This audiobook started slower than I’m used to KC books starting—but the necessity was quickly clear. I loved the set up, the information gaps, the dance of two traumatized people finding each other in commonalities and attraction. Also loved KC reading a bonus chapter with Charlie’s POV of a pivotal moment—and loved her author’s note soap box making a stand for romance and HEA and moments of joy in a world that is so tired and worn out. She can preach anytime, in and out of the chapters. Well done.

The audio vividly portrays all that Emma and Charlie go through. And I loved the setting in la-la land, as well as the absolutely unexpected events. Definitely a 5 star—feel good, romantic read. Keep it up, KC. I’m a fan!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this awesome early listen. You guys all get your preorders in!

Katherine Center easily falls within my top 5 writers and I eagerly anticipated the release of The Rom-Commers. I was approved for the audio version ARC and while I normally prefer my KC books to be read with my eyes, I adored the audio and narration on this one! The narrator did a fantastic job understanding the nuances and humor of KC’s writing style and interpreted it perfectly.

It was an enjoyable listen but not my favorite from Center. A good bit of the book seemed to drag longer than necessary and even with the ending, she basically says “the end” but then keeps going for another 30 minutes.

There chemistry between the two main characters felt a little lacking and it could be that I just didn’t feel connected to them all that much.

It was a thorough, enjoyable journey and I would still recommend as a read this summer!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to receive and review this ARC.

This is an adorable romcom with a very likeable female lead, Emma. Charlie is a fun character as well. I really liked the narrator's voices, they fit the characters perfectly. This Katherine Center story has very similar vibes to a Christina Lauren romcom. I'm really going to have to try and make donuts out of canned biscuits. Why you ask? Well, you'll just have to read this one to find out.

▪️forced proximity
▪️screen writer romance
▪️icon x fan
▪️banter banter banter

Center never misses - especially with her amazing audiobooks! i love the way she can tell a beautiful story and gives us all the banter. this one comes out in June so definitely keep your eyes peeled! with LA’s background, these two grumpy x sunshine lovelies made this book so fun and enjoyable

I LOVED this one!! Emma and Charlie were so cute together. I tried getting the ebook ARC of this, but it was left pending for a while so when I saw the audioARC I jumped at it. I listened to it over 2 days and couldn't stop. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!!

This story follows Emma who has spent the last 10 years caring for her dad after a tragic accident. Emma always wanted to be a screenwriter, but it has taken a back burner to taking care of her family. She makes ends meet by teaching at the community college and submitting pieces to her friend who is a big agent in LA. When that friend calls for her to ghostwrite with her favorite Hollywood screenwriter, Charlie Yates, Emma is tentative to leave, but her family pushes her to take the chance. Except when Emma gets to LA, Charlie proves to be more of a challenge. As Emma and Charlie work together their chemistry really shines, but will they get their happy ending? After all, Emma believes in them and Charlie doesn't.

"The Rom-Commers" might just be my favorite Katherine Center novel. Center's last book wasn't my favorite, but this one is back on track for me. The last few books I have listened instead of a physical read because the narrator has been the wonderful, Patti Murin. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite audiobook narrators. Her emotion and comedic timing is top notch. She also is great at voices. Her male voice doesn't even sound like her, it's pretty immersive. There was a section that you can tell Murin had a cold because it was nasally, but it kind of fit because the character was going through a rough patch so once I adjusted to it it went with the character being tired.

Emma Wheeler is a romantic comedy screenwriter looking for her big break. That dream often has to take the backseat as she is also the full-time caregiver for her father. When her agent offers her the chance to write with Charlie Yates, Emma’s favorite screenwriter, she is excited, but hesitant. Emma’s younger sister offers to help with their father’s care so that Emma can pursue the opportunity. Hilarity and romantic comedy cuteness ensues as Emma and Charlie attempt to work together.

