This book deserves all the stars! I absolutely LOVED this book! This book made me feel all the feels. I laughed out loud, I cried, I swooned! I adored the main characters. It was just perfection. This book had it all!

"There it is. The whole trick to life. Be aggressively, loudly, unapologetically grateful."

This book is a warm hug in the form of a story.

I. Loved. It.

Katherine Center absolutely does not miss, and this is no exception. Will be purchasing a copy to keep on my shelf!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC by Katherine Center.

This was the perfect Romanic Comedy book. It had everything needed to make it a great quick read that you wish was longer just because you aren’t ready to move on from the characters. I love how the author has mastered the romanic comedy with depth. You hope it will have its happy ending but watch the characters endure and are not 100% sure. Can’t wait for her next book.

Wow! I'm so glad I read this story. It surprised me throughout the book. I love that the characters were flawed in a likeable way. The dynamic between Charlie and Emma was so charming. I wish we had a bit more from the character Logan, the potential was there.

I was feeling the tension, laughing along, and also in tears two or three times. It does not lack substance. I was cheering for them whole-heartedly. I 100% recommend this to readers who like a good rom-com, but also like stories of family love and self-love.

4.5 stars rounded up!!

Emma reminded me SO much of myself: curly red hair, typical oldest daughter taking care of everyone and determined (to a fault) to fix things for everyone else. And a sprinkle of anxiety. Bless her.

The only thing keeping this from a 5 star is the stubbornness between the 2 love interests causing the third act tension. Both of them could have benefitted from some quality trauma therapy.

But otherwise, my girl Katherine did it again! In the acknowledgements she says if we keep reading, she’ll keep writing. Well, I will absolutely keep reading!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Katherine Center does it again! I could not put this book down once i started it. The way that Katherine Center writes keeps you captivated from beginning to end. The banter between both Emma and Charlie is top notch.

Katherine Center has done it again. Her writing and characters quickly grab you and you don’t want the book to end.

A story to inspire those who never make time for themselves and always put others first. Emma Wheeler for the first time in 10 years gets to pursue her dream of becoming a screen writer when she pairs up with Charlie Yates, her writing god! A great journey following the two as they navigate past hurts and create hope for the future.

“Love is something you can practice. It’s something you can choose to get good at. And here’s how you do it. Appreciate your person.”

Thank you St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley, and the author for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book will release on June 11th, 2024.

This is so good so far- I’m only 30% in and I’m loving the story.

As a cellist, I immediately stopped reading to leave a note that a cello (or any orchestral instrument) does not have frets. “The fingers that used to work the frets on his cello” in chapter 12 doesn’t work. Cellos have a fingerboard and four strings. The fingerboard does not have frets, so the cellist has to be very specific in finger placement.

Hoping it was fixed! Thanks for a lovely story!

This was such a fun read! If there’s one thing you can count on Katherine Center for, it’s a book that will make you happy.

Emma is passionate about writing, especially romance screenplays. She hasn’t been able to pursue her dreams the way she wanted to since she has been the primary caretaker for her father. When an opportunity to write alongside her favorite screenwriter comes along, she knows this is a chance she can’t pass up. Only, the writer she was expecting to meet isn’t exactly who she thought he’d be.

Be sure to grab this book when it hits shelves! I adored Emma & Charlie and would love to see even more of their story. Katherine Centers last two books (The Bodyguard & Hello Stranger) have been 5 star reads, and while this one didn’t have me quite as hooked as those others, I still loved it and definitely recommend the read.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC!

RATING: 4/5 STARS

As a huge fan of rom-coms (both books and movies), this book was right up my alley! I love reading romance about celebrities, but the MMC Charlie being the FMC Emma's famous screenwriter hero was a premise I hadn't read before! I loved the initial storyline with Charlie and Emma having to work together on a script but coming in from totally opposite directions. The plot at the last 20% of the book landed a little over the top for me, but I did really like how the ending ultimately settled out. Emma was one of my favorite female characters I have read in romance - she was compassionate, understanding, and just really sweet (she actually overshadowed Charlie in my opinion)! Katherine Center doesn't disappoint and I will definitely add this book to my home library of her novels.

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75

There were a lot of gems in this book. Particularly, the way that Katherine writes the story and makes the reader feel like “we’re in the know” with how Emma shares things with us. There were also a lot of genuinely endearing moments throughout.

That said, I really did not like the way Charlie dealt with his feelings for Emma. And his feelings about cancer but that’s another thing. I think Emma deserved more honesty up front and instead of rejecting her without explanation many times that he needed to tell her why he didn’t think it was a good idea to start something even though he obviously loved her.

I also thought Logan was a bad friend and even worse manager and the wild way the arrangement came to be was a bit distracting.

The underlying themes of the book were really sweet, and I loved the ode to rom coms throughout.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for my review!

I laughed out loud, I cried, I felt all the feels. Katherine Center just gets better and better.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A predictable ending made throughly enjoyable with a heartwarming main character. I can always count on Katherine center to give me a feel good book.

