"It’s a titan of the genre. It’s practically sacred. And Charlie Yates, my beloved Charlie Yates, my gold standard, my writer by which all other writers are judged, my absolute all-time screen writing hero … He mutilated it. He besmirched it. He desecrated it.”

"So you want to buy them, but they’re too expensive?”
"They’re just not the kind of flowers you buy for yourself.”
"I’m glad I bought them for you, then.”

I loved this book! After the first chapter, I knew that this book was good and super funny! If you are a little hesitant to read this, know that you will be having a great time. When Emma finds out that she’s given the opportunity of a lifetime to call right a romantic comedy script with her favorite screenwriter, she can’t say no. Unfortunately for her, her favorite screenwriter Charlie, did not know that he was teaming up with Emma. I really liked reading how Charlie finally agrees to work with Emma on the script. I loved all the times that Emma would stand up for herself and show Charlene that she’s not someone you can just walk over. The romance between Charlie and Emma is definitely a slow burn. I did like all the little glances between them. I was not expecting this book to have so many emotions. I felt so much for Emma and how she literally put her life in pause for so many years taking care of her dad. The ending in this book had me tearing up. I am so happy that Emma finally gets her happily ever after!

Read if you like:
Dual POVs
Cowriters to lovers
Celebrity crush
Celebrity romance
Forced proximity
All the feels
Banter for days
Kissing only

Fun romcom with humor, heart, and healthy relationships. The characters are great but the backstory could use more development.

Once I got into this book, I couldn’t stop! I loved it. Charlie and Emma captivated me from the beginning. I ended up listening to the audiobook also. The narration was excellent. I highly recommend it! I love “love” and this book did not disappoint. There was no spice in this book but I didn’t find myself too disappointed about it. The story was that good! Katherine Center is an amazing storyteller. I’m going to have to check out the rest of her books.

I was so excited to get the new Katherine Center book after reading and loving the Bodyguard! This book had such a fun plot! The MC's were better together...although at times both frustrated me. I did love Emma's dad! Overall a good book...I did both laugh and cry, and loved the end.
I would recommend this book to fans of rom-coms!
I would like to thank net galley, the author Katherine Center, and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book!

Can I say, after reading The Bodyguard and falling in love with Katherine Center’s writing, I’ve been excited for every new release since. I was so honored to have been contacted to receive an ARC to this one, and am even more excited to talk about since it was SO GOOD!

I loved every second of this book. This book kind of gave me The Roughest Draft vibes (which if you didn’t know, is one of my favorite books). This story was a screenwriters romance. I don't know what it is about romances about writers, but every single one I've read is really good (Beach Read, The Roughest Draft, now this one!).

Now onto the actual plot, this story follows Emma, who put her dreams to the side when her father had a really tragic accident, leaving him to need constant care. About 10 years pass, and an opportunity of a lifetime arises. The chance to work with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie. Emma's sister steps in as caretaker, so Emma can fly to LA for six weeks to help with Charlie's screenplay.

This story had the perfect build up and were about these really beautifully developed characters. There were so many ways I felt like I related to the characters, and was completely rooting for them the entire way. One of my favorite reads of the year, highly recommend!

What a story!! Katherine Center never ceases to amaze me. I always walk away from her stories with a nugget of wisdom about the human condition that makes me contemplate my own life.

“The Rom-Commers” was a hilariously crafted romcom with so much heart and depth. Charlie & Emma were such real and raw characters with difficult pasts that shaped their personalities and views of the world. I truly loved their story and the way they healed one another❤️

Overall, I highly recommend this story if you’re looking for a sweet, closed-door romance with humor, heart, and swoonworthy fun😍 Read if you enjoy screenwriter romances, celebrity romances, and tonssss of witty banter!!

⚠️POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW!!!!⚠️
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🚨TW: grief associated with losing a parent, mentions of a near-drowning incident (past), cancer (past)
🚨CW: infrequent strong/mild language & just kisses!!

