A rom-com about writing a rom- com sounded almost too good to be true, but this book was as good as I hoped it would be! The banter was cute, funny, and heart warming. The main character had me laughing out loud multiple times throughout the book. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy!

I don't think I've ever downloaded and read a widget faster than when I received a copy of The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center. In true Caroline fashion, though, I then waited over two months to write a review.

Katherine Center's books are always such a treat. This one was a love letter to romance novels, and I couldn't have enjoyed it more.

I loved how realistically awkward these characters were. I could see myself in both of them, and their relatability made their story a lot of fun to read. Their dialogue and banter couldn't be beat, and they're a couple you can't help but root for.

There's depth to this story, too, as there always is in Katherine's books. Emma acts as a caretaker to her ailing father, and these more somber scenes add balance to the comedic side of Emma and Charlie's relationship.

All that really needs to be said here is that KC has done it again, and her fans will flock to read her next beautiful novel.

This book gets all of the beautiful stars because it is just that good. Katherine Center has such a way with words and stories, characters and emotions, and I just love it so much.

Charlie and Emma, what can I even say about them? They’re perfect. I loved that they were both screenwriters but from such different levels of success. I loved the traumas of their pasts and how they each attributed to their similar but also so different stories.

The side characters bring a lot of flavor and interest to this book (to include the guinea pig). There is banter, there is angst, there is tension, there is chemistry, there is love, and there is heartbreaking sadness and heartwarming connection.

There is so much and even though I knew Katherine would break my heart at some point in this book, because she somehow always does… she also knows how to perfectly put it back together. And she did.

I can’t recommend this enough. It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s silly, and it’s sweet. You’ll laugh and cry and then laugh and cry some more. Every giggle and tear was worth it!

This was a delightful read by Katherine Center, who never disappoints. This book made me laugh out loud and just had me swooning with the charm. The characters were relatable and the chemistry between the two main characters was hot. This was definitely a feel-good read and serves as a reminder of the magic of love and that we should always chase our dreams.

4.5/5 stars

Can you teach someone how to love?

Charlie Yates, Hollywood Screenwriter Superstar decides to change genres, leaving action/apocalyptic/zombie movies behind for a rom-com! Not a good idea Charlie! In fact it’s so bad it could ruin your career.

Enter Emma, longtime friend of Charlie’s agent, Logan. An aspiring writer for years, Emma had to put her career on hold to tend to her family. Well guess what Emma… now it’s your time to shine!

The question is, can she teach Charlie how to write a rom-com? How to feel love? What an HEA looks and feels like?

This was a charming read about life and love. Chocked full of life lessons one can take away. No tears here…just good insight how to enjoy what’s right in front of us. Maybe even finding light through the darkness we all sometimes experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press

I loved this book!! I have been historically a bit mixed on Katherine Center- I loved the Bodyguard but wasn't as into the others I read (partially a me-thing, Hollywood vibes always work for me). This def hit the spot, feeling more like the Bodyguard and also with a few nods to those characters :) I read it in one sitting on a long flight and it'll make the perfect travel summer romance- hitting all the right notes of emotion, fluff, and heart. Can't wait for others to read this when it comes out!

Thank you to St Martins Press for my copy. This book was pure joy. Just a delight to read. Katherine Center writes books that feel like a hug and this was no exception. There were a few elements of this story that didn't work for me, all of which had to do with the specifics of the entertainment industry. But the cute rom-com/ love story elements make it still very much worth a read.

I loved this book! It had it all! I was rooting for the two main characters the whole time. Katherine Center knocked it out of the park with this one. I liked how she inserted one of her characters from one of her other books. That was a fun surprise.

Thank you to StMartins and MacMillan audio for review copies of The Rom-Commers from Katherine Center. I really loved the fun story, rich with some great background characters who I loved a lot, and filled with a homage to why we love romcoms and why they matter... why our stories matter. Indeed it was the bigger theme of why the stories we tell others and ourselves matter, why hope and openness matter, and how our story is perhaps never fully written.
With the audiobook I loved Patti Murrin's narration, she is becoming a top narrator for me as she has a way of imbuing warmth and smiles in her voice somehow and makes characters sound like the kind of people I want to have as my friends. :)

Standouts
1. I liked that Emma had a lot of growth but was never weak. She had priorities but she also took some chances, stood up for herself at times. I like that she had a little more depth in interesting points in the story. and that she was also at the heart of change and growth for other characters.
2. I would love to see the movie these two wrote, I am all in, and I want to see all of Charlie's movies and the kiss scene montage that Emma made. I loved her love for romcoms as I too love those movies.
3. I adored Emma's father. Her family story is sad but not too weighty, the big themes aren't surprising but are real and handled nicely. Her dad sounds amazing and her other family and secondary characters were great. My only note is Logan, I wanted to know him better and he felt al little less developed, more a device than a character.

4. Please send me biscuit donuts. That is all. :)

For fans of this author, fans of romcoms, and for fans of romance reads, including fans of Lynn Painter, Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella, and others. A great summer read

Katherine Center novels are among the most consistently enjoyable around. And The Rom-Commers is no exception! I was really rooting for Emma front the first few pages. I was hoping she could find the perfect balance between her family responsibilities and her own independence and desire to fulfill her big dreams.

I love how many quirky and inventive details she adds to both the plot and the characters themselves. There were so many cute elements in the story, like line dancing lessons and guinea pigs. I could definitely see this book working well on the screen. It’s just thoroughly enjoyable and heartwarming, as I’ve come to expect from Katherine Center.

