Katherine center did it again!!! This book is so fun! I couldn’t put it down.. this latest book might be my most favorite yet.

I’m waiting for another one of her books to be turned into a movie. This one would be perfect! Bring back the rom com era!

I’m disappointed :(. I’ve loved Katherine centre’s other works and the idea of a script writing romance seems so fun. It’s literally called the rom-commenrs which should’ve been a clue that it’s a romantic comedy and the humour just didn’t land for me. This is a case where I think me and the book weren’t meeting each other in the right place and I think so many other people are going to love this book. They’re going to sit on the beach and enjoy this.

This is my 3rd Katherine Center book and I absolutely adored it. I laughed a lot of times through out the book. I cried in the end because it was just beautiful. Emma and Charlie’s story was amazing. It was truly a journey of life and love. Highly recommend this light hearted book as a great summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Katherine Center and Macmillan for the ARC. These opinions are my own.

I easily devoured this rom-com in only a couple days! In a fame-adjacent story (the bets kind of romcoms in my opinion), we follow two screenwriters as they work to write a screenplay together while dealing with a ton of heavy personal things as well. Their romance is a major part of the story, but it definitely isn't everything, and probably not even the main thing as we see our leads navigate chronic illness/injury and complicated family relationships and work-life balance. I loved everything about this one, and definitely have a new favorite Katherine Center book! This is truly the perfect summer read.

Charlie, a successful screenwriter, needs to write a rom-com. His problem? He wrote one but it’s bad. Very, very bad. He thinks romance is a Ponzi scheme and doesn’t believe in love.

He needs help. And fast. Enter Emma, an aspiring screenwriter who has been hired to re-write Charlie’s script.

Her problem? She’s the full-time caretaker for her dad, who was injured in an accident that took her mother’s life. But her sister steps in to help so Emma can fulfill her dream to write for Charlie, her writing hero. Dreams can come true.

Now her problem is how to thaw Charlie’s cold heart and make him believe in love and rom-coms.

In true Katherine Center form, this book has the perfect blend of romance and comedy, but with substance and depth. The witty banter gets me every time.

I closed the book with a full heart and a smile on my face.

I also loved the theme in defense of love and rom-coms, a theme the author continued in her note at the end of the book. Don’t miss it. Finding joy in adversity is another overriding theme that I loved.

I read a variety of genres and rom-coms will always have a place in my heart and on my shelves. Especially one written by this author. A well-done rom-com requires serious writing chops, and Katherine Center is among the best. She is able to write a story that has the perfect magical blend that captivates this reader.

My only regret is I now have to wait another year for a new Katherine Center book.

Don’t miss this one. A pure delight from start to finish! 5+ stars!

* I received a digital copy plus the audio version, via NetGalley. All opinions are my own

4.5 Stars! The Rom-Commers is Katherine Center's latest romance novel and it's a love letter to the genre! It showcases all the reasons we readers love our happy ever afters.

An award-winning screenwriter and a wannabe screenwriter are forced to draft a rom-com together. Charlie is only phoning this in to get a different script produced and he makes it clear he thinks rom-coms are terrible and unrealistic. Meanwhile, Emma is a die-hard fan of the genre and makes it her mission to show Charlie why he’s wrong.

Throughout her quest to write an incredible script, she explains to Charlie (and us readers) all the vast reasons that rom-coms are worth their weight in gold.

I loved the moments where Charlie "breaks the fourth walk" and talks to us, which mimics some TV shows and movies. It was a fun nod to the movie industry!

The chemistry between these two was a slow burn, as they grew more and more important to each other. While the love story was cute, the defense of romances was the true star and made this a fantastic read for anyone!

I loved this! The chemistry between the leads was impeccable and the stakes were clear from the beginning. The character development served as the heart of the story. I've already recommended this to several other readers.

This book made me fall in love again with Katherine Center. I finished the book about a week ago and I am still thinking about it. I loved Emma, I related so much to her- the want to have these big dreams and sacrifice them for the love of family. I didn’t want this book to end and I’m so happy that it ended the way it did. I cannot wait to tell everyone about this book

In The Rom-Commers, Katherine Center reminds the reader that a happily ever after in a book, just like in life is not just all sunshine and positivity, as no one can get away from hardships or even tragedy. Emma and Charlie come together as screen-writers, Emma tasked to help Charlie mould his rom-com screenplay into an actual rom-com. Both main characters come with baggage and imperfections, and the book deals with some heavier topics such as loss of a parent, cancer, health and grief. Center in her writing has a unique approach of talking directly to the reader, which admittedly might not be loved by all, but I felt it worked here.

Thank you to the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and the author for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have enjoyed so many of Katherine Center’s previous books, so I was excited at the opportunity to read/listen to the latest release. The premise got my attention. However, that’s pretty much where the positive aspects ended. It bothered me that Emma was a doormat. She had no self esteem and there was just no romantic chemistry between Emma and Charlie.

