The Rom-Commers

Bookseller recommendation

“Quirky and wholly entertaining! I adore the witty banter and realistic character growth. Reading about authors writing books tickles my fancy, but it’s even more endearing when they fall in love while doing so.”

— Ashley • Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts

Bookseller recommendation

“I adored this book: the Hollywood setting, the grumpy/sunshine romance, and the characters who felt incredibly real. Center nails the inner-world of her characters and kept me turning pages with genuine concern and fluttering hope.”

— Joanna Roddy • Roundabout Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Only Katherine Center could write an absolutely hilarious and joyful story packed with deeply emotional scenes that absolutely wreck you and then bring you back to a hopeful place filled with love, all while intertwining a dreamy, everyday love story. This is her best work! In the vein of Emma's dad, you need a little bit of sadness to make the happiness shine. The dialog, the characters, and the relationship are what make this book special. I listened to this book on Libro.fm - the bonus chapter for the audiobook WAS EVERYTHING. And the author's note gives new meaning and life to romance and why they are critical to read and enjoy. I would definitely save this book from a fire!”

— Anna Rose • The Well-Read Moose

Bookseller recommendation

“The Rom-Commers is maybe Katherine Center's best yet. It’s the story of two screenwriters: the first is wildly successful and absolutely does not need help jumping from action movies to a measly Rom-Com. The second is the ghostwriter sent to salvage his truly terrible screenplay. Their research and working relationship is a comedy of errors that finds us curious about each writer’s backstory, and absolutely cheering for their happily ever after. The book is funny, and real, a little sad, and unputdownable in the same way that you just CANNOT pause the movie right before Andi realizes it wasn’t just an article, or Joe Fox shows up with Brinkley at the park. I thought maybe I’d make this a 4.5 star review, because I almost always save that full 5 stars for a book that’s life-changing in some way. Then I heard the author’s note, read by the woman herself. And as good as the book is, her defense of love stories amidst the disdain they receive in the literary world had me shouting 'YES!' to my empty living room. “If you’ve been shamed away from reading love stories, hello friend, come over to the fun side. The ridicule, it’s WRONG, in the way the world has of being so very wrong about so many things.' Yes, Katherine. I’ll be there on the hill of love stories, especially the ones you write, forever. Also - Patti Murin is the PERFECT narrator for this book (and wonderful all the time). ”

— Shelley • The Purple Couch Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Take one grumpy divorced and Oscar winning screenwriter and add a curly-haired quirky RomCom devotee trying to make a name for herself after devoting much of her adult life to the care of her father and you get a delightful love story! I always enjoy a meta RomCom making a RomCom and the discussions about the trope add to the fun. I found myself rooting for both characters, alone or together, because they deserve some wins! If you love romcoms, lots of sexual tension, and a whole heaping of personal growth, then Katherine Center's new book is for you! ”

— Rebecca • Volumes Bookcafe

Bookseller recommendation

“Two screen writers, Emma and Charlie, are forced to rewrite a romcom screen play that is currently beyond terrible (read the book to get this reference). As the two write and research romantic scenes, they're own romance plays out. From line dancing, to the cutest guinea pig, to a 'research' kiss, and scary health diagnoses, this romcom is cheesy in the best expected ways while also integrating real life setbacks and worries. I couldn't listen to the audio fast enough. ”

— Kaitlyn • Werner Books

Bookseller recommendation

“If you’re looking for a super cute and emotional romantic comedy, look no further. Katherine Center spins up a masterpiece with this book!”

— Jessi • We Be Book'N

Bookseller recommendation

“Perfect for the rom-com film lovers! ”

— Fiona • Katy Budget Books

Bookseller recommendation

“The best romantic comedy I have ever read! I give it 25 stars! I will never forget this book and I will definitely read it again. I was invested from page one and cried like a baby at the end. I LOVED the main characters. They were so authentic and relatable. Emma was so sweet, down to earth and just plain awesome! Charlie was so kind and endearing. I was truly sad it ended. ”

— Sandra • Underground Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I absolutely loved Hello Stranger, and once again, Katherine Center brings charm, wit, intelligence, and a touch of spice with The Rom-Commers. From the very beginning, you are rooting for Emma--her success, her happiness, her future. And then add Charlie, who seems like a old curmudgeon stuck in a young body. But as Emma gets to know the real Charlie, so do we. And while you occasionally want to smack him upside the head for being so dense, you are rooting for Charlie as well. Also, since I have wild and curly red hair, I am hoping my famous screenwriter is right around the corner!”

— Julie • Roundabout Books