I was super lucky to score an advanced copy of Katherine Center’s summer novel, The Rom Commers. I always find her books fun AND funny. This one was no different DESPITE me finding the main character a little annoying. Emma Wheeler, screenplay writer, gets the chance of a lifetime to move to LA and co-write a RomCom with her hero, Charlie Yates. The story is fun and Emma is pretty comical but I felt like she just tried too hard. Regardless, I’ll pick up anything that Katherine Center writes! The Rom-Commers comes out on June 11th and is pulling in a 4.4⭐️’s on Goodreads with 4,000 reviews (which is very high).

Katherine Center does it again! I have enjoyed every one of her books and this was no different. Great plot that pulls you in from the first pages. Characters are well-written and have you rooting for them. Katherine Center is an automatic read for me and this book proves why.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Emma is an aspiring screenwriter who gets the opportunity to work with her screenwriting hero, the famous Charlie Yates. As you expect, the lines between colleague and crush are blurred as they collaborate on a screenplay rewrite. Although that doesn't come to fruition due to outside influences seeping into the writing bubble they've created. I loved Emma's quirkiness and Charlie's just-enough-standoffishness that he was likeable, I didn't love that I had to wait until the very end for the happy ending, but I guess that's par for the course. The slow burn was worth it!

Katherine Center is such an incredible writer. Her stories have such a way of sucking us in and wrapping us up in a big hug.
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This one was filled with raw emotion. Both Emma and Charlie have been dealt some heavy hands in their lives and are still kinda figuring out how to navigate through it. I especially loved the hypochondriac reference and googling every little symptom because you’re convinced that you’re dying 😭 sadly, I’m guilty of this!
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Emma was a natural caregiver. Not only is she literally caregiving for her dad, but she naturally wants to take care of everyone in her life, often forgetting about herself. I loved that she finally decided to put herself first to pursue a dream of hers.
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The sole reason why I didn’t give this one 5 stars is because I just didn’t feel the chemistry between Emma and Charlie as much as I hoped I would. Although Charlie was going through some hard stuff in his personal life, he was just really mean to Emma and it took way too long for me to like him. I also just kept imagining Charlie as a much older man. I never got a vibe that he was worth swooning over. The final chapters, however, were really sweet and I feel like it wrapped up very well.
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I would definitely still recommend this to others because Katherine Center is just wonderful.
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Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

Emma is a big rom-coms fan. And she also happens to write some. And she's good ! But Emma can't leave her sick dad, and so, can't have a career in LA.
So, when her ex asks her to come and help her writing hero, Charlie Yates, she can't believe it. He is - according to Emma- the best screenwriter. But, he has written a Rom-Com, and it's terrible.
She has to live with him to help the re-writing, and soon the alchemy is here... And even a little bit more than that !

I really enjoyed this book, between the sweet family love, and the banter between the 2 main characters, I found everything entertaining, and I loved every single moment !

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this free digital copy in exchange for an honest review! This book is out now!

This is my third Katherine Center book and she continues to wow me. Two scriptwriters--one famous and one not--working together on a romcom script and maybe falling in love?! There was no way I wasn't going to read it. Emma and Charlie are so adorable, and I LOVE Emma's dedication to romcoms. She fights for them so hard in the face of Charlie's grumpiness...even going so far as to make him watch a montage of the best kisses in film!

For most of this book, it was a solid 4-star read for me...and then that ending! I cried. I smiled. I was full of JOY. 5 stars. I think that's what draws me to Center's books--there is grief, hard times, struggles...but also so much joy, hope, and kindness.

I HIGHLY recommend!

CW: Death of a parent, parent with disability, cancer

Once again, Katherine Center does not disappoint! Emma, a very small town writer with dreams of being a screenwriter, finds herself working with one of Hollywood's best (and most eligible) screenwriters, Charlie Yates. She is tasked with re-writing his first rom-com script because the first draft was just so awful! Needless to say, he is reluctant at best to work with a no-name writer, but over time, Emma wins him over with her ideas. Emma may just change his mind about rom-coms!

Thank you, NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love Katherine Center's writing so much. She truly knows how to write a romance that captivates. I loved the fun and flirty banter between the two MCs. This was such a sweet workplace rom-com.

This book was super cute and just further solidifies Katherine Center on my must read list. While I found the main character to be a little immature at times and hard to relate to I still loved this story and how it all came together.

There is a lot to love in a Katherine Center book. Center’s characters fall in love while dealing with personal tragedies and traumas, this always endears me to their healing journeys and makes the characters and relationships feel more real. I did struggle with our two MCs in The Rom-Commers. I loved the concept of two screenwriters getting together to write a rom-com while falling in love, it was deliciously meta. I had a hard time liking Charlie. He punched down A LOT and it seemed like Emma ignored it because she was starstruck. Fortunately, Center writes romances that are really hard to put down and I needed to know how Emma and Charlie’s story unfolded. The ending was satisfying and redeemed Charlie a smidge. I really enjoyed The Bodyguard easter eggs!

Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this ARC!

This book would make an excellent movie! I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it to be a quintessential romantic comedy, ticking all the right boxes. The emotional rollercoaster that this book takes the reader on is well worth it. I will enthusiastically recommend it as a book club selection for my friends and I to read and discuss together.

I love Katherine Center's books and was so excited to get my hands on this ARC. Emma is a struggling screenwriter who couldn't follow her dreams because she's caring for her sick dad. Suddenly she has the opportunity to work with her favorite screenwriter, Charlie Yates (in my mind he was kind of like Aaron Sorkin) on a romantic comedy. Emma and Charlie both have some baggage to work through and it is fun to watch their relationship and partnership develop. A solid addition to Center's body of work.

