I think Katherine Center has turned me into a romance reader!

While I’m not well-versed in romance books, I have found a new appreciation for it through Katherine’s book!

This romcom (haha) has some super special moments and talks about some sensitive but real subjects. The struggles that our main character, Emma, goes through are relatable and honest.

If you’re a fan of these tropes, I know you’re going to love this book:
* Grumpy x sunshine
* Enemies to friends to lovers
* Forced proximity
* You’re a fan of Katherine’s other book “The Bodyguard”

Also, let’s show a little appreciation for our main man Charlie! His character growth throughout the book was touching and made me appreciate Emma and Charlie’s relationship so much more.

I laughed, cried, wished for everything between these two to work out, and wasn’t disappointed. Romcom lovers— read this book!!

I will definitely be picking up more of Katherine’s books in the future and thank you again to NetGalley, St. Martins Press and Katherine Center for this ARC!

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝓂-𝒞𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓇𝓈
By Katherine Center
Published by St. Martin’s Press
Publish date: June 11, 2024

The Rom-Commers, by Katherine Center was a lovely book. I rooted for the MC’s. Loved the secondary characters . The banter was top notch. The feelings, frustrations, sacrifices, guilt & love all felt authentic. And we got our happily ever after, which, I was concerned for a moment we might not get. Phew!! Thank you Katherine, my opinion of this book would have changed drastically!! 😉

Be sure to check out the TW before reading, they include death of a parent, brain injury, cancer, anxiety, divorce & a few more I’m probably forgetting about.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for this eARC for my honest review.

Ps. Katherine, keep writing! I’ll keep reading. Deal?!

PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you NetGalley, Katherine Center, St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for granting me access to this book AND audiobook as well in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, Katherine Center continues to amaze!! Undoubtedly, I've sung her praises before, and I'll happily do so again. Her books hold a special place in my heart, and her latest release solidifies its position as my all-time favorite among her works!! With each new release, she consistently exceeds expectations, showcasing her incredible talent!!

What truly captivates me about the author's books is her masterful handling of of deeply emotional and relatable topics, all while expertly balancing humor in lighter moments. The story wonderfully portrays the importance of resilience amidst life's struggles and the transformative power of finding JOY in the middle of adversity. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Emma Wheeler dreams of being a successful screenwriter, but her aspirations are put on hold as she cares for her father. When she get the chance to rewrite a script for her idol, Charlie Yates, she jumps at the opportunity, moving to L.A. for the job. However, Charlie is resistant to collaborating with anyone, especially someone he views as a "failed, nobody screenwriter." Despite their differences, Emma is determined to prove herself and defend the importance of romantic comedies. As she and Charlie work together, they discover unexpected feelings and possibilities, challenging Emma's beliefs about love and storytelling. Will their real life romance defy Emma's rules and come true?

Center possesses a remarkable knack for pulling at your heartstrings, effortlessly drawing you into a deep affection for her characters. I found myself wholeheartedly rooting for the two beautifully flawed main protagonists, cherishing every moment spent immersed in the pages of the story. The rollercoaster of emotions evoked, from laughter to tears and everything in between, made for an unforgettable journey!

In summary, I absolutely adored this book and its one of my favorite rom-coms of the year!! I highly recommend and it deserves infinite stars!! ♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️💫💫💫💫💫

A hopeless romantic and a man who doesn’t believe in love. What more could a girl hope for in a rom-com. I have always loved rom-coms. I mean come on at 10 years old my favorite movie was 10 Thing I Hate About You. This book was the perfect example of how to do a rom-com the right way. Not only was the dialogue top tier but Emma’s internal monologue was hilarious and heartbreaking at times. I wish we could’ve seen more of Charlie’s personality. I would’ve loved for an epilogue or something from his POV.

I cannot wait for this book to be published so I can recommend it to my fellow rom-com loving friends. All around a great read

Center takes two characters, screenwriters both trying to overcome a lot, and locks them in a room together, seemingly the best way ever to write about a rom-com. The title of a novel has never seemed more fitting than it has with this novel. Center loads this with comedic quips left and right and I spent have the time reading this book chuckling under my breath. The characters she created, both screenwriters who are trying to overcome something (or many things), was so relatable in the "everyone is human" struggle. This book was light and airy and full of heart.

I LOVED this book. It was fun and quirky and exactly what I expected from Katherine Center. If you liked Hello Stranger, you will love this. I laughed out loud a few times especially during the end. It was fun and believable and I was rooting for the leads! Will definitely recommend.

If you loved The Bodyguard, you'll love this one!!! Emotional and funny all at once. I really enjoyed this one.

I always love to sprinkle a good rom-com in with not just the heavy books but the heaviness that often comes with life. I've grown to depend on Katherine Center to deliver just what I need at the right time. This will be a hit this summer when it releases and with good reason - Center has again written a fun but serious story about real people with real faults, real problems and real banter that can at times be laugh out loud funny but also pull at the heart strings. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press and MacMillan Audio for both an early e-copy and audio book in exchange for my honest opinion. The Rom-Commers will be available on 6/11/24.

