Crying at 2 am over this one. A sucker for rom-coms, this one hit all the marks. I love when authors add narration to their own books! They both did outstanding jobs without taking away from the story.

I loved the banter between Emma and Charlie and, to be honest, Logan was such a fun sidekick in the story. While Logan played a huge part in connecting the two, his role in the book wasn’t overwhelming and I loved that. Back to Emma and Charlie, I think I loved Charlie more than anything. Especially towards the end. I couldn’t quite figure him out, I loved that he kept me guessing, but you just knew what was coming given the book theme. You’ll laugh out loud, you’ll roll your eyes, you’ll CRY.

Katherine Center delivered again! She knows all the right themes in a book to cover and this was no exception. Her dialogue was relatable and witty and you’ll be sucked into the story from start to finish.

Thanks so much NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

Patti Murin absolutely knocked this out of the park. Her narration plus the general perfection of the story and Katherine Center’s writing made this a bingeable, IMMEDIATE five stars.

The Rom-Commers is an excellent romance from the POV of the female MC, Emma. The backstories of both Emma and her love interest were both complex, relevant, and felt so real. I loved how the comedic pieces intertwined so well with the tough stuff. I may have cried at least twice, then laughed through those tears (I definitely did, and it was more like 4 times).

I listened to the audiobook, which was incredibly well done. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. I listened at 1.75x speed (my normal listening for audiobooks is 1.75-2 x speed).

This is a must read, or listen, for romcom lovers, women’s fiction readers, and for those who love a story placed in Hollywood, smack in the middle of movie making magic.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan for this advanced audiobook copy. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was AMAZING! Seriously this was amazing. I felt everything from anger, to happiness. Sadness to laughter. The narrator was superb! I want to read everything ever made by this author now, it was absolutely beautiful! Just an astounding book!

Superb dialog! Fun and witty! Katherine Center’s writing just gets better and better!

This is a modern day rom-com at its best and should definitely be made into a movie!

The quirky characters are thoroughly enjoyable, laughable and lovable.

The Narrator, Patti Murin, does an excellent job with the characters banter and definitely adds to the enjoyment.

Order this now for your guaranteed summer vacation enjoyment!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion!

Emma is getting the opportunity to ghost write a romantic comedy screenplay with her idol, Charlie, but quickly learns that "you should never meet your heroes" is true. Charlie doesn't believe in love and his screenplay is proof. Emma has her work cut out for her and, of course, we get watch as she teaches him about love.
I have to admit that I didn't always understand what Emma saw in Charlie and wasn't set on waiting for a happily ever after. Also, there was a terrible moment between Emma and her sister that Emma doesn't apologize for and I had a hard time getting over it.
All in all, I did enjoy it, but I wouldn't say it was my favorite of hers.

I absolutely love anything that Katherine Center writes, and this novel did not disappoint. I loved Emma, Charlie, their romantic journey, and the overall story. I cannot wait until this book is published, so that I may share my love of it with others.

Adorable characters, lots of cute banter, and an engaging and fun plotline. There times I wish Emma had more of a backbone, but the argument could definitely be made that it was all part of her character development journey.

Audiobook narrator Patti Murin once again knocked it out of the park. Love it when she and Center collaborate!

Wow. This one is going to stick with me for a while. What a gorgeously written story about love, loss, grief, and overcoming tragedy by going through it. The Center’s storytelling is captivating, witty, and powerful. Emma, an optimistic romance writer who has sacrificed everything for the people she loves, was such a joy of a protagonist. She has a compelling charm that evokes so much thought and emotion that you can’t help but root for her happiness. Charlie, the pessimistic fiction writer hardened by the people who have left him behind, served as a perfect ‘rom-commer’ counterpart. Center is masterful at character development—a truly remarkable story from start to finish.

I loved this book!! I give it 5 stars! It has been awhile since I have read a great rom-com that checked all the boxes! I loved the characters' chemistry, their banter with one another, and the humor between them! This is a fabulous read and I will definitely be sharing it with all of my reader friends! I think it will make for a great book club read also. It gives readers a lot to discuss. I can't wait to read more from this author!

I enjoyed this book but I had issues with it. I liked the plot and the dialogue. However, I just didn't like either character all that much. I found Charlie to be harsh and unthoughtfull with his words and actions. Emma seemed spineless. She never stood up for herself or even expressed what was going on in her life to Charlie.

Listened to the audiobook.

I received a free Advanced Reading Copy via NetGalley in exchange for a complete and honest review.

This was....not good - FOR ME. I found some parts cute but mostly super cringe. The plot was also kinda weak, and the characters were not likable to me. A lot of the plot points felt too convenient.

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and MacMillan Audio for the gifted audio-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Single POV, coworkers

This one was a little tough for me. The two MCs are pretty unlikable. I really disliked them both. I will probably be in the minority on this one. I wish I loved it. The narration was well done.

