SHUT UP THIS BOOK WAS PERFECTION. EVERYTHING! 10/10 all of the stars!!

Katherine Center is SO UNDERRATED TO ME! She does the romcom perfectly!!! This book had me giggling and giddy and also shed a few tears by yanking on my heart strings.

One famous screenwriter is tasked to write a romcom and he's failing miserably,.. against his wishes his agent sets him up with a very inexperienced romcom writer and the rest is history. It's a enemies to lovers, close proximity, grumpy sunshine perfection that was just everything. I loved the pace, I loved the characters, I loved their adventures and quirks, (LINE DANCING!! NO 6 FT COWBOY FOR YOU!) I highlighted so many great quotes I just can't recommend this book enough. This WILL BE the romcom of the summer! BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!!!

I have always been a huge fan of Katherine Center so I was excited to see this as a read now on Netgalley. However this one did not hit the mark for me, and nobody was more surprised by that than me. I didn’t connect with the characters like I did in her other stories. They actually kind of annoyed me. Don’t get me wrong! There were some really good parts, but in the end it just wasn’t for me. This won’t stop me from reading everything she writes because I do think she is brilliant.

To say that I was excited to receive an ARC of Katerine Center’s newest novel, The Rom-Commers would be a total understatement. Center has proved herself book after book and she is an immediate read for both me and my circle of reader friends. The Rom-Commers does not stray from Center’s previous hits, it’s witty banter, serious undertones and slow burn romance is truly a delight. Emma has put her entire life on hold to care for her injured father, but when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself, her sister steps into make it happen. Before she can change her mind, Emma is thrust to LA to help famous screenwriter Charlie develop a romantic comedy. Except, Charlie isn’t expecting her and not exactly welcoming. Determined to prove herself, Emma stays on and despite all the reasons why it shouldn’t work, both Emma and Charlie come together in an attempt to write a successful plot. I can’t wait for everyone to have the opportunity to read The Rom-Commers and know it will be loved!

A sincere thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Katherine Center is a new favorite author for me, so when I saw “The Rom-Commers” I knew I had to snag a copy! “The Rom-Commers” follows Emma Wheeler as she gets her shot to write a script with one of the great cinematic writers of her time- the problem? He doesn’t care about the script at all because it isn’t his genre. Emma, determined to sell the greatness of the rom-com genre, forces Charlie into a variety of rom-com scenarios. But what if faking rom-com moments lead to love?
I love a good rom-com, so reading this book was straight up fun. Center really captures the essence of the genre in a way that makes you look forward to the next opportunity to watch these two characters go through a fake, but proven rom-com moment.
The plot was slightly predictable, but as Emma would tell us, that’s part of what makes a rom-com so great!
In the end, I gave this book a solid 5 stars. I was engaged and enjoyed reading every last page!
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review! Look for “The Rom-Commers” this June!

Katherine Center is always a must read for me and this may be one of my favorites! I loved getting into the mind of a writer through this story that follows Emma as she moves to LA to assist world famous screenwriter (and someone she has admired her whole life) Charlie. Emma is leaving her father who she is the primary caretaker for, and Charlie is suffering from writers block. The banter between the two is wonderful and I couldn’t put it down!

Katherine Center has done it again! This was a fantastic story of an up and not coming screenwriter, Emma, whose ex is an agent in LA and knows how good she is. He pairs her with a well known screenwriter going through the “yips” with his writing, Charlie is not for this pairing! He does not need help with his romantic comedy screenplay, it doesn’t need to be great, it just needs to be good.

I laughed out loud at many parts with the dialogue between Charlie and Emma and felt like I was listening to my bestie telling me a story, at times. It is well written, fun to read, nd had it not been for our own family emergency, I would have had it done in a day, I couldn’t put it down!

The only thing I didn’t love about this book was the cover. I miss the beautiful, colorful flowers on many of Ms Center’s books.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Katherine Center is undoubtedly the queen of writing great romantic comedies! The best thing about her books is the warmth and comfort you get after finishing them, similar to the feeling of wearing your favorite item right after taking it out of the dryer. I felt the same way after finishing this book.

