Katherine Center has become a fave author of mine. I will read anything she writes. Although The Rom-Commers was not my fave I still really enjoyed it. The tension between the two main characters was perfection and the cameo from the bodyguard was such a nice touch. The bodyguard is one of my faves.

Thank you St Martin’s press and netgalley for an arc.

A new book to add to my favorites list! I have loved every. Single. Book. Katherine Center has written and this was no exception. I don't know how she does it or what type of magic she puts into her novels, but I am HOOKED. I devoured this one and can not WAIT for a new story from Ms. Center.

Katherine Center has become one of my must read authors, and this was no exception! I laughed out loud so many times while reading & couldn’t wait to keep going.

The Rom Comers by Katherine Center is an absolute delight—a rom-com with heart, humor, and just the right amount of charm. It follows two unlikely companions who are thrown together for a reality show challenge, each with their own reasons for wanting to win. Katherine Center’s signature wit and warmth are all over this story, making every scene feel like a treat.

The chemistry between the characters is electric, filled with laugh-out-loud banter and swoony moments that keep you hooked. If you’re looking for a lighthearted, feel-good read with just the right touch of romance, The Rom Comers is a perfect choice to escape into!

"If you wait for other people to light you up, then I guess you are at the mercy of darkness."

I LOVED this book! It's one of those books that I regret not picking up immediately.
The Rom-Commers will hold a place in my head and heart for a long, long time.

Awkward billionaire screen writer meets awkward writer who has pressed pause on her life to help her handicap father. Charlie and Emma are the perfect pair when it comes to writing that almost didn't happen. There was laughter, love, thrills, so many awwww moments and romance. I could picture Centers writing so vividly in my mind that it was playing like a movie. While that's what's supposed to happen when reading, with some authors for me, it doesn't. I wanted to read this. I didn't want it to end.

Centers characters were great. They were funny and lovable. Emma had her issues with insecurities and essentially PTSD from taking care of her father. Charlie was afraid to live for fear of losing. They made the perfect little awkward writing pair. They were brilliant.

The plot was great as well and wonderfully executed. There was no gaping holes or feeling like I was missing something. My only issue was that it had to end. Towards the end of the book I found myself reading faster, though I wanted to slow down because I wanted to cherish every single word.

This was my first read by Katherine Center and I was not disappointed. I'll be picking up more from her and looking for new releases from now on.

Omgoshhhhh I loved this book soo much! Anything by Katherine Center is an automatic read and I was so excited to recieve this from Netgalley! Thank you so much!!

Reading this book felt like watching a rom-com. It was sweet, the characters had excellent banter and it pulled at the heartstrings. I found myself smiling the entire time I was reading this novel. I would definitely recommend it!

Such a fabulous book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
I especially loved how Center weaves in a love for all romcoms and what makes them great. The Happily Ever After (HEA) lovers of the world will delight in this champion of our genre!
(I was personally delighted to find that my sorority little sister was Center’s sidekick for line dancing excursions in preparation for writing this book. So fun!)

My first book by Katherine Center but definitely won't be my last.
The Rom-Commers was such a fun ride. From the seamless storytelling to the great characters, the story hooked me from the very beginning.
I love the way Katherine Center takes time to build her characters and develop their relationship. The banter and the humor keep the story light, fun and entertaining. I also love her writing, such a bingable read!

Another predictable romantic comedy about two people who learn to love each other even when the cards seem to be stacked against them. I knew that and I still wanted to read it and gush through each and every page. I love the fact that these characters were writing a screenplay for a rom-com, and we get a little "meta" behind the scenes look at what goes into writing them. Plus, the way they go through the motions of two characters falling for each other to help with the development. Very clever! Katherine Center is one of my go-to authors for mostly clean, swoon-worthy romance that doesn't take itself too seriously. This particular book includes some deep content that I wasn't expecting. In both sides, the characters are dealing with past trauma and it's not easy allowing themselves to be happy. I thought that added some good balance, and made the story seem more realistic.