Thank you so much for the early review copy, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press.

I absolutely loved this book. It made me laugh, cry and swoon. Katherine Center writes the best female main characters around. They’re fully fleshed and relatable. I can’t recommend this one enough!

This was cute! It’s a fun story about love. It was funny and had a lot of depth. I loved the character Emma and thought she was funny and a mess and organized. And dedicated. The humor of this book made it a fast read.

In true Katherine Center fashion…this book has lovable characters and a smooth flowing storyline.

I just adored all of the MCs so much.

The characters were well developed and I loved seeing their interactions play out.

I liked how the romance blossomed between Emma and Charlie and how everyone saw it growing day by day, yet the MCs couldn’t get it together. I mean eventually 🤫🤫🤫…you know Katherine Center wouldn’t do us dirty.

I always find pieces of myself in KC’s characters, honestly I think that’s what makes reading her books so enjoyable because you can absolutely relate to her characters and the challenges they face. Arguments amongst sisters, misunderstandings in romance, work troubles, loss of loved ones, medical challenges, just life in general…it’s all in KC’s books but despite the issues her characters face you’ll always finish the book feeling a sense of satisfaction.

This was an excellent audiobook and I’m so glad I was able to get an early copy so I can tell my friends and family that they have got to check it out.

Katherine Center is one of my favorite authors and The Rom-Commers is a new favorite book. She does romance so well, creating characters that you come to love and truly wish the best. Charlie and Emma feel so real and relatable. Silly foibles, sweet gestures, and chemistry that builds into genuine love blended with a storyline that always provides an interesting learning experience about something new equals a book that I will read over and over again. Or listen to over and over again. Because Patti Murin narrates the audiobook and she is amazing and I loved it.

I was fortunate enough to receive an ALC of this on top of the eARC I had. I had a bad bout of stomach issues and wasn’t able to get into the book and Patti Murin brought Katherine Center’s book and characters to life so wonderfully that I listened to this one eagerly.

A true feel-good rom-com of a book, the main characters are both likeable and the secondary characters add a lot (I really adored Emma’s dad).

The Rom-Commers delivered - I adored this one to the last page.

This was my second time reading the author and I can’t wait to read more.

Recommended!



Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC and thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the DRC

So so cute! I really loved this one! Perfect for any rom-com lover! Great cast of characters, lots of sweet moments and tidbits of wisdom in this one..

Katherine Center is one of my auto-buy authors for a reason. Every single one of her books leaves me with the BIGGEST smile on my face, and The Rom-Commers does not disappoint. I'm not sure I could choose a favorite, but this one is definitely near the top of the list.

Emma has always longed to be a screenwriter, but when the accident that killed her mother leaves her father partially paralyzed, she becomes his full-time caregiver. She idolizes Charlie Yates, one of the best and most prolific screenwriters of the day, and when her agent arranges for her to help ghost-write a romantic comedy screenplay with the legend, she can't believe it. Her younger sister practically forces her to go, promising to take care of their father while she's gone. The only problem is that when Emma shows up on his doorstep, Charlie had no idea she was coming, and he hadn't agreed to the collaboration. However--after listening to her extensive critique of his current dumpster fire of a draft, he agrees to let her help him out. Their cohabitation and collaboration leads to the development of feelings, and you can't help but root for them. Of course it can't be a smooth ride because that wouldn't be nearly so interesting--but you'll have to pick the book up to find out what happens to keep them apart and also what ultimately brings them back together. I promise you, it's worth it.

I listened to the last hour or so of the audiobook as I was walking my dog, and I'm glad I didn't encounter anyone else on the trail because I was both laughing out loud and crying big fat tears. Center's writing is heartfelt and earnest, swoony yet honest and real. This is the perfect summer read--whether you're relaxing on a sunny beach or walking your dog on a trail in the rain (like I did)

The audiobook is fantastic--the narrator, Patti Murin, delivers a wonderful, engaging performance. Her skills at voicing both male and female characters is incredible, and it's easy to get lost in the story when she's the one bringing it to life.

I was in a mood for a light book and knew from past experience that Katherine Center’s would fit the bill. As it happens, the title The Rom-Commers, was sitting on my review stack AND I was approved for the ALC from Macmillan Audio. That’s an embarrassment of riches and I am grateful!

Go ahead and read the publisher’s synopsis. I just want to give my brief take. I really enjoyed it. The MCs were likable. They grabbed my heart early on and had me invested in their HEA. The true joy for me was how Center got them there. I appreciated the depth given them and I loved the supporting characters.

If you prefer audio to print you can’t go wrong with Patti Murin’s narration. An unexpected bonus is an extra chapter read by Center. Plus she read her Acknowledgments which includes credit to her publishing crew as well as sources for various plot themes.

Katherine Center is one of my go-to authors when I want a feel-good, easy read, and this did not disappoint. A rom-com called The Rom-Commers about two screenwriters writing a rom-com? Does it GET more rom-commier than this? The banter was excellent. I enjoyed the storytelling breaking the fourth wall and talking directly to the reader as if we were sitting down to coffee and hearing Emma tell us her love story. It was sweet, it was a little cheesy, it was pretty predictable, and it even had a few wise words about love. A perfect, winning combination for a great feel-good read.

Katherine Center’s books just keep getting better! The characters are so well written and it ties so well into the story you want to keep digging more into the story. It’s truly hard to put down! The story is hilarious yet so very touching and engaging the story has so many facets to keep you interested. Every time I read one of her books I think it is the best and this one is just the same! Keep these great books coming!