Katherine Center has another winner on her hands! I really enjoyed this story and the banter between characters. The story was quick-paced and refreshing while also giving a glimpse into the main characters’ pasts. Emma and Charlie were very likeable and I loved how their story progressed.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for an ALC of this title in exchange for my honest review

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan audit for this audiobook

Let me just tell you something. Katherine Center’s books are like warm hugs. They are sweet and adorable and so full of heart. They give you the feeling of watching your favorite rom com. Nothing can beat that.

This one was just so cute. I liked Charlie, with imperfections and Emma with her fear of living her life fully. Everything about this book was just real, I don’t even know how to put in the words.

All I’m gonna say is just go, read and hug your person if you got one

I say this every time I read one of Katherine Center's books: This is the best one yet. I loved the quirky characters and the plots of her books. This story about two screen writers coming together to write a rom-com will stay with you. I love Emma and Charlie(it took until the end almost!). 10 stars hands down. Loved the voice of the narrator.

Oh my gosh this was the rom-com of my dreams! Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this audio ARC. I wasn't even 10% into this book when I knew I'd be hooked. I absolutely love Emma's sunshine personality and Charlie's grumpy but caring attitude. Both characters suffer from anxiety which was great to see represented in a book as well.

Emma gets the chance of a lifetime to go to LA and write re-write a Rom-Com with a screenwriter that's she's LOVED for years. Emma has spent the last decade taking care of her dad who suffered a traumatic injury never really getting to live her own life. While Charlie has been good at pushing people away ever since he was diagnosed with cancer. Emma is driven to prove to Charlie that rom-coms deserve their space in the limelight and that love does exist. This was laugh out loud funny with the angst of will they won't they plus tears at the end. If you love Abby Jiminez or Emily Henry this is perfect for you. I highly recommend! 5 stars!

This might possibly be my favorite book by Katherine Center. A woman whose life has been marred by tragedy and obligation who longs to be a screenwriter finally catches her big break, but it means leaving behind all she holds dear. I loved the slow burn romance and the perspectives of both MCs as they navigated their feelings. And I especially loved the little bonus read by Katherine herself at the end of the book which retold a key scene from Charlie's POV. I would definitely recommend this book to all readers.

However, I must add one caveat. While I have read this author extensively, this is the first Katherine Center book I have listened to and as she always uses the same narrator, it will be the last. I did not love hearing all of the breaths the narrator took, although when she was speaking, she did a fantastic job.

Initial Thoughts
I am convinced that everything Katherine Center touches turns to gold because this was another fantastic book by an author I have grown to adore. I quickly fell for these characters and couldn't wait to see how things would work out between them. Emma and Charlie were perfectly matched and made a great team. I listened to the audiobook and the excellent narration helped to bring this story to life.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher. Full review to be posted closer to the publication date.

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center.

I love, love, love this book. It deals with families, loss, friendships, connections, romance, finding yourself, overcoming fears, cancer, and happiness. This book will make you laugh, make your chest tighten, root for the underdog, your eyes will moisten, you will get mad...it has all the feels.

I don't want to spoil the book for you. Just know that you should read it. This is now my favorite Katherine Center books. I am so thankful and blessed to have been able to get a sneak peek of the book. I hope she never stops writing rom-coms. We need them in the world.

Another winner from Katherine Center. I enjoyed "The Bodyguard" and enjoyed the "The Rom-Commers" even more. The pace was perfect for this book. Center captures readers from the beginning and this book was no different. Narrator Patti Murin was an exceptional choice.

For fans of "The Bodyguard" there's a great cameo in this novel!

Thank you to StMartins and MacMillan audio for review copies of The Rom-Commers from Katherine Center. I really loved the fun story, rich with some great background characters who I loved a lot, and filled with a homage to why we love romcoms and why they matter... why our stories matter. Indeed it was the bigger theme of why the stories we tell others and ourselves matter, why hope and openness matter, and how our story is perhaps never fully written.
With the audiobook I loved Patti Murrin's narration, she is becoming a top narrator for me as she has a way of imbuing warmth and smiles in her voice somehow and makes characters sound like the kind of people I want to have as my friends. :)

