Katherine Center is an auto-buy author for me and her newest book does not disappoint!

I absolutely loved the concept of this book - Charlie is a big-time screenwriter in need of a writing partner, Emma is a struggling screenwriter in need of a job. The grumpy-sunshine banter, slow-burn is done so well and you can't help but root for these two.

This book is laugh out loud funny, while covering serious topics. Add this to your summer beach read TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy.

This book is SO adorable, I think I had a smile on my face the whole time. Struggling screenwriter Emma is lured to Hollywood for a chance to ghostwrite with famous screenwriter Charlie Yates. Except, he wasn't told she was coming. He grudgingly agrees to work with her, which sets off their time writing a romantic comedy. I love a grumpy hero and Charlie did not disappoint! This story also has the humor I loved in The Bodyguard (plus cameos from Jack!), as well as a fun narrative surprise.

I rarely save quotes from books, but I did that several times with The Rom-Commers. "What's a rom-com supposed to do?" Charlie asks. "The job of a rom-com," Emma replies, "is to give you a simulated feeling of falling in love... A rom-com should give you a swoony, hopefuly, delicious, rising feeling of anticipation as you look forward to the moment when the two leads who are clearly mad for each other finally overcome all their obstacles, both internal and external, and get together."

And this rom-com delivers on that promise!

I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Katherine Center is such a delightful writer. The Rom-Commers combines all the best of her writing - lovable characters, some sad/tragic circumstances, an obstacle, and a lovely, meandering path to change, love, and growth. Gahhhh this was such a great book. I really enjoyed Emma as a character - I'd want to be her friend, to support her and the tough family situation she's been in, but also because she seems like a great, loving person. I also loved Charlie. Despite his fame and success, he's held onto himself and has kept his circumstances to himself. I loved seeing how the two come together and understand one another. I also adored Emma's family and the resolution there. :) :) :) Great book! It made me laugh and cry and smile. Read this book, please! :)

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

I love Katherine Center and her wholesome, feel good romances. The Rom Commers was just that, a feel good but also real, relatable love stories. I loved it the nod to the body guard in it.

A million thank you’s to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Katherine Center for allowing me to review this breathtaking book! Katherine Center is my absolute favorite author! Every book she writes is my new favorite and this one is no exception. I love the family dynamics, the emotional tugs, and the comedy all wrapped up in one beautiful book. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will love this book! Everyone who has a heart, loves to laugh, and loves love and life should read this book! How can I wait another year for Katherine Center’s next book? Thank you so much for allowing me to review my new favorite book!!!

Unfortunately I have come to realize that Katherine Center's writing style is not for me. You may enjoy this if you like lighter romance books with some heavier hitting topics that aren't taken too seriously. I say that specifically because Center makes a lot of things feel lighter, that's not a bad thing I just at times felt like it came across as emotionally immature. That's not to say the author didn't do that on purpose, there certainly is a place in literature for that, people don't always want to read about responsible adults, they want to escape. This is a good book for that.

I loved this book! Katherine Center just gets better and better and is definitely a must read for me. I loved the family aspect of Emma’s story and how she had stepped up to take care of her dad foregoing her own dreams. When she was thrust into Charlie’s world to write a rom-com the tension was palpable. Definitely loved the build and development of both characters as the story progressed. It hit just the right note of fun and serious.

Almost from the first page I knew I was going to love this book. What I didn't know was that I wasn't going to be able to put it down except for sleep and work. This is absolutely amazing, if I could give it 10 stars I would.

Thank you so much NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this eARC!

Everything Katherine Center writes is pure gold. This is no exception. I loved it so much. The narration was AMAZING, Patti Murin knocked it out of the park! I laughed, I cried, and it was just what my heart needed. I honestly don't know what else to say, I will go back to this again.
Thank you, NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen and read this advanced copy.

I imagine I'm like most people who even read ONE Katherine Center book and are hooked for life! I just can't get enough of her as her characters are multi-dimensional, off-beat, but most of all hilarious! And of course, this one is my new favorite as I raced through it knowing I wouldn't be able to put it down. Protagonist Emma is the caretaker for her father who suffered a brain injury years ago in a rock-climbing accident that killed her mother and left him needing full-time care. But when ex-boyfriend, Logan calls to offer her a job helping a screenwriter finish a book, she flies to L.A. as she needs the money. Leaving her sister, Sylvie to care for her dad, she's worried but is also anxious for a change as care-giving is tough, leaving her little time for herself. And then the fun begins...! That's really all you need to know because Center is a master at rom-coms and I'm still laughing and crying about this gem!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

3 lukewarm stars
Oof, pains me to say I haven't liked the last few Katherine Center books, including this one. And again I'm probably in the minority. It's a very quick read but overly wordy, and even with the banter, I just didn't see the attraction between the two MCs. Lots of missed communication - if only they had a real conversation, but then I guess there wouldn't be this story. The "I'm not speaking to you" fight with the sisters felt completely wrong, especially given their background and how very close they were. I can only imagine the trigger warnings for this one, way too many to mention here. And what was with that epilogue? No spoilers but it sure didn't seem like a very loving partnership. I was happier to hear about her dad! Eh, maybe I'm done with this author.

Yes yes and more yes! One of my most anticipated books this year. Katherine Center never disappoints. The cuteness we’ve all come to know and love from Center has hit again and it’s just as good as ever.
The characters and their love story is amazing. The banter is perfect, the romance lovely and add the fact that they are literally working in rom coms for their professions is iconic.
The beginning was a bit slow but it quickly picked up the pace and was easily devoured. I had to try hard not to read this one too quickly and enjoy its many cute aspects as well as allllll the banter.

