I need every single one of you to please stop what you're doing, and pick up this book.

Does that sound dramatic? Probably, but you should still do it.

You know the feeling us readers get when we find a really good book that we refuse to put down? Losing hours of sleep? Who cares! We refuse to stop until we see the book through and how it ends. That's how this book was for me.

I devoured the book. I'm already thinking about when I can go and reread it. I think you can tell just how much I enjoyed this book.

This is one of those books that I'll cherish forever, and I'll forever find myself thinking about this gem.

I refuse to spoil anything, because I want you all to thoroughly enjoy it just like I did.

Please give this book a chance! I beg you!

This book was absolutely ADORABLE!! I especially loved the meta aspect of a rom-com about two writers writing a rom-com. Everything about this book felt authentic (the characters, the chemistry, the situation, the medical issues) way more than Hello Stranger did. It was sweet but not cheesy, which is my favorite. I loved getting to know the characters and watch their relationship evolve over time. Highly recommend!!

THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING!

Katherine is a wizard with a pen instead of a magic wand, and she has bewitched my heart. I absolutely adored The Rom-Commers - to the point where I'm not sure I can even be coherent about it.

This is a love letter to romance books, and I am so here for it. Katherine's messaging is always powerful and poignant, and this is her best book yet.

When a famous screenwriter is tasked with re-writing a rom-com CLASSIC and absolutely ruins it, Emma is hired to fix it. Of course, Charlie is opposed to the idea and doesn’t care whether the movie is a success or not. But Emma won’t give up on the script - or defending the importance of love stories - without a fight.

Read for:
- A funny and swoony story
- Great, positive messaging
- Guinea pig named Cuthbert
- Screenwriter
- A great cameo from another KC favorite
- Forced proximity
- Hollywood
- BANTER
- Depth and so much heart
- Amazing characters

I had the pleasure of hearing Katherine talk about this lovely book at her pub day tour stop in Houston, and my heart is so full. I cannot wait to read this book over and over.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

This, like all of Katherine Center’s books, was so cute. It was witty and funny and the characters had some depth.

I loved Emma’s caring nature and her backstory with her dad. It is tragic and she has to learn to let go and find herself on her own. It was such a great, supportive family dynamic and I really enjoyed it.

I also loved Charlie and his fears/concerns. He also has his demons so him and Emma really learn to find love/companionship together which was sweet.

Definitely worth reading if you want a light hearted rom-com.

Spice: None, just kissing

Read this if you like:
🎥 Cameos from previous books
🎥 Overcoming trauma
🎥 Strong family dyanamics

The Rom-Commers is another fun book from Katherine Center. Like the other books from her that I have read, it includes a will-they, won't-they romance (that you know will end with them falling in love). I liked this one a little less - I thought that the male lead was underdeveloped and it felt a little less realistic. I also thought that the cancer sub-plot was a bit realistic. Still, it is a fun book and an excellent summer read for vacation.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

Katherine Center is my favorite author. I adore her books and her newest, The Rom Commers, does not disappoint.

Emma is an aspiring screenwriter. She has spent years studying love and what makes a perfect love story. She has also spent years putting off her dreams and career to take care of her ailing dad. Mega successful screenwriter Charles Yates is her writing god and he's just written the worst rom-com ever. His agent and Emma's childhood friend, Logan, flies Emma to Los Angeles to help fix Charlie's screen play, except Charlie does not think there's a problem with it nor does he want Emma's help. Charlie has also closed his heart off to love. Both agree to a short stint together to see what can become of the screen play -- and inadvertently their hearts too. The book will make you smile, laugh and cry -- just like life does. And oh that ending ......READ THIS BOOK!

The banter in this book is off the charts. Perhaps Katherine Center's best book when it comes to banter. And it's hilarious too -- cue up the pantry scene-- and tragic at the same time because that is life -- funny and sad at the same time. The book is thought provoking too with some of my favorite quotes being :

"If you wait for other people to light you up, then I guess you're at the mercy of darkness"
"Whatever story you tell yourself about your life, that's the one that'lll be true"

And --- there are cameos from Jack Stapleton from The Bodyguard ! So fun!

