This book was very cute. Katherine Center never disappoints at bringing a romantic and touching story to light with plenty of humor.

Emma longs to be a romantic comedy screenwriter but is a full time caregiver to her dad. She gets the opportunity to screen write with her screenwriting idol, Charlie Yates, and can't pass it up. She moves to L.A. for 6 weeks to stay at Charlies house to re-write a terrible romanic comedy that Charlie wrote. But, Charlie couldn't care less and doesn't believe in love or romantic comedies. Emma is determined to prove love does exist and share her love of romantic comedies.

This story is touching, funny, and adorable. I loved seeing both Charlie and Emma grow - independently and together. I highly recommend!

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

3.5 stars
This was a cute story. Very writing focused as the main characters are screenwriters. The book also had some good banter.
It did feel like the side characters were more one dimensional which made the hardships and issues feel light and superficial. It did focus on the couple like most romances.
I enjoyed it still and had a fun time.
I enjoyed the audio and it felt like a fast read through audio.

*thank you Macmillan audio and NetGalley for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

The Romcommers
Katherine Center
5⭐️

Pub Date: 6/11/2024

I really REALLY enjoyed this book. It has the combination of fun and bubbly, mixed in with heavier and heartfelt topics. The writing style is so good. There was so much banter. And not the ones that felt exaggerated and forced. It felt more relatable and I think that's what made me like it more. The heavier topics were realistic- health issues, trauma, etc. How it was written into the story was not so heavy that I felt burdened by them, but still felt the tragedy of its impact in their lives. I love how the couple slipped into a good routine and the relationship was not rocky or turbulent for the most part. I thought it was such a nice change of pace from other romcoms where people are so broken and almost always fighting each other.

Now that FIRST KISS was EPIC! I felt all the butterflies and tingles of excitement all over! And in contrast, the climax of this story, the rejection and all that came with it, stung! My heart ached so much and I felt that deeper than I thought I would. Basically be ready for all the feels reading this book.

I haven't read a lot of this author's books but I really enjoyed The Bodyguard and now this. Needless to say, I'm diving into more of her books. I love the balance of romance, heartbreak, family and a good message/lesson.

Thank you @netgalley and St. Martin Press for a gifted e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Nice romance. Not as good as the Bodyguard, but Katherine writes interesting characters and I appreciate that.

This book was super cute and the perfect palate cleanser! I loved the plot of two writers working together to create the perfect rom-com. It had the makings of a quintessential Katherine Center with banter and a happily ever after.

What a delightful, classic rom-com. I fell in love with both Emma and Charlie and thought their situation was unique. I appreciated how this was a kissing only story, just wish it didn’t have so much language (otherwise I could recommend it to anyone.) Katherine Center continues to be one of my favorite writers who features characters with real life issues.

“So what you’re telling me is, you can take the imaginative leap to get on board with an alien from another galaxy that somehow managed to evolve a trunk that is functionally and visually identical to the elephants on earth, but you simply cannot fathom how two ordinary humans falling in love with each other??”

ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴍ-ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀꜱ
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Goodreads Rating: 4.43
Book Birthday: June 11, 2024

@katherinecenter is the newest author whose releases go straight to the top of my toppling TBR list! 📚

The biggest rom-com fan brought in to ‘fix’ the crime against nature that her award winning screen-writer crush has written and she discovers that not only does he have a vendetta against the genre, but he vehemently disbelieves in the existence of love.

ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴍ-ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀꜱ had it all. There was humor and the typical hyginx that comes with forced proximity, lovable secondary characters, and a sweet slow-burn romance.

But Center also portrays the importance of resilience amidst life’s struggles and the transformative power of finding JOY in the middle of adversity, bringing her signature depth to the story.

The deep message of the book realistically approaches life itself with its tragedies, losses, and messiness. But through those dark moments, there is always sunshine from the cracks to help you find your way, and eventually, you’re fine with your own path.

I stayed up until 2am finishing this @netgalley (thank you @stmartinspress ) and immediately started reading ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ꜱᴀᴠᴇ ɪɴ ᴀ ꜰɪʀᴇ because I wasnt done with her writing. And thank goodness I also have ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡɪꜱʜ ꜰᴏʀ on my shelf for when I need a fix!

This was a strong recommend for me to anyone who wants a sweet romance on their summer TBR.

Read if you like:

💕 Rom-Coms
🎬 Hollywood
❤️‍🔥 Enemies to Lovers
🏠 Under One Roof
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Drama

I kept starting this book and putting it down because I would find something more exciting to read. I don't know why this one didn't grab my attention like Katherine Center's other books, it may be because I'm a bit burnt out from main characters with family trauma. I put off my review hoping that maybe I would want to go back to it, but I haven't and it's been a few months now.

