I love KCs light humor and banter between the characters in her books, it was a light and refreshing read but as always a kick to the gut of emotional feelings.

Katherine Center's writing and Patti Murin's narration -- is there anything better!? Murin's voice is made for Center’s clever and authentic writing. Thank you, thank you, thank you Katherine Center, NetGalley, and St. Martin’s Press for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Emma Wheeler has been the caretaker for her father after a tragic accident on a family vacation that happened over ten years ago. She has given up on her dream of being a romance screenwriter, passing up on prestigious internships because she can’t leave her father alone in their Texas apartment. When her childhood best friend (and one-time boyfriend before he came out) Logan, a hollywood agent, calls with an opportunity to ghost write acclaimed screenwriter Charlie Yates’ – and Emma’s personal writing icon – rom com. She initially says no, like she always does. Then she reads the script. And it’s horrible. Extremely bad. Very bad. So, Emma goes to LA. She lives with Charlie as they revamp his screenplay, and to her surprise, they are good together. Really good. Can you see where this is going? Maybe. But if you know Katherine Center, you know you’re getting SO. MUCH. MORE.

It’s so hard for me to sum up my feelings for this book because I have so many layers of love for it. Its a masterclass in romance, in writing, in the ups and downs of life, in surviving tragedy, and in loving despite it all.

Katherine, I’ll be at the top of the romance hill with you. Forever. Five stars from me.

I had high hopes as I love this author but this one wasn't my favorite. I think I much prefer when she writes a stronger, more self-assured female lead versus the MC in this novel. I also felt like there were a lot of highly predictable plot points and some serious cheese, which just isn't for me. Still a fun listen and definitely on point with the genre.

This is a great summer book! Katherine Center once again had me flying through this book never a slow moment. quick witty and heartfelt. I can't wait to get my library patrons to read this !

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator is absolutely perfect. I fell in love with Emma, Sylvie and their dad before chapter 3! Every character in this book is described so clearly that if I saw them in a crowd, I could pick them out immediately. This book is the epitome of a rom com- laughter, tears, frustration, joy- it has every emotion! I have a book hangover after finishing this one and I want more of these characters. Highly recommend, I read a lot and this is the best book I’ve read/listened to in months!

Katherine Center is the queen of ROM-COM!
She beautifully mixes heavy topics with witty banter. The ROM-Commers is an automatic new favorite.

The Rom-Commers takes place in the same world as The Bodyguard. You don’t have to read them in order, but I recommend it because the little nods to The Bodyguard are fun and it was such a great story.

Emma desperately wants to be a screenwriter and when the opportunity to work with Charlie Yates, her favorite Hollywood screenwriter, opens up, she jumps at the chance! After a lot of arguing and misunderstanding, Emma ends up staying with Charlie in his mansion and re writing a rom com with him. Writing this script includes lots of research…for the movie of course. 😏

I was in love with this story and even though Charlie was a huge asshole a lot of the time, he had enough redeeming qualities to have me rooting for them. While not super spicy, the slow burn was real and the HEA was well earned for these two.

The narrator, Patti Murin was outstanding and I felt like I was living this book.

When you can get your hands on this book, do it! You won’t be disappointed. Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this audiobook for review. All opinions are mine.

Katherine center does it again! Such a sweet, funny, and enjoyable book. The narrator was absolutely perfect!

I really enjoyed this sweet romcom about screenwriters coming together to write a romcom! It had sweet moments, funny scenes, and was just an all around feel good book. You can always rely on Katherine Center to write a book that will warm your heart while also dealing with some tough topics like grief and caretaking. This one also surprised me a bit because there were a few occasions where she broke the fourth wall, but I felt like in this story, it worked. I would definitely recommend this one!

✨𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄✨

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙢-𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★★★★★

Gosh I just love Katherine Center and her writing! This was such a fun story, full of banter, great laughs and heartwarming moments.

Emma and Charlie, the two main characters, are such intriguing and complex characters. I loved their strong personalities, their backgrounds and the way they molded together. I found myself laughing often and shedding some tears in between.

The story line going from Emma being a full time caregiver for her father and a super fangirl of Charlie’s, to her living with him in LA and co-writing together was seriously a beautiful story!
This book had all the typical Katherine Center warm fuzzy feelings, similar to her other stories and I loved everything about it!

The narration of the book was done perfectly and I enjoyed the way the Patti Murin portrayed the characters.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘
Forced Proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
Workplace Romance
Famous MMC
Disability Rep
Screenwriters
Fun Banter

Katherine Center's books are always auto-buys for me. I just love them! This one didn't disappoint and might just be my favorite! I really enjoyed listening to this and the narrator was great as was the story line! I couldn't stop listening and really enjoyed the unlikely relationship, fun story line and banter. I will definitely be recommending this story and audio book!

An absokute joy of a book - Katherine Center never fails to give us amazing book after book, and The Rom Commers is no different! The audiobook is such a fun listen - excellent narration!

Wonderfully huge thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan for the gifted audiobook for The Rom-Commers. This book was an absolute delight from start to finish. This was surprisingly my first Katherine Center books and it most definitely will not be my last. I enjoyed the premise of this one. There was a lot of tension. There was so much hurt and ache that both characters have gone through and need to overcome which made them feel so human to me. I loved the dynamic between Charlie and Emma. It was wrapped up with the most beautiful bow. I can't wait to read more from Katherine in the future! Defintiely recommend!

What an absolute delight!

This story follows Emma Wheeler and Charlie Yates, as forces bring them together to write a rom-com for the screen. Emma teaches Charlie how to both write and live a love story. Along the road, the two develop feelings for each other, and learn that perception and the life they live can only come from the path they create for themselves.