Emma Wheeler, was a promising young writer, after a terrible accident leaves her the primary caregiver of her father, Emma puts her dreams aside, putting the needs of her family first. When the opportunity to write alongside her writing idol comes her way, Emma can't pass this up. Leaving her father in the care of her sister Emma heads to LA.
There is a reason people say, 'don't meet your heroes'

In classic Katherine Canter fashion this adorable story had :
1. Great characters, with the right amount of depth.
2. Witty banter that made me smile from start to finish.
3. A full circle, wrapped with a bow ending.

There is a reason this author is one so many peoples autobuy list.
This was a cute, feel good romance that I did not want to put down.

Katherine Center has become an author I trust with my heart. I know she will make me go through emotional highs and lows, but at the end my heart will still be in one piece and I will be anxious to dive in headfirst to her next story. The Rom-Commers did exactly that: I felt deeply for Emma, got mad at Charlie (knowing deep down, there must be an explanation for why he's acting this way). I laughed and highlighted my way through the lighthearted moments, and the insightful ones, and held my breath when everything seemed to be crashing down. As always with Center's books, I drew parallels to my own life, my own moments that seemed too dark to get past and I loved the catharsis of sharing my human experience with Emma and Charlie. Beautiful 5 star book!

I could not put this book down! Her characters were relatable, lovable, yet were "real-life people" and you could relate to them. It is a perfect gut-wrenching love story the will really keep you on the edge of your seat till the end. Amazing job again Katherine Center! You always know how to keep me fully invested and with a smile on my face!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: 📖 thank you for my #gifted finished copy @stmartinspress!

Dare I say this is now one of my top books by Katherine Center, if not my top?!

I loved this book so so much. In true fashion, Center delivers with a book that makes you laugh, swoon, cry, feel every emotion in between, and wish that you knew these characters in real life.

I loved the deep family roots and the back story surrounding Emma’s family. Her dad is the cutest thing. And I loved their relationship.

Charlie + Emma’s banter was 💯 and one of the best parts of this entire book!

If you’re a fan of late 90’s/early 2000’s rom coms then you will be captivated by this entire story and love these characters so so much!!!

This is the best, most informative, loveliest rom com book I have ever read and trust me I've read ALOT of books in my 25 yrs of reading!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!! Doesn't matter if you are a rom-com fan or aren't you will love this book trust me!!!!!!!

Katherine Center has done it again. This book is fantastic. This has replaced The Bodyguard as my new favorite book of hers. Her humor and writing me laughing out load and I didn't want the story to end, Highly recommend.

🎬 The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center 🎬

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5/5 (rounded down)

💭 Thoughts:
This one started out slow for me, but I did finish the book LOVING Emma. She was very relatable!! However, I just didn’t really believe in the love story between Emma and Charlie and the miscommunication was maddening. The author made a choice with a specific health-related reveal near the end of the book (no spoilers here!), and it didn’t land right for me. I also would have loved dual POV so I could have understood Charlie better. Overall, I liked the book but did not love it. I did, however, LOVE Hello Stranger by this author last year and definitely recommend that one!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

unfortunately i read this in january and didn't write a review immediately because i am a goose burger. i know i loved it. i loved the characters and the story and everything.

A wonderful romcom with emotion and depth. Katherine Center is a master at her craft. Her books are always extremely engaging and are easy for me to recommend to others. Will be reading more from this author.

Read if you like: romantic comedies, enemies to lovers, forced proximity
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Emma gets the opportunity of a lifetime to screen-write with famous screen writer Charlie Yates. But when she gets to Hollywood, not everything was as promised. The more time Emma and Charlie spend together, the more they struggle to deny their chemistry.
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Overall, there were things I liked and things I didn't. This isn't one of my favourite Center novels, but I did enjoy it. I liked Emma but I struggled with Charlie and the chemistry between Emma and Charlie wasn't as believable.

This was my first read of Katherine Center, who delivers a charming rom-com with the aptly titled "The Rom=Commers".