Katherine Center's books have been hit or miss for me since How to Walk Away, but I really loved The Rom-Commers. The story had so much more depth than I was expecting from the synopsis and I adored the caregiving representation, and the representation of Charlie's life as a cancer survivor.

This book is written in single POV from Emma's perspective, which made it read a lot more like women's fiction than romance. And I do think the central storyline is really about Emma's identity formation as a daughter, caregiver, writer, and generally person separate from the circumstances of her family. That development - and the backstory of Emma's parents - was really well done by Center in this book. You absolutely understand where Emma's singular focus on her father is coming from, the guilt she carries, how it impacts every relationship and opportunity in her life. Charlie was also really a dreamboat once we got to see more of him. The quiet way he falls in love with Emma was lovely to see. Charlie is approaching his five year cancer-versary which is a big deal for those of us on that journey. He talks about his anxiety with appointments and how he feels about the milestone in a way that really resonated with me as a cancer survivor. I didn't love the "scare" at the end with his appointment, but that was really my only complaint about the book. Finally, I absolutely adored the relationship with Emma and her father in this book.

I listened to about 70% of this book on audio and then finished with a digital copy. Patti Murin does such a great job with the narration (as always) bringing all the emotions of Emma and Charlie to life. I might go back and listen to the ending just to hear how Patti portrays the depth of emotion and development in the story.

Content flags: Emma is a full time caregiver for her father after he suffered a traumatic accident and brain injury; her mother was killed in the same accident which is described in one chapter in-depth; Charlie is a cancer survivor and has a scare after a routine scan

I voluntarily reviewed a gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I am willing to overlook any criticism for the plain and simple reason that this was such an absolute treat. It was joyous, romantic and funny, and the narration was absolutely stellar. I kept wanting to do things that allowed me to pop on the audiobook for loooong periods of time because I never wanted to put this book down. This is also a love letter to the romcom genre and to allowing yourself to find joy and comfort in fiction regardless of what is happening in your own life.
Katherine Center is slowly but surely becoming an auto-read author for me.

Holy. Crap. I am not exaggerating when I say this may be the best romance book I have ever read, for me personally!!

The Rom-Commers is about two screenwriters in LA (one sunshine, one grumpy, of course) as they attempt to write a rom-com. There is so much heart and soul in this book. Center writes relatable characters struggling with very real things, like grief and anxiety, while also learning how to be a better person. I also really loved that this is set in LA, where I live, so that made it feel extra special to me! The romance is so sweet and believable, and the main character, Emma, was an absolute joy to read and made me laugh out loud at times.

And I legit could not put it down!! I read 40% of it the first night and only got 5 hours of sleep but it was so worth it. I binged it over the next day whenever I could!! And when I started reading it was like I completely forgot I was reading, it was that good. Thinking about it now I feel my heart lift - it's just that feeling you get when a book sweeps you off your feet!!

🌈Queer rep: secondary MM gay couple

Rom-commers is a love story to rom-coms! Can’t help but root for Emma & Charlie to get together through all the complications and struggles in their lives. This grumpy/sunshine couple don’t disappoint, both are extremely attractive yet tragically flawed. This heart warming story has all the feels. Another delight from Katherine Center. Patti Murin is an enjoyable narrator.

Thank you Net Galley and MacMillan Audio for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Emma, a talented, yet unknown writer gets the opportunity of a life time to work with her favorite screenwriter of all time. So used to taking care of everyone else in her life, she is finally pushed into an adventure of her own. She falls in love while trying to persuade a fellow screenwriter that romance is worth writing about, but things prove to be complicated.

Now I must say that romance is not a genre that I naturally gravitate to. But Center has a way of marrying humor/whit, real life struggles, and the beauty of hope in love all into an endearing story that works. EVERY SINGLE TIME! If you are a critic of stories about love, give The ROM-COMMERS a try, it just might change your mind.

Thank you to the author, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review.

Listen I really enjoyed The Bodyguard so I was excited to try another book by the same author. Unfortunately this fell flat. I liked the main character; she had a real tough situation to overcome which I did appreciate. However, the love interest, Charlie, did not treat her well in the slightest. Yes, he may have said a few cute things and had a health scare, but overall he would pick fights with her, and act like a frat boy any chance he got. Only deli meat in the fridge that he eats rolled up? Randomly comes home drunk? Has meetings with his ex wife? Doesn’t communicate well with the FMC? Well he’s got all those. Oh, he also doesn’t believe in love. It could have been such a sweet story but I couldn’t get over his antics and it took away from any tension I could have felt for them. Also, for a book with “com” in the title, I wished it to be more funny too. Sorry but this one was not for me! Hope others have better luck with it!

THE BEST! I have been a huge Katherine Center fan for yearssssss. They are the best summer books. They make you feel all the emotions! The Rom-Commers was AMAZING! I love Charlie and Emma. I felt like a middle school student, all giddy, listening to this audiobook! I think this is Katherine Center's BEST book. If you loved Happiness for Beginners, than buy this one! I will now be dreaming of the days that this becomes a movie.