This is so fun! Katherine is one of my favorite authors. Her books are like a warm hug, comforting but enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I have mostly really enjoyed Center's works, particularly "The Bodyguard" which was set in the same universe as this book. I really wanted to like this one more than I did, and I still can't really put my finger on why it didn't hit. I think the plot was a bit convoluted with too many moving pieces to connect with the characters or the love story. Still a diverting read, but a bit of a letdown.

This book made me feel so joyful. It's hits a perfectly written note, where people are flawed and confusing but have incredible banter and just fill you up with warmth because you love love. I know it's only January, but I could easily see this being one of the best romance books I read this year. I'm so thankful to NetGalley for the ARC, because I am easily starting off with a high bar when it comes to best of 2024.

I will gladly read Katherine Center's grocery lists! I loved the premise of this one and I'm so happy I preordered my copy!

The book was absolute perfection.

Katherine Center is one of my favorite authors, that just never disappoints. I go into her books wondering how it's possible I could love her new characters as much as the last book, but somehow she does it every time. They are always relatable in some way, even if I don't identify with their doing in their lives, which makes it so much fun.

Our main girl this book is Emma - she has spent her life obsessing over, watching, and writing romantic comedies. She LOVES love, and life, and is the type of girl that always sees the glass half full - despite living her adult life being a full time caretaker of her adorable dad. Our main guy, Charlie is a very famous screenwriter, who has lost the lust of life after a tough couple of years and can't currently write anything. When Emma is convinced to leave the life she's been living for years for her big break, helping Charlie re-write his rom com, they both get a lot more than they bargained.

An added bonus in this book if you're a fan of other books of Center's - Jack Stapleton and Hannah make an appearance, and it's just so awesome to see them again!

Reading this was like talking to a good friend. It was funny, it was sad, it was so freaking heartfelt and I absolutely LOVED Emma. She was just sunshine and rainbows, and breathed serious light into the book. Charlie was also easy to love, despite clearly having some issues to work out. This was a fantastic read, and I would recommend it to anyone! Thank you Netgally, the publisher, and author for this ARC! It helped bring some sunshine in a dreary January month!

This is a heartfelt ode to the rom-com, but much more. This is for lovers of the writing process, kdrama kisses, Jack Stapleton, family, banter, brave love, and yes, rom-coms… I laughed, cried and lost sleep because the anticipation for Emma & Charlie was over the top. Katherine Center is an auto-buy for me & The Rom-Commers will happily be a part of my library.
Thank you #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for the arc e-book.

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

Legit finished it in one sitting! Made me feel so happy and excited and it just made sense. Like it didn't feel dragged out or over the top. It was all so perfect in the way it was written. The banter between the sister and Charlie got me laughing, the heartfelt moments got me in my feels, and that stupid guinea pig had me feeling so sad lol

All to say I 1000% love and recommend this book! It will make you feel all the feels but in the best light hearted way possible

This book is delightful. It’s hopeful but realistic at the same time. It is full of likable characters that seem like real people. Just a sweet, wonderful book.

It made me laugh out loud. It made me cry. The characters leapt off the page, the story flowed beautifully, and even in it's predictability I found it utterly enchanting. I adore this story just like the last two I've read by Katherine Center. Bravo!

Katherine Center can do no wrong! I am so glad I got to enjoy this ARC before the pub day because it gave me something to devour this weekend! I loved Emma and Charlie’s dynamic, and Cuthbert was the perfect addition to the story.

This book was effervescent! By far my favorite Katherine Center book thus far. It was a story of grumpy/sunshine and familial ties and an homage to rom-coms and good people and big dreams and it was all just such a JOY to read. There was also grief and tragedy and illness, but it was all handled with such love and care, and the ultimate message was one of pure hope and abundance. I highly recommend this sparkly little book when you just want a pick-me-up and to read something good and joy-filled!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for gifting me with an ARC to review! All opinions are my own. It was such a delight!