"The Rom-Commers" is a story that revolves around Emma, who has been taking care of her injured father for the past ten years. Despite aspiring to become a screenwriter, Emma has put her dreams on hold to ensure her father receives proper care. Meanwhile, Charlie, who is a successful screenwriter, is facing writer's block. His manager suggests that Emma might be the perfect person to help him deliver the ideal rom-com.

I enjoyed how this story mirrors the romantic comedy themes that readers love. The creative use of "research" for the script, including the kiss and the line dancing scene with the sexy Italian cowboy instructor, as well as all of the grand gestures, was very clever. I loved Emma and Charlie and the way their personalities - Emma's sunny disposition and Charlie's grumpiness - complemented each other so well. Their undeniable chemistry was there beneath their hilarious banter.

The ending sealed it for me. I loved all of the small things Charlie did at the hospital to endure that Emma’s father was taking care of. I loved the cameo from Jack Stapleton of The Bodyguard. The epilogue tied up all perfectly, and I experienced various emotions. If you're new to Katherine Center's work and want a romantic comedy to read this year, I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGallery and St. Martin’s Press for giving me a copy of the book.

Before I say anything else I need to make this plea. Please, please, please can we get this as a movie ASAP. I know, I know, the book hasn't even technically been released yet and I'm already obsessed with Charlie and Emma. They are my absolute favorite! They are adorable. Fantastic. charming. Delightful. Freaking Delightful. Seriously. I cannot get enough of them. Katherine, I need more of them in my life, if you please? 
So on to the review: Katherine Center does it again. She manages to make me absolutely adore these characters. One page I'm laughing out loud and the next I've got tears streaming down my face. It is an absolutely perfect emotional adventure. Emma and Charlie manage to give us a story with real life application. Life is what you make of it. "Happiness is always better with a little bit of sadness." It helps us appreciate the good times even more. 
And Logan. That fun, friendly side character that, for a moment, I really wanted to punch. I mean, REALLY wanted to hit him. I am an oldest child and I get the burden of responsibility that falls on the eldest child's shoulders in a normal family dynamic so what he did to Emma at the beginning of the book just made me so mad! I was so happy with how she handled that, she stood up for herself and didn't let him walk all over her despite how excited she'd been for the opportunity. I also loved how quickly these characters were able to forgive. ... Not instantly but it wasn't chapters and chapters of drawn out anger. They were hurt. They dealt with their hurt and they accepted that others are imperfectly flawed and moved beyond that to forgive. 
Have I mentioned how I could not get enough of Emma and Charlie because I really cannot get enough? I'm anxiously awaiting their next screenplay.

Thank you so much @netgalley, St. Martin's Press and Katherine Center for the ARC copy of The Rom-Commers. It absolutely made my day to read this.

As always, I adore Katherine Center's work! I live in LA so it was a treat to read about it in the book. I loved the relationship development, the plot twists, the everything. Such a sweet story that I'd be happy to read again!

The best of 2024! Katherine Center works her magic in The Rom-Commers. Emma knows rom-coms better than anyone. An aspiring screenwriter, she watches and memorizes all the great romantic comedies. How did she not know her friend manages Charlie Yates?! How did he keep that quiet? And how did he convince The Charlie Yates he should collaborate with Emma to rewrite the next best romantic comedy? How did the best screenwriter (in Emma's mind) write the worst rom-com possible? Emma steps up to the plate and flies out to California, leaving behind her dad and sister to assist her dream screenwriter with the rewrite.
Oh the banter, the miscommunication, the back and forth.......oh, it is all so good!! I think I say with every single Katherine Center books I read, but this needs to be a movie!!! When you read Katherine Center's books, you can see the book play out just like a movie in your head. (Or at least I can.) And I always want to see these come to life on the big screen! I was more than excited to see one of my favorite characters make a few cameo appearances! Jack Stapleton from The Bodyguard!! If you haven't experienced Katherine Center, please, please do yourself a favor and read The Rom-Commers! I will always recommend anything Katherine Center writes and will always be on the lookout for anything new she writes and devour it! Special thanks to Katherine Center for writing the stories I can't stop thinking about and make me believe in real, true love. Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 5 BIG, HUGE Stars for Me!!

