OH MY GUINEA PIG! KATHERINE STUNNING CENTER HOW DARE YOU WRITE ANOTHER BOOK AND GOODREADS JUST POLITELY NOTIFY ME INSTEAD OF THROWING IT AT ME! I swear i'm gonna petition a book box to make fancy editions for your books like they do Emily Henry because I'm addicted.
The review:
88 days to fall in love?? That was so cute.
The food & the can opener? Oh my god I laughed so hard out loud.
She always writes about illnesses or health and it makes me feel like these are things that happen in the world. Because not everyone is super healthy. Everyone has their own health problems not just little issues. This is a romance that doesn’t need a sex scene to influence it. This is one of my favorite books of the year. Update: the audiobook is top tier. It’s very hypnotic and you will be trapped until it’s over! Thank you to Katherine, the publisher for sending this to me, and NetGalley for reviewing it!

Katherine Center is always a solid read. You will feel the full range of emotions with this one - from cheering for a HEA, to feeling the heaviness of grief and life circumstances. I thought the character growth felt plausible. And, I enjoyed the full cast of friends and family, as they had just the right amount of development and fit the plot well. This one would make for a great beach read, or a winter pick-me up. Overall, I would recommend this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Katherine Center, you can do no wrong. I went into this book thinking it would be a light chick lit book and wow I was wrong. It's got meat on its bones! Emma Wheeler has worked so long to be a screenwriter and she gets an opportunity of a lifetime. Emma sounds like a sweet girl who gives up her dreams for her family but by the end of the book she shows what a badass she is! She learns a lot about herself but she also helps famous Charlie Yates learn so much about himself as well. Hold on, it's gonna be a bumpy ride but it's so worth it.

I don't think that Katherine Center could write a book I do not like. This was yet another drama-filled romance with loveable characters who you find yourself rooting for throughout the entire book. Tropes include work/life balance, and grumpy/sunshine, plus it's funny!

It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming. And, it has some fun behind-the-scenes, what Hollywood life could be like, if you are into that kind of thing. I like how different each of her novels' characters are, and in that regard it makes it incredibly difficult to put a rank order to her books. If you enjoy a great rom-com read, then this book is for you. Go for it!

Katherine Center does it again!!

This was such a sweet read. Two authors coming together to write a rom-com. What could go wrong??

This was such a rollercoaster of fun. As Charlie and Emma come together to work om their script, we get to learn more about both their backgrounds and watch the back and forth banter. It is so good! I loved how they tried to resist and all the build up. This story has all the emotions in all the perfect ways. Its the struggle of real life, family dynamics, finding your path and how you move forward. This is a pick up and cannot put down kind of story.

I love anything she writes and will continue to pick up all her stories!!!

Katherine Center is one of my favorite authors and she is definitely an auto buy for me!!

I will read any book that she writes!

The Rom-Commers has become I think my favorite or one of my favorite books by her. I know :). She has totally outdone herself yet AGAIN!

Emma... my whole heart. I wish I had the pleasure of having Emma as my friend in real life. She is such a gem. Center has such a talent of creating a beautiful story out of all her characters. I felt every single emotion in this book. I always have a huge smile on my face and just a pure feeling of bliss when I finish any book by her. But, this one left me feeling on cloud nine and the pure goodness.

Loved the message in this book. Always be grateful for what you have and focus on what good you have in your life not on the negatives or what you think you "should" have in your life.

Love love love!!!

5/5 stars

Thank you to the publisher for my copy.

Emma gets the chance to live out her dream of screenwriting and write with her writing hero Charlie Yates. What starts out as a rocky start with a disagreement on the weather love and love stories matter turns into a love story of their own. This was another hit for me from Katherine Center. I really enjoyed the dynamic with Emma and Charlie. The way she includes real life family issues into her stories is wonderful and creates a wonderful balance with the love story.

3.5/5 ⭐️
Emma gave up her dream of being a screenwriter years ago when she became her dad's caretaker. Now though she gets a chance to cowrite a romcom with her favorite screenwriter. When she gets to LA though, she finds out that he was never on board to cowrite. After he convinces him to work with her, they find out they work well writing together. Soon, feelings develop.

This one had highs and lows for me. The first third at least I found really slow. It wasn't really until post the writing montage (like when they get to week three of writing maybe?) that I thought the chemistry actually started to build. And then I was in. But then the fight/breakup part (although there is a slight twist on that) was predictable in terms of why. I also wish the epilogue hadn't felt like an 80s movies end scene. I think the overall book felt like Center was trying to riff on a romcom movie, which I can appreciate. However, I was confused about the way Emma sometimes spoke to the reader breaking the wall - I was expecting this to become relevant or like she wrote the book we were reading etc. But that did not happen. I normally love Center's romances, but this one was only fine for me.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another really great one from Katherine Center, I loved her last book hello stranger and this one was no different. Really looking forward to what ever she releases next!

One of the best books I have read this year. Absolutely loved the characters, plot, and flow of the book. I fell in love with each of the characters. My favorite Katherine Center book to date.

This book was very cute. Katherine Center never disappoints at bringing a romantic and touching story to light with plenty of humor.

Emma longs to be a romantic comedy screenwriter but is a full time caregiver to her dad. She gets the opportunity to screen write with her screenwriting idol, Charlie Yates, and can't pass it up. She moves to L.A. for 6 weeks to stay at Charlies house to re-write a terrible romanic comedy that Charlie wrote. But, Charlie couldn't care less and doesn't believe in love or romantic comedies. Emma is determined to prove love does exist and share her love of romantic comedies.

This story is touching, funny, and adorable. I loved seeing both Charlie and Emma grow - independently and together. I highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC in exchange for my honest review!

