there are not words to describe my absolute love of this book.

I giggled, I kicked my feet, I laughed out loud, I cried sad tears, I cried happy tears, I BLUSHED… AT. A. BOOK.

some out of context non-spoiler spoilers for you, just to list a handful of the things I loved
- the cover
- the intertwined references to The Bodyguard
- 88 days. he GOOGLED it.
- the cover. again. I love it that much.
- “Reverend Dad”
- Cuthbert the guinea pig
- the pocket square. that mf pocket square🥹

I cannot wait until this book comes out so I can buy a copy and immediately reread it and annotate the hell out of it.

Thank you NetGalley, MacMillan Audio, and Katherine Center for the ARC! New absolute favorite book: unlocked.

Unfortunately, I didn’t like much about this at all. It was easy reading and polished but beyond that I was scratching my head that an author as revered as Katherine Center would write this. I expected a women’s fiction with a romance, even though the blurb sounds more like a romance, and somehow it was neither. It was also not a comedy.

It was a story of two (mostly unlikable) people in forced proximity who work on a screenplay together, & that’s about it. Not a lot of character growth, not a lot of romance. They don’t like each other, they barely get to know each other, then they’re in love, I guess? It’s a little hard to tell because both characters were so obtuse.

The MMC insults and degrades the FMC to multiple other characters multiple times, in front of her and behind her back. The FMC accepts all this and still likes him anyway. She’s pushy, naive, and judgy. She throws herself at the MMC then pouts and won’t let it go when he turns her down. Have some self respect, girl.

I don’t know what else to say. Maybe this book has an audience but it’s obviously not me.

I did this one on audio and liked the narrator as Emma, but her man voices were not great. It was very distracting.

I love Katherine Center and this book did not disappoint.

While I had a great time reading this, I will agree that this book is not quite as good as The Bodyguard. I do still recommend reading this, especially via audiobook! I did not love either MC the entire time, but I was invested enough to want to see the outcome. Some portions did feel a little bit forced, and the writing was not as good as I have read from this author before.

If you want a fun summer reading pick this book up! And if this is your first Katherine Center book, you NEED to pick up The Bodyguard next!

4 stars.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced audiobook. This was a super cute book about family and love!

This is the first book I have read by Katherine Center and I loved it!! In many places I laughed outloud and at the same time there were a couple places where I shed a couple of tears. Her writing reminds me of another favourite author of mine Kristan Higgins. The story is believable, heartfelt, emotional and at places hilarious. The narrator has a great voice which changes with the mood of the book and that makes listening to this story so much more enjoyable. I encourage you to get this book and read or listen to it as the story will definitely not disappoint and you will be glad you took the time to enjoy this book.

Im just going to start by saying I love Katherine Center’s writing. This was an average romance read for me. I enjoyed it but it didn’t wow me like bodyguard did. I just couldn’t fully connect with Emma or Charlie. But it was still a solid read

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Narrated by Katherine Center & Patti Murin
Available June 10/24!

I know what I like and what I like are books by Katherine Center! Add in narration by Patty Murin and I am one happy camper.

This book is so good. Yes I am going to gush. I enjoyed the storyline, the characters, and everything else about this book. The concept of a young writer getting the opportunity to show her skills and to do this with her author ‘God’ is so much fun. This grumpy/sunshine book is fun, sweet, sexy, and has a Guinea Pig with emotional needs ❤️. And thankfully January Lavoy took on the job of bringing this story to life. I always enjoy her narration; the flow and ability to define each character. The characters are endearing and clever; people you might enjoy spending time with and getting to know them better.

I really cannot say enough about this book. I am a huge fan of Katherine Center because she writes stories that are engaging, fun, and unique. Ones where I can escape for a while from this crazy world. Do yourself a favour and join me in the wonderful world of The Rom-Commers.

Many thanks to Katherine Center, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC.

I am the biggest fan of Katherine Center. I always fall in love with her books. I was elated when I got this advanced copy. After listening AND reading it I can honestly say it’s my favorite of 2024 so far. I love this book. I love everything about this book. I loved the witty banner, Emma and Charlie, the twists and turns, the details, and the insane ending . This plot is amazing, this book is amazing, the writing is amazing. She look all the cliches of a rom-com and un-cliched them. It’s funny and witty and enchanting. This book truly makes you believe in love again. I got butterflies on every chapter and that’s how I know it’s a great book. I loved it and so will you, go read this book!!

It’s a yes. This book is another winner for this author. I enjoyed the mature romance along with the vulnerability of both fmc and mmc. I didn’t always enjoy fmc point of views. The best part was the ending and how Mmc showed his love.

Thank you NetGalley and Katherine Center for this eARC. It was amazing as always!

“The Rom-Commers” by Katherine Center is a delightful romantic comedy that combines humor, heart, and the magic of storytelling. Here’s a glimpse into this enchanting novel: “The Rom-Commers” explores new chances, sacrifices for loved ones, and the pursuit of dreams. It’s a story of resilience, attraction, and the magic of love.

“I had a theory that we gravitate toward the stories we need in life. Whatever we’re longing for—adventure, excitement, emotion, connection—we turn to stories that help us find it.”