I LOVE Katherine Center, she has become a must read for me over the years. This book is everything I wanted it to be! We have the forced proximity trope, which I love. You definitely feel the tension between Emma and Charlie. Emma was so determined to succeed in what was basically a suicide mission from her company. They expect her to fail. She remained strong and positive throughout. I loved the side story with Emma’s little sister and her father. Overall, I laughed and this book was so heartwarming. I love the way Katherine Center writes. Could not put this one down!

Bottom Line: Read

**I received a copy of The Rom Commers from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.**

One of my favorite authors has written a story that is difficult to put down…family and friends…love and romance…the recipe for a number one novel. I enjoyed this novel from the first page to the ending. Center does not disappoint. The realistic characters come alive on the pages. The story moves quickly. I could not stop reading. Do not miss this novel that while fiction, at times reads like nonfiction. A talented and gifted author... Curl up on a comfy chair and be transported to the rom-comers in the book, The Rom-Commers. Thanks Netgalley

“Train yourself to see their best, most delightful, most charming qualities. Focus on everything they’re getting right.”


This book reminded me why I love the 90s and early 20s romantic comedies. If I were a book character, I would be Emma in many ways. How she takes notes on the best part of the movie, know why it clicks even if it's not what happens in reality, love that she included Kdrama (gosh, I miss watching Kdramas now), and even up sacrificing things for the people you love. Charlie was a jerk initially, but we all know love will be involved. How it happens is cute, terribly cute enough. The whole book is what I look for: romantic comedy. The banters, a hopeful character, a grumpy character, a situation that brings out the best and worst in them, a complicated story, a character wanting, and a character running. The ending was a chef's kiss, like her previous book, The Bodyguard. I did not want this book to end at all. I wanted more. The love story I got was not enough, but that's what happens when I read KC books. She doesn't leave you hanging; she leaves you thirsty for more.

I wanted so much to love this book, and I did love parts of it... most of which were in the second half. It was a slow burn with some bumps and bruises along the way. It made me laugh, and it made me cry... at times I wanted to throw the book, and then I wanted to pick it back up again. The journey of the main characters was actually sweet and touching, and we got to see them battle the internal barriers that held each of them back from allowing their dreams to come true. I recommend this book to the audience looking for a poignant story that challenges the typical notions of love and happiness. Katherine Center was brave to tackle the subjects of tragedy, loss, grief, chronic illness and their real life repercussions while weaving in comically romantic elements in the quest to find the nature of true love and ultimately happiness.

I am a Katherine Center super fan, and wasn’t disappointed with her newest book (out 6/11). I laughed, I cried, I swooned - everything I wanted - thought could have used a little spice if you ask me ;) - might have been 4.5 or 5 for me but I found Charlie’s behavior to be really off putting thought the book. I get it’s going through it but no need to be a dick! But, it still gets a yes from me!

Emma Wheeler is an aspiring screenwriter whose parents are in a tragic accident. She’s spent 10 years being her father’s caretaker, until she gets the opportunity of a lifetime: working with her hero, Charlie Yates. She’s enlisted to help him rewrite a romcom (the first version is so terrible because he doesn’t believe in love).

There are a lot of hijinks and shenanigans and it was so great! It’s laugh out loud funny, and Emma and Charlie are so endearing. Very easy to read- I flew through this because I didn’t want to put it down! I recommend this for anyone who likes romcoms! It had me kicking my feet.

Katherine Center writes the best rom-com’s! This one was perfect. Such a fun summer read! I highly recommend her books!

“It’s all about writing the very best story of your life. Not just how you live it—but how you choose to tell it.”

Emma Wheeler loves movies and dreams of becoming a famous screenwriter. For the past ten years Emma has put her dreams aside to care for her dad, who had Ménière's disease, something he develop after a family “camping accident”. While she cares for her days her younger sister, Sylvie, is pursing her dream.

Charlie Yates is one of Hollywood’s premiere screenwriters with a drawer full of awards to prove it. Charlie wants one of his screenplays brought to the big screen but there is a catch he needs to develop a screenplay, a reboot of an already famous old movie and it is a rom-com … and it is dreadful .. you see Charlie has no idea what a rom-com is never mind write one.

Logan Scott is a big time screenwriters’ manager – he managers both Charles and Emma. Plus, he is Emma’s former high school boyfriend. He knows Emma can write and Charlie has writer’s block. Logan needs to get Emma to LA for six weeks and present her with the screenplay that Charlie wrote, then he needs to convince Charlie to allow Emma to ghostwrite with him.

