I went into this book not sure what to expect. I generally really enjoy Katherine Center but I had heard that this wasn't her best work. With that in mind I read it and found myself enjoying it. It was a quick read. The main characters were likable and the storyline kept things moving. Having said that, when writing this review a couple of days after finishing I had to go back and reread the synopsis to recall the story. So while this book is an entertaining way to spend a few hours, the story is unlikely to be one that sticks with you for very long.

I really enjoyed Katherine Centers The Rom-Commers. I loved the quirky characters and the life lessons Emma’s Dad speaks to. It was a delightful book and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun, easy read!

🎬I don't even have to read a #katherinecenter book to know I'm going to be giving it 5 stars; that's how confident I am in her ability to write exactly the book I want to read. She writes it. I read it. I love it. It's actually quite simple. ✨This one was no exception as I absolutely flew through the audiobook and was literally laughing out loud two different times by the 2% in mark. No one actually makes me laugh in a book as much as KC does! She gets it! And she's actually just a funny person! 🎬After reading Katherine's author's note in her previous book, Hello Stranger, and following her (religiously) on Instagram for years, I can't help but notice and understand her deep love for the romance genre and her defense of the romance genre. I really felt that part of her coming through in this book particularly through the female main character, Emma Wheeler. So while I could be way off, I feel like Emma Wheeler and Katherine Center have a lot in common which made me love the character Emma even more! ✨This story was just plain fun...which is always odd to say when you know how heavy the topics her books address can be while keeping the overall vibe light. And this book had its fair share of big and hard topics: loss of parent, serious injuries, etc. 🎬The love story felt believable and realistic which I always appreciate, just two flawed people that find each other and can't live without each other. 🎧The narrator @pattimurin did a wonderful job and definitely enhanced the reading experience! ✨I'm so sad every time I finish her newest book because the waiting game for the next one resets 😩😂😍I can't wait to read whatever Katherine writes next!

Katherine Center is one of my all-time favorites and this book is a prime example of why. At its core, it's a love letter to rom-coms and writers who create them - and it's also much deeper than that. Katherine has a unique ability to take very deep and heavy topics (tw: death of a parent, cancer diagnosis) and work through them in a very bright and heartwarming way. This book made me laugh-out-loud and tear up at various times and really evoked a whole range of emotions. Read this book if you enjoy: > Forced proximity > Grumpy/sunshine > Writer MCs (screenplay writers) > Hollywood > Slow burn/closed-door romance > Banter and humor I loved both of these MCs. While I usually enjoy dual-POV stories, this one didn't feel lacking because we got such a well-rounded view of the MMC through his dialogue and other sources. His gruff/grumpy demeanor was well done - with enough breadcrumbs to see how he was starting to feel about the FMC without it seeming abrupt or disjointed. The FMC had a lot going on! And all of her backstory was treated with care and really made sense to highlight the character she was and her growth throughout the story. The banter between the two was fun and I definitely had some laugh out loud moments with the FMC. And I loved that this was a strong FMC who didn't take any crap from the MMC. There were some really great side characters in the FMCs story - her family and extended network in Texas was such a crucial part of who she was and her journey. The different Hollywood cameos and network that the MMC had made it very interesting to show the difference in their two experiences. And I adored the Jack Stapleton (The Bodyguard) cameo at different points in the story. I was so excited to get a chance to read this book early - thank you so much to NetGalley, KC and St Martin's Press for the eARC to read and review. All (very enthusiastic!) thoughts are my own.

4.5 stars - Katherine center has a way of telling unique stories that add so much interest, I love how different this story was, similar to others she's written, it drew me in and kept me interested. I love the real life aspects and obstacles she adds in. I enjoyed the romance between the two main characters, I do wish Charlie was a little kinder but I get it's part of his broody writer personality. I also appreciate that there's no raunchy bedroom scenes. Great read.

The perfect romcom about two people writing a romcom movie script. This was my first Katherine Center book and I was charmed, delighted, and totally hooked. The dialogue was snappy, the characters were rife with troubles and angst, and the plot ended with me smiling and wanting more. I don't think you could ask much more from an author.