This was an alright story ! Emma and Charlie were hard to like as they really have off-putting personalities! Also WHY IS THERE A THIRD ACT BREAK UP ?! And then we get the sweetness … it was so brutal as was the fight between sisters … and for being a romance … two kisses is it ??? I guess I was expecting more and ended up falling short !

I love all things Katherine Center and this was no exception! She is an author I can sell to any age who are looking for love and a great romance!

Emma currently writes great romcoms but she wants to be a screenwriter. Charlie Yates is a famous screenwriter who hates romcoms and failed to write a good one. When they are paired up to re-write the script, she thinks she's hit the jackpot. Until she meets Charlie, who doesn't even believe in love. Thrown together, will she be able to convince him of love and help him write a hit?

This is forced proximity and enemies to lovers. It is so much fun! Katherine Center came by our store and signed some and she was a delight! She will always be an auto buy author for me.

Love a Katherine Center book!!! She always has a great plot that keeps you entertained with romance but not too much spice. Would definitely recommend this novel. Love the colors on the cover which initially drew me to it but stayed for the content. Cant wait until her next one.

I really enjoyed this story!! The lovable grouch! The girl who needs her big break! This was really just everything I look for in a Hallmark book!

As an oldest daughter I can relate to Emma - it is hard to give up control and let the baby of the family help! Katherine Center has written another wonderful book. I love the grumpy Charlie Yates and his hatred of the pool in his own backyard. I love the forced proximity and opportunity of a lifetime for Emma....

The banter between Charlie and Emma and the back and forth between Emma and her sister... loved it!1

Another auto buy author for me that never disappoints! I always love Ms. Center’s stories and the way she tells them. They are absolutely perfect for summer time and allow this single gal to believe love is possible. While the story is sometimes predictable, it’s definitely cute.

KATHERINE CENTER’S BOOKS HEAL!! I will stand by that statement until the end of time. There hasn’t been a KC book yet that has been anything less than extraordinary. Like many of her other books, The Rom-Commers is the perfect blend of awkward, hilarious, angsty, and swoony moments.

Emma is so easy to love from the get-go. I love that she was finally able to do something for herself. Her growth was so good and I love how she slowly broke down Charlie’s walls. When a closed off man crumbles for the woman he’s falling for?! Yes, yes, YES. KC one again expertly writes from a single POV, but you can so easily see how Charlie feels about Emma. There is so much of push and pull in this story and it’s absolutely delicious. The ending almost wrecked me. I had the privilege of reading this and listening to it and I loved it both times. Can’t recommend enough!!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for gifted copies. My thoughts are my own.

I loved "The Bodyguard" and "Things You Save in a Fire" by Katherine Center, so I was very excited to receive The Rom-Commers as an ARC! I love rom-coms, but never thought about what goes into writing a good one. In true Katherine Center form, this book has the perfect blend of romance and comedy, but with substance and depth. The witty banter gets me every time. At times I wanted to pull my hair out at how frustrated they made me, but I overall really liked this one.

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the opportunity to read and review this eARC.

🎬 Amateur Screenwriter FMC
🎬 Famous Screenwriter MMC
🫁 MMC with lung cancer
🥰 Loving, yet tough Family Dynamics
🌆 LA
🐹 Cuthbert
🤣 Playful/hilarious banter
☠️ Near death experience
🦢 Swan dive

Though this story was about writing a rom-com screenplay, I truly need this to BECOME a real rom-com screenplay. The humor was on point, the relationships were real and lovely and all of the characters (minus Jablowmie) were so lovable. I loved this! Do yourself a favor and if you’re behind the times like me, go pick this up now. You’ll be happy you did.

Thank you Netgalley and St Martins for an ARC of Katherine Centers newest novel.This book was perfection....It is like a warm hug..predictable, but amazing!!!