Standouts
1. I liked that Emma had a lot of growth but was never weak. She had priorities but she also took some chances, stood up for herself at times. I like that she had a little more depth in interesting points in the story. and that she was also at the heart of change and growth for other characters.
2. I would love to see the movie these two wrote, I am all in, and I want to see all of Charlie's movies and the kiss scene montage that Emma made. I loved her love for romcoms as I too love those movies.
3. I adored Emma's father. Her family story is sad but not too weighty, the big themes aren't surprising but are real and handled nicely. Her dad sounds amazing and her other family and secondary characters were great. My only note is Logan, I wanted to know him better and he felt al little less developed, more a device than a character.

4. Please send me biscuit donuts. That is all. :)

For fans of this author, fans of romcoms, and for fans of romance reads, including fans of Lynn Painter, Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella, and others. A great summer read

Oh my. This story has my heart. Emma and Charlie are so quirky and hilarious that it’s hard not to fall in love with them both. The story touched on some difficult topics about illness and caregiving, but man, it yanked my heartstrings (really tried to strangle me with them I got so choked up). If you’re looking for an uplifting story about love, like actual, realistic love, this is it. I’ll carry this one with me for a while. Also, I am totally an advocate of more guinea pigs in literature!

Oh Katherine, how I love you and all your books! And multiple cameos from Jack Stapleton? Oh my heart! This book of love and loss and all the things that make me laugh and cry! Please let them make this beautiful book into a movie!

I listened to the audiobook and it was perfection!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Everyone is going to want to preorder this one! 💜🩷💙

In true Katherine Center fashion…this book has lovable characters and a smooth flowing storyline.

I just adored all of the MCs so much.

The characters were well developed and I loved seeing their interactions play out.

I liked how the romance blossomed between Emma and Charlie and how everyone saw it growing day by day, yet the MCs couldn’t get it together. I mean eventually 🤫🤫🤫…you know Katherine Center wouldn’t do us dirty.

I always find pieces of myself in KC’s characters, honestly I think that’s what makes reading her books so enjoyable because you can absolutely relate to her characters and the challenges they face. Arguments amongst sisters, misunderstandings in romance, work troubles, loss of loved ones, medical challenges, just life in general…it’s all in KC’s books but despite the issues her characters face you’ll always finish the book feeling a sense of satisfaction.

This was an excellent audiobook and I’m so glad I was able to get an early copy so I can tell my friends and family that they have got to check it out.

First thing’s first: thank you Netgalley for the ALC of this book!
The Rom-Commers was a funny and sweet story about Emma, a would-be screenwriter, who gets talked into going to LA to help Charlie, a multi-Oscar winning screenwriter, rewrite a rom com that he’s butchered. Katherine Center always writes characters you really want to root for and this book was no exception. Emma was funny and hopeful and I loved watching her try to explain love stories and rom coms to Charlie, a typical man who just didn’t get it! The secondary characters were just as loveable and didn’t feel like a second thought. This book had a great slow burn, good banter, and was predictable in the best way. I really liked this one!
4⭐️

I was fortunate enough to receive an ALC of this on top of the eARC I had. I had a bad bout of stomach issues and wasn’t able to get into the book and Patti Murin brought Katherine Center’s book and characters to life so wonderfully that I listened to this one eagerly.

A true feel-good rom-com of a book, the main characters are both likeable and the secondary characters add a lot (I really adored Emma’s dad).

The Rom-Commers delivered - I adored this one to the last page.

This was my second time reading the author and I can’t wait to read more.

Recommended!



Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC and thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the DRC

The Rom-Commers is the perfect feel good summer read! Emma is a struggling writer who loves rom-coms, but has given up her dreams to take care of her ailing father. When the opportunity to rewrite Charlie Yates’s romantic comedy falls in her lap, she takes off for California for the chance of a lifetime to work with the famous writer. Both characters are so well developed and multi dimensional. I laughed and deeply felt their individual heartaches. This book is so authentic. I absolutely loved it, and know many readers will as well.

The Rom-Commers is Katherine Center at her absolute best!