Katherine Center is an immediate read for me and I am not disappointed in The Rom-Commers. Everything about this was exactly what I needed. 5/5

**spoiler alert** Emma is a screen writer and full time caretaker of her father. She is told she has been hired to help famous fellow writer Charlie fix his terrible Rom Com. Chaos ensues.

I really wanted to like this book. I enjoyed The Bodyguard, but the progression of the characters left me wondering how they could ever come to the conclusion that they liked each other, nor did I feel anything other than mild confusion/distaste towards them.


Things that bothered me:

When you say “camping accident” I picture someone tripping over the poles of their tent, or falling into a fire pit. Say “climbing accident.” Also make this make sense? It was so vaguely told that as a climber I still don’t understand how the character fell (there are little to no beginner routes in Yosemite). If this took place within the last 10 years there’s no way someone climbing trad or sport would be using a belay device that didn’t auto lock if the belayer became incapacitated.

Analyzing another person for how they react in conversations to various stimuli is fine. Specifically asking them a hurtful question so you can see their response is plain mean.

Charlie supposedly has a drawer full of Oscars and has been on the cover of Rolling Stone twice but doesn’t use his money to get groceries delivered or bring in a private chef? No? He’s providing cereal with water. What?

In what world do people only plan in decade long increments? I’ll take the next 10 years and then my 12 year old sister will be 22 so she can take the next 10. What?

Home health care workers exist! How did Emma have a job or go grocery shopping or do anything while also providing 24/7 care? Still confused.

Overall Charlie and Emma were not super nice to each other? Emma especially seemed to steam roll Charlie in an uncomfy way and Charlie’s actions from the beginning weren’t great.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy I received in exchange for my honest review.

Well the streak continues for Katherine Center. I have never been let down by her books. The characters have charm, charisma and wit...and you just can't help rooting for them! This was such a cute, and quick, read that had me turning the pages faster then ever before.

5 Stars! Absolutely loved this book! It gave me so much to think on & I highlighted so many snippets throughout the book that I plan on going back & thinking about them more, later. This book almost felt personal to me in a lot of ways, it was kind of freaky. I was crying one minute, rolling my eyes at the next, wincing at some parts and I had a smile on my face for a good portion of this book. I loved that this didn’t have any ‘sexy times’ since I just needed a break from those for a bit. A lot of good points that get you thinking in this book.
I’ve read the author once before but this book is even better. I really hope Katherine Center, the author, gets to working on some new books because I’m hooked. She truly is a very talented writer & I’ll always be down to read her books.
Not only did this whole book resonate with me but, I resonated with both the main characters, Emma and Chuck. I loved Emma throughout the book but Chuck took some time to warmup to. He was pretty grumpy and just plain rude at the beginning but he gets better throughout the book. Even the secondary character I hated at the beginning redeems himself at the end. Loved the ending and was sad when the book was over. 100% recommend this book and can’t wait to read another Katherine Center book!
*I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC of The Rom-Commers in exchange for my honest review!

This one didn’t hit the mark for me. I loved the idea of the story, but it wasn’t nearly what I wanted it to be. It had great elements (the character work was phenomenal) but the story itself just didn’t work for me. I do think this is going to be really well loved, but it may be time for me to admit that Katherine Center just isn’t the author for me!

If you enjoy the grumpy/sunshine trope- read this book! Emma Wheeler has been caring for her father after a tragic accident, putting her career on hold. However, when the opportunity comes up to re-write an awful script she jumps at the chance. She realizes the script is so bad because the author, Charlie Yates, doesn't believe in love. She decides that the only way to fix this terrible script is to convince Charlie that love is real, and that love stories are the greatest of all.

I love how the two characters were true opposites, but complimented each other so well. This story was so heartwarming, and had such a wonderful message about love overcoming fear. Also this book had fantastic banter! I actually laughed a few times out loud while reading. All in all, a perfect rom-com that left me feeling so warm and fuzzy.

I have loved all of Katherine Center's books- but I think this may be my new favorite!!

First, a big thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of The Rom-Commers.

