Wow. This book is amazing. It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go until the end. I want more.
I love that way Katherine Center writes her stories. There is no filler. Every word has a purpose and propels the story forward. The characters grow and have depth. This story is the epitome of that.
This is the story of Emma Wheeler, who wants to be a screen writer, but after an accident when celebrating her graduation, is her beloved father's caretaker instead. She dotes on him and loves him dearly, but has no personal life outside of him. But then her ex, Logan, who has been getting her jobs, calls and says that he has a job for her. And that job is with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates.
What ensues is a delightful story of self-discovery, growth, and love. I don't want to give anything away. Just get this now!

June 11th can't come soon enough for romance readers. I am so lucky to have had the chance to read this delightful book early, and it's one of my favorites of 2024!

I have been a fan of Cathrine Center for a while now, and whenever she releases, I am there for it!

This book is just perfection. The characters - Charlie and Emma are the perfect rom-com couple without being a typical rom-com couple.
There's a bit of the enemy-to-lovers vibe at first, but it's not really - Emma has been a super fan of Charlie and his writing for years, and now she can co-write with him - a rom-com. Only one problem- Charlie wrote a rom-com, and it sucks! Charlie isn't too happy about being matched up with Emma to rewrite the screenplay. We also have a little grumpy meets sunshine going on- Katherine Center has put it all together in a book you won't want to put down.

The back-and-forth between these two was perfection! There were highs and lows, and there were times when my heart skipped a beat and then broke in two.

I foresee the beaches this summer - full of readers falling in love with Charlie and Emma!

Emma and Charlie, what can I say? I love Katherine Center. She has not disappointed me yet, and certainly not with this gem. Emma lives with her father who was disabled in a tragic accident when Emma was 18, and now needs almost 24 hour care. She is a writer and due to her longtime friendship with a former boyfriend, she has been writing reviews and just getting by financially. Emma is a talented writer who has won awards and knows rom-coms. When Logan calls to ask her for help with rewriting Charlie Yates first attempt at a rom-com, Emma is in. Emma is also a HUGE fan of Charlie Yates. The catch is that she has to go to Hollywood to work with Charlie, so she enlists the help of her sister who is home from college to take care of their dad while she heads to Hollywood.
Charlie Yates is however not a willing participant of this plan. I loved the banter between these two as Emma quickly realizes she is not welcome by Charlie.
As a lifelong Rom-com fan, the discussions between Emma and Charlie, about what make a movie a rom-com were fascinating, and hilarious.
This book is a definite re-read for me. I wasn't ready for the book to end as I wanted to stay in Emma's and Charlie's world just a little longer.
I also enjoyed the descriptions of LA locations as I have been there many times, so it was easy to visualize the locations.
Must read for any romantic comedy and romance novel fans.

4.5 stars

Katherine really knows how to write a book! I really enjoy how she incorporates real life issues into her stories. It makes they relatable. And the characters in The Rom Commers were easy to like and root for.

Overall this story was extremely fun to listen to, I switched between reading it and listening to the audio. The narrator did a great job with the audio! I highly recommend this book!

***Thank you NetGalley and the publisher***

I am a huge fan of Katherine Center. She is one of my favorite authors. However, this one fell flat for me. I did not feel emotionally connected to the characters at all. From the very beginning it felt like they didn't like each other, and they just never really remedied that for me. Even in the ending it felt like they just settled for each other. I didn't find their "chemistry" satisfying. I also just really disliked some of the things both of the characters did throughout. I wish there had been depth to their characters.

All that to say, I will always continue to read her books. This one was just not my favorite.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the arc. Let me start by professing that I am a BIG Katherine Center stan, and I love her writing. She is able to wring out all sorts of emotions from me, laughter, tears, chuckles, etc. I love her main characters, her side characters, and the plot(s) she has them living. This story focuses on Emma Wheeler, a struggling screenwriter who has put her dreams on hold to take care of her ailing father, and to allow her younger sister the opportunity to live her childhood and go to college.