📚 Emma Wheeler's younger self had one goal: to become a successful screenwriter specializing in romantic comedies. After ten years of putting her life on hold, she gets a chance to work with her idol, Charlie Yates, on a big Hollywood script, it feels like a dream come true. But there's a catch: Charlie thinks romantic comedies are a joke, and he's only interested in getting his own project green-lit. It's up to Emma to show him that love is more than just a plot device.

🏙️ The story unfolds in Charlie's LA mansion, where Emma's enthusiasm and Charlie's cynicism collide. Emma's dedication to the craft and her quick wit keep the narrative lively and engaging. The back-and-forth was excellent.

🎭 The plot has its ups and downs. Emma's passion for romantic comedies is infectious, but the pacing sometimes felt slow. We spend a lot of time in Emma's head, which is hilarious but leaves less room for Charlie's development. His backstory is a bit thin, especially when his sometimes oblivious behavior felt inconsistent with his success.

💕 The chemistry between Emma and Charlie is undeniable. Their banter is sharp, and their interactions are filled with sparks. However, I wanted more steam. The romance is cute and slow, but there's still plenty of sweet and touching moments to enjoy.

🤝 The side characters are delightful, especially Logan Charlie's pet guinea pig.

✍️ Catherine Center's writing style is lighthearted, fun and full of passion. The narrator's performance captures Emma's quirky charm, though the portrayal of Charlie felt somewhat lacking. I guess I just prefer dual POV stories. Thank you Catherine for the bonus scene from Charlie's perspective!

📚 If you're into romantic comedies with a touch of Hollywood glamour, "The Rom-Commers" is worth a listen. It's filled with laughs, heartfelt moments and a message of hope and love that is just as magical as the movies.

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The Rom-Commers may be my favorite audio book of the year!! And that is coming from someone who is constantly listening to an audio book. This is by far my favorite book by Katherine Center & it is exactly what a well written, beautifully narrated rom-com should be. I was so excited to receive this ARC & it surpassed even my 5 star expectations. I’m reading this as well - you can’t go wrong with either format. Put this one on pre-order - you will be so glad you did!!

Thank you NetGalley , St. Martin's Press & Macmillan Audio for an ARC copy.

I will read every single book Katherine Center writes until the day I die. She is one of my favorite authors of all time and this one did not disappoint. This might even be my favorite by her and that's saying something. I love Emma and Charlie so much, especially Charlie! He is my new book boyfriend.

Huge thanks for the chance to read this ARC!

I loved The Bodyguard by Katherine Center so I was super excited to get my hands on this one.

This story follows Emma who gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with her screenwriting idol, Charlie. Emma has spent the last ten years caring about everyone but herself (taking care of her dad and little sister) and taking this opportunity was a big jump out of her comfort zone. She went to LA to work with Charlie on a rom-com script because Charlie has no clue when it comes to romantic comedies (or love for that matter). Eventually Emma charms her way into Charlie's life and the rest is history.

I'll start off by saying the first half of this book was a bit slow. It was your typical bubbly sunshine FMC and grumpy MMC but there was a charm to both of these characters that wasn't your typical grumpy x sunshine trope. This book did a great job of not being nothing but sunshine and rainbows but really did have a depth to it that each character was affected by. Once I hit the second half of the book, I could NOT put it down. I don't want to spoil anything but there were moments my heart was wrenching and moments my heart was soaring and this book was just overall such a great experience and an easy 4 stars.

One last thing is that the way Katherine Center narrates this novel is amazing. Emma is basically talking to you and telling you this story and you really feel like she's just having a chat with you (there are even little side comments and rhetorical questions directed at the reader) which is such a fun way of reading in first person.

Thank you Netgalley and st Martin's press to allow me to read for my honest review..

The background and growth with the characters had me cheering them on from the beginning. Who knew when she took on a partner it would lead to something so wonderful. 5/5 KC can do no wrong. I loved it.

Katherine Center has done it again. As always she can build a story of characters who are relatable and have depth. Depth for a rom com rather than a literary novel, if you know what I mean. The Rom-Commers captivated me from the start and held my attention and heart until the end. There are humorous and emotional moments that kept me going. I appreciate the opportunity to be allowed to read the advance copy and listen to the audiobook. Both were well done and Katherine Center has continued to be one of my favorite authors.

Thank you NetGalley and McMillan Audio for this ARC.

Who does Katherine Center thinks she is, making me cry over fictional characters? Spoiler, I bawled like a baby the last couple of chapters of this novel.

We all need to believe in love - no matter what that may look like. Love does not necessarily need to be romantic love, but takes its form in many different ways. The Rom-Commers, is just about that concept - we need love. Our lives would be, for lack of a better word, sad, without any form of love in it. We need people to care for, and to care for us. We are social beings and “socializing” is a basic need that must be met. The Rom-Com, Katherine Center, and The Rom-Commers reminds us of this. It gives us images of what love can look like, it reminds us how we can love better, and frankly maybe what does not work.

Was it cheesy? Would it be a rom-com if it was not? Were the characters perfect? No, they were perfectly imperfect, like we are. The story was so very engaging. I did not want it to end, but wanted it to, because I just had to know if Emma and Charlie would indeed, fall for each other, and have their “happy ending”. Center’s novel is witty, insightful, and yes, cute. It reminds us how we need our emotions, all of them, and how every happy story is riddled with events and memories that are hard to deal with. It reminds you to appreciate your own love story.

I loved it.

The Rom-Commers lives true to it's title, delivering a deep and complicated love story. Katherine Center is back with a story of two writers at odds, agreeing to work together on a rom-com, except one compares these stories to the integrity of Velveeta cheese. Some rom-coms fall victim to a formula, delivering a surface level love story - but not this one. With complicated back stories, health scares and deep-rooted trauma, the characters have a lot to overcome before getting to their happy ending.

Perfectly sweet story ready for the Summer beach season, highly recommend.