If you like more dramatic romances (I know, odd considering the title), this may be more up your alley than mine!

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This book is everything you could want in a romantic comedy! Katherine Center’s The Rom-Commers is heartwarming, soul-searching, and full of hope. It’s beautifully written with captivating twists that took me by surprise, keeping me hooked from start to finish.

I especially loved Emma, the main character, who is a writer herself. She’s hoping for the break of a lifetime and takes a huge leap of faith—only to discover that what she thought was her big opportunity is something entirely different. Will this be the break she truly deserves, or will one of her favorite authors let her down?

It’s heartbreaking to see Emma’s world begin to crumble yet again, but Center does an incredible job of portraying her struggles with nuance and emotion. Despite everything, Emma’s resilience and determination stand out, making her journey all the more inspiring.

If you love stories about writers, books, and unexpected opportunities, this is for you! The Rom-Commers is an absolute must-read for fans of romantic comedies. With its exceptional writing and deeply captivating plot, it’s a story that will leave you with all the feels.

Thank you #NetGalley #stmartinspress #KatherineCenter for the advance copy. It was a pleasure to read & my review is strictly voluntary!

Eh this one was okay. I loved “The Bodyguard” and I have loved some of Katherine Center’s other books, so I was really excited to read this one and it just didn’t hit the mark in the way that I had hoped.

I didn’t feel that connected to either of the main characters. They both said and did some pretty mean things to each other or to others and I wasn’t a fan of that.

The story as a whole just wasn’t that memorable either. The plot had potential to be really great but it just missed on some points.

Emma also kept breaking the fourth wall which threw me off because who was she supposed to be talking to? Us?

One thing that I did love was how throughout this book and in the authors note the author talked about the romance genre, the power of the stories it can tell, and how society views it. There were some really great points that I hope to continue to be conversations.

Overall, I didn’t dislike this one and there were some fun moments that I enjoyed but I also didn’t love it.

THE ROM-COMMERS
Katherine Center, Author
Patti Murin and Katherine Center, Narrators

What happens when a struggling screenwriter wins the competition of a lifetime and gets to work with her favorite screenwriter of all time? Frustration and sparks follow. But things are never quite as you expect and that holds true here.

This book was both laugh-out-loud funny and spicy at the same time. I definitely give this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars.

This was my first Katherine Center book and I loved it! If you want a clean romance, this book is perfect.

A five star read, as usual from KC.
I hoard books from Katherine Center like little hugs I can keep in my pocket and pull out on a rainy day. Little dopamine boosts I have to ration because her books only come out once a year and I need to savor them.

I really loved Emma and Charlie, although by the end I wanted to shake him by the shoulders and tell him to stop breaking Emma's pure little heart. I also felt frustrated at times that Emma wouldn't stand up for herself more, but I also had to acknowledge that her character was really strong in her own way. Overall the characters were very life like. I felt like I experienced the excitement of going to LA and hob-nobbing with celebrities. Emma the self deprecating optimist with big feelings was easy to love and cheer for. I may-or-may-not have teared up when Emma watched Charlie's video in the hotel room...

My absolute favorite quote from this book:
"I had a theory that we gravitate toward the stories we need in life. Whatever we’re looking for- adventure, excitement, emotion, connection- we turn to stories that help us find it. Whatever questions we’re struggling with- sometimes questions so deep, we don’t even really know we’re asking them- we look for answers in stories.”

This is the second novel I've read by Katherine Center. What I've loved about both novels is that they catch my attention from the very beginning. There's no long wait for the plot to get moving. I find that Katherine Center's books are very easy to get through and offer a great mix of fun while still being heart warming.

One of my favorite authors. I'm not sure why, but this one was not my favorite. Still a good read, however!

This book was great! It had all of the aspects I love about a romance book, humor, relatability, real issues and a great love story. I found myself several times during it laughing and saying wow I love this story and these characters. 4.5/5 stars. Incredible!

Loved these flawed beautiful characters. Heartfelt and humorous, sad and joyful. Interesting look inside the industry.

The Rom-Commers is a must read for all romance readers! Katherine Center once delivers with this one. This book felt like a warm hug for romance readers.

I think I may have a new favorite Katherine Center book! I was so excited for the ARC of this book, and it didn't disappoint. I laughed and swooned all the way through it.

I absolutely adored this book!! I read it as well as listened to the audio version! This book is a comfort book and one of Katherine Center’s best! I hope she continues writing cute romance novels like this one!