This book had Katherine Center's typical sweet, quick and full of heart story telling. The main characters had a lot of fun banter and chemistry which made this such a great read! I loved the plot and how quick-paced it was. It was fun to have characters from her previous book, The Bodyguard show up! I felt like the representation of care-taking as well as grief was really well written. I think there was a little too much tell rather than show how they fell in love but I still thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was a fun book. I could not put this book down. I loved Emma and Charlie. After reading this book you will want to write your own love story.

Katherine Center knows rom-com. And you will too after this. It’s almost a deep dive into the genre. You will feel things. And laugh!

I related to Emma’s as a caregiver. I am
My dad’s caregiver. And I know what Emma struggles with. When she said she can’t remember the last time someone took care of her and that was her mom— omg! Tears. I felt that deep.

This will be the book to have on the beach and read for the afternoon. Netflix— we need this as a movie.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. The Rom-Commers is delightful romantic comedy about overcoming struggles and a second chance at career dreams. Emma is a writer who hasn’t been able to put her writing first due to family obligations. She gets the opportunity of a lifetime to rewrite a script with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates. It was truly one of the best books I’ve read in a while. I was engaged through the book and couldn’t put it down. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend.

Emma Wheeler gave up her dreams of being a screenwriter to be the sole caretaker for her father, as well as looking after and supporting her younger sister Sylvie. When she’s given the opportunity to write with her all time favorite screenwriters Charlie Yates, to help rewrite his most recent script for a romantic comedy, that is terrible!
All the characters were done perfectly! I loved the relationship between Emma and her father. I loved how Emma cared for her sister. I loved the banter between Emma and Charlie.
This is my favorite book from Katherine Center to date, and I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center.

Sadly this one was just okay for me. I’ve loved Katherine Center’s two other books but this one missed the mark for me. It felt rushed and like something was missing from the story. I was more interested in the back story of Emma and her family than the “Romance” between her and Charlie. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

I enjoyed this book a lot more than Katherine’s previous books. It certainly exceeded my expectations. It was a MOSTLY lighthearted story with some sad bits sprinkled in. I’m

I laughed.

The one liners and subtle jabs in this book are hilarious.

The banter between the sisters is 👍

“‘I don’t have anxiety. I just worry all the time.’ Charlie gave it a second and then said, ‘I’m just gonna let those words echo around the room.’”

Another knock-out romance winner from Katherine Center! And a new favorite. How does she keep writing amazing stories? A new book always goes to the top of my list.

Emma has sacrificed a lot over the last ten years and now has a chance to work with an amazing screenwriter in Hollywood. She’s put her writing career on hold to care for her dad.

I loved her character; she’s a romantic at heart but without a lot of practical romantic experience. But she definitely knows what works and what doesn’t work with a rom-com script. She’s been brought in to fix a script from the famous Charlie Yates.

The only problem is that Charlie doesn’t really want to work with her to fix the script; he just wants to make another film, but the rom-com is a prerequisite.

They finally find a way to make it work and spend six weeks reworking the script. Along the way, they get to know each other, and Emma tries to get Charlie to feel things again, like what feels romantic and how to fall in love.

Emma fiercely loves her family, and I love her relationships with her father and sister. I felt like I was getting a complete picture of this character.

The sign of a great book for me often involves tears, so this one definitely makes the cut as I shed some at the end.

I’m hoping that this one gets made into a movie. I could picture it in my head as I was reading it.

Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy of this book.

I feel conflicted about this book. It was bingeworthy for sure - I finished it in 2 sittings. I loved the dialogue and the premise of the book. However, I did not feel much chemistry between Charlie and Emma - it didn't seem like there was much development between them. But I still loved the grand gesture, and it definitely made me cry. So yea, I'm conflicted! Not her best work but still enjoyed it!

This book was absolutely perfect in every way. Katherine Center has truly done it again with her incredible work. I fell completely in love with every single character (including Cuthbert) & the ending really warmed my heart. This is such a beautiful story about love & all that it conquers.

Huge thank you to Katherine Center & NetGalley for my arc of this one which is hitting shelves this June! This one will be a perfect summer read!