The Rom-Commers

A Novel

De: Katherine Center

Narrado por: Katherine Center, Patti Murin

Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2024

Long-listed, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2024

This program features a bonus scene and an author's note—both audio-exclusives—and acknowledgments read by the author.

“[Patti] Murin's portrayal of Emma is captivating—a blend of sass, humor, and empathy with impeccable timing and nuances.”—AudioFile

She’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?

Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies—good ones! That win contests! But she’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates—The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!—it’s a break too big to pass up.

Emma’s younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don’t meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone—much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Worse, the romantic comedy he’s written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn’t even care about the script—it’s just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.

But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter—even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules—and comes true?

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Katherine Center (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Center, the prolific author of many romances, clearly understands what it takes to create a winning romantic comedy and puts Charlie and Emma through many of the most delightful rom-com tropes (enemies to lovers, forced proximity). But the book, like all of Center’s work, doesn’t completely eschew darkness—both Emma and Charlie are dealing with trauma and grief. A winning romance that deftly balances heft and humor."—Kirkus

"Winsome and charming, Center's latest is that perfect blend of romance and overcoming life challenges that her readers treasure."—Booklist (starred review)

Unique story

I love love Katherine center and was waiting for the book to be released! I finished it in two days. I love the mix of levity and serious topics. Very enjoyable read.

My top three fav rom-com writers !

It’s a must if you like lovable characters and the best rom-coms.
I listened to The Bodyguard and this book in less in 2 days.

Laughter and Tears

This is a story that had me laughing so hard I was crying and then tearing up. This may very well be my favorite contemporary romance. I’m sorry Katherine Center but nothing will ever replace Pride and Prejudice….but this is a very close second. And in addition to a great story, this had wonderful narration. I loved it and I will most likely listen to it again shortly.

Dazzling!

As far as I’m concerned: possibly her best yet. I loved everything about this book: the characters, the story, the sub plots, and the fantastic dialogue. And, of course, the perfect narration.
Just dazzling!

Very inspiring and I couldnt wait to hear another chapter as I kept listening

The best rom com i have ever heard, it gives me butteflies in my stomach everytime I hear about Charlie Yates

Great book

Great writing. Loved it. Fantastic! I will get another book from this author. Can’t wait to start the next one.

Loved the premise

Cute, clean story. Loved the premise of two screenwriters needing to work together. I’m definitely going to read more from this author.

Another great from Katherine Center

🎧 The Rom-Commers, Katherine Center ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Listened to this audiobook in one day! I really loved every aspect of it. Like every rom-com book, I wanted the characters to fall in love sooner! Katherine Center never disappoints. I can’t wait to read what she releases next.

Swoon worthy banter

Loved this one! It was so sweet, Charlie and Emma have a tangible chemistry. I was kicking my feet giddy listening to them catch feelings

Almost as good as her best 4 novels!

I've been hoping Katherine Center would go back to the writing style and quality of her previous best-of collection: How to Walk Away, Things You Save in a Fire, What You Wish For, and Happiness for Beginners. Her past 3 novels fell flat for me, and then this one comes along like a breath of fresh air. The characters are flawed but likeable. They go through serious issues and illnesses without unrelatable misunderstanding tropes preventing the from being together. These two have the essence of Margaret and Ian, my favorites. Well done! Super fun read. Also enjoyed the part read by Katherine Center fromt the perspective of the male lead. Love it!!