I became a Katherine Center fan after reading The Bodyguard (which is now a book that I like to read like at least once a year) and have read a couple of her other books since. And honestly, I have enjoyed them all. Some, obviously, more than others but each one has entertained me and made me happy to have read it on some level.

With that, I had somewhat high hopes for The Rom-Commers and the book did not disappoint. While it was a touch slow at the start, I quickly fell in love with Emma and Charlie and the story that Katherine Center was telling us about them. I think what I love about Center's books is that while they are romantic books, they also touch and often delve into so much more than that. The Rom-Commers is about love but it's also a lot about family, the sacrifices we make for them, and how we recover when something awful happens to us.

All in all, if you are looking for a sweet book that will definitely make you cry (in the best way), then I highly recommend The Rom-Commers! It's another great one from Katherine Center.

This is a swoony romance that just slaps, as the kids say.

Emma is adorable, fierce, and strong. Charlie is annoying, devious, and loyal in all the right ways.

They have messy lives, and when they intersect, they'll never be the same again.

Katherine Center really took my heart, put it in a vice, and just applied and released the pressure as I read, leaving me with the fullest heart I've had in forever after reading a romance.

Oh Katherine...you are just the best. I have read every single one of KC's books and love this one so much. Katherine writes a book with people who have a struggle. They have growth. Good, solid, on page, this makes sense kind of growth. It's always real and honest and relatable in a way that I rarely see in other books. The Rom Commers is a light hearted fun romance that loves on romance. But it's got the heart that we crave from her other books.

This book is for readers who love rom coms. It's for those of us who love sharp, witty banter. It's for all of us who anticipate and crave that HEA and love romance in books and in movies. It's about family and friends and finding your own self and letting others do the same. It's everything I needed when I picked it up.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that I simply had so much fun reading. The concept of “The Rom-Commers” portraying two very different screenwriters in completely different genres thrown together to write a rom-com had me immediately wanting to read this book. Emma is the sunshine to Charlie’s grumpy when Emma challenges Charlie on his stance that “love was made up by Hallmark to sell greeting cards” as she helps him to rewrite his rom-com screenplay. The character development of Emma and Charlie showcases their resilience to challenges that life throws at them and is so well written. This book while not spicy, is very sweet and endearing and the banter and one liners had me laughing out loud in parts.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from Katherine Center.

You know when you read just a few pages and you realize that it's going to be a 2am night? That's this book. Don't start it anytime after 7pm unless you're content to be a zombie in the morning because you stayed up until 2am reading. This was my first Katherine Center and it gave me all the feels. Emma never had the chance to truly pursue her passions (hehehehe) due to a family tragedy but then she's given the opportunity to work with her dream screenwriter, Charlie, who is grumpy and hates romantic comedies. Typical romantic comedy hijinks ensue but Katherine Center provides depth and emotion to all of it. Do you self a favorite and just read the book, you won't regret it.

4.5 stars

Another good one from Katherine Center!

Emma’s life has been on pause since a serious accident caused a life-altering injury to her father ten years ago. She’s been his constant carer for a decade, setting her career and social life aside so her younger sister could finish up her schooling and take over. At this pivotal point, fate intervenes and a job fixing up the truly awful rom-com script of her favorite screenwriter drops in her lap. The only problem? Charlie Yates hates rom-coms and seems determined to let this script tank.

There was a lot of fun moments in this one. Center really leaned into the tropes of a good romance and it was deliciously done. I wanted to rank it higher, but there were a few things that just didn’t jive with me. I could understand Emma getting information from eavesdropping once, but having it happen three times just didn’t sit well with me. I wanted her relationship with her sister and how she may have been resentful of her life not going as expected pre-accident to be a little bit more flushed out too.

Overall it was a fun read and a great concept!

This book was enjoyable…until the 3rd act conflict when apparently both MCs lose their minds and any good sense. Emma flips out and says some awful things to her sister. Charlie gets some bad news and blows up his life as a result. Also, this has to be the weirdest bait and switch I’ve read — (SPOILERS) In the penultimate chapter, you learn that Charlie was diagnosed with an aggressive terminal lung cancer, only to have the next chapter be like “LOL the doctors called and it was only bronchitis!” What??? So, pre-3rd act conflict this book is 4 stars. After that it’s 1 star. Overall I’m giving it 2.5 stars.

