a rom com script he basically massacred. Can she simultaneously save
Charlie's script, show him love (and love stories) are real and worth fighting for, AND live the life of her dreams? I read this in one sitting, staying up til almost 2 am to finish this pretty perfect rom-com.
Katherine Center has become an auto-read, auto-pre-order fiction author for me. This beauty of a story did not disappoint, and it comes out June 11. I lucked up and got my hands on an advanced copy even though l've had the Kindle version preordered since last October. Haha! (Thanks, St. Martin's and NetGalley!) I barely made it halfway before I clicked over to Amazon and ordered a hard copy too. (RARE for me when it comes to fiction!) Do yourself a favor and get your hands on this one STAT! It's swoony and sweet and funny and charming and heartwarming and all the good things.

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I’m a huge fan of Katherine Center & this book did not disappoint. Emma has been the full time care giver for her dad for a while when she gets the opportunity of a lifetime…to rewrite a screenplay with famous screenwriter Charlie Yates! Emma’s younger sister said she’ll take care of their dad, so Emma moves to LA for a few weeks. When she meets Charlie, it is very apparent he wants nothing to do with her. But Emma soon finds out there’s a lot more to Charlie than what she can see on the surface.

All of Katherine Center’s books are amazing! Love them! Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC for my honest review. This amazing read comes out June 11th. #booksbyashleynicole

Another quality read by Katherine Center. I love HEA stories and she always delivers. You won’t be disappointed!

Katherine Center is one of those hit-or-miss authors for me; I loved some of her books, others were just likes, but this one was a hit! Two screenwriters team up to write a romcom together and end up falling in love while doing so? Sign me up!

Charlie does not believe in love, is gruff and opposed to working with Emma from the start, but he turns out to be so sweet underneath that gruff exterior, I loved him!

Emma carried so much guilt, it was great to see her let go of some of it and pursue her dreams, even if she played the caretaker card a bit too heavily at times for my taste. There were plenty of swoon-worthy moments between Charlie and Emma, and I loved all of them so much. The peek at the writing and research process was also a lot of fun!

Loves getting to read this one early through NetGalley! I have loved Katherine Center ever since I first read The Bodyguard and this one may be a new favorite, with a familiar face making an appearance! If you are a fan of enemies to lovers then this one will be great for you! Seeing the changes in Emma and Charlie throughout the book kept you wanting to turn the page and share what would happen in the end! Definitely recommend this one!

The rom-commers was a mix of light funny and a large dose of real life. Charlie Yates can't seem to land a romcom suffering from writers block and very little faith in romance. Emma wheeler on the other hand wants to write a screen play so bad but is a full time care giver to her father after his accident. When a mutual friend connects the two they couldn't be more different.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced digital copy. All opinions are my own.

I love Katherine Center’s books and I especially enjoyed this one. I loved reading about and getting to know Emma and Charlie. The forced proximity and enemies to lovers tropes and two of my favorites. The storylines of family commitment and illness diagnosis were handled well. I found myself laughing out loud at certain points and I teared up at the ending. This author is always an immediate purchase for me. I am still thinking about these characters days after finishing this book. Thank you Katherine Center and NetGalley!

I'm curious why all of this author's books feel the need to include a terminal illness of some sort. It's a recurring theme and one that I find difficult to read each time.

Katherine Center does it again. I don’t think she can write a bad rom com. I loved the banter in this one, and it made me want to reread some of her earlier work.

I really enjoyed this book. This was a fun, light, and clean romance novel. This will be the perfect summer beach read!

The plot of this book is very unique, I’ve never read a book like this before and I enjoyed all of the characters. I also enjoyed the humor amongst the characters.

This is my first Katherine Center book but I can tell it won’t be my last. I love a light, no stakes romance and if all of her books are like this one then count me in!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Publication date is set for June 11, 2024.

If I had not been affectionate with romcoms, this would haven the novel to convert me!

First of all, I love the plot and the characters.

The scenes are primarily set in California, which is personally to my extra delight.

The characters! Oh my, I have never rooted for a fictional couple as I did for Emma and Charlie. He is the prominent screenwriter of successfully buzzing sci-fi movies, she’s an amateur writer and his biggest fan on this planet.
Their inter junction with one another happens when Charlie is requested to write a romcom to get his mafia script filmed. However, his romcom is nothing but short of all wits that his agent Logan involves Emma to rewrite the romcom.

What a genius idea of Katherine Center to combine writing and screenplays in a plot! I think I have never had such fun insights into the business of filmmaking.

Charlie has suffered some blows of fate, so did Emma. They’ll about to find their own narratives whilst rewriting their romcom. What fascinates me though is that Emma hasn’t lost her chutzpah! A tough negotiator, a girl who values herself, she’s not afraid of being herself - sometimes at Charlie’s dismay. But that’s all to help Charlie grow. So, the character development was exceptionally good.

Ready to go to line dancing and carrying this book wherever I go!

Easy 5 stars!

Big thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.