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press, author Katherine Center, and Netgalley for providing me the eARC in exchange for my honest review. The title will be released on June 11, 2024.

5 STARS
A new favorite! I cried. I’m calling it—for me, this is THE romantic comedy of 2024!

TROPES
- Grumpy/sunshine
- Romantic vs. Love Cynic
- Co-workers
- Hollywood
- Forced proximity: housemates


Emma, the heroine, is the best part of the book! She’s salt of the earth nice without being quirky or perfect. I was immediately attached to her over how much she loves her family and willingly sacrifices for them. Charlie is a top Hollywood screenwriter but also grumpy, lonely, wounded guy. He’s a little bit of a tough nut to crack but it was fun seeing how Emma draws him out of his shell and gets his moments of vulnerability.

There's plenty of mutual attraction, but it’s not a steamy book. Zero spice. It’s a lovely emotional slow-burn too. I liked that Katherine Center added small details in that allow us readers to really get to know the characters; it also feels like we get to see the main couple truly get to know each other. Emma and Charlie felt like real people. I also appreciated that we actually got details about their writing together instead of the author glossing over it (like I’ve seen in other similar books). Emma and Charlie build common ground before the relationship takes off and have some REAL conversations.

The Rom-Commers is sweet and heartfelt. It goes into the emotional depths with characters, like career roadblocks, caretaking of a loved one, grief over a tragic loss, divorce, etc. It’s also incredibly light and joyful. When Emma and Charlie are living in the same house while they work on a script, they get into funny situations. The “research” Emma and Charlie do to make the script they’re writing feel authentically romantic is EVERYTHING! I definitely got the swoony feelings.

Please give it a read if you'e a fan of rom-coms and/or Mariana Zapata. (I recently read All Rhodes Lead Here and feel like these two books are somewhat similar in tone and tropes.) As long as you're not looking for sexy romance, this is a top tier romance I'd recommend to anyone and everyone!

When I’m in the mood for a rom-com, there are few authors that can do the trick like Katherine Center. It’s so clear she loves the genre and finds so much value in it, she continually shows her readers the appreciation she has for their love of a fun romance that isn’t without depth. She understands the assignment.

The Rom-Commers gives us Emma and Charlie, two screenwriters with very different career paths, trying to fix Charlie’s very terrible movie, about a love he doesn’t believe in.

It took me til about 80% to bump this up from a 3. That’s when the book really started to shine for me. Center brought in some of those deeper themes that I love to find in her books and really wrapped up things in a lovely way. Emma’s dad also wins for one of the best fictional dads ever. He is an absolute gem.

The summer release for this one is excellent, it will make for the perfect beach and pool read for an enjoyable romance with some heart.

I will say I was disappointed to see some stronger language and more sexual content/innuendo (but still closed door) in this one than I remember in her previous work.

Thank you to St Martins Press and NetGalley for an electronic version of The Rom-Commers.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'll start by saying that Katherine Center's last two books are two of my favorites. This one, however, was just OK. It was entertaining, but lacked the magic of her last two works and seemed like it was done in a rush. Regardless, Center is an outstanding author and I look forward to reading her next work.

What a cute book! 😍 💕

I really enjoyed Katherine Center's newest, The Rom-Commers. I was nervous to read it because I absolutely LOVED The Bodyguard by her and had high expectations. I was not let down! This one is sweet, silly, fun and also emotional. {Trigger warning for anyone who lost a parent or who has a sick parent.} I smiled a lot while reading and I definitely needed that.
⭐⭐⭐⭐

Katherine Center has delivered another perfect book and I dropped everything to read it! The Rom-Commers is a romantic comedy that follows Emma Wheeler, a dedicated but struggling screenwriter, as she navigates the opportunity of a lifetime working with her idol, the renowned screenwriter Charlie Yates. Filled with humor, heartwarming moments, and unexpected twists, the book explores the magic of love stories, romantic comedies, Hollywood, and the unpredictable nature of real-life romance. This is a must-read addition to the rom com book genre.