Katherine Center weaves a keeper-shelf-worthy tale that will leave you smiling. Whether you’re a rom-com enthusiast or simply seeking a heartwarming read, this book delivers. Add to your TBR stat!

Dang you @katherinecenter for making me cry while doing yard work and listening to my New Favorite Katherine Center Book!!! 🥹 🥲 😭

How do you do it?! … the love, and characters, and stories in your books…. Wooooow! Just, wooooow!

Thank you so much for this one! ALL. THE. STARS! Go preorder this one now! It’s out June 11!

Anddddd… that EPILOGUE!! Wooooow!

"The Rom-Commer" is a funny, cute, and typical romantic comedy that also explores some deep topics. This charming story follows the adventures of lovable amateur screenwriter Emma Wheeler as she goes on a journey to rewrite a script with her celebrity idol Charlie Yates. While it follows the traditional rom-com formula (it’s a must), it also delves into themes of self-discovery and the complexities of relationships, adding depth to the story.

Review: "The Rom-Commer" is a delightful rom-com that combines humor, romance, and deeper themes. The witty dialogue and charming moments had me laughing throughout the book. The characters are relatable and well-developed, making it easy to root for their happily-ever-after. What sets this book apart is its ability to explore deeper topics while still maintaining the light-hearted and entertaining nature of a rom-com. It's a perfect read for anyone in need of a funny and heartwarming escape.

Thank you to St. Martin Press for the opportunity to review this book through NetGalley

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!!

Oh my gosh, this SLAPPED. I am a huge fan of Katherine Center, so I was desperate to get my hands on this book. Emma and Charlie are sweet and this was fun (with a hint of real life drama and struggles that I always appreciate in Center's books). There were times when I wasn't Charlie's biggest fan, but I think he made up for it by the end. And Emma was such a fun character to follow! I would for sure recommend this book!

4.5 stars

I truly enjoyed this audiobook. Emma is a lovable character and Charlie is the guy that you love to hate. I loved the narrator! I was invested and did not want to put the book down. I saw the first plot twist coming and prepared myself for a no so happy ending. I was a little unhappy with the second plot twist.

This book made me watch "It Happened One Night" for the first time. Never seen this before but I'm so happy I did. I found Emma to be a so understandable thought a bit hard on herself and Charle was the perfect opponent to the 'anti-romance' lover. Their banter was perfect. I could tell we would have a satisfying happily ever after ending. I think the only thing I noticed was that the slow sections were a bit frequent for the book's first half. The second half had a better pace for this story. I even teared up near the end. This was my first Katherine Center book and I am looking forward to reading her backlist soon.

Emma gets the chance of a lifetime, the opportunity to rewrite a script with her idol, Charlie Yates. The only problem? The script is a romcom and Charlie is Mr. Aniti-Love.

This is my first Katherine Center book and I'm fully a fan girl now! Here's what I loved:

Emma. She is so quirky and honest in how she approaches everything. She was a great counterpoint to grumpy Charlie. I found myself rooting for her the whole time, even when I disagreed with her actions. She really is like a romcom lead--lovable in every way.

Charlie. He's grumpy. He's hot. He's a big softy under it all. I loved the interactions between him and Emma, watching them navigate the world together.

The effective plot. This book read like a true movie romcom and I was here for it. I loved the subtleties in Emma and Charlie's relationship, watching them come together and really find love beyond all of their personal baggage that was pulling them apart.

The narration. The audio on this one was great. The narrator had a perfect voice for both Emma and Charlie, bringing them both to life.

All in all, this was a really good romcom!

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

Katherine has done it again remind me why I will read anything she writes! I really enjoyed the audio which I’m usually picky about but I enjoyed it!! Will definitely be recommending to friends and family!

I've always been a huge fan of Katherine Center, and I've read about 80% of everything she's written. Her books are usually big hits for me, but I have to say this one was just "okay". I believe the main thing that turned me off to this book is the dialogue repetition. There was a ton of repeat questioning between the characters, which drove me bonkers. Also, the hero, Charlie, grated on my nerves a bit in the beginning. I enjoyed the second half of the book much more than the first half, and Charlie finally redeemed himself toward the end of the story. The narrator was good and very entertaining, but listening to the repeat dialogue almost made me DNF this audiobook. I actually read the last few chapters of the eBook, and it wasn't nearly as annoying. Unless you're just a HUGE fan of audiobooks, I would recommend reading the print or eBook version instead.

I love the book, love the audiobook, and the narration was excellent. A narrator can make or break a book, and this one just made me love it even more than the book itself. Wonderful!

I LOVED The Bodyguard but was very disappointed with Hello Stranger so I was skeptical going into this one, thinking it a 50-50 chance. SO glad I gave it that chance because I loved it! I think this is going to be a new favorite from this author for a lot of readers. The characters and their relationship gave me all the feels (from laughing to crying to everything in between), they are to die for. The irony in the plot, with them being rom-com writers, was such an enjoyable theme. It made the backdrop for everything that was happening just that much more fun. There’s depth and struggles and warmth. I love this author’s writing and this one has solidified her as an auto-buy for me. Highly recommend! For anyone on the fence after last year’s release, I urge you to give this one a chance (just like Emma and Charlie do with themselves and each other). I think you’ll be glad you did.