This is an absolutely delightful novel about the different forms love takes: family, self, romantic.

Emma gets the biggest break of her career, an opportunity to write a script with her biggest idol, Charlie Yates. She leaves behind her father she care takes with her younger sister and goes to LA. Only after she arrives, she realizes the whole thing was too good to be true.

Emma and Charlie work on the project (after a lot of discussion) and form a wonderful working friendship. Them Emma starts to feel more and Charlie pushes her away.

This book is hilarious, with top notch banter between the characters. It was a fast easy read because I was totally hooked. There are lots of feelings along the way too.

I can't recommend it enough!

What an emotional ride this book was! No spoilers here. But I was fully immersed into Charlie and Emma’s story. At times with sobbing tears running down my face. Katherine Center remains one of my favorites. No smut necessary!! It was a beautiful co-workers to lovers story. And I wouldn’t mind getting more of their story in the future
Thank you @netgalley and to the publisher for this e-arc. I’ve already preordered the physical copy for my shrine to Ms Center 😁

I LOVED this book. Definitely my favorite out of the 3 Katherine Center books I've read. The plot was unique, cute, and had me feeling all sorts of sappy at the end of it. There were a couple little details that I felt got a bit jumbled or lost, and there were some harsh comments from multiple characters that I don't think would ever slide in real life. That being said, though, I loved the warm fuzzy feeling I had the whole time, so this is now on my top rom-com list.

The dialogue in this book is unmatched, like kicking my feet it was so cute. But there were moments in the storyline that did seem unbelievable to me, like why Emma stayed after Charlie’s back and forth attitude. I also didn’t love the breaking of the fourth wall that would happen at random times throughout the story. Through all that, I was ready to give it 4 stars until the conflict at the end. The pacing of the problem and the resolution of the last 20% of the book kept me from giving this 4 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

A perfect addition to any rom-com lovers’ beach bag! Katherine Center’s The Rom-Commers veritably exudes joy and fun while preaching love, hope and an attitude of gratitude, and I loved it! About screen writers who fall for each other while penning a script for a rom-com, Center’s newest gem of a novel is equal parts witty and delightful and something of a guide to a happy life. Per usual, Center does not shy away from tough topics; her characters are instead relatable and striving for happiness and fulfillment despite illness and tragedy.

Highly recommended!

Many thanks to NetGalley and to St. Martin’s Press for the privilege of a complimentary ARC. My opinions are my own.

4.5 ⭐️. I really loved this book! It was the perfect mix of rom-com and emotional devastation that I love. The only issue I had with this book was Charlie, he’s not new book boyfriend material. He gave me whiplash with his hot and cold personality, I thought throughout the entire book he was ‘too’ mean. There is grumpy and then there is being an assh*le. He was more in the latter category.

This book follows Emma, an aspiring screenwriter who gets hired to help ghost co-rewrite a rom-com screenplay with big shot screenwriter Charlie, who doesn’t believe in love. Even though this book takes grumpy x sunshine to new heights with Charlie, I really loved the entire book and teared up a few times towards the end. This was also my first book by Katherine Center and it will not be my last. She creates the perfect blend of laughs and deep emotional feelings that feels effortless and relatable. I’ll definitely be going into her back list to read more.

Get this one on your tbr list now, it publishes June 11, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Katherine Center for this advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

I know it is only April, but this could be my favorite contemporary romance of the year. It was everything I wanted from A Katherine Center book and more.

In 2023, when I read Hello Stranger, Center's author's short essay regarding romance books resonated with me. Center begs the question, why are you even reading romance if not for the happily ever after? As a lifelong lover of romance books, I found it crazy that Center had to justify the predictability of romance books and their space in the world of literature.

With The Rom-Commers, Center has taken that essay and ran with it, creating a full-length novel celebrating romance in all forms, and it is perfection.

Emma is hopeful and resilient but has let her life pass her by due to the trauma surrounding the death of her mother and her father's medical issues. Charlie believes in hard work and going after what he wants, but he doesn't believe in love. Now forced to write a rom-com together, they might find a way to the joy they both deserve.

Charlie and Emma are by far my favorite characters that Center has ever written. I loved them from the first moment they were on the page together. The banter was fantastic. Their character growth was phenomenal. I lived and breathed for them the entire time I was reading this.

I adored this. The storyline worked perfectly for me. Center is just so damn good at balancing humor and trauma and hope and heartbreak.

I don't know how else to say I loved this. So, I will stop here. GO READ THIS BOOK!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Great read! Katherine Center possesses a remarkable knack for pulling at your heartstrings, effortlessly drawing you into a deep affection for her characters. I found myself wholeheartedly rooting for the two beautifully flawed main protagonists, cherishing every moment spent immersed in the pages of the story. The rollercoaster of emotions evoked, from laughter to tears and everything in between, made for an unforgettable journey!

I was only a few chapters into this book when I knew it would be a five star review. The book centers around Emma, a writer who is also a caretaker for her chronically ill parent, and Charlie, a successful screenwriter. Charlie has lost his touch and needs to write a rom com screenplay. Emma is a huge fan of rom com and a huge fan of Charlie's work. This duo gets off to a rocky start, but then find common ground as they work together.

