Another great read from Katherine Center. Love how personal and dynamic she makes her characters. Emma's journey through grief and guilt is completely relatable and it's a beautiful thing to watch her forgive herself.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This bookish novel had me hooked from the beginning! When screenwriter Emma Wheeler gets the opportunity to step away from her caretaking duties to write with her hero Charlie Yates, she jumps at it. She is quite disappointed when she discovers he isn’t at all what she thought he would be. She makes it a point to prove herself to him and ends up surprising herself as well!

This was such a feel-good read (as all of her books are)! Everything felt very natural and realistic, the characters were definitely people with whole I would be friends, and the premise was executed perfectly. Katherine Center is a national treasure and can do no wrong!

Absolutely loved this book! I enjoyed the dynamics between Charlie & Emma. They were real characters with fleshed out personalities and issues. I enjoyed the romance story a lot!

Thank you for the opportunity to review this new novel.

I LOVED this soooo much!!! The characters, the emotions, the banter and the author's sure hand with the romance genre. I have read almost every book by Katherine and loved almost every one. Please, never stop writing!

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center is a delightful, witty, and heartwarming romp through the world of romantic comedies, both on-screen and off. Emma Wheeler has spent her life dreaming of being a screenwriter, creating the kind of heartwarming rom-coms she loves, but she’s always put her dreams on hold to care for her kind-hearted father. When she finally gets the opportunity of a lifetime—rewriting a script for her idol, the famous Charlie Yates—she leaps at the chance, leaving her dad in the capable hands of her younger sister and heading to L.A. for six weeks.

But things don’t go as smoothly as Emma hopes. Charlie, her personal writing hero, turns out to be a jaded cynic who thinks love is a "Ponzi scheme" and doesn’t care about the rom-com script he’s asked Emma to work on. Worse, it’s so awful that it could be the end of the genre itself. But Emma isn’t one to give up easily, especially when it comes to defending love stories—and maybe, just maybe, making her own come true in the process.

Center crafts an engaging and hilarious story with a touch of romance, self-discovery, and the kind of "enemies to lovers" dynamic that readers can’t help but root for. Emma’s determination to fight for her passion and for love, despite Charlie’s skepticism, makes for a compelling journey. The chemistry between Emma and Charlie builds deliciously as their witty banter turns into something deeper and unexpectedly real.

The Rom-Commers is a celebration of everything we love about romantic comedies—complete with quirky characters, heartfelt moments, and the kind of swoon-worthy romance that proves life can sometimes imitate art. It’s perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing their own love story—or just needs a feel-good escape.

I feel like all her stories are pretty similar. They just never really go into depth, with character or plot, and I didn't feel any chemistry. Also, I did not like Charlie. He was so condescending and I usually like grumpy characters, but he was a jerk. I wasn't a huge fan of Emma either. I feel like Katherine Center tries to write quirky characters but they just come off as a little annoying to me...

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4 STARS

I absolutely love Katherine Center's books and this one is no exception.
This will make the perfect summer read to take to the pool, beach or on any trip! You'll thank me later!

Another cute romance from Katherine Center. When life has got you down, Katherine Center can help cheer you up.

This story follows Emma Wheeler, a woman who has spent her life studying, loving, and writing romantic comedies. She’s incredibly talented, but her dreams of becoming a screenwriter have been put on hold as the sole caregiver for her father, who requires full-time care. Everything changes when she gets the chance to rewrite a rom-com script for Charlie Yates, a famous screenwriter she’s admired for years.

Unfortunately, Charlie doesn’t believe in love. Determined to prove him wrong, Emma sets out to show him that rom-coms matter and that love isn’t just a commercial gimmick created by Hallmark.

Katherine Center’s writing feels like a warm conversation with a friend, drawing readers into Emma’s world with charm and heart. The story’s themes of gratitude, focusing on the positive, and embracing joy shine through. Katherine Center knows how to pull your heartstrings with this story about hope, love, and finding beauty in the everyday—a must-read for fans of heartfelt, uplifting fiction.

Katherine Center is the queen of cozy romance stories. The way she writes realistic worlds and draws you in from the beginning is unparalleled. The Rom-Commers was no different. I look forward to EVERYTHING she writes.

I have found that, when it comes to reading romance books, I can be quite picky about the premise. Sometimes, these off the wall storylines can be too far out there for my “rooted in reality romance” brain to handle. I don’t tend to get along with books with a celebrity romance. So I was definitely worried going into this book.

I ended up enjoying the romance between these characters. Were their circumstances farfetched? Yes. However, the serious way they approach their work and the safe spaces they became for each other was nice to see.

I will say that there were a few cringy moments where the female main character kept bringing up how the main male character hand a lot more money than her. It was tedious for her to mention it so often.

Otherwise, this was a cute story.

This was another heartfelt and fun book from Katherine Center!
Emma Wheeler is a talented screenwriter of really swoony romantic comedies. But, she’s yet to experience Hollywood-level fame due in part to being full-time caretaker for her father.
That could all change when she’s asked to re-work a script for screenwriting legend, Charlie Yates … But, only if he’ll give her a chance.
Emma’s story is an emotional one, and I loved getting to see her work through guilt over events in her past. I especially enjoyed the back-and-forth banter between Emma and Charlie, and seeing their relationship build.
Center’s books are consistently entertaining, and this was another winner for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC. This is my honest review.

This one was so much fun! It pulled me in right from the start and didn’t let up. It’s was funny while also touching on very tough subjects.

I enjoyed watching Emma grow and work through the rest of her grief. And Charlie finally learns what love feels like 🥰

Definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a clean, fun rom-rom!

Emma and Charlie’s story was just what I expect a Katherine Center romcom to be.

I laughed and cried and got the HEA I was hoping for.

I would recommend this to my friends and family.

Wow Katherine Center does it again! This book will make you smile and tear up at the same time. I absolutely loved the screenwriting angle, I’ve never read anything like it!

Katherine Center does it again! This is a great rom-com with characters that are memorable and fun. I always feel excited to see a new Katherine Center book!

EVERYTHING by Katherine Center is amazing. I loved this one and can not WAIT for her next release. I already ran out and bought the physical copy!

Katherine Center has quickly become one of my auto read authors and this one did not disappoint. I loved the storyline and the characters!

I’m a sucker for well written rom-coms and this one just hit the spot. I adored the story of Emma and Charlie writing together, overcoming fears, and having silly experiments in the name of writing. This book had me smiling, nearly crying, and just feeling all the feels you want to feel. My only hold up is lack of spice, but that’s definitely not a deal breaker. Katherine Center continues to be one of my favorite romance authors and this book holds up to my high expectations.

A big thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for providing me with this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.