Emma and Charlie are an excellent sunshine/grumpy combination. There is just the right amount of chemistry between the 2 main characters for their romance to be believable.

There are so many funny scenes as well as a few heart wrenching ones. Emma’s relationship with her family is amazing.

I also loved the slight cross over with Jack Stapleton and Hannah from the Bodyguard but I think this book stands on its own.

Love, love, love, love. Did I mention love? I love Katherine Center books but this one just may have been my favorite. Emma and Charlie were adorable. I loved their banter, I loved how she didn't back down. I loved her rant about his shitty screen play. I loved Charlie and his buying peonies. I loved his swimming. I loved everything about this book. I was happy for Jack's appearances and to revisit the Bodyguard's universe. 5 solid stars.

Another fun read from Katherine Center! I loved the banter between the leads and each layer of their perspective stories. Sweet and funny — an easy 5 stars!

I don't think I can call this my favorite Katherine Center book, I'm not sure anything can ever top Things You Save in a Fire; but this comes so, so close! I am so excited that I had the chance to read an ARC of this book, having read all of Katherine Center's books, I've been eagerly anticipating this one...and it did not disappoint.

Her sweet writing is fun to read, as is the witty banter. I laughed and cried and couldn't put the book down. Who doesn't love a good cameo too. Read The Bodyguard first to recognize Jack Stapleton and Hannah. Definitely put this at the top of your beach read pile this summer.

Thank you to St. Marin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this wonderful book.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center is a fun read that will have you smiling from ear to ear and laughing out loud at times. This was my first Katherine Center book and it did not disappoint!

Writing: 5/5
I really enjoyed the flow and pacing of this book. I liked that at times I felt like Emma was talking directly to me. It felt like we were friends and she was telling me about her experiences..

Plot: 4/5
I enjoyed the premise of this book. I liked that there were multiple parts to this story such as Charlie and his ex-wife, Emma's family, Emma and Charlie's relationship, Emma and her sister, etc. There was some heavier topics that were explored really well.

Characters: 5/5
Emma was a great FMC. She was vulnerable but also brave and had determination. She was relatable and I felt like I wanted to be her friend. Charlie was unlikable at first but as we got to learn about him I understand some of his words and actions. They both had depth and character growth in the story. There were side characters that I enjoyed as well such as Emma's dad and her sister.

Overall, I am a fan of Katherine Center and will definitely be reading more of her books.

This book will be published on June 11, 2024. Make sure to read this book if you are fan of romantic comedies!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.

This author has an amazing way of making the reader feel that they are a part of the story. As a reader, I was cheering Emma on as she tried to do something for herself for the first time ever. I felt like there was some beauty beneath the beast of Charlie but was interested to hear his story. Emma's dad was so likeable--you wanted him to be yours!!

I devoured this book in twelve hours and was disappointed that it went so fast!

Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

WARNING: Do not start reading this book unless you have enough time to finish it! From the very first line, I was completely hooked in the best possible way and read the entire thing cover to cover with a huge, goofy grin on my face. I think Center's books "The Bodyguard" and "Things You Save In a Fire" are two of the best rom coms ever written and this one is right up there with both of them - maybe even better (gasp! shock! awe!).

And, even though we all know there's a happy ending coming (thank goodness, am I right?), this book really does a great job of throwing some curveballs in there that I didn't see coming - such as how Emma ends up in LA working with renowned screenwriter Charlie to begin with. I mean, Logan is walking that thin line between clever and crazy, and I am here for it!

This is one of those rare books where I loved all of the characters, their quirks, the way they come together and even their moments of weakness. They are so human they are begging to jump off the page. Just like Charlie and Emma are writing a script made for the screen - this book needs to be made into a movie - and when it does, I'll be the first in line to see it. Bravo Katherine Center, you are a national treasure. Your books bring such joy to people, like me, and the only thing I wish were different is that the book never had to end.

I don’t know how it’s taken me this long to pick up a Katherine Center book, but I’m sure glad I finally did!! And it definitely won’t be my last!

The Rom-Commers is filled with everything you look for in a rom-com: charming characters, entertaining dialogue, & a funny but also emotional storyline. The banter and sexual tension of the two main characters was palpable. I laughed, I cried, and I immensely enjoyed the story of these two and their journey toward love and self discovery! 💕

4.5 ⭐️ A feel good must read!

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this amazing digital ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center is about Emma who has spent the past decade revolving around her father, who needs around the clock care, as she gets asked by her friend from high school, to live with her idol and famous screenwriter, Charlie, and help him write a romantic comedy script.

This one was SOOO cute, and if it were a romantic comedy movie, it would be one set in the early 2000s, like one of the really good ones… How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days I’m looking at you!!!

What I loved most about this story was how it was told from Emma’s POV. Now usually, I’m a sucker for a double POV, but this story being told from Emma’s perspective was really special because I thought Emma was an incredible narrator. It truly felt like we were in her head, and living this story as her. This writing felt really talented.

I wasn’t a huge fan of Charlie if I’m being honest… he really redeemed himself in the end and I don’t want to “judge” him because of the clear struggles he was battling through this book, but he frustrated me at times!!

All in all, this was a really good book and would make an INCREDIBLE screen adaptation if done well.

Thank you Netgalley and SMP for a copy of an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

OUT ON 06/11/24

Katherine Center has done it again! I think I'm in for a fun and flirty story and instead I get that plus so much depth and heart!

