I listened to this on audio and it was fantastic! The author as always is witty and writes in such a realistic, down to earth way. The characters were flawed and relatable. I laughed out loud frequently and swooned at the end. This is everything we love in a Katherine Center book and quickly became a favorite.

What can I say? Katherine Center continues to be a favourite. Her characters are charming and likeable, with all their flaws. Always heartwarming and uplifting. Thank you for the chance to listen to well narrated audiobook.

Katherine Center has become one of my auto-buy authors and this book highlights all the reasons why. She creates such lovable and real characters. Like her other books, this novel is full of witty banter, authentic relationships, and a love story that will have you kicking your feet. I cannot recommend it highly enough. There are great tropes here: grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, and fake dating (sort of, they go on dates as "research").

I love how Katherine Center represents TBIs, disabilities, and chronic illnesses but she builds out full characters and does not boil them down to just their disability. For anyone who loves a good love story-- this book is for you. It is a love letter to romances. I love how Katherine Center argues for respecting the romance genre (read the authors note!)

Such a funny read. Even though it was predictable (which is the point of a Rom Com), I was still surprised by each new chapter. This book made me smile, and giggle, and warmed my heart and soul. As it was being narrated, I could see the characters and felt like I was watching this through the TV screen. I cannot wait for this book to come out.
Overall I give this book a 4.5 stars, and I will be reading it again

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Thank you, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the pre-release audiobook.

This is my first Katherine Center book, and I loved it. This is a very sweet story of two screenwriters. One is very famous with a drawer full of awards (Charlie), and the other is not yet known with huge responsibilities holding her back from reaching her potential (Emma). They are challenged with re-writing a romantic comedy that is not in Charlie's wheelhouse but very much Emma's expertise. Before she can help him with the terrible screenplay he originally wrote, she must teach him what romance and love mean and feel like. He is not a willing student but she is determined to get through to him.

The experiences they share are not expected and this does not feel like a typical rom-com full of cliches. I LOVE the parts where Emma speaks directly to the reader as if she is sitting right across the table over coffee sharing a conversation. So charming!

I am definitely a Katherine Center fan now and will read her back-catalog ASAP! I highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of romantic comedies, and sweet romance.

I listened to the audiobook alongside the book. I thought it was well done and enhanced the reading experience.

Katherine Center did it again. She wrote an incredible love story set in devastating circumstances and still found a way to discover joy. What a gift.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to review this delightful audiobook.

This book made me really grapple with where the romance genre is going. This is probably the 5th or 6th meta-romance novel I’ve read where the characters are somehow very aware of romance tropes and are interacting with them on the page. I don’t love this trend. At this point, this meta-romance trend feels like a crutch while we’re all trying to answer the question: how does the romance genre exist post-Me Too? In a hyper self-aware Gen Z world?

I’m not satisfied with where we’ve landed yet. The main characters in this novel felt cartoonish. I listened to the audiobook and I could not connect emotionally with either character. That said, I do think Katherine Center is a great writer. These characters just weren’t it for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this book.

The characters and Emma’s back story was a tear jerker! Typical KC writing style with the quirky rom/com banter. I enjoyed this book and loved the authors note. Katherine really knows how to build emotions and deep characters.

Favorite quote
“It’s all about the details you notice, the joys you savor and the hope you refuse to give up one...

The first chapter was a little slow for me and I thought "I don't know if I'm going to make it through this one". But I kept going and began to like the characters and story. I would say this is a grumpy-grumpy trope and I loved it. The angst between Charlie and Emma was hilarious. Finally, an original story I could enjoy.

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for this audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗠-𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, I found myself swept away in a whirlwind of laughter, tears, and undeniable charm. Emma Wheeler, a hopeful screenwriter, embarks on a journey that blends the glitz of Hollywood with the warmth of real-life connections. Center effortlessly weaves together Emma's pursuit of her dreams, her familial responsibilities, and a surprising romance with the enigmatic Charlie Yates. What truly shines in this delightful read is Center's ability to capture the essence of rom-coms while delving into deeper themes of love and self-discovery. Emma's determination and vulnerability make her a protagonist worth rooting for, while Charlie's unexpected complexities add depth to their budding relationship. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗠-𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 is a love letter to the genre, reminding us of the enduring power of love stories. Center's signature blend of wit and heart makes this novel an absolute delight to read, leaving me eagerly awaiting my next encounter with her captivating storytelling.

Eek!!! Katherine Center how do you do it?!?! Yet again another fantastic read by one of the best romance writers ever. I fell for these characters from the beginning. I rooted for them, feared for them, and inevitably swooned over their story. The perfect rom-com with all the necessities and without all the smut! Loved it! 10 stars!!

All good Rom-Coms end with a happy ending.
Emma Wheeler loves love, and more specifically romantic comedies. Despite not having much experience with love, she is really good at writing about it too. Her dream is to create the perfect screenplay of one of her beloved Rom-Coms. So when the opportunity comes to "rewrite" a Rom-Com by her favorite screenwriter Charlie Yates, she cannot resist. It is not until she leaves home and arrives to LA that she realizes this offer may just have been too good to be true.
She finds out Charlie doesn't believe in love and he doesn't really want help from her at all. Emma will not go down without a fight as she defends love, Rom-Coms and herself.

I adore Emma. She is exactly the kind of girl every girl wants to be friends with. She's down to earth, speaks her mind and goes for what she believes in. She's a caregiver and just has the purest heart. I did not enjoy Charlie at first. I hated how he used Emma and rejected her but I definitely warmed up to him in the end.