I won’t give up on Katherine Center books, though. Several others, especiall Hello Stranger, were delightful reads. But don’t choose not to read this book on my review alone. There are plenty of reviewers who loved the book. So it may be just up your alley.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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This recipe worked in a way I hadn't anticipated. It's very predictable and very klutzy but I did just love Charlie's romantic brand, and his pure-hearted straight talk for Emma.

I still don't love centers choice to break the 4th wall in though if I didn't know it was habit it might have gone along with a novel about screenwriters writing.

Anyway, ate this up. In that read all rainy day and would not be mad about starting over way.

I am just so obsessed with this book! Emma and Charlie have been through the wringer! Emma left her life behind to take care of her dad after a terrible climbing accident and never got to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer. Charlie has it all but has been stuck with writer's block since a bout with cancer which coincided with his wife leaving him. When their mutual agent Logan suggests they work together, Charlie is hesitant, but soon enough Emma and Charlie are vibing, but what happens once the script is finalized?

Let me start off by saying this is a slow burn. You aren't getting steam or smut here. But you will get a gorgeous love story. I really enjoyed the chemistry and comedy between Emma and Charlie. The pantry scene, and line-dancing moments were so perfect! I loved Emma's quirkiness and her selflessness. The way Charlie stubbornly came out of his shell for Emma was so wonderful! Katherine Center can write the phone book and I would love it! Tropes include grumpy sunshine characters, a whole lot of forced proximity, and a celebrity/normal person dynamic. I'm a sucker for a celebrity and normal person romance. You can only dream, right?

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review. This book releases 6/11!

The Rom-Commers is a love letter to the romance genre!

When two writers, Emma and Charlie team up together, it’s to rewrite a Rom-Com screenplay. Only, as luck would have it, one of them is a full-time believer in love, while the other is not, making the job almost impossible to complete. But when research finds them in unexpected, sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic situations, Emma and Charlie are left to examine if love is truly “something you can choose to get good at,” or not.

The Rom-Commers is another home run for Katherine Center! I really enjoyed it!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an early book review copy of this book!

The Rom-Commers is being released June, 11th 2024-mark your calendar!

In The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center, readers are invited into the world of Emma Wheeler, a devoted screenwriter with a passion for romantic comedies. When the opportunity to collaborate with her idol, Charlie Yates, arises, Emma embarks on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, both on and off the page. Center expertly crafts a narrative that celebrates the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.

Personally, I found 'The Rom-Commers' to be a lighthearted escape into the world of rom-coms, complete with all the charm and wit one would expect from the genre. While the lack of spice may not appeal to all readers, I appreciated the focus on the story. However, I found the characterization of the male love interest to be lacking, as his rudeness and grumpiness detracted from my overall enjoyment. Despite some pacing issues, 'The Rom-Commers' offers a pleasant read that I would recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Katherine Center has a way of writing that pulls you in and makes you feel all the feelings of each character. This one DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! I am truly glowing after this ending. The character development was absolutely beautiful. Cannot recommend this enough 10/10

Love/Life can be messy and this book was a perfect display of that. I look forward to Center’s books; I adore them!! I love the slow messy burn between the two main characters and loved the ending. I was hopeful they’d have a happy ending. The story was easy to follow along and I was engaged the whole time reading

Katherine Center does it again. Her books her are great and this one did not disappoint. The Rom-commers is for anyone who loves a romance and anyone who believes in love. You truly can’t go wrong with any of Katherine’s books. A story on proving love exists, family, strength, and happy endings.

This is my favorite book yet of hers. Her and Charlie came alive as I read their story. I felt the intensity of each of Emma’s feelings. All of the emotions were so heightened. Not only did I feel the angst and the gut wrenching disappointment but also the humor. My goodness did I laugh out loud. My husband caught me giggle on the couch at one point. This is such a feel good book and I highly recommend it.

Trigger warnings: cancer

Center always leaves me with these little nuggets of wisdom that feel so profound and out of place in a rom com, the perfect balance of light romance with real heavy topics like health, grief, family dynamics etc. I throughly enjoyed this novel, the characters were interesting the romance was believable, my only complain is that center repeatedly broke the fourth wall and addressed the reader which just isn’t personally for me.

Katherine Center is a must read author for me. Her books always have the right balance of trauma/joy that is needed when dealing with tougher subject matter.

In The Rom-Commers, we have two screen writers pushed together to rewrite a horrible rom com movie. One has put her career on hold to care for her father after a hiking accident and the other is highly successful but freshly divorced and in remission from cancer giving him the yips.

You know they are going to fall for each other because come on, BUT it was fun to see the journey to get there.