Just as her sister graduates from college, Emma gets the opportunity to ghostwrite a rom com script from the screenwriter she idolizes, Charlie Yates. Emma reads the rom com script Charlie has written, and she is aghast. It’s terrible, and she can’t allow him to release this script into the world, both for his sake, and for the sake of film-goers. Emma feels that she needs to instruct Charlie about rom coms, more specifically, the power of love and romance in the world. The resulting interplay is a delight. Emma’s knowledge of rom com films, romance novels, and her frustration with Charlie’s lack of knowledge is hilarious.

Although there is a lot of humor in this story, there is a heavy theme of grief and handling illness, namely parental loss, long-term paralysis, and cancer. This is how Center gets me every time: her balance of heartfelt joy mixed with real world uncertainty on handling life’s challenges is so poignant, it gets uncomfortable. But then, she brings it all around, and you’re thrilled and happy at the end. I love her books.

Received the ARC for this book from NetGalley
First of all I am a huge fan of Katherine Center. How to Walk Away is probably one of my top 10 books.
Let's just say I was excited to be able to read one of her books before the release date.
I really enjoyed this Emma and Charlie's story. The slow burn Chemistry and each battling their own past battles.

As with many of Katherine Center's novels, once I actually cracked the cover on my NetGalley copy of The Rom-Commers, it was a single session read. I started this last night and could not put it down. It made me laugh. It made me cry. It made me roll my eyes a little, but mostly, it gave me all the emotional flutters.

I did find it read a little differently than some of her other works. There were even times that I didn't like Emma or Charlie very much... and times that they made me swoony. Plus, if you've read The Bodyguard, there's a cameo or two. It was an overall win for me, and I enjoyed it very much! If you're a fan of the rom-com in general, I'd say add this to your TBR.

Emma wheeler is a screenwriter. But her main focus is her father who after a tragic accident needs a full time caregiver. Emma has given up a lot for her family to take on this task with pride for the last ten years. But in the mean time her younger sister has gone on with her life with little help. But then she gets a call from a long time friend with a job opportunity. That she can not resist. To not only rewrite a screen play but with THE CHARLIE YATES. So Emma agrees to the job after her sister promises to come back and take care of dad for six weeks. It’s going to be a lot of rewriting to make this screen play work but Emma is excited for the challenge. But did she know what she was really getting into.

I'm giving this book 4 stars. It's not my favorite katherine center book, but it was highly enjoyable.. the writing was phenomenal, and it was easy to follow along because you get sucked in by the characters. I wanted the characters to end up together. They went back and forth up until 90% mark.

I usually don't read rom coms, but I always read Katherine Center. Her books are fun, feel-good reads with depth. Unfortunately, this book was not one of my favorites. I did not feel the necessary "spark" between the two main characters that makes me want to turn pages. That being said, will I read Katherine Center's next book? Of course, I will.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book.

If you got the chance of a lifetime to live your dreams that have been sidelined for years along side your idol, would you do it? This was the premise of The Rom-Commers and I was excited to read it! After putting her dreams of being a rom-com screenwriter aside to care for her ailing dad, Emma finally gets her shot when she is asked by her childhood friend, Logan, to assist famous screenwriter Charlie Yates in re-writing his rom-com. The only problem, Charlie doesn't want help nor does he believe in love, an essential part of writing a ROMANTIC comedy. Now, Emma's got weeks to change his opinion and convince him to write a rom-com to beat all other rom-coms.

With a chance for grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity gold, I was excited to read this but the connection between the characters felt absent for a majority of the book. From the initial description of the characters and their first interactions, I had a hard time believing their "love story". They spent most of the book disliking each other and without feeling an underlying palpable chemistry, their love story fell flat. Also, this book included some heavier topics which tend to reel me in however, I felt they were dealt with in a more immature dialogue between the characters than I am used to with Katherine Center's other books. As with many of this author's books, I always find a real life lesson; however, with this one, the message felt more disheartening than uplifting, which I was was unprepared for and could definitely circumstantial for me more than others.

Please know that I have read many of Katherine's other books and LOVED them! How to Walk Away and Things You Save in a Fire are two of my favorites! This book just didn't hit the same way for me but could be someone else's fave. It still has the same excellent writing you expect from Katherine Center so, if your intrigued TRY IT! That's the best part about reading is we don't all have to love the same stories.