Thoughts

This was a great rom com. It was funny and sad, which all rom coms should be.

I loved the appreciation it showed to rom coms and the funny and sometimes ridiculous tropes lol.

It is a quick read and perfect for when you need something fun to get you through a slump or you're just in need of some entertainment.

💕 Preorder Alert Book Review 💕

Title: The Rom-Commers
Author: Katherine Center
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Thank you to @stmartinspress for sending me a netgalley widget to read and share! Katherine Center is an auto-buy author for me; her books just make me happy! And I don’t know about you . . . but there are days when life can feel like one big dumpster fire and I run to anything feel-good!

We all love books about books or authors. But what about screenwriters!? The Rom-Commers is so clever and fun!

Emma has big dreams to be a screenwriter. However, when her family experienced a tragedy during a vacation causing her mother to pass away, her father to need in home care, and her younger sister someone in her corner looking after her, she put all her dreams aside. But, now her sister is graduating from college and it’s Emma’s turn. With her sister taking over the caretaker role, Emma heads to L.A. for a six week writing gig of a lifetime!

The problem? Big shot screenwriter Charlie Yates (Emma’s idol!) doesn’t know she’s coming. He doesn’t know that she is to be staying in his home for the duration.

But, Charlie can’t ignore Emma’s wisdom and the fact that they make magic writing together. They are like two puzzle pieces that just fit together. And maybe it isn’t just the writing…

Rating: Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me by this author! I just felt happy reading it. I was rooting for Emma to follow her dreams. I wanted Charlie to not be such a loner and let people in. They both had been dealt some difficult hands and together were just what they needed. Having dreams is amazing, but having dreams with people in your corner is even better!

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I have never read a Katherine Center book I didn't like and this one was no exception. I really loved the exploration of familial relationships, grief, and parent care. I thought the development of the relationship between Emma and Charlie was so sweet.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center is not just a rom-com about writing rom-coms. It's a deeply emotional and character-driven story that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately, feel completely satisfied. The emotional journey of the characters, the twists and turns of the plot, and the satisfying conclusion all contribute to a story that left a lasting impression on me.

The emotional depth of 'The Rom-Commers' is what truly sets it apart. It's not just a light and fluffy rom-com; it’s a story that took me on a profound emotional journey, leaving a lasting impression on on my heart and mind.

The characters in The Rom-Commers brought me great joy - alone and together.  Emma, a talented writer, has put her career on hold to care for her father, who was in an accident and then diagnosed with a disorder that requires around-the-clock care. Her decision to work with a famous screenwriter, Charlie Yates, is driven by her passion for writing and the push that she gets from her father and sister, who insist everything will be fine in her absence.  Conversely, Charlie is a grumpy and renowned screenwriter who is initially resistant to the idea of writing a rom-com, a genre that’s clearly outside his comfort zone.  However, their collaboration proves to be pure magic,  with each complementing the other’s strengths and weaknesses.

The Rom-Commers is a full-bodied romantic comedy that brought me immense joy and left me emotionally spent. The story, the characters, and the emotional depth of the book all combined to create a reading experience that I can't wait for others to enjoy.

Witty Banter at its best! The Rom-Commers is yet another winner from Katherine Center!

When approached to re-write a screenplay written by her favorite screenwriter, Emma can’t help but say yes, even though her life isn’t that easy to walk away from. Try as hard as she might, she’s never been able to “break through” - and this might just be her chance. Little does she know that Charles Yates is a major pain in the butt. Working together is only half the battle, trying not to fall for each other is the other.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the arc.

Thanks St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC! Katherine Center does no wrong in my opinion - this book was no exception! I loved this book immensely. I laughed, my heart ached and I found myself cheering for the two to end up together. I positively sped through this book. I genuinely couldn't put it down.

I really enjoyed this book! It was the first I read of Katherine Center and it was very enjoyable. I look forward to reading more in the future!