This book caught my attention from the very first page, and I couldn’t put it down. The story took me on an emotional rollercoaster, from moments of pure joy to genuine tears, a testament to how deeply invested I became in the lives of Emma and Charlie. The Rom Commers is a love letter to rom coms and as a rom com lover I am here for it! If you're a fan of genuine, heartwarming romantic comedies, this is a must-add to your 2024 reading list. Huge thanks to Katherine Center for this delightful journey, and I can't wait to see if they turn this into a rom-com movie one day!

Thank you NetGalley, Katherine Center, and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. The Rom Commers releases June 11th 2024.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another Katherine Center book that really knows how to hit you with all the feels! I read The Rom-Commers in a day - it was just totally un-put-downable!

The concept of two authors teaming up (one a bubbly romance author and the other a jades curmudgeon) was such a perfect meta plot for a romance book. And the evolution of their relationship and chemistry is exactly the kind of slow burn that keeps you turning pages to get to the 🔥

Will be recommending this one to EVERYONE.

OK, where has Katherine Center been all my life? I originally requested this book because it was read now, and all my book club buddies rave about Katherine Center. I've not read anything by her before, but you can bet I'll be catching up with all her books.
I laughed until I cried. I love humor in a book, This book is full of 'bazinga's'. and the story is just fun. I'm not really, or I wasn't a fan of rom-coms, but I am now! Read this book in a day!
Grumpy met Sunshine are the perfect couple
I loved this book. I can't stress enough how much fun it was reading this book. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me this opportunity. As publication date draws closer, I will port review on goodreads, instagram and facebook.

“This is ridiculous,” Sylvie said at last. “Just go ask him.”“Ask him?!” I gasped in horror. “I will never ask him!”“You don’t want to know?”“I desperately want to know,” I said. “But I will just privately obsess over it, like a normal person.”

Stop, drop, and preorder this book right now. Quirky, fun, romantic, emotional, thoughtful, hopeful, and absolutely full of character growth. I love Katherine Center and her books. And this one is no exception!

Thank you so much to SMP Romance for my complimentary e-arc of this book. All thoughts are my own.

*Previous death of a parent, cancer, previous major injuries with lasting effects,
*Some strong language, one closed door scene sort of

3.5⭐

I needed a palette cleanser after several heavy books, and Katherine Center never disappoints. This isn't my favorite of hers, but I still enjoyed it. The beginning was strong, and I'm obviously a huge fan of writers and reading about writing. However, the ending got a little messy with some major whiplash.

What I Loved: Writers being writers. Emma's dad. The dialogue - especially Emma's - was on point. Even her inner dialogue was funny and relatable.

What Could Have Been Better: Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I wasn't a huge fan of Charlie. Guy had some major red flags that Emma just zoomed right past. As a writer, he understood the importance of words and still wasn't careful with his toward her. Also, too much messy drunkenness at the end. Also, also, I'm all for cheese and happy endings, but this ending - especially that final monologue - was just too unbelievable even for the genre.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for my e-ARC.

I absolutely adore Katherine Center’s books and The Rom-Commers did not disappoint.

The story follows Emma, a want to be screen writer, who gave up her dream to take care of her ill father. When a once in a lifetime job comes her way, Emma jets off to LA to help her screenwriter and celebrity crush, Charlie Yates, rewrite his first rom-com.

The Rom-Commers was everything you could want in a Katherine Center rom-com. Lovable characters, real life issues, and a swoon worthy romance.

The normal person/celebrity trope is one of my absolute favorites. I love Katherine Center’s writing style and couldn’t wipe a big cheesy grin off my face while reading. This book read quick with a voice so strong it immediately sucked me in!Everyone is going to be talking about The Rom-Commers this summer!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.