I'm in love. This was such a wonderful story and of course, the perfect rom-com. I will never miss a Katherine Center story. I always fall in love with the characters, and can't stop reading until I finish the book. This story had all the elements that will make it one of the best books of the year!

Emma has a chance to co-write a screen play with her favorite writer, Charlie Yates. However she is leaving her dad who needs full time care with her sister. This is the first time she has done something for herself in ten years. When she gets to California, things do not go as expected. She does not know if she can stick it out especially when her all time favorite writer thinks that she is a nobody and does not want to work with her. He really has no interest in writing a rom-com script. Emma decides to take her big chance and try to win him over to romance.

This is a can't miss novel! I easily read this in a day. I felt so many emotions while reading. I laughed, I cried, and did not want to stop reading. I loved the romance and the message. After finishing the book I definitely felt lighter. I highly recommend this amazing novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

This was such a heartfelt love story! Love stories don’t have to be happy 100% of the time, and this story definitely had that little bit of sadness throughout. It was such a quick read and had me hooked from the very beginning. I loved the characters of Emma and Charlie. Emma was the best kind of quirky and Charlie was a lovable grump. This book comes out June 11th, and I highly recommend it!

*4.5 stars* I am on a Katherine center roller coaster. I thought the first couple books I read were alright, but then LOVED the bodyguard. I jumped into Hello Stranger and it was absolutely not for me. So I came into this one with trepidation, and absolutely finished it in under 24 hours. Did I say 24? I meant 12.
Is the male mc perfect? No. Is the female mc perfect? No. And that's okay. Was it the best story ever? No. But I couldn't put it down. They had chemistry, and I ate it up with a spoon.

Ok so I always say this but this is definitely my FAVORITE Katherine Center book! Emma and Charlie rock! I smiled throughout the book and I giggled out load, my five year officially thinks I’m weird but hey at least I’m happy hehe. Trust me and please read this. Just read it. Also I’d recommend to read The Bodyguard before reading this book but it’s not necessary to pick this beauty up!

Y’all…please go to larkandowlbooksellers.com to get a signed copy of this amazing book! PLUS IS HAS SPRAYED EDGES! And it’ll come with beautiful post card with a book quote (probably until supplies last).
You don’t want to miss you! I’m KC fangirl! Give me alll of her books asap!

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for the amazing arc!

The Rom-Commers lived up to his name! This novel had me smiling and swooning throughout! I read the entire book in just two sittings. Katherine Center knows how to write non-eye-roll-worthy rom-coms. She writes romance plus. I appreciate that her books always have a deeper side to the plot. Her books walk the line of plot-driven vs. character-driven perfectly. She writes characters the reader can root for and wraps them in delicious plot that is nearly impossible to put down.

The Rom-Commers is the story of Emma and Charlie. Emma lives in a small apartment with her disabled dad who she provides around-the-clock care for every day of the week. Her dad suffered an accident that left him unable to take care of himself physically, but he still has his wit and sense of humor. Emma has been his care-giver for ten years. During the past decade her life has mostly been on pause. She couldn't travel so she had to attend college online, and she hasn't had the opportunity to do much outside of the house. Emma also looks out for her little sister, Sylvie, who just graduated college and is set to arrive back at their cozy Texas apartment the day the story opens. For work, Emma writes screen plays that mostly go unnoticed by the literary world except for her former high school boyfriend, Logan. Logan is a literary agent in Hollywood and calls to offer Emma the job of her life, working with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates. Her sister and dad tell her not to worry! They have everything under control as Emma anxiously leaves her family and sets off for Hollywood to meet her idol and re-write a book with him, his first romantic comedy. Upon arriving at Charlie's house, she quickly learns he is not expecting her and has no intention of writing with her. Furthermore, he couldn't care less about the rom-com he is writing, because he is only doing it so that he can get the green light on his 70's mafia screenplay. Oh, and Emma will be living in his McMansion while the re-write happens. As the story unfolds, love will be in the air and lots of hilarity will ensue. In the midst of the plot, it is revealed that Charlie is a cancer survivor and his ex-wife left him the day he was diagnosed. Lots of unresolved feelings and opportunities for misunderstandings are going to take place. This is not exactly an enemies-to-lovers trope, but there are certainly moments this feeling arise as Charlie has a rather hard-shell exterior.

I did not love this book as much as her others, especially How to Walk Away, but I think I will always be a Katherine Center fan. She is one of the few romance writers that doesn't make me cringe and roll my eyes every other page. The spice is pretty tame as well. I should include there are possible triggers for those grieving the loss of a parent.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this incredible ARC.

Blown away yet again by the absolute GOAT. This book is relatable and tender. The characters are so dimensional and watching the story come together was organic and magical all at the same time. A story about love. A fun Hollywood moment. A throwback mention to bodyguard. Family and trauma. Independence and personal growth. Laughs.

Perfection!

If I’m being picky, I don’t love the cover. But that is so secondary because this book is incredible.

first off- This book gave me WHIPLASH!!!! And who knew that it could be enjoyable! This story gives you a dark reclusive successful writer, and an exuberant quirky female who has the talent to become a successful writer herself but because of circumstances in her life she hasn’t had the opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed each of the characters in the story