Our endearing protagonist is Emma Wheeler, an aspiring screenwriter in the middle of juggling the demanding roles of caregiver to her father and protective older sister. When her ex-boyfriend turned BFF Logan presents her with the opportunity to collaborate with her screenwriting idol, Charlie Yates, Emma's world is turned upside down. Despite Charlie's initial resistance and grumpy demeanor, Emma's persistence and sharp insights into his script gradually win him over. What follows is a journey of unexpected friendship, creative collaboration and perhaps even a chance at love.

Center's writing sharp as she effortlessly balances wit and emotion. Emma and Charlie are not only relatable but their banter sparkles with humor and authenticity. What felt less authentic was the chemistry between the two: while their relationship was endearing, it lacked the "spark" found in timeless romance novels.

Nevertheless, "Rom-Commers" is a rom-com lover's dream. Center weaves a unique plot with her signature blend of humor and heart, making it impossible not to root for Emma and Charlie as they navigate their personal and professional challenges. The supporting characters, especially Emma's family—her devoted father and spirited sister Sylvie—add depth and warmth to the narrative, grounding the story in genuine familial dynamics.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was born to love Katherine Center books. I’m pretty sure it’s coded into my DNA. Imagine my surprise when I enjoyed, but did not love, this whole book. That’s the first time that’s happened with one of her books. Still, did I go preorder her book even though I had the digital ARC? Yea, absolutely. I will reread it again later and I will hope it hits differently next time now that I know the ending, but it was a somewhat painful journey to get to that well deserved ending and not quite enough reward from page to page to keep the disaster thoughts at bay.

So what I didn’t love was the chemistry between the main characters during the meat of the story. You know it’s there, it’s cannon. It’s written all over the pages that there’s chemistry and both characters were “”done for” long before ever knowing each other. Friends predicting it would happen, preexisting crushes, etc. but I didn’t feel it like I usually do when I read her books. I took it at face value and that’s not usually something I have to do when I pickup a Katherine Center book. Usually I feel it to my toes.

That’s my only complaint. I loved the story. Well except some of the tragic back story hit really awful! I get it, she needed a big tragedy to get where she was. But it did seem to make her so completely inflexible with her sister which was sad. I love the twists, and loved the resolution even more. The epilogue was its own redemption to the entire story (not that it needed redemption but it was easily my favorite chapter in the whole book). I love that it showed the growth over time, so much love, and even a little of the pain we go through as people making it through life. But in her version of experiencing the bittersweet challenges life throws at us, her characters had so much love that it gives the reader hope that they too can be okay, and it’s still such an happy ending. I loved that. Overall it was a 4/5 and had I felt the chemistry oozing off the pages it would have been an easy 5/5. That’s just because I’m a romance reader and you read what you need. To me it just felt like a story this time.

Just finished the Romcommers and it was so cuteeee. Now it wasn’t my favorite Katherine Center novel but it was so enjoyable. I just adore how Center takes her time building the chemistry and friendships between the MCs before she focuses on romance. My only issue with this novel is that I wish the characters had more romantic scenes that really showed their love for one another. I felt like there was some romance missing in this one.

The Rom-Commers is an enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romance about Emma, who dreams of writing for the big screen, but has put her dreams on hold to be her father’s caregiver. When she is given the opportunity to work with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates, Emma finally takes a shot at her dream. But when she arrives at Yates’ doorstep to start working, she discovers her best friend lied, and he has not agreed to work with her.

While I enjoyed reading The Rom-Commers, I thought it lacked the magic of Center’s best books. The plot held my interest despite the fact the book mostly takes place at Charlie Yate’s dining table. I thought the caregiver storyline was well done and easy to relate to as someone currently in that role. However, The Rom-Commers lacks the character growth for the female protagonist typical in Center’s novels. In fact, I wish both protagonists would have been further developed, especially beyond their careers and work.

In addition, I never felt a spark or obvious chemistry between the characters. Perhaps what was missing was simply tension outside the “workplace.” Or maybe it was Charlie’s digs that initially felt quite cruel and malicious towards Emma. While I did not think he crossed my line, it may cross yours.

Overall, The Rom-Commers is an enjoyable romance novel if you enjoy a true enemies-to-lovers where there is clear animosity. I recommend it so long as you are not put off by spiteful comments from the male protagonist.