3.5 stars
This was a cute story. Very writing focused as the main characters are screenwriters. The book also had some good banter.
It did feel like the side characters were more one dimensional which made the hardships and issues feel light and superficial. It did focus on the couple like most romances.
I enjoyed it still and had a fun time.
I enjoyed the audio and it felt like a fast read through audio.

*thank you Macmillan audio and NetGalley for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

The Romcommers
Katherine Center
5⭐️

Pub Date: 6/11/2024

I really REALLY enjoyed this book. It has the combination of fun and bubbly, mixed in with heavier and heartfelt topics. The writing style is so good. There was so much banter. And not the ones that felt exaggerated and forced. It felt more relatable and I think that's what made me like it more. The heavier topics were realistic- health issues, trauma, etc. How it was written into the story was not so heavy that I felt burdened by them, but still felt the tragedy of its impact in their lives. I love how the couple slipped into a good routine and the relationship was not rocky or turbulent for the most part. I thought it was such a nice change of pace from other romcoms where people are so broken and almost always fighting each other.

Now that FIRST KISS was EPIC! I felt all the butterflies and tingles of excitement all over! And in contrast, the climax of this story, the rejection and all that came with it, stung! My heart ached so much and I felt that deeper than I thought I would. Basically be ready for all the feels reading this book.

I haven't read a lot of this author's books but I really enjoyed The Bodyguard and now this. Needless to say, I'm diving into more of her books. I love the balance of romance, heartbreak, family and a good message/lesson.

Thank you @netgalley and St. Martin Press for a gifted e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Nice romance. Not as good as the Bodyguard, but Katherine writes interesting characters and I appreciate that.

This book was super cute and the perfect palate cleanser! I loved the plot of two writers working together to create the perfect rom-com. It had the makings of a quintessential Katherine Center with banter and a happily ever after.

What a delightful, classic rom-com. I fell in love with both Emma and Charlie and thought their situation was unique. I appreciated how this was a kissing only story, just wish it didn’t have so much language (otherwise I could recommend it to anyone.) Katherine Center continues to be one of my favorite writers who features characters with real life issues.

“So what you’re telling me is, you can take the imaginative leap to get on board with an alien from another galaxy that somehow managed to evolve a trunk that is functionally and visually identical to the elephants on earth, but you simply cannot fathom how two ordinary humans falling in love with each other??”

ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴍ-ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀꜱ
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Goodreads Rating: 4.43
Book Birthday: June 11, 2024

@katherinecenter is the newest author whose releases go straight to the top of my toppling TBR list! 📚

The biggest rom-com fan brought in to ‘fix’ the crime against nature that her award winning screen-writer crush has written and she discovers that not only does he have a vendetta against the genre, but he vehemently disbelieves in the existence of love.

ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴍ-ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀꜱ had it all. There was humor and the typical hyginx that comes with forced proximity, lovable secondary characters, and a sweet slow-burn romance.

But Center also portrays the importance of resilience amidst life’s struggles and the transformative power of finding JOY in the middle of adversity, bringing her signature depth to the story.

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 stayed up until 2am finishing this @netgalley (thank you @stmartinspress ) and immediately started reading ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ꜱᴀᴠᴇ ɪɴ ᴀ ꜰɪʀᴇ because I wasnt done with her writing. And thank goodness I also have ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡɪꜱʜ ꜰᴏʀ on my shelf for when I need a fix!

This was a strong recommend for me to anyone who wants a sweet romance on their summer TBR.

Read if you like:

💕 Rom-Coms
🎬 Hollywood
❤️‍🔥 Enemies to Lovers
🏠 Under One Roof
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Drama

I kept starting this book and putting it down because I would find something more exciting to read. I don't know why this one didn't grab my attention like Katherine Center's other books, it may be because I'm a bit burnt out from main characters with family trauma. I put off my review hoping that maybe I would want to go back to it, but I haven't and it's been a few months now.

If you like more dramatic romances (I know, odd considering the title), this may be more up your alley than mine!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is everything you could want in a romantic comedy! Katherine Center’s The Rom-Commers is heartwarming, soul-searching, and full of hope. It’s beautifully written with captivating twists that took me by surprise, keeping me hooked from start to finish.

I especially loved Emma, the main character, who is a writer herself. She’s hoping for the break of a lifetime and takes a huge leap of faith—only to discover that what she thought was her big opportunity is something entirely different. Will this be the break she truly deserves, or will one of her favorite authors let her down?

It’s heartbreaking to see Emma’s world begin to crumble yet again, but Center does an incredible job of portraying her struggles with nuance and emotion. Despite everything, Emma’s resilience and determination stand out, making her journey all the more inspiring.

If you love stories about writers, books, and unexpected opportunities, this is for you! The Rom-Commers is an absolute must-read for fans of romantic comedies. With its exceptional writing and deeply captivating plot, it’s a story that will leave you with all the feels.

Thank you #NetGalley #stmartinspress #KatherineCenter for the advance copy. It was a pleasure to read & my review is strictly voluntary!

Eh this one was okay. I loved “The Bodyguard” and I have loved some of Katherine Center’s other books, so I was really excited to read this one and it just didn’t hit the mark in the way that I had hoped.

I didn’t feel that connected to either of the main characters. They both said and did some pretty mean things to each other or to others and I wasn’t a fan of that.

The story as a whole just wasn’t that memorable either. The plot had potential to be really great but it just missed on some points.

Emma also kept breaking the fourth wall which threw me off because who was she supposed to be talking to? Us?

One thing that I did love was how throughout this book and in the authors note the author talked about the romance genre, the power of the stories it can tell, and how society views it. There were some really great points that I hope to continue to be conversations.

Overall, I didn’t dislike this one and there were some fun moments that I enjoyed but I also didn’t love it.