The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center is a contemporary romance: that is a perfect for anyone loves a good romantic comedy. This one has a strong female lead and the "forced proximity" romance trope. This book is an uplifting story of the transformative power of love with the backdrop of screenwriting and Hollywood. Fans of Katherine Center will love her newest novel!

LOVED this book! So light and fun to read. Anything by Katherine Center will knock your socks off! 4 stars!
Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies―good ones! That win contests! But she’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates―The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!―it’s a break too big to pass up.

Katherine Center is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint - I loved the story line with an enemies to lovers trope and appreciated the complexity of emotions that both of the main characters showed.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Katherine Center's books always make me smile and this one didn't disappoint. I love a good Hollywood romance and her happy writing made me fly through this one.

Thank you so much @StMartinsPress for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 11 June 2024)

SYNOPSIS | Emma is an aspiring screenwriter who has recently been focusing on her dads health rather than writing. When her agent approaches her with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help her favourite writer (Charlie) rewrite his script, she is horrified to find that his screenplay is a complete mess and agrees to help him out.

WHAT I LIKED:
- the writing had me hooked from Chapter 1
- this author has a wonderful skill of hitting the sweet spot between romance, humour and heavier topics
- Emma was just hysterical and had me chortling a few times
- a nice reminder to enjoy what's right in front of us

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- Charlie kind of rubbed me the wrong way from the get go (+ sadly I don't think he got a character arc that redeemed his actions)
- the majority of Emma and Charlie's interactions felt surface level and driven by proximity to each other rather than a genuine spark

I really loved the plot of this book. Such a cute set up for a fun rom com. The ride to love wasn’t smooth but I love the way our two MCs came through for one another. Overall I really enjoyed this story!

I always love Katherine Center, and this book was no exception. A fun romance between 2 screenwriters who have a few things to teach each other. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy.

I wanted to love this, because well, I always love Katherine Center books, but I felt like this one took too long to get to the romance. It was a lot of cat and mouse and I really just enjoy the catch! The characters were likable and relatable, even Charlie Yates, and I did enjoy getting to watch Emma grow and learn to relax and live though.

Another amazing book by Katherine Center. Her books always hit the spot when I’m looking for a clean and fun rom-com!

I loved this one - Katherine Center is one of my favorites and this is no exception! Funny and I loved Emma and Charlie's chemistry!

I just adore Katherine Center. She's so good at mixing together heavier themes with humor and fluffiness. And of course, she's done it again with The Rom-Commers. At this point, I'll read anything Katherine Center writes.

Emma is such an incredibly relatable character. She is constantly putting her father's and sister's needs above her own. She essentially puts her entire life on hold to care for her father. When the chance of a lifetime arises, she is hesitant to take it. After much convincing by her sister, she agrees. The opportunity to work with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates, is only something she's ever dreamed about. But when Emma arrives at Charlie's doorstep, things immediately go awry. Charlie Yates and his huge ego butt heads with Emma. Can Emma convince Charlie that she's the perfect person to re-write his script?

Charlie is a classic cinnamon roll MMC - he comes off as gruff but underneath his hard exterior lies a gooey center and when we learn more about him, it's easy to see why he puts up such a tough exterior. Emma is the perfect person to bring Charlie back to life and Charlie is the perfect person to force Emma to start thinking about her own needs. Together they make a delightful and hilarious pairing.

Be prepared for all the feels. But don't worry - when you're on the verge of tears, Center hits you with some humorous levity. The line dancing scene seriously had me laughing out loud. This was such a quick read, and I enjoyed every minute of it. If you love a rom-com, you need to pick this up.

I've read everything Katherine Center has written, and I was thrilled to get my hands on an early release of The Rom-Commers. I wasn't sure about the premise of the book, but I utterly enjoyed the meta-love story of Emma and Charlie.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really love Katherine Center and was so happy to receive this ARC. Great storyline, and premise. A close proximity romance that went through a whole slew of emotions. The back stories of the MC's is tragic yet endearing to making them the people they are. Recommended to Center fans.

I did not care for this book at all. It took me 2 months to read because I just didn’t find myself wanting to go and read the book. There was no plot for me. The two main characters didn’t like each other then all of a sudden they like each other. There was no build up to them talking in love which is what I felt the story was missing.

I love Catherine Center books, and look forward to her releases every year. This one was no different. It was a super sweet and as usual taught some overall message. This wasn't my favorite of hers but I will continue to read her books.

The Rom-Commers has a fun premise centering around screenwriting a romantic comedy. The main characters are screenwriters–one successful and famous and the other unknown and focused on caring for her father.

Emma’s love for her family is so beautiful. Her relationship with her father and sister is so special and I can feel her love and dedication through the pages.

I love when Center’s novels teach us something new. In this story, the reader learns about traumatic brain injury and Ménière’s disease and the time and energy required of caretakers.

The circumstances that lead Emma to be in close proximity to a famous and attractive and grumpy Charlie Yates may be unrealistic, but who cares? It’s a fun and sweet rom com!

I enjoyed reading this novel from the start and think it will be a great summer read for lovers of rom coms. It’s my favorite Katherine Center to date. (This is the 6th I’ve read.)

Cute and exactly what I love about Katherine Center. She is masterful at creating a romance. Loved this one and thought it was one of her best.

And this was exactly the book I needed right now. It was sad and wistful and joyful and happy and, in my opinion, just the right amount of sappy. It exemplified why I love this author even when some of her books don’t land for me. Cause when they do, it’s all worth it.

This book was a delight! It was funny it all the right ways, but didn't sacrifice or skimp on emotional moments. The Rom-Commers was compulsively readable - I took it everywhere with me so that I could keep reading a little more whenever I had a moment. Highly recommend if you're looking for something heart-warming and engaging!

Great set up, romance beleiver and not along with some intense family dynamics. Enjoyable and also took some time for me to get through