I will definitely read The Rom Commers again -- as I do with all of Katherine Center's books.

3.5

I love rom-coms, I grew up on the early 2000’s movies - forever chasing that nostalgia and hence, why I wanted to read this story! This was my first Katherine Center book I’ve listened to/read and I enjoyed the story overall. I liked her writing style. Therefore, I will continue to explore the author’s works and read more from her! I appreciated the emphasis given on rom-coms - that they are a respectable story that deserves as much love and attention as any other movie works! I liked the title and book cover, it is what initially drew me in and the book blurb solidified me wanting to read this story.

The issue I had from this story was that I could not connect with the FMC or MMC. I found them one dimensional, their relationship surface level. I found the heavy handed inclusion of his full name “Charlie Yates” bordering on irritating - it was too much. I thought his personality could’ve been adjusted better, I found him just grumpy, kinda mean to FMC and was written in a way that he was made out to be a bit of a sloppy loser?

I just couldn’t believe in his character. He only had beer, lunch meats, olives and cereal? The cereal he uses water because he has no milk?? There’s just no way. He was written like he was a bit antisocial and completely clueless to any emotions. I just didn’t understand why the FMC was in love with him, he didn’t have endearing qualities.

I found that the Epilogue and the bonus chapter of Charlie’s POV were not necessary, didn’t add much to the story for me.

I preferred reading this book, than its audiobook (I read via both formats). I would still recommend this book and suggest as physical copy/ebook format to others!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press & Netgalley for an eARC!

Nobody writes quirky female characters like Katherine Center does. Something about her female main characters is always so relatable. Not only did I love Charlie and Emma, but I loved the other characters in this book as well. This was a sweet summer rom-com that’s perfect for fans of Romantic Comedy or Nora Goes Off Script. Also, if you’ve read other Katherine Center books, get ready for a fun cameo!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the electronic arc of The Rom-Commers. This review is entirely my own honest thoughts.

This was the perfect rom-com read. Two writers are expected to write a script after being set up. They hate each other. They aren't going to do it, until they are. Then it turns out, maybe the other one isn't so bad. But before they can move on with a relationship, they must first fight demons from the past. Can they get over the past to make way for the future?

I really loved the characters in this book. I usually don't love books that bring in Hollywood but this one was great. You can't go wrong with Katherine Center!

Texan Emma Wheeler has spent ten years caring for her widowed father, who was severely injured in an accident. Emma has never married, nor has she had time to pursue her dream of becoming a successful screenwriter. Emma is torn when her friend and agent makes her an offer that is too good to be true—to relocate for six weeks to Los Angeles, where she will doctor a romantic comedy written by the award-winning Charlie Yates. At first, she is incredulous, since she has worshipped Yates for years, and cannot believe that this icon would want or need her help. In addition, she is reluctant to leave her dad with anyone else for so long. Ultimately, she decides that Sylvie, her younger sister who has just finished college, will tend to their father during Emma's stay in Los Angeles.

"The Rom-Commers," by Katherine Center, is a predictable but heartwarming novel that relies on the very clichés that cynics like Charlie Yates mock—such as the idea that two people who, at first, have little in common, can wind up being attracted to one another. We sympathize with Emma, who has martyred herself for reasons we will learn about later on; is not conventionally good-looking (her curly red hair is untamable); and who tends to blurt out whatever she thinks without considering the consequences. She soon learns, to her horror, that her job with Charlie—who treats her with outright hostility—is not what she anticipated.

As the days pass, Emma proves that she is far more talented than Charlie could have imagined, and the two bond over their shared passion for writing. However, there are obstacles that threaten to doom their collaboration. This book has several amusing scenes, as well as reflections about the importance of family life and the nature of romantic love. Although it holds few surprises, "The Rom-Commers is a diverting tale about the agony of loneliness and the yearning that most of us have to be loved, in spite of our imperfections.