Katherine Center I hope there are many more of these up your sleeve.
This was in audio format and I truly enjoyed the narration. I think the audio made me love Emma that much more. The emotions and feelings were easily felt with the narration and I love that.

Thank you Katherine Centers, Macmillan Audio, and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

They say to never meet your hero but I would love more than anything to meet Katherine Freaking Center to shake her hand and thank her for all the amazing books that live rent free in my mind.

I adore this author so much and enjoy the complexities in her stories. With that being said, this one was a bit of a letdown for me. I went on an emotional rollercoaster with this book. There were parts I absolutely loved and brought so much laughter and tears to me while I read it, but at the same time it felt like this book had way too much going on. I wish she would have cut ¼ of the drama out or focused on two topics.

The audiobook is phenomenal. There is something special about hearing the author read her book that she wrote and the narrator who voiced the story was truly enjoyable to listen to. The main narrator did an amazing job truly pulling all the emotions out from this story.

Though this was not one of my favorite books by this author, it still is a solid book. It’s jam packed with emotions, the story was well written and well throughout, I just wish the romance wasn’t outdone by the journey of each character's growth.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC

This book was a roller coaster full of emotions. Katherine Center really said, let me get the tears flowing not even half way through the book.
Emma has such an interesting story, she has a kind heart and always makes the best out of every situation. That includes her family.
Emma carries a lot of guilt, she is her dad’s full time caregiver while her younger sister is away at school. But we really don’t know the reasons of her family dynamics until some chapters into the book.
We then see Emma get a huge opportunity to work with someone who she’s looked up to all of her career, Charlie Yates.
We follow Emma on her adventure of leaving Texas and going to Los Angeles to work with Charlie.
It isn’t all rainbows and unicorns as Charlie is somewhat of an ass at first with her.
The story evolves as these characters get to know each other and we take a peak into the past.
Charlie also carries a lot of emotional baggage that’s leads to him saying he doesn't believe in love!
Emma wants to help Charlie out.
The way Katherine writes, she knows how to pull heart strings and really gets you feeling Emma’s guilt over the day that changed all of her family’s life.
Also the fear she has of leaving her dad in the care of her younger sister.
If you have even dealt with some sort of emotional guilt In your life you will feel for Emma and the way she reacts to situations.
Thought the book you might get a little angry with her because she doesn’t necessarily stick up for herself and let's Charlie treat her like crap but of course that changes over time and Charlie is clearly in love with her but of course can’t show her because of his demons.
Katherine Center outdid herself with this story. She showered us that despite all the bad stuff we go through in life, it’s still worth living. She shows us it’s ok to he sad but we also have to move forward! Second chances are ok and that your time will come!
Thank you NetGalley and Katherine Center for a chance to listen to this audio book!

Oh my goodness. This story is super adorable. I just love all of the banter but also the tender moments of seeing the main female character wanting to be there for others.

There is nothing I enjoy more than a book about two writers falling in love over writing a project together.

Emma was a great protagonist. As the oldest of two sisters myself, I could empathize with the pressure she felt to shoulder everything and make things okay for her little sister in the aftermath of trauma. I loved following her journey with accepting to let things go and allow herself to be happy.

I also enjoyed the banter and sparks between Charlie and Emma from the get-go. I loved that you can feel Charlie fall for Emma first, and hard. I was practically giggling and kicking my feet reading their scenes together.

The only thing that kind of put me off about this story was Emma’s tendency to break the fourth wall and address us readers directly like she was telling her and Charlie’s story to us around a couple drinks. I’m not a big fan of this narration style in general because I find that it leads to a lot of info-dumping and telling instead of showing, which unfortunately happened here. I don’t need the long chapters of backstory. Let the information unfold to us naturally as the story goes. This is the only reason I’m not rating this book a 5 stars because, otherwise, I really loved it.

Lastly, I alternated between the physical copy and the audiobook and would highly recommend consuming this story in either format. Patti Murin was a great narrator, adding further personality and comedic timing to Katherine Center’s already great manuscript.

Katherine Center is one of my fave romance authors, and I was so excited for The Rom-Commers. And overall, it was good.

I liked the premise a lot. But I honestly couldn’t get connected with either Emma or Charlie. And I really didn’t like Charlie until like 60-70% into the book.

The ending was really great, though. I loved the emotion and how things wrapped up for all the characters.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the gifted audiobook and e-book!

The audio performance was great! I'm a sucker for a male/female narration (this doesn't have that!) but I still felt like it was great! My very first Katherine Center book and yessss. I just loved it. It felt like such a great comfort read. Talking about what we all love about rom-coms?! Grumpy sunshine trope?? Say no more!

First of all, I will read and listen to anything by Katherine Center. Her books always have engaging characters and the perfect blend of wit and pathos. The Rom-Commers is no different, and I swept right through it in less than a day, sometimes reading and sometimes listening, depending on my availability. I love the way Katherine Center brings together two broken people who fill the gaps in each other's lives. And this time, it was done with two screenwriters--one famous and one unknown--navigating the structure of a rom com while they collaborate on a project. There is a lot of fun banter, wise philosophy, and the reminder that we write our own stories based on our personal outlook. Another winner by one of my favorite authors and a fun audiobook that I plan to listen to again with my husband on our next road trip.

Thank, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ebook and the audiobook arcs! I enjoyed both immensely.