Dear Katherine Center, Thank you for writing books that for me not only bring me joy they are honest, funny, heartwarming and yes make me cry .. Charlie’s speech in chapter thirty-one was read through teary eyes. You create the most likable and charming characters. Emma and Charlie are delightful together even when they are dealing with realistic life issues; their chemistry radiates off the page. I loved the journey you took these two complex characters and made them step out of their comfort zone to not only trust each other but to believe in themselves, and to learn to love and be loved, that you deserve your dreams. And oh, what a finish for these two.

Thank you, Katherine Center, Kejana Ayala and St. Martin Press and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel is due to be released on June 11, 2024.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center is a fun and heartwarming novel about Emma and Charlie, who team up to rewrite a romantic comedy screenplay. Emma takes care of her dad and loves writing rom-coms, while Charlie is a successful but cynical writer who writes everything BUT rom coms! When Charlie's attempt at writing a romantic comedy tanks, Emma helps him redo it, leading to a partnership filled with witty banter and deep emotions.

The book is full of humor and explores themes like love, belonging, and happiness. The characters, Emma and Charlie, are easy to root for as they work on the screenplay and navigate their personal lives. The dialogue is funny and keeps the story moving at a good pace.

The Rom-Commers is a charming read that fans of romantic comedies and heartfelt stories will enjoy. Katherine Center does a great job of creating relatable characters and capturing the ups and downs of relationships and creativity. Katherine Center is a fabulous author!

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

Oh man. You have no idea how much it pains me to not give this book a 4 or 5 star rating. 😔 I love Katherine Center's books. They are always a guaranteed good time for me when I pick one of them up. And I'm glad to see everyone else so far is loving it! Although I don't want to be an outlier, it is clear by the rave reviews I have been seeing these last few months, I am. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get into this one.

As I was reading, I was trying to put my finger on what exactly wasn't clicking for me and I came to the conclusion there were a few things, so I'll delve into that. But first I'd like to say, take my review for what it is worth, and if you are a fan of Center's, don't let me be the one to rain on your parade and definitely check it out if you've been eyeing this one when it releases!

Most of the time when I pick up Center's books, I can't put them down. I become so emotionally invested in the story and the characters I can't get enough of them. However, I couldn't get behind Emma and I definitely couldn't get behind Charlie. I thought he was a jerk. Their relationship didn't feel believable to me. Some of the things he said to Emma didn't sit right with me and I don't think he deserved her. Maybe if the redemption arc was better for him or their love felt more believable I could ignore it, but that sadly wasn't the case for me.

Another issue that caused me to not become fully immersed in the story was the writing style and the banter. Alot of situations felt cheesy. Yea, it's a rom-com, we can have a little bit of that, but I also want to be giddy and have butterflies and I didn't quite get those when I was reading this book. I also didn't enjoy how Emma would occasionally talk to the reader. It was disjointing and distracting for me when she did. I feel the characters lacked the depth I usually associate with Center's characters and they felt very juvenile and Emma was just extremely naive.

We do get some redeeming qualities. I liked the caretaker trope and Emma's family and their backstory. I also liked the premise with both main characters being screenwriters getting together to write the next big rom-com and seeing what all that entails. I just couldn't look past everything else that bothered me to fall in love with this book. And that's okay! I'm still excited about what else we might get from this author in the future, because she's very much talented and worthy of all the praise! And although this book didn't work for me, I am so happy to see if work for so many others.

**Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me an advanced copy of this book and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion. I am posting this review to my Goodreads account immediately and will post it to my Amazon & Instagram accounts upon publication.

First and foremost, thank you St. Martin’s press and netgalley for this arc!

Katherine Center excels at writing cute, sweet, and funny rom-coms. I previously read The Bodyguard by Katherine and enjoyed it! Granted to say, I was very excited to be able to read this book early.

This book centers around our female main character who is a struggling screen writer. Emma (fmc) gets the chance of a lifetime when her old high school friend calls her, saying that she has the opportunity to ghost write for this infamous screen writer. Emma has admired this infamous screen writer (our mmc) for years. So, Emma heads out to LA to help this screen writer out and this what the book centers on.

The storyline was very entertaining and enjoyable. I was never once bored! Katherine’s writing was very easy to follow along and was able to make it engaging. However, I was very disappointed by the main characters in this book. If I had to describe them in one word it would be immature. The male main character insults Emma multiple times, is ( in my opinion) emotionally unavailable, and emotionally immature. For most of the book, I just thought he was a mean guy. I do not, by any means, root for the mean guy. Emma is very strong from her past, but she is also very immature. The miscommunication was a large part of the “3rd act conflict” and it was very irritating. You ultimately have an explanation for the miscommunication, but this all could have been resolved if, get this, you communicated. Personally, I like characters more if they are mature and present a strong emotional connection.

Overall, this was a short and easy read. Super important! Just because I didn’t really like the book, doesn’t mean that you won’t! We all have different opinions!

Rating ⭐️⭐️

I adored this feel good, love story. The banter between the characters is so smooth and keeps the reader laughing and kicking their feet the whole way through. The main characters are easily relatable. Truly felt like this book was a warm hug straight from the author.