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ARC REVIEW!!! this was SO unexpectedly good! i went into this book not really knowing anything about it or about katherine center but let me tell you! i will definitely be going back and reading all of katherine's backlog because this book was phenomenal! it was the perfect "rom com" and i just loved it so much.

we have emma, who is an aspiring screen writer, and she gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work with her favorite screen writer of all time - charlie yates. or so she thinks. when she gets to LA, her whole world comes crashing down. you'll have to read the book to find out what i'm talking about ;)

charlie and emma have a rocky start, but as they get to know each other, their relationship blooms into the most perfect thing i have ever witnessed. there were some heartbreaking moments in this book that had me crying like a baby, but it was so so so worth it in the end! 10/10 recommend this one if you're looking for a cutesy rom com that packs a punch!

read if you like:
-hollywood romance
-grumpy x sunshine
-forced proximity
-workplace romance
-no spice

thank you katherine center, st. martin's press, and netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review!

Emma Wheeler wants to be a screen writer but has trouble breaking into the career because she is a full time caregiver to her father. When Emma’s long time friend Logan calls her for the opportunity of a lifetime it’s hard for Emma to turn it down. Emma has the chance to write a romantic comedy with the legendary Charlie Yates. The job isn’t quite what Emma or Charlie imagines but they both get so much more in the end.

Katherine Center does it again! I can’t remember the last time I read a book in one day. I couldn’t help myself! I was enchanted by the story and characters.

I adored Emma! She’s witty, smart and just plain adorable. I really connected with her character. Charlie is also lovable in his own way. I loved the character development in this book. You get to see Emma blossom into a confident writer and Charlie turn into a man who believes in love and hope.

I think the only reason why this book is 4.5 stars instead of 5 is because I hated how Charlie treated Emma sometimes. I’m not sure I could have forgiven or moved past some of the rude comments he made about her (even if they came from a place of fear).

Katherine Center does an amazing job of making you feel true emotions without having you sobbing in the fetal position. Not only is this story a wonderful read but it also has a great message about love and life. I love a good happily ever after!

I can’t recommend this book and Katherine Center enough!

Katherine Center deserves all of the stars! This book is truly incredible and has quickly become one of my favorite reads this year. Her writing style is engaging and clever, capturing my attention right from the start.

Charlie and Emma are well-developed characters with a wonderful balance of charm and depth. Their witty exchanges are enjoyable, and I found myself truly invested in their stories. The way they fall in love and support each other through challenges is portrayed in a heartfelt way, making their relationship feel authentic and heartwarming. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy with heart. It's a feel-good read that will leave you smiling long after you've finished the last page!

This book took me a lot longer to finish than I would have liked but honestly it has nothing to do with the book. Life has been super busy.

I did try to read this every free minute I got. It was definitely a very slow burn romance, but man did I love these characters. Highly recommend checking out.

It is a standalone romance, but you do see some characters that we met in The Bodyguard, which I also loved.

You can tell Katherine Center loves love by reading any one of her books but with the Rom-Commers... it is EXTRA delightful!

Emma has been the caretaker for her dad for the last several years. She's cool standing on the sidelines and helping out at home...especially if it means she can binge watch romcoms and add to her kiss folder. But when she has the opportunity to work with her FAVORITE screen writer, THE Charlie Yates, how can she say no?! LA bound she is with a suitcase and the idea that love is out there.. cynics be gone.

Yet, Emma is about to find out that Charlie does not want her there. He's just writing this absolutely horrendous romcom screenplay to then move on and screenwrite what he truly wants. He doesn't give an f about love, he's been burned before and it's not in his cards. He definitely doesn't want happy go lucky Emma, with her strawberry hoodie, to be in his house. But accept her he does as he starts to realize she may be just what he needs to come alive. Sometimes, all you need is a little comedy and some "oh snap that's romance" to make your life sparkle...at least, that's what Emma is set out to show.

I found myself clutching my heart while flipping pages of my kindle and holding my breath waiting for "THE" moment during some scenes! Others I wanted to throw the device because of Charlie's antics. Whenever I pick up a Center novel, I immediately believe that love exists and is out there for anyone. There were some memorable quotes and one liners that had me checking my emotions. But most of all? I had the biggest grin on my face for how everything went together.... just like love is supposed to.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sharing this ARC!

Katherine Center has done it again! The Rom-Commers is a feel-good, true romantic comedy that will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm, fuzzy feeling in your heart. It's a perfect blend of humor, romance, and heartwarming moments...and it helps that Emma and Charlie are *chefs kiss*.

In this book, Emma Wheeler is a struggling playwright who has put her career on the back burner in order to help her family out. Her father is sick and her younger sister was away finishing college. She suddenly has an opportunity to go and help her idol, Charlie Yates, re-write his romantic comedy screenplay.

She leaves her sister in charge of her father who needs constant care and flys to LA to not only help Charlier Yates, but actually live with him during the screen re-write. During the course of the six weeks, the two go back and forth in crazy banter. The novel is full of swoon-worthing scenes that as expected, lead Emma and Charlie to fall in love. Katherine Center wraps up the novel with several heart felt themes that could help us all in life.

Katherine Center has beautifully written another romantic comedy! The Rom-Commers lives up to all its hype!

I read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Katherine Center has done it again with another heart-warming romance.
I loved all of it! Center left no issue unresolved. I wasn't sure about the MMC at the start but in the end you couldn't not like him.
There's so many instances where I was thinking something about the dialogue, and then I would read it. Center knows what belongs in a romance. I'll definitely be recommending this to everyone who appreciates a great story.