2.5 (rounded down)

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

My new favorite Katherine Center book!! I loved it so much! I’ll definitely be shouting about this book for a long time!

Emma has dedicated her life to her family. After losing her mom at a young age, and her dad having health issues that required around the clock in-home care, she puts her own life goals on hold. When her lifelong friend calls her and says he has the opportunity of a lifetime- to rewrite a screen play with her hero Charlie Yates- her family rallies together to send her. When she arrives, she is given a less than warm welcome. In fact, Charlie has no idea who she is or why she is there! He hates rom-coms and refuses to work with her or anyone on the screenplay. Emma does not back down easy, she is determined and honest. When Charlie let’s her in a little, the whole story transpires into something beautiful.

I am a huge Katherine Center fan, so when I was approved for this book I squealed with joy! This is a cute and quirky story, and was quite different from her other novels. I enjoyed it, but it was not my favorite that she has written. It was her usual heartwarming storyline, but the ending felt rushed and I did not feel that “spark” between the two main characters. Thank you so much to NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

This book was my first book that I’ve read so far in 2024 that gave me a book hangover. I’’ve read other books by this author and this is by far my new favorite of hers. It is now in the top 10 of my favorite romance books I’ve read in the last 5 years.

The story really caught my interest within the first few pages, which is key for me if it’s not in not in audiobook format. The characters were imperfect but lovable, and that includes all of the characters, not just the two main characters. Emma and Charlie had such a fun chemistry. The plot kept on giving, throughout the whole book.

I cried at least 3 times. There was a lot of chemistry but not too much cheesy smut which was a breath of fresh air. My only complaint was that I would have liked to know more about some of Charlie’s friendships with other characters, especially Jack. Everyone loved him once they got to know him but he seemed like such a loner so there was a bit of a disconnect there.

Overall, I would say a solid 4.25 stars for me!

Katherine Center has done it again! The Rom-Commers is a delight from start to finish. I loved this rom com about love, life, and chasing one’s dreams. This grumpy sunshine novel made me both laugh and cry thanks to its wonderful mix of humor and heart. I cannot recommend this book enough and will definitely be rereading it soon.

*Thank you Netgalley, Katherine Center, St Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for an arc copy. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved this latest book from Katherine Center! Her books are so real and captivating! This had some unexpected turns and was so engaging.

Thank you katherine and netgalley for the e-arc
Kat never disappionts
never EVER
Her books are cute and emotional in many ways
and this book is no exception
The whole book is about healing and forgiving.
And the best of all, it contains the typical wit of kat's.
I adore this book.
No one is ever gonna convince me to give it less than five stars cuz it's just that good
This book will make you laugh, cry and smile at the same time
like I said
typical Kat style
and i live for it

I can not list the ways I loved this book.
It was so much fun the characters had so much heart and it just gave me the warm and fuzzies will be buying this book when it comes out.

4.5⭐️

When I think of the greatest champions of and advocates for love stories, Katherine Center is always at the top of my list. Center’s stories are so deeply human and while they touch on the pain and tragedy that inevitably arises in life, I love how the focus is on the immense joy, laughter, love, and hope that can be found in the midst of heartbreak and suffering. Her stories speak to our humanity and remind us of the goodness that is at our core… how love is woven into the fabric of our beings and how sharing stories of hope and joy is an act of bravery and should be celebrated.

Gosh, I can’t tell you how many times I teared up while reading this story. My heart ached over the tragedy and suffering these characters experienced, and while they have every right to allow the immense pain to eclipse their lives, they ultimately chose to tell their stories a different way. Emma and Charlie faced the unthinkable alone in their pasts, but together, decided to chase after a future full of light and gratitude.

The entire cast of characters was so endearing (with the exception of TJ), and I especially loved the seeing the interactions between Emma, Sylvie and their dad - how they encouraged, championed, and fiercely loved each other. Some of their conversations were heart-wrenching, but seeing the forgiveness and healing that took place was breathtaking.

Center’s beautiful, heartwarming storytelling will fill your heart with warm fuzzies and butterflies and leave you feeling all mushy and sunshiny inside… and all the other gooey cliches you can think of!