What makes you belly over laughing?

For me it’s people who fart in public or people falling.

I know, I’m awful. We’re supposed to ask if they are ok if they fall or just politely walk away if someone farts but I mean come on man, I can’t do it. It’s hilarious.

If I fart or fall I promise, you can laugh.

Do you want to know what else had me bellied over laughing?

The Rom Commers

Would you look at what I just got my hands on !!!

I was late to the gate when it came to the Katherine Center, craze but once I got my hands on The Rom Commers, my fate was sealed…

I binge read the entire backlog and hung on her every word.

Katherine Center instantly became auto buy. She writes it, I’ll read it.

This jazzy little number right here will have your heart swelling and giggling out loud.

I get it now, Katherine Center is “lit”.

Five Stars

Check out this teaser :

She’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?

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.

Emma’s younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don’t meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone―much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Worse, the romantic comedy he’s written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn’t even care about the script―it’s just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.

But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter―even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules―and comes true?

PS- when this book releases it’s going to have pink sprayed edges (Eek!!!!) I know! 😍

I think this was a very cute read. Some quotes really got me, and Emma was hilarious. I will have to be honest, though, and say that Charlie’s character confused me. He was grumpy, yet silly, and seemed very into his ex. He was a conundrum I couldn’t crack. I think some of the tropes became overplayed (like overhearing conversations) but I do think overall this was a fun read with enjoyable characters. I just wish there was more with Charlie and Emma’s relationship - it felt like it was missing something.

I don’t think I’ve given a rom-com a 5 star review in a very very long time but I just couldn’t hold back on this one. How often is the 6th book you’ve read by an author your favorite of all of her books? How often do you cry your eyes out while reading a rom-com? NEVER. It seems pretty fitting that Katharine Center has written the perfect rom-com about two writers writing a rom-com. Now they just have to make it into a movie. 🤪
The Rom-Commers tells the story of Emma, a struggling screenwriter, who’s been taking care of her sick father for 10 years. She finally gets her big break to ghostwrite a romantic comedy with Hollywood star screenwriter, Charlie Yates. The inevitable love story unfolds in the most un-inevitable way possible and the writing is so funny, heartbreaking and achingly beautiful. Even the 3rd act breakup isn’t cringe! As you can tell I loved this book. Go read it when it comes out!
Thank you to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t usually like romance novels/contemporary romance/rom-coms. Usually the characters annoy me. I’m not a fan of the tropes. And don’t get me wrong, I love love! <— this is why the tropes and misunderstandings annoy me.

ANYWAY… I loved this one. I love these characters. They’re so great and genuine and wonderful. There’s perfect moments. There’s some tragedy.. unexpectedly, I was in tears! Pulled at the heartstrings in the most perfect ways. Beautiful, heartwarming, heart-pounding. Highly recommend, even if rom-coms aren’t really your thing.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the eARC. I was pulled in from the first 20 pages. Finished in 4 days. Look for it this June!!

4.5 ⭐ because I'm weird and didn't like the epilogue. 😆 It was cheesier than I expected and after such an epic lovely book, I could have stopped at the ending. Ha! Still a 100% 4.5⭐ read! (Also, yes, I see the irony in me saying the epilogue was cheesy after reading this book and the arguments that occur between Charlie and Emma about Rom coms.)

Katherine Center always writes the best dialogue with the most bantery characters that you just want so badly to fall in love. The dedication to the romance genre is so clear and this book is like a love letter to "Romance" and "Rom-Coms." This could be the book that makes you a romance fan if you aren't yet! 😉

I cried literal tears while I read this book and didn't want to put it down. Loved it!

Thanks to netgalley for an ARC to review.

Katherine Center is a master rom-com writer, and it only fitting that she writes a book about rom-com writers! While tackling seriously heavy issues of guilt, cancer, death, divorce, and responsibility of taking care of loved ones, The Rom-Commers will have you laughing out loud and then crying the next minute. All emotions are on a roller-coaster ride of the ups and downs of both family and romantic relationships. With beloved tropes like forced proximity and sunshine and grumpy, our two script writers must learn what it means to trust, give second chances, and to keep living even through tragedy.

A page-turning delight! Snappy banter, witty repartee, shenanigans and pratfalls. A slow burn romance between two people with lots of emotional baggage who are clearly meant for each other. Rom-coms don't get better than this. Another winner from the always great Katherine Center.

I love Katherine Center, and her newest book did not disappoint! I loved the main characters and the screenwriting angle. She has so many great one liners and touching moments. One of my new favorites of hers! I read it in 7 hours, I could not put it down!

This is the best book that I have read in a while. It was laugh-out-loud funny at times while also bringing out tears. I loved the strong female lead,Emma, and that her relationship with Charlie developed over time in a really organic manner. I did not find any negatives with this book or things that I would change- it is truly perfect as is!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

The Rom-Commers 🎬

Mini Review ⬇️

ARC - Pub Date June 11th

I loved this one, it was an easy 5🌟 It had a bit of everything and was such a fun read. I think it’s my favourite KC book so far 😊

Things I loved :

🎥 THE ENTIRE STORY

🎞️ Laughed every time Emma’s broken suitcase was mentioned 🤣

🎬 "Kindness is a form of emotional courage" ♥️

Do yourself a favour and read this book 😊 You will not be disappointed.