I don’t typically love peppy “sunshine” FMCs but this one was absolutely enamoring and in many ways relatable. I was rooting for Emma throughout. The chemistry between Emma and Charlie was off the charts, and I actually laughed out loud several times through this read. I loved how the author treated the third act break-up, and tied up the story neatly in a bow. It was extremely heartwarming and satisfying.

The one thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the authors use of breaking the fourth wall, where the narrator made commentary directed at the reader. However, this is a personal gripe and something a lot of others might actually enjoy, as it is a common tool used in romcom films.

My review of the audiobook narration:
Initially, I was hesitant and unsure if I was going to like this one, because the narrator used a very peppy, high inflection vocal interpretation. However, once i got about 20% in, I really started to enjoy the way the narrator read this. She perfectly reflected the facets of our FMCs character in a way that was enjoyable and kept me interested. Her ability to go back and forth with the voices of the MMC and FMC was seamless. I highly recommend doing this one on audio!

I will be immediately pre-ordering this one in physical format as well! I mean the bright pink sprayed edge! Come on 😍

Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to the audio ARC!

The Rom-Commers is now my favorite Kathrine Center book and one of my favorite book of all time. It is a sweet romance with a healthy dose of family life and Hollywood life. Charlie and Emma were an adorable couple and I loved reading their banter and how they fell in love.

Emma’s role as caregiver and the struggle trusting her sister to take far of their dad was something I think many readers will identify with.

What an absolute BLAST. I’ve never read anything by Katherine Center before, though I’ve always heard great things, so this was a fabulous first intro to her! It was like being projectile catapulted into bright colors & sparkle with a hint of “grief is inevitable”—which is, like, my exact vibe. If you’re looking for a book that truly feels like watching a rom com, this is your girl. There were so many layers of story, so much banter & so much heart.

Our main characters were such a joy to experience. Emma was the Romance Defender™️, sunshine girl, who has seen her fair share of grief & heartache. Who has given up her dreams to take care of her perfect (& I mean PERFECT) dad (I seriously think he was my favorite character). Enter Charlie—an acclaimed screenwriter who has been turned jaded by a series of painful circumstances that he calls his life. & since then, has just lost steam & cannot write this rom com he has been tasked to write. So of course. It’s gonna be written together. The two must write together & LIVE together. WE LOVE TO SEE IT. They had such fun chemistry, it felt so easy & natural. Like even from the first page they’re just meant to be. I will say, Emma frustrated me a bit at the end, but I did end up forgiving her—we all have our moments. This book is for the lovers of Beach Read, lovers of opposites attract & writers falling in love. People who want to hear a human story about how grief & love are so carefully intwined, you might think they’re enmeshed. It was an overall amazing time, perfect for laying on the beach & crying & giggling & kicking your feet.

This is 4 stars from me! The kind of story you truly love to hear & makes you smile like a fool—the best kind.

Thank you so much to NetGalley & Macmillan for the arc!

Katherine Center is a automatic read for me and I have absolutely adored each and every one of her books. This one might be my absolute favorite. This was one of those books that I just never wanted it to end, but also, never wanted to stop reading. I will be singing its praises to all my book loving friends! The Rom-Commers was an easy 5 stars!

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Katherine Center writes entertaining and captivating books. This one is no exception. The story and characters were well rounded and interesting. I thought the plot was well laid out and kept my interest throughout the book.

I will say that the language was definitely stronger than I remember in the previous Katherine Center book I read. There are plenty of F-bombs and some other curse words as well. There would be enough to give it a R rating if it were a movie. I was going to it a fan of that at all. I think the book would have been just as impactful without, what I felt to be excessive cursing. I will also note that there is a mention of a homosexual relationship even though one of the characters is never on page. Just wanted to make note of that for those of you that might want to know.

Now for the audio. It is a single female narrator that reads this book. It is told from the female character's point of view, so that fits well. I thought the narration was excellent. She really kept me invested in the story. I didn't have any trouble listening at an increased speed either.

I am also glad that the author's note and additional chapter are included in the audio format. Those are both read by the author herself. That adds a nice touch.

I think overall the story is 5 stars but I personally would remove one due to the language content. I know this is a secular book and I could tolerate some. I just felt that a line was crossed and so I'm giving 4 stars.

Thanks to Macmillian Audio and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to a copy of this book. I am happily and voluntarily leaving my honest review.

If loving cheesy romances is wrong I don’t want to be right! That’s exactly how this book felt. It was adorable in a kicking your feet kind of way. There’s a part in this book where she is telling him what a romance is and it definitely fit this book. We all know how it ends, but it’s the process that gets us there that makes it fun. I absolutely adored Emma and related to her and her inability to put herself first. Her relationship with her sister, although strained at times brought joy into the book. Charlie although grumpy at first stole my heart about halfway through and I found myself rooting for him and Emma before I knew it. Overall, a very fun listen and will definitely be recommending to my friends.

Emma, an aspiring screenwriter who has put bigger dreams on hold to care for her father, is hired to help her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates, rework a terrible romcom script. She uproots her life after 10 years of serving as sole caretaker to pass these duties along to her younger sister for the summer and take a career changing opportunity. Only, she shows up in LA to find Charlie hasn't agreed to work with her and doesn't see the issue with his script. He's a talented award winning writer in several other genres, but the romcom script is a means to the end of getting his mafia gangster script produced. He doesn't seem to buy into love or any of it.

This is my first novel from Katherine and it was such a joy. I enjoyed the narrator, Patti Murin, and the life she brought to the characters and this story. Even with some heavier life moments, the characters were likeable and I found myself rooting for them to find their way.

Thank you to MacMillan Audio for an advanced listening copy on @NetGalley. All opinions are my own.