I loved this book! The banter between the two main characters was unmatched. I never wanted it to end. Also, I love when authors have characters from other books appear in their current book. It's like a little gift for a faithful fan and it makes it seem like there is really a world within this book. Highly recommend, and recommend Katherine Center in general.

A great read from Katherine Center! I would absolutely recommend for all rom-com lovers. Filled with different romance tropes and drama and tragedy intermixed, this is an exciting read!

Thank you Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Katherine Center hit it out of the park with this one. It made me have all the "feels". I laughed out loud and cried at Emma & Charlie's love story. Emma has put her life as a writer pretty much on hold to be the care-taker for her father and younger sister. But then an opportunity of a lifetime to work with an acclaimed screenwriter on a rom-com rewrite in Hollywood is more then she can pass up. Charlie Yates has no intentions of working with a "no experience" writer on the rewrite of his script. But Emma is ready to put up a fight to prove herself. This book is pure joy and a delight as Emma and Charlie try to maneuver through working together and finding balance in their lives. I highly recommend this for all romance readers. Low spice and much banter and sweetness.

I've recently realized I am obsessed with Katherine Center, but her books are a hit or miss for me, but I always go back for more...

Emma is an aspiring screenwriter, and she gets her big break to re-write a script for her role model and screenwriting legend. Emma moves to LA and finds her role model is less than thrilled to work with her. How does she tell him his script is trash and that she actually knows what she is doing? He not only doesn't care about the script, but doesn't care for rom-coms at all. What happens if while she is convincing him that romance is real...she convinces him that romance with her could be real?

This book is beyond charming and full of heart!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for sending me an ARC of this book!

I recently read *Hello Stranger* by Katherine Center and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I was delighted to receive an advance copy of her new release in exchange for a review.

The story centers on Emma, who lives at home with her father to support him after a tragic accident that left him with limited mobility and balance issues. With her mother having passed away, it's up to Emma, her father, and her younger sister, Sylvie—who Emma helped raise—to keep their family together. Sylvie has just finished school and is poised to start her career.

Emma's ex-boyfriend, Logan, reappears with an exciting job opportunity for her in LA, working with screenwriter Charlie Yates. However, Emma is torn about leaving her father in Sylvie’s care and potentially hindering Sylvie's career prospects.

Eventually, Emma decides to head to LA to meet Logan and start her new job, only to discover that Charlie hasn't agreed to have her on board or approved her involvement in his script. This adds to the personal challenges Emma faces.

The banter throughout the book was engaging, and the plot kept me interested in how everything would unfold. I found myself rooting for Charlie and Emma to find their happily ever after. Charlie is a deeply complex character, and though Emma seems less affected by past events, they both find healing together.

This is the second book I've read by Center, and I enjoyed this one even more than the previous. I highly recommend it and would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Gah this book! This was such a fun ride! So, the story follows Emma Wheeler, a talented screenplay writer with a passion for romantic comedies, has faced personal challenges that have hindered her career success. Despite her exceptional skills, she has put her dreams on hold to care for her father, who is unable to live independently. However, when her sister returns home after graduating, Emma seizes a golden opportunity to work on fixing Charlie Yates's latest rom-com script. This chance requires her to leave her family responsibilities behind and travel to LA for six weeks.

Emma's task is not an easy one, as Charlie Yates is resistant to any help with his rom-com. He only wrote the script to secure approval for another project and holds a cynical view towards romantic comedies and love in general. Convincing him otherwise will demand all of Emma's dedication and time.

Emma's character shines through as a down-to-earth, optimistic individual who prioritizes her family. Despite initial reservations, even towards the standoffish Charlie, she remains steadfast in her efforts to make a difference. Emma's unwavering determination and genuine nature make her a lovable protagonist in this story. The romance between them was not only spicy but very sweet as well which is what I really admire about the author's romances!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

I love Katherine Center and she doesn't disappoint with this newest book. Her characters make me laugh, and cry, and fully enjoy their stories. I will always be a fan of Katherine Center!

Exceptional. I enjoyed every word of this book. I haven’t read such a sweet love story in so long. I will be recommending this to EVERYONE.

I received both an ebook and audiobook of The Rom-Commers and alternated between the two as it worked best.

Another beautiful, heartwarming story by Katherine center and why she continues to be a favourite author of mine. Great characters. Perfect with all their flaws and challenges. Beautiful reminders that life is not perfect but to focus on what is going well. It was an absolute pleasure to read this one.

I have read 2-3 other books by Katherine Center and loved them. I really like the plot of the story - writing a story about a rom-com while in a rom-com book. I felt like all the things Emma was teaching Charlie about how rom-coms work is exactly what happened. I also really liked Emma's character and how she was initially frustrated by her friend not actually setting up this project. She just didn't go running into Charlie's arms and instead just walked away. Their chemistry/banter was great. It was also nice to have Emma's family embedded into story. I am glad her dad got a happy ending too. The story was wonderful and I will highly recommended it!

This. Was. My. Favorite.
I loved this story from start to finish, which only took less than a day.
Charlie and Emma are writers from very different worlds with opposite views on love. After navigating the inevitable tragedies of life on their own, they spend 6 weeks together trying to simultaneously salvage one career and start another one. The characters are believable, lovable, and relatable. The plot is realistic but entertaining enough to bring you into the situation and make you feel like you are watching them fall in love right before your eyes.

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!)