This was such a real and honest rom-com!

It was so fun to read a rom-com focused on why people love rom-coms!

The characters were vulnerable for their own reasons which made connecting to them even better.

There’s nothing better than a “prince” saving the “princess” in my opinion.

It was a very fun and witty read. At first I didn’t know how I felt with the whole main character talking to the reader part, but then when the whole vibes of a 2000s romcom movie were completely felt, I was hooked. The story of two screenwriters writing a romcom, while also living one. Absolutely satisfying. It only took a while for me to be ok with the writing technic. All in all, loved it.

this book felt like a good early 2000’s rom-com with all the feels and swooning! I had such a good time reading this :)

Did the slow burn hit all the feels? Yes. Did the main character make me want to pull my hair out? Also yes. I love a famous/non-famous romance and while this doesn’t exactly fit this mold, it scratches that itch. Swoon-worthy moments, infuriating moments and great dialogue that all equal a great romance book. Though I’m docking this a star because of ‘wah-lah’ - it happened twice and made my eye twitch.

I enjoyed this more than Hello Stranger but The Bodyguard will always be my favorite (I loved the Jack Stapleton cameos in this one!!). I had a hard time getting into it at first once I realized what the premise was as I've read books with similar tropes (looking at you Business or Pleasure (Solomon), By the Book (Guillory), When I Think of You (Ariel), The Roughest Draft (Webberly & Siegemund-Broka) and Dead Romantics (Poston)). But what sets the Rom-Commers apart is the banter and the antics were so funny. I was laughing out loud between the 40 and 80 percent mark. I also found it hard not to find the mmc dislike of love endearing, like how could not fall in love with the fmc? I think there were some plot choices I would not have made similar to what happened in Hello Stranger but loved their reunion and I overall found this book to be highly enjoyable. 
If you're looking for some fun yet emotional closed-door romance, I highly recommend this one!

Emma Wheeler is a romantic comedy screenwriter, desperate to break into the business. However, being the sole, full time caretaker for her father has made it nearly impossible for that to happen. But when Emma gets the chance to help rewrite a truly terrible romantic comedy for her screenwriting hero Charlie Yates, her sister takes over as care giver and Emma can take the once in a lifetime opportunity.

Unfortunately, Charlie has no idea that Emma is coming. Even worse, he doesn't want anything to do with her or the rewriting. Charlie doesn't want to write with anyone, and he doesn't care anything about writing romantic comedies. But Emma sets out to change his mind, determined to prove that romantic comedies are important, that love is real, and that she is a great writer.

This book was SO MUCH FUN!! I love Emma and Charlie. They had such great chemistry. And I loved the way Emma pushed and challenged Charlie. There's this scene on a diving board I absolutely loved ... but you'll have to read it to know what I'm talking about.

This is a book for people who love romantic comedies, and those of us who understand them for the amazing art that they are. And I loved every minute of it!

This is Katherine Center at her best. Her characters are lovable with just the right amount of stakes for a romance novel. This is a wonderful summer beach read with heart!

Did I enjoy "Rom-Commers"? I didn’t just enjoy it—I fell in love with Emma & Charlie. Their enemies-to-lovers beginning that turns into friends-to-lovers at forced proximity, with sunshine-meets-grump tropes, captivated me. The deep message of the book realistically approaches life itself with its tragedies, losses, and messiness. But through those dark moments, there is always sunshine from the cracks to help you find your way, and eventually, you’re fine with your own path.

I had only read a few Katherine Center books, and unfortunately this is just confirming that she's not for me. I actually liked this one the most out of her books I've read, but the writing style just doesn't work for me. I'm in the minority, so if you're a Katherine Center fan, chances are you're going to love this book.

Thanks, NetGalley got this Arc.

I loved how this book took you through all your feelings. Not to spoil the book too much, you never know what life is gonna throw at you and you need to take love and use it not push it away.

If I could take the last bit of advice and use it it will really make love just more precious and know how to tell your story….with love always.